Address
Camp Kawartha
1010 Birchview Road
Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0
Camp Kawartha - Douro-Dummer, Ontario
Ontario Seminar 2026
September 18-20, 2026
A weekend retreat for meditation, puja, collective time, music, nature, shared meals, and quiet depth on the shores of Clear Lake.
Dates
Fri Sep 18 - Sun Sep 20
Location
Camp Kawartha
Stay
Rustic shared cabins
Countdown
Coming soon
About
Going deeper, together
The Ontario Seminar is a simple, collective weekend away from daily routines. It is designed for meditation, connection, learning, music, nature walks, and time with the Ontario collective.
This 2026 version keeps the familiar Camp Kawartha format while leaving room for the program team to finalize facilitators, sessions, meals, and registration links.
Draft status: Schedule and pricing are prepared as
a starting point and can be updated when 2026 details are confirmed.
Registration
Registration opens soon
Use this section for the final registration form, payment links, and car pool list. Until links are confirmed, participants can contact the Ontario Council for updates.
Draft Rates
- Adults
- $200
- Child 0-5
- Free
- Child 6-13
- $100
- Youth 14-17
- $130
Final 2026 prices and payment options can be updated here.
Venue
Camp Kawartha
Accommodation
Participants stay in rustic shared cabins. Cabins are heated, and washrooms with private showers are located near the main hall.
Please bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and bedding.
Meals
Meals are prepared by the Camp Kawartha kitchen team with options for dietary needs noted during registration.
Please do not bring nuts. The facility is nut-free.
Schedule
Weekend program
Draft flow based on the familiar weekend format.
18
Friday
Arrival and settling in
- Arrival at camp
- Find your cabin
- Pot luck dinner
- Evening meditation
19
Saturday
Puja, workshops, nature, and evening program
- Morning meditation
- Welcome
- Breakfast
- Puja
- Lunch
- Free time or optional outing
- Collective workshop
- Collective havan
- Dinner
- Evening session and meditation
20
Sunday
Integration and departure
- Morning meditation
- Breakfast
- Collective meditation session
- Music and meditation
- Farewell
- Pack up and empty cabins
- Lunch
- End of seminar
FAQ
Good to know
Does the venue have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is available in the main hall.
Is the tap water OK to drink?
Yes, the tap water is drinkable.
Do the cabins have heating?
Yes, cabins are heated.
Do the cabins have washrooms?
Cabins do not have private washrooms. Bathrooms and showers are located near the main hall.
I do not have a car. How can I get there?
Add the 2026 car pool form here once it is available, or contact the planning team for ride sharing help.
What should I pack?
- Sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and warm clothes
- Blanket, chair, or small rug for sitting
- Toiletries and flashlight
- Puja attire, songbooks, and mantra books
- Flowers and prasad for the altar, with no nuts please
- Footsoak bucket, towel, and jar
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Dietary needs can be collected during registration and shared with the camp kitchen team for meal planning.
Contact
Questions or updates?
Reach out for registration, car pool, meal, or program questions.
Event Planning Seminar Team - Sorin Tanasescu ontario.seminar@sahaja.ca 416-948-7757 (text please)