Breakthrough Intensive: Powerful NonDual Retreat

Ready to breakthrough? This process is designed to provide the right environment for you to directly experience a powerful shift in awareness. 

If you've ever been intrigued to discover the answer to life's big questions you are in the right place. The ultimate technique for those with interest in Non-Duality and Zen. This powerful retreat is a MUST for advanced practitioners and also suitable for all those inspired to explore self-enquiry and enlightenment. No particular worldview or beliefs necessary. This format of retreat is referred to as 'the most potent tool we have for discovering Who We Are!' 

There are a range of accommodation options for a range of budgets & needs, from camping to  having your own en-suite room. 

Our Intensive schedule runs until after lunch on Sunday 21st September with the Optional Integration (included within the costs) until Monday 22nd September at 1pm. Participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the treat of this integration period, celebration dinner and extra nights rest, however if you are unable to do so due to other commitments please let us know - don't let that stop you from booking.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (plus hot drinks, fruit & biscuits) are included. Delicious fresh vegetarian food will be provided, for other dietary requirements, please just let us know.

The 'Breakthrough Experience' is possible - in just a brief period of time under the right conditions. Reports from many thousands of participants of this process tell of significant shifts in awareness, kensho or satori experiences and dramatic life improvement.  We use a combination of the revolutionary Dyad work developed by Charles Berner for 'EI's' (Enlightenment Intensives) as well as taking inspiration from the work of Zen Master Daizan Roshi and energy practices from the Rinzai Zen Tradition. Frances is happy to answer any questions you might have about the process, technique and your suitability to attend. 

Our retreats are secular and all are welcome. However please do note that this is an intensive process, please contact us to discuss suitability to attend should you have any concerns around this. You'll need to apply - our application form can be found at the bottom of this page. 

Participants new to the process work with the Koan Who Am I? 

Subsequent Koans include:

• What Am I?
• What Is This?
• Where Am I From?
• Why Am I Here?
• What Is My True Nature?
• What Is The Body?
• What Is Another?
• What Is Life?
• What Is My Way?

There will be opportunity for you to discuss your choice of question with Frances prior to the retreat. 

Please note: The nature of the retreat requires an intensive schedule - it is full on, but we assure you if you persist it is absolutely worth the effort. For context, you'll be woken at 6am and sessions will go on until around 10.45pm. You'll be asked to put aside all other distractions for the duration of the retreat and commit to the process. If you are after something more relaxed our less intensive Mindfulness Retreats might suit better.

Breakthrough Intensive

COST: Cost is calculated Accommodation + Teaching fee:

Contribution towards Teaching & Administration costs: 

Concession £150, Standard £225, Abundant £275.

Accommodation:

Standard Room (shared) for full board, all food: £549 

or

Camping (own tent or campervan) full board, all food: £299 

Optional Upgrades/Supplements:

Single room: £15 per night 

Single en-suite room: £25 per night

DATES: Thursday 18th September 2025 - Sunday 21st September, with Optional Integration (included) until Monday 22nd September.

LOCATION: Gaunts House Retreat Centre, Dorset, BH21

Our September 2025 Intensive takes place at Gaunts House Retreat Centre, set in vast country grounds of this large Dorset estate. 

Explore the walled vegetable gardens, woodlands, lake, stone circle and beyond - Gaunts has been a place of spiritual learning for almost 40 years and there is a special feeling here. Majestic, quirky, rustic - Gaunts has recently undergone extensive renovations, creating a range of new single ensuite rooms for those who would like to upgrade.

To apply for a space and access further details on requirements and suitability https://mindfullyhappy.com/bintensive-reg-form

Our next Breakthrough Intensive is already 50% full. This is a smaller group intensive at a private residence in DT2 near Dorchester starting 30th January 2026 for our upcoming timetable of events see: RETREATS