For your room
Pack a pillow and pillowcase, a twin fitted sheet and a blanket or sleeping bag. Bring bath towels, toiletries, indoor footwear, an alarm and any regular medications. Earplugs may help if you sleep lightly.
Plan Your Stay
Your 2027 retreat guide
Find check-in, get ready for shared lodging and pack for a winter weekend at Circle Square Ranch.
Thursday, December 31
Check in at Jackson Hall
Check-in begins at 6 p.m. inside Jackson Hall, the main dining hall. Park in front of Jackson Hall. Use the map to find the ranch, and ask at check-in if you need overnight parking guidance. If you expect to arrive later, email the organizers so they know when to expect you.
Circle Square Ranch Grand River
1645 Colborne Street East
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 5L4
Families and lodging
Staying together
Participants stay in shared rooms. Families who register together will be roomed together. Other room assignments are organized with age and gender in mind. Email the organizers if you booked separately or have a rooming request. Bring your own bedding and towels. Travelling from out of town? Email in advance to ask about borrowing bedding.
The event listing asks attendees under 18 to come with an adult and attendees under 16 to come with a parent.
Bringing a child under five?
Children age 3 and under attend free. Four-year-olds need a child/youth ticket. Before booking, ask the organizers about this year’s activities and caregiver arrangements. See the supervision guidance.
Packing list
What to bring
For winter weather
Pack warm base layers, waterproof boots, a hat, mittens and a winter coat. For children, add snow pants, spare socks and waterproof outer layers.
For divan and workshops
Bring a dastaar, dupatta or rumaal, and clean clothes for divan. Pack a labelled water bottle and a notebook and pen. You can bring bana for divan, your own gutka, an instrument for kirtan or outdoor sports equipment. Reuse a name tag or lanyard if you have one.
Meals
Food allergies and food from home
Your fee covers all meals and accommodation. Our kitchen sevadars prepare vegetarian Punjabi and Western meals and snacks. If you need the kitchen to avoid an ingredient, want to ask about cross-contact, or need fridge or storage space for food from home, email the organizers before booking so they can check what the kitchen can accommodate.
Need help during TSR?
Speak to a retreat organizer if you need help with a child, an access arrangement, or a concern about someone’s conduct. If you’re unsure who to approach, ask a volunteer to connect you with an organizer. Before the retreat, or if you expect to arrive after check-in, email the retreat team.
If you’d like to take a break during a discussion about death or loss, you’re welcome to step out. You can speak with an organizer if you’d like help finding your bearings or rejoining the program.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the retreat cost?
- Adult (18+)
- $275
- First-time adult attendee (18+)Limited to 5 spots
- $250
- Child/youth ages 4–17Limited to 32 spots
- $130
- Children age 3 and under
- Free
Once the 32 child/youth spots fill, SimpleTix lists only adult tickets. If you are registering someone under 18, contact the organizers before paying.
Prices are in Canadian dollars and include all meals and accommodation. See how to register.
When is my place confirmed?
Your place is confirmed once you’ve paid. Submit the form with your e-transfer reference and keep a copy. If you’re unsure whether the payment or form was received, email the organizers with your reference.
What if I need to cancel?
Email the organizers directly about your booking.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Adults can come on their own. See the first-time guide for what to expect.
Who can help if something comes up during the retreat?
Speak with a retreat organizer at the venue. Before the retreat, email the team with your question.
Who can attend TSR?
Individuals and families of all ages are welcome to explore Sikhi in a supportive, intergenerational sangat.
Do I need to be knowledgeable about Sikhi?
No. People come with different levels of familiarity. Workshops and divans welcome participants wherever they are on their journey.
Is financial assistance available?
TSR offers scholarships to help keep cost from being a barrier. Contact the team privately before booking to discuss available support.
Who supervises children during the retreat?
Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and attendees under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. Before booking, check the family guidance and ask the organizers when session supervision starts and ends, including transitions, outdoor activities and free time.