How to find us
The Sharpham Estate consists of 550 acres with activity happening at different locations. Please click on the links below to make sure you get the right directions. (View the different locations below)
The Barn Retreat Centre
Our popular meditation retreat venue in the Buddhist tradition is where up to 11 people join together living in community for weekly retreats, including a variety of themed retreats - scroll on to see them all.
You'll be staying within a friendly atmosphere of fellowship, sitting together in daily meditations and mindfully tending our organic vegetable gardens.
You'll have your own single room, you'll get to eat produce from what's grown on the land here and you'll also get time to explore the wonder of the beautiful and contemplation-inspiring Sharpham Estate.
Get Directions View VenueVenue Directions
By Car
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit.
On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
After 1.8 miles of winding road, turn left at the crossroads (sign shows left to Natural Burial Ground and straight on for Ashprington. If you get to the village you've gone too far).
After 50 yards turn right down a private road signposted 'The Barn Retreat' and 'Lower Sharpham Barton'.
Follow this over 12 speed bumps all the way down to the bottom (0.7 miles).
Drive through the farmyard bearing left and head up the concrete road to The Barn. Please park by the woodsheds (you may have to double-park).
Be aware that if you're using a sat-nav, our postcode TQ9 7DX directs you to Sharpham Barton Farm.
On Google Maps the Barn is about 300m due north (you can see our poly-tunnels and gardens about 150m north-west of The Barn building). Our driveway is obscured by trees, but identified if you 'show labels'.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo.
Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
We are not able to provide rides from the Totnes train station at this time. If you travel by rail, you will need to take a taxi or walk or cycle to The Barn.
By Taxi
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate.
Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House.
Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Soon after this gate, take a turn-off to the right, through a gate going up along a tree-lined path.
Did you go perhaps not see the turn-off? You’ve gone too far if you meet another gate and a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington. If you meet either of these, turn back to find the gate leading to the tree-lined path.
Walk up this path, through yet another gate, to a paved road and Lower Sharpham Barton Farm. You are nearly there! Where this paved road begins, turn right, through the farmyard and follow the road up a hill. There will be a couple of sharp turns, but at the end of the road you’ll be at The Barn Retreat.
By Coach
The journey time by National Express coach is just over six hours from London, (Victoria Coach Station, Departures Hall) and the route travels via Heathrow Airport, (Central Bus Station). The coach is the 501 - Route Exeter, Torbay to Heathrow Airport and London.
Sharpham House
Sharpham House is the perfect place to experience a mindfulness retreat: a Grade I-listed Georgian mansion at the centre of the stunning Sharpham Estate, where you're nurtured with delicious vegetarian and vegan food (much of it grown organically in our Walled Garden).
The House is set in beautiful gardens, surrounded by a parkland designed originally by Capability Brown, offering calming views over the River Dart, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Get Directions View VenueVenue Directions
By Car
Sharpham Estate is three miles outside Totnes on the edge of Ashprington village.
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit.
On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
On reaching Ashprington village turn left up the hill and onto the Sharpham Estate. Follow the road downhill until you get to three way junction, take the middle road straight to the front of the House.
When you get here, unload your luggage at the front of the House before moving your vehicle to our car parking areas - currently at Home Farm, below Sharpham House.
Please note and observe the 20mph speed limit through Ashprington village and on the Estate.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo.
Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate. Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House. Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Continue down and round and you’ll go through another gate.
Straight after that gate, you’ll reach a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington. Choose the left to take a more level route to Sharpham House. Take the right to climb (sometimes steeply), eventually reaching the pillars at the entrance to Sharpham Estate.
If you’re going to the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off, look out for signs directing you there. If you’re continuing to Sharpham House, walk or ride down the road or footpath beside until you reach the 3-way junction, where you’ll see signs to Sharpham House.
By Coach
The journey time by National Express coach is just over six hours from London, (Victoria Coach Station, Departures Hall) and the route travels via Heathrow Airport, (Central Bus Station). The coach is the 501 - Route Exeter, Torbay to Heathrow Airport and London.
By Bus
Community transport provider Bob The Bus goes between Totnes, Ashprington, Cornworthy, Tuckenhay and back on Wednesdays and Fridays only. Click here to see more information and to find timetables
The Coach House
When you stay at The Coach House, you'll be in comfy, single rooms in a beautifully converted 18th century stable block, set in the stunning scenery of Sharpham's grounds. You'll experience daily meditation and movement sessions, time in our gardens and on the land and you'll eat delicious and homegrown vegetarian and vegan meals.
Coach House retreats focus on nature connection through a varied programme of retreats designed to connect you to Sharpham's flora and fauna, with plenty of time for you to rest and reflect.
Get Directions View VenueVenue Directions
By Car
Sharpham Estate is three miles outside Totnes on the edge of Ashprington village.
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit.
On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
On reaching Ashprington village, turn left up the hill and onto the Sharpham Estate. Follow the road downhill until you get to a three-way junction and then follow signs for parking.
Please note and observe the 20mph speed limit through Ashprington village and on the Estate.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo.
Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for the footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate. Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House. Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Continue down and round and you’ll go through another gate.
Straight after that gate, you’ll reach a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington. Choose the left to take a more level route to Sharpham House. Take the right to climb (sometimes steeply), eventually reaching the pillars at the entrance to Sharpham Estate.
If you’re going to the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off, look out for signs directing you there. If you’re continuing to The Coach House or Sharpham House, walk or ride down the road or footpath beside until you reach the 3-way junction, where you’ll see signs for parking.
By Coach
The journey time by National Express coach is just over six hours from London, (Victoria Coach Station, Departures Hall) and the route travels via Heathrow Airport, (Central Bus Station). The coach is the 501 - Route Exeter, Torbay to Heathrow Airport and London.
By Bus
Community transport provider Bob The Bus goes between Totnes, Ashprington, Cornworthy, Tuckenhay and back on Wednesdays and Fridays only. Click here to see more information and to find timetables
Woodland Retreats
Immerse yourselves in the great outdoors through one of our Woodland retreats. You'll stay in single-occupancy, furnished bell-tents, spend time mindfully in nature and dine on delicious vegetarian and vegan food.
You'll benefit from daily meditation and supportive mindfulness leaders, with ample time to explore the incredible Sharpham Estate. We offer 3-night, 5-night, canoeing and women's woodland retreats.
Get Directions View Venue
Venue Directions
By Car
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit. On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
On reaching Ashprington village turn left up the hill and onto the Sharpham Estate. Follow the road through the pillars and shortly you’ll see a wooden sign on your right, pointing to the Woodland Campsite parking.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo. Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate. Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House. Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Continue down and round and you’ll go through another gate.
Straight after that gate, you’ll reach a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington.
Choose the left fork to take a more level route to Sharpham House. When you get to the final gate, you'll need to climb up the winding hill until you see signs for the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off.
If you took the right fork at the Ashprington sign, you'll climb (sometimes steeply), eventually reaching the pillars at the entrance to Sharpham Estate. Go left through these and the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off is the next right.
By Coach
The journey time by National Express coach is just over six hours from London, (Victoria Coach Station, Departures Hall) and the route travels via Heathrow Airport, (Central Bus Station). The coach is the 501 - Route Exeter, Torbay to Heathrow Airport and London.
Woodland Events
Events at the Woodland Campsite, which has its own car park signposted as you drive onto Sharpham Estate.
Get Directions View VenueVenue Directions
By Car
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit. On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
On reaching Ashprington village turn left up the hill and onto the Sharpham Estate. Follow the road through the pillars and shortly you’ll see a wooden sign on your right, pointing to the Woodland Campsite parking.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo. Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate. Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House. Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Continue down and round and you’ll go through another gate.
Straight after that gate, you’ll reach a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington.
Choose the left fork to take a more level route to Sharpham House. When you get to the final gate, you'll need to climb up the winding hill until you see signs for the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off.
If you took the right fork at the Ashprington sign, you'll climb (sometimes steeply), eventually reaching the pillars at the entrance to Sharpham Estate. Go left through these and the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off is the next right.
Hermitage
This is our solitary retreat venue, a new Shepherd's Hut located in the woods above The Barn Retreat.
The Hermitage features a double bed, sink and hob, solar lighting and a deck to sit out on. It is served by a compost loo.
Food is provided to make your own breakfast and evening meal, and a daily home-cooked lunch is provided by The Barn Retreat.
Showers can be taken at certain times in The Barn.
Venue Directions
The Sharpham Estate
We're a 550-acre estate on the banks of the River Dart, set within a National Landscape Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We've been designated organic and we're rewilding parts of the estate, helping to restore nature and to connect people to the land and themselves through our programme of retreats, courses and events.
Get Directions View VenueVenue Directions
By Car
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit. On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
On reaching Ashprington village, turn left up the hill and onto the Sharpham Estate. Follow the road through the pillars and continue downhill until you get to a 3-way junction. The event will be signposted from there.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo. Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate. Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House. Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Continue down and round and you’ll go through another gate.
Straight after that gate, you’ll reach a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington.
Choose the left fork to take a more level route to Sharpham House. When you get to the final gate, you'll need to climb up the winding hill until you see signs for the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off.
If you took the right fork at the Ashprington sign, you'll climb (sometimes steeply), eventually reaching the pillars at the entrance to Sharpham Estate. Go left through these and the Woodland Retreat parking and luggage drop-off is the next right.
Lower Sharpham Barton Farm
This is one of the organic farms on the Sharpham Estate.
It is home to our rewilding partners and nature conservation trainers Ambios Ltd, as well as United Response learning disability charity.
Get Directions View Venue
Venue Directions
By Car
From the A38/Devon Expressway take the Totnes/Buckfastleigh exit.
On arriving in Totnes, at the first traffic lights, turn right onto the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Half a mile outside Totnes turn left to Ashprington (about two miles).
After 1.8 miles of winding road, turn left at the crossroads (sign shows left to Natural Burial Ground and straight on for Ashprington. If you get to the village you've gone too far).
After 50 yards turn right down a private road signposted 'The Barn Retreat' and 'Lower Sharpham Barton'.
Follow this over 12 speed bumps all the way down to the bottom (0.7 miles).
Bear left and you'll reach the Lower Sharpham Farm yard where you can park.
By Train
Frequent direct trains run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo.
Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5-10 minute walk from the town.
We are not able to provide rides from the Totnes train station at this time. If you travel by rail, you will need to take a taxi or walk or cycle to The Barn.
On foot or cycle from Totnes
From Totnes railway station, walking takes 45-60 minutes and cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Out of Station Drive, turn left at the main road, crossing over at the pedestrian lights. At Morrisons petrol station take the road straight on-ish into town (you'll soon walk past Morrisons supermarket on left). Keep going straight on over the mini-roundabout. At the Doctors' Surgery the road swings right. You go straight on, passing the Doctors' Surgery to your right.
When the road bears left around the back of the Steam Packet Inn on your left, you turn right (signposted National Cycle Network 28), up the hill for 30 metres to a sign for footpath/cycle route to Ashprington. Follow this, taking the right hand route at the first fork, continue up a long hill, and through woodland.
Go through a gate at the top, then continue downhill along this path. You will reach another gate with the Sharpham compass logo on its post, and go through that gate.
Continue on about 200 metres through a third gate and soon after you’ll pass a striking bench on your left commissioned by the Sharpham Trust as a wonderful sit-spot facing down the River Dart Valley towards Sharpham House.
Follow the path down and through a fourth gate. Soon after this gate, take a turn-off to the right, through a gate going up along a tree-lined path.
Did you go perhaps not see the turn-off? You’ve gone too far if you meet another gate and a split in the path with a sign pointing toward Ashprington. If you meet either of these, turn back to find the gate leading to the tree-lined path.
Walk up this path, through yet another gate, to a paved road and Lower Sharpham Barton Farm. You are nearly there! Where this paved road begins, turn right, through the farmyard and follow the road up a hill. There will be a couple of sharp turns, but at the end of the road you’ll be at The Barn Retreat.
