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Give yourself much-needed nurturing as the nights draw in, experiencing a longer, deeper retreat in Sharpham House.

Our Autumn Nurturing retreat gives you the chance to be nourished by the best that Sharpham has to offer, including:

•  meditation surrounded by nature
• mindful movement
• creative activities
• walking in the beautiful Devon landscape

You’ll experience many of the rich threads that are woven through our programme, exploring mindful awareness through community, creativity, celebration and a deep connection to nature, yet with plenty of space for your own reflections and contemplations.

You’ll also have enough free time to explore your stunning surroundings during Autumn – and Sharpham Estate looks fantastic in this season. Read on for more details on this retreat and click the Leaders, Schedules and Venue & Directions tabs above for further information.

Exploring Sharpham’s different pathways to mindfulness

This retreat is for you if you are:

• curious to experience the different elements of the Sharpham Programme
• want a longer stay in this beautiful place
• in need of rest, rejuvenation and renewal, just before winter sets in
• are aged 18 and above

Experiences in community

You’ll have the chance to join in a range of workshops, from mindful movement to creative writing, nature sensing and an environmental art.

There are periods of silence on each of our retreats.

What you’ll experience on this retreat

During this retreat you’ll:

• have the opportunity to develop mindfulness skills through guided meditations
• practice morning mindful movement
• access creativity through activites which may include creative writing and visual art
• have guided and free time on this beautiful Estate, enjoying engaging and seasonal nature connection and nature sensing activities
• be in a safe and supportive space, with the chance to spend some evenings round the fire and under the stars in good company
• be living in community with like-minded people, bringing mindfulness to everyday experiences and tasks
• enjoy delicious, healthy, home-cooked vegetarian food that regularly receives rave reviews 
• be cared for full-board in a Grade 1-listed Georgian House surrounded by history and art, with staff looking after you, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to nature, amid breath-taking scenery on the banks of the River Dart.

Mindfulness in nature at Sharpham

When you experience Sharpham's inspiring and nourishing environment, we hope you'll connect spiritually with the natural world, so you’ll:

• become aware of how we are all part of nature - not artificially separate from it
• pay attention to and appreciate the natural world surrounding us
• explore nature through your senses and your natural creativity
• Tread more lightly on our finite planet, developing a respect and reverence for all living things

Click here to read our ethos and principles

What might you bring?

If you decide to stay with us, we’ll send you a list of what you need to bring for this retreat in your Welcome Letter. But you might consider the following:

• Comfy clothes for meditation, movement and relaxation
• Your own slippers
• A journal or notepad if you want to write or draw during your time here
• Walking boots – we have wonderful footpaths and routes to explore
• Running gear if you’re a jogger. Some participants love to run on the lanes and footpaths near Sharpham

Find out more about staying in Sharpham House on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

See our Sharpham House Covid-19 measures here

Our food & your dietary needs

The retreat is full-board with delicious home-cooked vegetarian food. 

In line with sustainable practices across the Estate, our cooks produce seasonal, vegetarian food for our guests. We source food whenever possible from our kitchen garden and support local food suppliers. 

We can accommodate the following dietary needs: vegan, wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free as long as you have included these on your Booking Form. Please alert us to any food allergies you have. The booking form is sent as a link once you have booked and paid for a retreat.

Your physical and mental health

This retreat is suitable for you if you are new to mindfulness, or seeking to renew or reconnect with your practice.

Although meditation and mindfulness can be helpful in managing stress, depression and anxiety our retreats might not be suitable if you are experiencing major depression or other clinically diagnosed psychiatric illness such as bipolar disorder, psychosis or current self-harming. Click here for more information and for our booking process.

We have an accessible en-suite bedroom The Clare Milne Room – click here for details on how to book this room

If you have a medical condition that requires you to have an en-suite room, please contact our Programme Administrator on the number below as these rooms are limited and are bookable on a first-come first-serve basis.

The beauty of Sharpham House and its surroundings is readily apparent, but it’s the special alchemy that happens inside the house when that’s combined with mindfulness and human warmth and connectedness that makes a stay here so memorable and powerful to the soul.