Which retreat is best for me?
Are you struggling to work out which Sharpham Trust retreat is the best one to choose?
Compare online, solo and in-person, full-board retreats in Sharpham House, in The Coach House, in our Woodland campsite and at The Barn retreat centre below.
And check our accessibility statements here to find out which retreat meets your needs.
Our Bursary Fund offers subsidised places to people on courses or retreats who are in financial difficulty. See 'apply for a bursary space' for details.
| Features | Sharpham House | The Coach House | The Barn Retreat | Woodland Retreats | The Hermitage | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Grade I-listed mansion | Converted 18th century stable block | Converted Devon Linhay barn | Woodland campsite | Shepherd's hut | Virtual zoom |
| No of nights at Sharpham | 3, 4, 5 | 4, 5, 6 | 6, 4 | 3, 4, 5 | 6 | |
| Accommodation | Single; Some shared rooms on silent retreats | Single rooms | Single rooms | Single tents | Solo retreat | n/a |
| Meditation | Secular mindfulness | Nature-based mindfulness | Buddhist | Nature-based mindfulness | Self guided | Secular mindfulness |
| Beginner level | Experienced | |||||
| Intermediate & above | Experienced | |||||
| Silence | Periods of silence | Periods of silence | Periods of silence | Periods of silence | Solo retreat | Periods of silence |
| Meals | Vegetarian/vegan meals served by staff | Vegetarian/vegan meals served by staff | Communal preparation | Vegetarian/vegan meals served by staff | Prepared & delivered by Barn | n/a |
| Group size | Max 20 / 28 on silent retreats | Max 16 | Max 11 | Max 16 | 1 | Max 15 |
| Accessibiity | Accessible bedrooms and facilities & hearing loop available. | Accessible bedrooms and facilities & hearing loop available. | Hearing loop available | Hearing loop available | ||
| Sharpham House | The Coach House | The Barn Retreat | Woodland Retreats | The Hermitage | Online |
