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Beginners

If you want to start (or re-start) a mindfulness practice, then these retreats can help show you the way.

Experienced leaders will introduce you gently to the practice of meditation with guided sitting sessions, mindful walking and periods of silence. You’ll be cared for full-board in Sharpham House, with enough free time for rest and reflection.

And you’ll be able to connect with nature in the very special location of the Sharpham Estate.

Join our Mindful-in-Nature mindfulness retreat for anxiety & low mood at Sharpham, Totnes, Devon
Mindfulness for Anxiety & Low Mood: 4-night retreat at The Coach House
The Coach House retreat centre at Sharpham, Totnes, Devon
Duration: 4 nights - run annually
For those with any meditation experience - or none
Single occupancy
Silence nightly until morning & on 1 whole day
16
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Sharpham State
Mindfulness for Beginners: A 3-night retreat in Sharpham House
Sharpham House
3 nights - Monthly
Beginner
Single
Short Periods
20
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Buddha in the gardens at The Barn for our Buddhism for Beginners retreat
Buddhism for Beginners: a 6-night retreat at The Barn
The Barn Retreat Centre
6 nights - Annually
Any meditation experience
Single
Short periods of silence
11
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