Canoeing

Paddling’s repetitive rhythm, and the river’s natural ebb and flow are a rich metaphor for the cultivation of mindful awareness.

Experience daily canoe trips on the River Dart that are gentle and contemplative with the emphasis on nature connection.

No previous experience of canoeing is required and you’ll get full support from qualified instructors, ensuring you have a safe and rewarding experience. These retreats require participants to have a reasonable level of fitness.

Canoeing retreat: Stillness & Flow - 4 nights in woodland on The Sharpham Estate

Woodland Retreats at Sharpham

Duration: 4 nights - run seasonally

For those with any meditation & canoeing experience - or none

Single occupancy furnished bell tent

Silence nightly until morning & on 1 whole day

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At the heart of the Sharpham Trust ethos is our desire to build a more mindful, compassionate and environmentally sustainable world.

We connect people with nature and foster mindfulness and well-being through our programme of retreats, mindfulness courses, outdoor learning and the arts.

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