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Mindfulness for Anxiety: 4-night retreat at The Coach House
Our Mindful-in-Nature way to soothe fears & boost low mood
Summary
Duration: 4 nights - run annually
For those with any meditation experience - or none
Single occupancy
Silence nightly until morning & on 1 whole day
Max. Spaces: 16
Overview
The Mindfulness Retreat for Anxiety is a 4-night stay at The Coach House retreat venue in beautiful South Devon, inviting participants to tread The Sharpham Mindful-in-Nature Pathway of nature-inspired practices that offer a route towards peace and healing
Experience transformative, nature-based practices developed here at The Sharpham Trust and find a way through anxiety, depression or low mood.
This retreat offers a supportive space for you to explore how mindfulness and nature connection can help steady your mind and nurture emotional wellbeing.
You'll combine mindfulness practice with time spent in nature, helping you to step out of cycles of worry, self-criticism, and overwhelm and begin to relate to your thoughts and feelings with greater kindness and balance.
Please note: this retreat is not suitable for those experiencing SEVERE anxiety, depression, an acute mental health crisis or who require clinical or therapeutic intervention.
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This retreat is for you if you:
- feel frequently anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stressed or stuck in cycles of worry
- would like practical tools to help with your anxiety or low mood and support your mental wellbeing
- feel drawn to spending time in nature (and away from daily pressures) as part of your recovery
- are curious about mindfulness and how it can support emotional balance
- are seeking a supportive, non-clinical way, without medication, to help with your anxiety or low mood and boost your mental health
- are aged 18 and over
What you'll experience on this retreat:
- gentle practices and practical tools to manage stress, anxiety and low mood and support emotional balance and resilience in everyday life
- guided meditations, relaxation sessions and periods of silence and quiet contemplation
- gentle mindful movement sessions and breathing practices
- opportunities for quiet reflection and rest, with time outdoors to slow down and reconnect with the natural world
- small-group sharing and chances for supportive discussion
- guided nature connection sessions and the chance to learn experience our efforts to re-wild the Sharpham Estate
- full-board accommodation in a Grade II-listed Georgian Coach House set within Capability Brownian parkland, with Grade II*-listed gardens designed by Percy Cane in a designated National Landscape amid breath-taking scenery on the banks of the River Dart
- a single-occupancy room and your own space in which to rejuvenate, with free time to deeply rest and reconnect with yourself, far from the busy-ness of daily life
- delicious, healthy, home-cooked & seasonal vegetarian food - much of it grown in our 18th century Walled Garden - that regularly receives rave reviews, plus 24-hour access to teas, herbal infusions, and comforting refreshments
What is mindfulness and meditation?
Mindfulness can help us become more aware of our patterns of thinking and reacting, while time in nature often brings a sense of perspective, calm and connection.
Meditation is the practice of ........
Together these approaches support participants to develop a steadier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, and to discover practices that can be continued at home.
What is Mindfulness?
Rewilding:
This retreat includes the opportunity to learn more about our Rewilding efforts with a morning session led by an Ambios Team member who look after our rewilding project and deliver conservation training on the estate.
Find Out MoreWhat you'll need to know:
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 that we send out after you've booked.
You can also find out more about staying with us on our Frequently Asked Questions page, including:
- accessibility information
- why we encourage you to come on your own and not with partners or friends
- what the difference is between our retreats
Schedule
If you're coming to stay with us on retreat, it is important to make a commitment to arrive in time for the first group meeting and to attend all the days.
This ensures you experience the retreat programme from start to finish and helps your group of participants to gel.
Silence
All our retreats include periods of silence as a way of deepening into mindful awareness.
If you are new to spending time in silence in the company of other people, it can feel awkward to begin with. But we encourage you to explore the silent periods with a spirit of openness and curiosity - people usually find it to be a positive experience.
The retreats typically move into silence each evening from 9pm - 9/9.30am the following day
Typical Schedule
Day 1: Arrive between 3 - 5pm for welcome meeting and settling in
| Mornings | Afternoons |
|---|---|
| 6.45am - wake up | 1.00pm - meditation |
| 7.00am – morning movement/meditation | 1.30pm - lunch |
| 8.00am - household tasks | 3.00pm – free time or group walk |
| 8.30am – breakfast | 6.00pm – supper |
| 9.30am – Home Group (silence ends) | 8.00pm - meditation and deep rest |
| 10.30am - gardening | 9.00pm – Personal time (Coach House moves into silence until 9.30am the next day) |
Final day: depart by 11am
The retreat will move into silence each evening from 9pm – 9/9.30am and on one full day in each retreat.
The Coach House retreat centre at Sharpham, Totnes, Devon
When you stay at The Coach House on the Sharpham Estate, 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.
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Costs
The Sharpham Trust is committed to making retreats at The Coach House accessible to everyone, no matter their income.
All rooms are comfortable singles, with either an ensuite or shared bathroom. Meals, bedding, and towels are included. Rooms are allocated randomly unless you have a medical need - please let us know on your booking form.
You can choose the rate that feels right for you:
Subsidised Rate £495
A heavily subsidised rate for those on low incomes who would otherwise be unable to attend.
This is made possible by the generosity of others who are able to pay the higher Supporter Rate, helping us keep retreats open and accessible to everyone.
Standard Rate £545
The Standard Rate for those not on a low income, covers the costs of your retreat and contributes a small amount to the upkeep of The Coach House. Your payment helps maintain the retreat spaces, keep rooms and communal areas in good order, and ensures the experience is welcoming and enjoyable for all who visit.
Supporter Rate £625
For those able to pay a little more, the Supporter Rate is a chance to make a wider, lasting impact.
Your support goes beyond your own retreat - it preserves the estate and its wildlife, sustains the charitable work of the Trust and helps ensure future participants can benefit from the peace and renewal Sharpham offers.
By choosing the Supporter Rate, you’re helping The Sharpham Trust thrive - now and in the years to come.
Bursary Donations
If you’d like to support even more people beyond your own retreat, you can donate to our Bursary Fund. Every gift helps make retreats accessible to those who might otherwise miss out.
There will be a maximum of 18 guests on this retreat.
All rooms are single occupancy, giving you your own space in which to relax.
If you have a medical condition that requires you to have an en-suite room, please contact the Programme Administrator on the number below as these rooms are limited and are bookable on a first-come first-serve basis.
Book easily and securely online or by phoning 01803 732542
Terms & Conditions
Please click here to see our booking and cancellations policy
Room Types
Click here for more information on our types of bedrooms and facilities.
Bursaries
Limited 50% bursaries offering reduced-price retreats are available for those experiencing financial hardship. Please contact the Programme Administrator at least 4 weeks in advance if you wish to apply.
Our bursary fund relies on donations. If you’d like to help another to go on retreat here through our bursary scheme, you can give online quickly and easily by clicking here
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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