Spend nurturing time in Nature AND directly help to restore the ecology on this 6-night mindfulness retreat.
Switch off from your busy life and be immersed in the tranquil landscape of The Sharpham Estate, supporting Nature whilst being cared and catered for in our beautifully-converted 18th century Coach House venue.
On this retreat, you'll experience periods of meditation, nature connection & nourishing quietude. Plus you'll have plenty of free time to deepen into the peace and tranquillity of our designated-organic land beside the River Dart.
Activities will vary depending on the time of year and the weather but typical sessions include:
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MINDFULNESS-BASED NATURE CONNECTION Connect with our native trees and be nourished by mindful nature connection sessions |
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NATIVE TREE PLANTING |
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REWILDING TOUR Be introduced to our approach to rewilding and managing the land here. Learn about the burgeoning rewilding movement in the UK. |
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TREE WALK Learn about our native and exotic trees, how to identify them and how to care for them. |
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:
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.
Day 1: Arrive between 3 - 5pm for welcome meeting and settling in
| Mornings | Afternoons |
|---|---|
| 6.45am - wake up | 1.00pm - meditation session together |
| 7.00am – morning mindful movement & meditation | 1.30pm - delicious vegetarian/vegan lunch |
| 8.00am - house nurturing | 3.00pm – group walk or your own personal time, exploring the beautiful grounds or resting |
| 8.30am – delicious vegetarian/vegan breakfast | 6.00pm – scrumptious veggie-vegan supper |
| 9.30am – silence ends and sharing circle takes place | 8.00pm - meditation session together, then a deep rest practice |
| 10.45am - mindful forest bathing, rewilding & tree-planting on the beautiful, tranquil Sharpham Estate | 9.00pm – silence begins (until 9.30am the following day) and you get to experience your own personal time |
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.
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.
Our retreats typically move into silence each evening from 9pm to the next morning.
When you stay at The Coach House, 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.
Get Directions View VenueThe 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 £575
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 £625
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 £695
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
Please click here to see our booking and cancellations policy
Click here for more information on our types of bedrooms and facilities.
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



