Retreats at The Barn - stay in kindly community

Visit our popular and acclaimed retreat centre in the Buddhist tradition, set in the stunning and peaceful River Dart valley.

Stay in single, comfortable rooms in a friendly atmosphere of fellowship, sit together for meditations three times daily, work in our organic gardens and explore the wonder of the Sharpham Estate. Explore the range of retreats below.

The Barn Retreat

The Barn Retreat is our popular 6-night retreat that begins every Sunday throughout the year.

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Barn Retreat with extra silence

A version of our regular 6-night meditation retreat at The Barn, with extra periods of silence for quiet contemplation.

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Men's retreat

This retreat is for men and is based on the three pillars: meditation, community and working on the land.

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Women's Retreat

This retreat is for women and is based on the three pillars: meditation, community and working on the land.

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Teacher-led: Earth In Mind

Marry the practice of mindfulness and exploration of the Dharma with a deepening connection to the wider natural world.

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Teacher-led: Turning Towards Compassion

Exploring positive ways of living in these times of political uncertainty, upheaval, and climate change.

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Teacher-led: with Laura Bridgman

A retreat focused on developing the Five Spiritual Faculties.

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Teacher-led: with Jenny Wilks

Learn to recognise and deepen the Four Immeasurable Qualities of the Heart.

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Teacher-led: The Joyful Path

Learn how to bring more joy into your life on this zestful retreat with Ramiro Ortega.

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Teacher-led: with Gavin Milne

Exploring a wholehearted living of Buddhist practice embracing all aspects of our unfolding life, led by Gavin Milne.

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Give back to The Barn - work retreat

Join us for working and practising in community for our biannual work retreat at the Barn.

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Spend Christmas at The Barn

Experience the peace of the Barn Retreat over Christmas. Join others to spend 6 nights of simplicity centred on meditation in the Buddhist tradition.

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Spend New Year at The Barn

Experience the peace of the Barn Retreat as you see in a New Year on a meditation retreat.

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Solitary retreats in The Kuti

We offer the opportunity for a solitary, silent, and self-sufficient retreat.

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