BarnRetreats

30/09/2026

Wonderful testimony from a retreatant who stayed with us.

The Barn at The Sharpham Trust has been hosting people in communal simplicity, sharing daily meditations and gentle, mindful gardening since 1986.

So many people have been through our doors and have benefited from our calm and supportive atmosphere, created and held by the Volunteer Retreat Coordinators giving service with us.

And you don't have to be a Buddhist to come!

All are welcome to benefit from joining a Barn Retreat

29/09/2026

This happened last month, but let's share it again!

Lovely to have our gorgeous estate and charity mentioned in a national newsbrand.

When you come on retreat, you're encouraged (not forced!) to put down your device and look closely at nature instead...

23/09/2026

💚🙏We're delighted to be hosting EcoDharma's Rupert Marques at our retreat centre in November for another edition of his always-popular Earth in Mind retreat.

Here he gives a brief description of what you can expect when you take part in the retreat - which is subtitled Dharma, Deep Ecology and Land.

Earth in Mind runs from 8-14 November and costs from £495-£615 per person, including all organic food and drink.

Interested? Visit our website and search 'Earth in Mind' - or go to the link in Comments👇

22/09/2026

Sit with us, wherever you are.
Every Tuesday, 7pm BST. You're so welcome.

21/09/2026

RECENT TESTIMONIAL:

"I just spent another joyful week...at the Barn, embraced by the beautiful Devon landscape and the kindness of the other retreatants and co-ordinators.

If you want to spend a lovely week in a magical location, reconnecting with yourself and all the beautiful nature around, just book the time and go!

It's one of the best gifts you will ever give yourself. Thank you again to every one at Sharpham who helps creates this wonderful place of community and kindness"

01/09/2026

Retreatant Natalie stayed at The Barn and went mindfully exploring, filming her walk through the gardens and out on the Sharpham Estate, cared for & rewilding by our charity, The Sharpham Trust and our friends Ambios Ltd
If you watch till the end, you'll see Natalie...

31/08/2026

If you're considering a solo retreat with us...

27/08/2026

Tasha, manager of The Barn, our Buddhist meditation centre overlooking the beautiful River Dart in Devon, invites you to stay with us this coming season.

The Barn is our longest-established retreat venue Sharpham Trust and it is where we focus on meditation, community and nature connection.

It is small: ten retreatants stay for up to 6 nights at a time and we offer our 'standard' Being & Belonging retreats, as well as more themed invitations, including Awakening The Heart, Living in Awareness, Touching The Earth & Buddhism for Beginners.

Retreatants follow a simple (and gentle) daily routine that includes mindful gardening, meditation and cooking together, and many of the people who stay with us return year after year.

24/08/2026

A chance to live and learn alongside as thanks to TWO opportunities with the Sharpham Trust

Interested? Know someone who is?

Visit our Facebook profile to find a link to our Career Opportunities page, or share this around...