The Barn Retreat is a large stone Linhay barn converted into accommodation and facilities. It was originanally set up in 1986 by Maurice Ash with the aim of allowing people to spend time on retreat and experience a sustainable way of living. Over time the facilities have been improved and the pattern of retreats refined.
The Barn has 11 single bedrooms for participants to stay in.
All rates include all meals, bedding and towels. All rooms are comfortable single rooms, with a shared bathroom.
All rooms are randomly allocated, unless you have medical needs relating to your room allocation. If you have such a need, let us know on your booking form before the retreat begins.
There are four bathrooms and 5 toilets.
The Barn has its own kitchen in which participants prepare meals and an adjacent dining room. These are located on the second floor upstairs.
There is a well stocked library on the second floor.
On the ground floor is a separate meditation room in which 14 people can sit in a circle.
The barn has lawns in front and behind the building, woodland and a productive garden that retreatants can help maintain.
Above the gardens participants can walk uphill to the Natural Burial Ground which has stunning views across the River Dart.
Below the Barn there is access down to the cycling and walking route which runs from Sharpham House to Totnes.
Participants on retreat are able to use the unheated open air swimming pool in the walled garden from May to September. The pool is open most weekdays (and occasionally on weekends) from 9am – 4:30pm.
The Trust advises against swimming in the River Dart for safety and health reasons. If you decide to do so then please tell someone and be aware it is at your own risk.
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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