Touching the Earth: a 6-night Buddhist meditation retreat

Schedule

Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

The Barn Retreat Centre, Lower Sharpham Barton, Ashprington,, TQ9 7DX Totnes, United Kingdom | Totnes, EN

Advertisement
How can connecting to nature and experiencing ourselves as part of nature help us bring more peace, presence and belonging into our daily lives?
In this retreat we will rest into the natural beauty of the Dart Valley and reconnect to the Earth by being in and working on the land and learning about the teachings of Buddhism. One translation of the word Dharma (often translated as “teachings of the Buddha”) is “nature”. To be connected to nature and to recognise ourselves as part of nature supports us to relax and deepen our meditation practice in everyday life.
The Barn retreat has been running accessible Buddhist and mindfulness meditation retreats open to people of all faiths and none for the last 40 years. It is tucked away in a secluded rural location on the stunning 550-acre estate of Sharpham, with homely and comfortable accommodation including single rooms for a maximum of 11 participants.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

The Barn Retreat Centre, Lower Sharpham Barton, Ashprington,, TQ9 7DX Totnes, United Kingdom, Lower Sharpham, Totnes, TQ9 7, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
BarnRetreats

Host or Publisher BarnRetreats

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Totnes

ATTON = RAON
Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm ATTON = RAON

The Barrel House Ballroom

PERFORMANCES ENTERTAINMENT
TOTNES JAZZ AT THE BAZZA: Mama Tokus & friends at The Barrel House - SAVE THE DATES!
Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm TOTNES JAZZ AT THE BAZZA: Mama Tokus & friends at The Barrel House - SAVE THE DATES!

The Barrel House Ballroom

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Deepening the practice of council facilitaion
Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am Deepening the practice of council facilitaion

Totnes

WORKSHOPS ART
SEEING the Hidden Genius Within\u2122 - FULL COURSE (6 weeks)
Fri, 05 Jun at 10:30 am SEEING the Hidden Genius Within™ - FULL COURSE (6 weeks)

The Mansion

WORKSHOPS
Chakra Sound Bath Journeys
Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm Chakra Sound Bath Journeys

HealthSource Totnes

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Buddhism for Beginners: 6-night meditation & mindfulness retreat
Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Buddhism for Beginners: 6-night meditation & mindfulness retreat

The Barn Retreat Centre, Lower Sharpham Barton, Ashprington,, TQ9 7DX Totnes, United Kingdom

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION
MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERS - A 3-night mindfulness retreat, full-board in an 18th century mansion
Mon, 27 Apr at 03:00 pm MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERS - A 3-night mindfulness retreat, full-board in an 18th century mansion

Sharpham House, Ashprington, TQ9 7UT Totnes, United Kingdom

HEALTH-WELLNESS NONPROFIT
Crossing The Threshold - 4 Day Pregnancy Retreat
Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Crossing The Threshold - 4 Day Pregnancy Retreat

Eden Rise Retreat Centre

HEALTH-WELLNESS
Circle of Women: Beltane Manifestation & Craft Morning
Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Circle of Women: Beltane Manifestation & Craft Morning

The Forge Yoga Centre

HEALTH-WELLNESS FESTIVALS
MEN's STORY Project
Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am MEN's STORY Project

Birdwood House

ART WORKSHOPS
Tales from the Underworld- Community Show
Sat, 02 May at 07:30 pm Tales from the Underworld- Community Show

Harberton Village Hall TQ9 7SE

ART THEATRE
Awakening the Heart: a 6-night Buddhist meditation retreat
Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm Awakening the Heart: a 6-night Buddhist meditation retreat

The Barn Retreat Centre, Lower Sharpham Barton, Ashprington,, TQ9 7DX Totnes, United Kingdom

MEDITATION HEALTH-WELLNESS
4-night Mindful Gardening retreat in stunning landscape
Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm 4-night Mindful Gardening retreat in stunning landscape

Sharpham Trust

SOLITARY RETREAT - in stunning Devon, UK setting
Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm SOLITARY RETREAT - in stunning Devon, UK setting

BarnRetreats

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION
300HR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING May \u2013 Nov 2026 | Devon
Sat, 09 May at 07:00 am 300HR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING May – Nov 2026 | Devon

Gather Studio Devon

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Pankind Spring Woodland handpan Day Retreat
Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Pankind Spring Woodland handpan Day Retreat

The Woodland Presents

The Dharma of Daily Life: a 6-night Buddhist meditation retreat
Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm The Dharma of Daily Life: a 6-night Buddhist meditation retreat

The Barn Retreat Centre, Lower Sharpham Barton, Ashprington,, TQ9 7DX Totnes, United Kingdom

MEDITATION HEALTH-WELLNESS
SOLITARY RETREAT - in stunning Devon, UK setting
Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm SOLITARY RETREAT - in stunning Devon, UK setting

BarnRetreats

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION
Immersive Frequency Restoration for Nervous System
Sat, 28 Mar Immersive Frequency Restoration for Nervous System

The Forge Therapy Centre & Float Rooms

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Ease of Being: a 6-night Buddhist LGBTQIA+ meditation retreat
Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Ease of Being: a 6-night Buddhist LGBTQIA+ meditation retreat

The Barn Retreat Centre, Lower Sharpham Barton, Ashprington,, TQ9 7DX Totnes, United Kingdom

MEDITATION HEALTH-WELLNESS

What's Happening Next in Totnes?

Discover Totnes Events