“It’s been like a holiday, retreat, spa break, organic farm stay, all rolled into one. Truly an honour to see how you live and are at home with nature and one another and to feel as though I could touch into that. You do it all in such a cool, understated way but it’s stealthily profound. ”
“I loved the structure of the day, having the text read out loud, qigong, and the talk with poems leading into meditation. Working outside, the meditation tent, and feeling very connected to the outdoors all stayed with me — along with the big breakfast, though honestly all the meals were excellent. The sauna, the house, and my room were wonderful too; I loved sitting out on the balcony.
It’s very different to any other retreat — it gives you a taste of communal living. The food is healthy, nourishing and fantastically good, and there’s space to be alone if you need to reflect. The house is stunning, the hosts are incredibly warm and welcoming, and the Dharma study feels like a group of like-minded people coming together for a conversation, where all views are welcomed.”
Please read the following before booking your place below
Accommodation
Accommodation is as follows, one twin room and one single in the main house. In the Guesthouse there’s one single room and two large beds in the loft space, accessed via a secure stepladder. In the garden is a bell tent for two with a woodburning stove, proper beds and bedding. Take a little video tour on the main page to see these options. We will allocate rooms 6 weeks before the retreat starts but please get in touch before booking if any of these options will not work for you.
Food
All food is vegetarian and includes dairy and eggs. We are unable to cater for allergies or other special diets, we're happy to cater for vegans with advance notice
Who are our retreats for?
We run retreats for people with an established Buddhist practice, or who aren't Buddhist but are interested in the Dharma and already have their own meditation practice.
Our retreats are not for people completely new to meditation. You should have your own practice, be reasonably self-sufficient, and able to meditate without instruction at times.
Some of our retreats are more intensive, with more meditation and silence, and assume a good grounding in the Dharma. Others are open to those who've only been practising a short time. See the individual retreat descriptions for details.
Mental health
Meditation and retreat settings can be deeply beneficial, but also emotionally intense. To ensure safety and support for all participants: If you have concerns about whether a retreat setting is right for you at this time, please get in touch — we’re happy to discuss it.
By booking on this retreat you confirm that you are not currently experiencing significant mental health challenges (such as severe anxiety, depression, or psychosis) that could be aggravated by meditation or silence.
Send us your booking request
How nice that you’d like to come on retreat with us!
The cost of the retreat covers accommodation, full board, towels and bedding, and transport to and from the train station.
The teaching is offered on a dana basis, which is an invitation to give as much or as little as feels right for you.
Please fill in the form choosing which retreat you’d like a place on.
We’ll be in touch and send you an invoice for a booking deposit of £80 to secure your place. The full retreat fee will be due six weeks before your retreat begins.
If you have any questions put them in your message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Cancellations
You’ll pay a non-refundable £80 deposit to secure your booking. The full retreat fee will be due six weeks before your retreat begins.
Cancelling more than 6 weeks before a retreat:
full refund minus the deposit.
Cancelling 4 to 6 weeks before the retreat:
If we can fill your place, full refund minus the deposit,
If we can't fill your place, half refund minus the deposit.
Cancelling less than 4 weeks before the retreat:
If we can fill your place, full refund minus the deposit,
If we can't fill your place, any refunds will be at our discretion depending on circumstances
Red Ladder Studio, Southern Sweden In the farming world, January is when the fields lie fallow — rest and recuperation, as essential as planting and harvesting. This retreat offers that same pause: a chance to turn inwards and sit with where your life — and your practice — is heading.