Meditation retreat at Gaia house
Discover inner peace and tranquility at Gaia House's meditation retreat. Immerse yourself in a serene environment, practice mindfulness techniques, and embark on a spiritual journey.
Location
Devon,UK
Retreat Dates
18-02-2025 to 23-02-2025
Duration
6 days
Activity Description
Meditation
Vibe
Urban
Starting Price
$ 679
About Retreat
Gaia House is a Buddhist meditation retreat center in the UK. Offering silent retreats in a peaceful setting, it provides opportunities for personal growth and spiritual exploration through meditation and mindfulness practices. Experienced Dharma teachers from around the world guide attendees on this journey of inner peace and self-discovery.
Key Benefits
Experience Serene Environment
Peaceful and tranquil setting of Gaia House creates an ideal environment relaxation.
Learn about Buddhist contemplative traditions
To free the mind and heart from confusion, self-centredness and anguish.
Be part of Supportive Community
For meditators of all levels.
Ideal For
Individuals seeking insight into meditation practice.
Retreat Details
Location
Gaia House West Ogwell, Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 6EW, England
Retreat Duration
6 days
Retreat Dates
18-02-2025 to 23-02-2025
Activity Descriptions
Meditation,qingong,mindfulness
Price Breakdown
- Standard Rate:£535 (Includes a donation that helps sustain Gaia Houses offerings and supports access for all)
- Basic Rate: £410 Supported Rate- £285 ,financial aid available.
Accommodation & Logistics
Accommodation
Single, double and dormitories (shared between 3-6 people) all rooms have shared bathroom facilities,pre bookable single rooms also available.
Meals
Healthy, balanced plant-based diet with dairy products available as part of breakfast and hot drinks,gluten free options available.
Transportation
- By train: To Newton abbot in south Devon. The journey is less than three hours from London Paddington (great western railway) and four hours from London Waterloo (south west trains). Trains to Newton Abbot are on the exeter to Paddington, Plymouth and Penzance lines.
- By car:If coming from north (e.g. London, Bristol), stay on m5 until it ends and becomes the a38 continue on a38 until drumbridges junction and turn left onto a382 to Newton Abbot follow a382 to Newton Abbot (for 3 miles) at roundabout take 2nd exit, signposted a383 Ashburton at the next roundabout take 2nd exit, signposted a383 Ashburton after just over 1 mile turn left onto Orchard Grove, leading to Chercombe bridge road (opposite mile end garage & hand car wash) turn immediately left onto Chercombe bridge road, follow road for 1.5 miles past the sign for east Ogwell at the next cross roads, turn right continue down here for 0.5 miles, through the hamlet of west Ogwell Gaia house is on your right, up a sweeping drive and next to the church.
- If coming from south (e.g. plymouth): from a38 take a383 to Newton Abbot. After just under 4 miles turn right on to orchard grove leading to chercombe bridge road (opposite mile end garage & hand car wash). take 1st left to stay on chercombe bridge road. Follow the road for 1.5 miles past the sign for east Ogwell, turn right at the signpost. Continue down here for 0.5 miles and through the hamlet of west Ogwell. Gaia house is on the right, up a sweeping drive and next to the church.
- By flight:The nearest airport to Gaia house is Exeter, with flights to various UK and European destinations. Bus services run from the airport into Exeter, from where you can get the train to Newton abbot.
- Bristol airport- a bit further away - has a wider range of flight destinations, and from there you can take the bus or coach into Bristol, to get the train to Newton Abbot
Curriculum
Individual retreats vary, but an average day starts at 6.30am and finishes at 9.30pm. Most of this time is spent in meditation practice, either sitting in the spacious hall or walking in the peaceful grounds. Apart from personal and group meetings with teachers, retreats at gaia house are held in complete silence. As part of this shared experience, each person is asked to contribute one hour of work per day, to help the coordinators and keep the house running smoothly.
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A meditation-focused retreat at Gaia House emphasizing mindfulness practices and spiritual development in a tranquil environment.
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Meditation retreat at Gaia house