Devon


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<p>If you&#8217;re in need of a burnout break this spring, then lean in! A brand-new retreat, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Coach House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sharphamtrust.org/mindfulness-retreats/coach-house" target="_blank">The Coach House</a>, has just swung open its sustainably-sourced doors at The Sharpham Trust at Ashprington, near Totnes &#8211; a go-to for mindfulness stays in Devon for 40 years this year.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-location">THE LOCATION</h2>



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<p>Muddy made sure we got our foot in the door (naturally) and was there to share a glass of fizz and see the Grade II-listed former stable block opened by the daughter of the founders of&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=uQfHxL6-2BAJ5Dw4bGUdNaI3MTGrDC468BwVe1lwI-2FvQiVkTrd3HDu4Kl7DUpMFGNMBRWK_S5ywjaSG9MXAeICyUKEenIJZKoWJ8jsQmbRxIJqqUObyxlgLz3QPMvpJtxqS3LDb18AEvc-2Bm1z7nlkFzYb9oqu2db0Jh1xrdzFeI6z8-2BxrnhZjaowvfRIuWy-2B0WBEG-2Bo-2F7ijNI6BMNEzpor4d1Fv5yPzzZUYdKG-2BQC1XkOGwJiqhQFaWp07s45lD9WuH22MB1EvaBPhZVUqoUnD5TslwPgN3sG1UonwAEnhhOgBBAD3Uw7wI4eliwEfCb-2BJ8U866XzAptllhbufQG-2BEKtxoN9jjl5iJG2gdyEeFmGQyCl1UV4f-2F17LhaoFPZmlzBV9L2j3mWrF8JGvbwmLLFjNOWrIDZLH6wD-2BmvqE4nT2KPb-2BRONObdSs-2FHkpyjbyKplaHmyBH7Zspi-2B8RUK-2BpMPVaI-2Bg-3D-3D">Sharpham Trust</a>, Claire Ash Wheeler.</p>



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<p>And it&#8217;s a beaut! Sympathetically restored to retain the old stone and slate roofs, with four wings prettily looking into a central gravel courtyard. Quite the olde-worlde vibe &#8211; and retaining the beautiful, arched doorways for the ponies and carriages which were once stabled here.</p>



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<p>Step inside, and there are a mix of 18 single and double rooms around the central courtyard, largely en-suite. Some look out onto the lawns and some into the courtyard but all are uber-tastefully decorated in a mix of wooden beam or tongue and groove and soothing neutrals, sure to guarantee a great night&#8217;s snooze. </p>



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<p>Along with a modern communal kitchen and comfortable reception areas, there&#8217;s a contemporary purpose-built meditation space created from environmentally friendly materials by local timber-frame company, Carpenter Oak.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s a gorgeous, cleverly designed space by day and night &#8211; with large French doors opening out on to a patio and garden, and a path leading on to the south-facing lawns. (and it&#8217;s now on Muddy&#8217;s Christmas wishlist!).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lowdown">THE LOWDOWN</h2>



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<p>It&#8217;s not just the Coach House which is new. The Sharpham team have put together a brand-new weekly program of therapeutic gardening, yoga and qigong mindfulness retreats, especially for The Coach House guests.</p>



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<p>Book in for a four or six-night retreat, and after a spot of morning meditation on a cushion, you&#8217;ll head out each day to the Walled Garden to get your mitts in the South Hams soil.</p>



<p>Here, you can take the weight off your shoulders by losing yourself in the joy of gardening, well-known for its de-frazzling capabilities &#8211; while sowing, digging, planting and probably harvesting fresh crops to pop in your delicious veggie lunch. All in the happy knowledge they&#8217;re not your weeds to worry about.</p>



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<p>While you&#8217;re sure to pick up green-fingered tips, the main benefit is the chance to ditch the to-do list, and top yourself up with a helping hand from Mother Nature. </p>



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<p>And Nature sure is big and bountiful here! It&#8217;s one of the most stunning natural spots in Devon, overlooking the inky-green waters of the River Dart which winds around the estate grounds and vineyard. </p>



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<p>It&#8217;s hard to imagine a more contemplative place, whether you&#8217;re taking a wander around the estate&#8217;s re-wilding project, a dip in the Dart or just taking a load off under a tree, listening to the tweets of the birds and rustle of the trees. Bliss!</p>



<p>Don&#8217;t believe me? Check out this video of the location. You&#8217;ll feel more Zen just watching it, seriously!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fancy-seeing-it-for-yourself-book-in-for-a-retreat-pronto">FANCY SEEING IT FOR YOURSELF? BOOK IN FOR A RETREAT, PRONTO</h2>



<p>Retreats run weekly, starting at £350-£495 for a choice of a four or six-nighter, including full-board. Don’t be shy, contact The Coach House team on 01803 731803 or email:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">coachhouse@sharphamtrust.org</a>&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong><em><a href="https://www.sharphamtrust.org/mindfulness-retreats/coach-house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Coach House (opens in a new tab)">The Coach House</a>, Sharpham Trust, West Wing Office, Ashprington, Totnes TQ9 7UT</em></strong></p>


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