Touching the Earth: Through mantra, myth and magic - Open Retreat 2025

Wednesday 20 August 2025 to Sunday 24 August 2025

Price:

£60.00

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Please see our FAQs for further information about being well enough to come on retreat. This includes a comprehensive document covering general health issues, physical limitations and/or disabilities, emotional distress, mental health issues, involvement with services, addiction and infectious diseases. Then, if you have things you would like us to be aware of, you can note them here and/or contact us via the methods described in the document.

Mental Wellbeing Considerations - Having mental health challenges does not exclude you from being on retreat. It is very helpful for us to be aware of any mental health issues because any such issues can be heightened by being on retreat. In particular, meditation retreats can exacerbate some mental health conditions. It is up to you if you disclose information. We consider any disclosure to be the start of a conversation about how we can best support you and if the retreat you have booked is suitable for you. If you would rather talk on the phone about this, please say, and we will arrange a call with our safeguarding lead.

Led by: Amaragita & team
Location: Frogmill
Deposit amount: £60
Experience level: Open to all, suitable for regulars and newcomers
Age group: Adults
Total suggested cost (excluding deposit): standard:£180, supported:£110, donation tier (helping others to come on retreat):£330

See our FAQ for an explanation of the deposit/ dana/ donation tier system. Please do read this if you think that you will not be able to afford the retreat or if you are not sure about the deposit/dana/ donation tier system in any way. We have suggested donation amounts to guide; these are structured to relate to what it costs us to run a retreat. However you are free to give as little or as much as befits your circumstances.

Touching the Earth: Through mantra, myth and magic
A 5 day camping retreat in Devon
Suitable for regulars and newcomers

Taking some time out to come on retreat is a unique opportunity to discover a deeper connection with ourselves, the elements and life itself. We can find what really matters to us and see things with fresh eyes. There is something profound that can happen when we unplug, simplify and allow the natural world in.

There will be opportunity to learn and practice meditation do some movement practice, rest and relax. Come and join us and feel the benefits of this ancient way.

What is a Buddhafield Retreat like?
Buddhafield retreats take place under canvas and vast open skies, in gorgeous fields and woodlands. This event is held on our land near Throwleigh in the Dartmoor National Park. A river runs through the middle of the site and it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

On the retreat we will live together as a temporary community. The days will be structured to facilitate this - we will come together as a community to meditate, to learn about Buddhism, communicate with each other, to work and to share meals.

Your time on the retreat will be facilitated by experienced teachers and support team. We provide three delicious, vegan meals per day as well as hot drinks and hot water and showers.

You do not need to be a Buddhist to take part in this retreat or benefit from the teachings and practices we will offer.

About the teaching team

Amaragita

Amaragita has been in love with meditation for the last 33 years. Her favourite conversations with people are those that open up possibilities. As a mother of two children and a 20-year, ordained member of the Triratna Buddhist Order, she draws on her experience to lead retreats for mothers, inter-generational retreats and meditation courses. Day-to-day, Amaragita is a trainer and facilitator and teaches coaching and communication skills. She is also currently the Chair of Buddhafield - a charity committed to land-based Buddhist practices and ecological renewal.