Weekend Retreat at Rivendell

It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to meditation and Buddhism, or have lots of experience, this retreat is a chance to escape the noise and complexity of modern life, to deepen your experience of yourself and of the world around you.

There will be periods of meditation, talks on aspects of Buddhism and simple rituals as well as free time for rest and walks in the countryside. There will also be small groups led by a team member in which you can discuss your experience of the weekend. Living communally is an important aspect of being on retreat and you’ll be sharing rooms and meals with others, as well as practising together in the shrine room.

Rooms are shared and allocated in single-sex accommodation.

Cost £230/£175 conc [concessions policy is here. If you are unable to afford the concession rate for this retreat please email the centre team to let them know and they’ll do their best to help.]

Some Practical Information

The weekend starts with dinner on Friday 22 October at 7pm (you’re welcome to arrive from 5.30pm) and ends at 3pm on Sunday 24 October.

During the retreat we’ll ask you to turn off your phones.

We serve three tasty vegan meals a day. If you have dietary restrictions many of these can be accommodated if you let us know when you book.

Our retreats feature periods of silence and the challenge of engaging with our minds, our habits and the big questions of life and death. Although it is a very supportive environment, we cannot offer any therapeutic help, so if you’re currently experiencing mental health difficulties, please consider if a retreat is right for you at this time.

Learn more by reading our retreat FAQs

How to get to Rivendell

Rivendell Retreat Centre, Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4AB

Trains

Trains run hourly from London Bridge to Buxted (about 70 minutes, off-peak return around £38). Rivendell is 3 miles from the station: a short taxi ride or a one-hour walk.

You can book a seat on our shuttle taxi when you book your place. It leaves Buxted station at 18.20 to meet the 17.07 from London Bridge. We ask for a voluntary donation (suggested £10).

Taxi

If you’re not booking onto our shuttle service, we recommend booking taxis well in advance because availability is limited:
Reliable Taxis: 01825 764546
R & R Taxis: 01825 765885
S & R Taxis: 01825 767000
Where 2 Private Hire: 07414 726691

Car

Rivendell has free parking. From Holloway Road it is typically a 2.5 hour drive.