Tinhay Retreats
Down Farm Cottage, Lifton PL16 0EL, UK
Retreat Centre Description
Tinhay Retreats offers retreats and spiritual direction. Set in an old farmhouse, with fifteen acres of peaceful gardens, meadows and pasture. The lovingly tended garden is affiliated to the Quiet Garden Movement. In addition, there are three acres of wildflower meadow, an old orchard area, a camping field and two sheep fields. Tinhay Retreats offers a prayerful space for individuals and groups. We welcome people of all denominations and none. Themed Day Retreats are available on request and our Snowdrop Planting days are very popular. For those looking for longer Retreats, a peaceful camp site is available within the grounds, just bring your own tent/caravan/motorhome (in the summer we have two glamping units available. Alternatively, B&B facilities are available at Tinhay Mill, which is a 15 minute walk from Tinhay Retreats. There is good access from the A30 and the nearest railway station is at Okehampton. For up-to-date details of our events programme, please see our website.
Accommodation on Offer
For day retreats the ground floor of the house is accessible for all visitors, with a main lounge and smaller sitting room. Lunch is served in the kitchen/dining room. Tea and coffee facilities are provided.
For longer retreats we have a camp site for caravans/motorhomes/campervans/trailer tents and tents. Facilities include toilet block, shower, electric hook-up, grass pitches, on a quiet, sheltered site. There is a camp fire area in the Old Orchard. In addition, we have two bell tents offering a ‘glamping’ option. Alternatively, B&B facilities are available at Tinhay Mill, which is a 15 minute walk away.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2024 Events
18 January 2024 - Day Retreat: Recycling, reusing and reducing
3 February 2024 - Snowdrop Planting Day
7 March 2024 - Day Retreat: Rewilding reflections
10 October 2024 - Day Retreat: Eco spirituality
14 November 2024 - Day Retreat: Caring for Creation
5 December 2024 - Day Retreat: Creative journalling
2025 Events
Saturday 1st February - Snowdrop planting day, join us to plant snowdrops in memory of a loved one or for biodiversity from 10am.
Saturday 8th February - Snowdrop planting day, another chance to plant snowdrops in memory of a loved one or for biodiversity from 10am.
Retreat Centre Location
Down Farm Cottage, Lifton PL16 0EL, UK