2025
After 20 years of glorious retreats at Oxonhoath, we are super-excited to have found an equally stunning and quirky venue amidst the serene beauty of the Devon countryside in which to continue our infamous Chocolicious Easter Retreats
I’m teaming up with Norman Blair again, offering a combined 50 years of teaching experience at this tranquil haven nestled in the heart of nature. Sharpham House is a Grade 1 listed Georgian mansion is set in beautiful gardens, surrounded by parkland designed originally by Capability Brown, with calming views over the River Dart (and wild swimming), in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Direct trains from London to Totnes and a short taxi ride (or picturesque 45 minute stroll) to our beautiful venue.
What’s included?
- 3 nights’ accommodation (single, double or triple occupancy)
- Daily mediation and dynamic yoga, and restorative afternoon workshops
- All meals and refreshments
Not included: travel and transfers (see ‘Location and Travel’)
‘It was my first time on a retreat and I am totally hooked! It was so lovely to relax and not have to think about the stresses of London life for a few days. The yoga was awesome I really enjoyed your playful flow classes and Norman’s lovely Yin.
‘Thanks for a wonderful retreat. Absolutely perfect … nothing I would change so guess we will be back THANK YOU ‘ Amanda
FEATURING:
~ Indulgent morning and evening yoga practices just for you
~ Delicious locally sourced and veggie meals (including local cheese!)
~ Characterful accommodation with a choice of rooms from elegant and grand to cosy and cute
Choose from:
~Early morning Wake-up practices with Dina
or Meditation with Maitripushpa
~ Mid-morning modified Ashtanga with Norman
or Dynamic Flow with Dina
~ Afternoon Restorative & Nidra with Dina
or Yin Yoga with Norman
‘I was worried about going on my own but I am so glad I did. I met some lovely people and have made some new friends The food was amazing too, I felt so spoilt not having to cook or even decide what to eat! Sign me up for next year’ Julia
Saturday
Arrivals from 16:00
17.30 Opening Circle
Yoga with Norman or Dina
19:00 Dinner
Sunday and Monday
7:45 Gentle Morning Practices with Dina
or Meditation with Maitripushpa
8:15 light Breakfast
10:15 Dynamic Practice with Dina or Norman
13.00 Delicious Lunch in convivial company
Free Time
Time for a walk, exploring the house and grounds, relax in the library
or have an AMAZING massage treatment from the lovely Danila
16.00 Yin Yoga with Norman
17:00 Restorative Yoga with Dina
19:00 Evening meal
Tuesday
from 8am light Breakfast
10:00 Closing Practice with Dina or Norman
Departures by 12pm
Plenty of time for practice and rest, mingling and quiet, afternoons are free to enjoy the sumptuous surroundings.
Breakfast, delicious home-cooked veggie lunch and dinner, coffee, teas and refreshments are included in the price.
Sharpham House is not a hotel, and guests are invited to assist with clearing away after meals. There will be a rota for this.
Prices from:
Shared occupancy : £565 per person
Single occupancy from £633
£300 deposit secures booking
Pay deposit here
Balance due by 7th March
What’s included?
- 3 nights’ accommodation (single, double or twin occupancy)
- All yoga sessions
- Full breakfast, delicious buffet-style lunch and dinner
- Teas and snacks
What’s not included?- Travel or transfers from station
- Massage Treatments
Sharpham Estate, Ashprington, Devon
Sharpham Estate is three miles outside Totnes on the edge of Ashprington village.
DIRECT TRAINS to TOTNES run from London, Birmingham, and the North. The journey time by train is less than three hours from London Paddington via GWR (www.GWR.com) and under four hours from London Waterloo.
Find train times and buy tickets from www.thetrainline.com
Trains to Totnes are on the Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance lines. Totnes railway station is a 5 minute walk from the town.
Totnes is approx 50 minutes walk from Sharpham House- a picturesque walk along the riverside
Cycling takes about 25 minutes.
Taxi from Totnes Station would be around 15 minutes and we can organise taxi shares from the station to reduce costs.