Rivendell
Buddhist Retreat Centre

Meditation, Buddhism, Yoga, and creativity retreats in East Sussex

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INTRODUCTORY

For people new to meditation and Buddhism

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YOGA & MEDITATION

Beginners and experienced practitioners welcome

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BUDDHISM & MEDITATION

For those with at least some experience of meditation and Buddhism

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MEDITATION INTENSIVES

For people with at least one year's experience of meditation and Buddhism

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SUB30 RETREATS

For people aged 18-30

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Yoga & meditation
Yoga & Meditation

November 13 - 20 Week
with Satyamati & Vidyadasa

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UPCOMING RETREATS

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INTRODUCTORY RETREATS

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December 18 - 20, 2026 Introductory Weekend to Buddhist Meditation – December View Details Last spaces available

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YOGA & MEDITATION RETREATS

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November 13 - 20, 2026 Moving into embodiment: Yoga & Meditation week View Details Spaces available

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BUDDHISM & MEDITATION RETREATS

For those with at least some experience with Buddhism and meditation

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SUB30 RETREATS

For people aged 18-30 years old

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CREATIVITY, WRITING and AWAKENING THE IMAGINATION RETREATS

We could say that most of our retreats involve creativity and the imagination; however, some retreats focus particularly on engaging the imagination, and creative pursuits such as writing, storytelling, the visual arts or movement. Rivendell Retreat Centre has a long history of offering creative retreats. Here are a few upcoming retreats.

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October 30 - November 6, 2026 Beauty and Insight – A retreat on perception View Details Join the waiting list
November 6 - 9, 2026 The Way It Is – A Buddhist writing retreat – Wolf at the Door View Details Waitlist

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MEDITATION INTENSIVES

For people with at least one year's experience of meditation and Buddhism.

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October 16 - 23, 2026 Awakening to the Breath View Details Waitlist
October 30 - November 6, 2026 Beauty and Insight – A retreat on perception View Details Join the waiting list
November 27 - December 4, 2026 Dhyana Through the Body – reevaluating dhyana View Details Waitlist
December 4 - 11, 2026 The Body as Mandala View Details Waitlist
December 11 - 13, 2026 The Calling View Details Waitlist

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Rivendell Retreat Centre
is in High Hurstwood, East Sussex

Situated in a rural setting on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, a few miles from Uckfield, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells, in easy reach of East and West Sussex. People come from Croydon, London and as far afield as Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Europe. Close to main A roads A26 and A22.

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Rivendell Retreat Centre is run by the Triratna Buddhist Community

We teach meditation and Buddhism to help you apply Buddhism to everyday life.

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Rivendell Retreat Centre
is in High Hurstwood, East Sussex

Situated in a rural setting on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, a few miles from Uckfield, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells, in easy reach of East and West Sussex. People come from Croydon, London and as far afield as Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Europe. Close to main A roads A26 and A22.

See more location and travel information

Travel information

Rivendell Retreat Centre is run by the Triratna Buddhist Community

We teach meditation and Buddhism to help you apply Buddhism to everyday life.

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What do people say?

Rivendell is the perfect backdrop to a spiritual communion of like-minded people.

“Buddhism comes through every detail and loving kindness oozies through the organisational elements that make people feel safe enough to search deep within themselves.” 

Gill

Thank you so much for running Rivendell and creating such a beautiful space.

“I feel inspired to come here. The homeliness of the house, the clear organisation, everything is so well planned and thought out. So much care has gone and is going into the whole of Rivendell, it really shows.”  

Rebekah

I feel very at ease here

"I feel very at ease here, thank you for making Rivendell so welcoming. "

E H

Excellent teachers, beautiful surroundings...

“and meditation opportunities. Lovely community and food.  Thank you.” 

Claire

This retreat got everything right, food, peace and quiet beauty, meditation, discussions,

“... the house itself, the shrine room in all it's glory, the various activities, the people. On the whole this was the best retreat I've been on (and I have done around 10-12).” 

Mark

“The warm community support, the vegan food is delicious..."

 "...The house is very comfortable and welcoming. The gardens are wonderful for wandering around and reflection. I will definitely come again than you so much for a truly lovely experience.” 

Suzanne

It was better than I could have imagined.

"Amazing retreat, wonderful teachers. Beautiful peaceful setting."

V P

It was better than I could have imagined.

"The whole experience has been wonderful. HUGE Thank you!"

JO S
"It was an amazing retreat with such care and thought given to the structure of the weekend. The teaching was fantastic and creative way.

The setting is beautiful and peaceful, making it a perfect place to support self-care spiritually and emotionally, and not too big, which makes it homely and comfortable. The food was also delicious and nutritious which added to making me feel cared for... For me, Rivendell is a safe space where I have always connected well with like-minded people to learn more about the dharma and meditate."

 

Rita
"The retreat exceeded expectations. I felt the teachers held a very safe, nurturing space."

Clare Hudson

"Everything was so amazing - the house, the food, the peace, the birdsong, the beautiful tranquil gardens and moreover the quality of the teaching. The teachers in both meditation and yoga were kind, thoughtful, skilled and shared so much wisdom and the amount of time far exceeding my expectations. Rivendell is a sacred and magical place that envelops and holds you like a loving and caring embrace"

 

Tracey Whitewood Neal

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