Day groups
A day retreat at the Sheldon offers ideal space for you to meet, retreat, plan, explore and grow with your group.
The Long Barn has a delightful open and airy feel with space for a variety of set-ups across two rooms, a linking conservatory and a large terrace. From seating in a large circle for the whole group, to multiple smaller groups spaced around you can configure the space to your needs. Plenty of comfy chairs, plus tables as needed for small group work.
- good for 15 – 30 people depending on activity/room layout, etc
- two large meeting rooms with good disabled access throughout
- upholstered chairs, stacking chairs, folding tables
- self-contained access to kitchen, servery and toilets
- good disabled access and hearing loop
- west facing terrace and lawn
Travel and location
The Sheldon Retreat is in a central location for the South West region with easy access from Exeter and Newton Abbot, M5 and A38. Set in beautiful grounds on the edge of Dartmoor, you can relax without travelling too far.
Lunch and refreshments
Lunch and refreshments can be provided. Refreshments include hot and cold drinks along with snacks. Lunch can be simple or cooked. More details here.
John Fisher
Director of Ordinands, Diocese of Exeter
organisers will find the community easy to deal with a thoroughly professional approach and personable manner
Additional notes
- bookings run 9.30am to 4.30pm unless otherwise agreed
- shared access to 12 acres of gardens, fields and woodland walks
- shared access to medieval Chapel of Christ the Servant
- upstairs Chapel of Mary, Martha and Lazarus may be booked for worship at pre-arranged times (no additional cost)
- if you need a room for your group leader to see people 1:1 this needs to be booked as a separate item
- audio visual equipment including TV/video/DVD, video projector, CD player, flip chart easel all available on request (no extra charge)
- sorry, but dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not welcome, not even if left in cars
Day group booking prices 2025
| Rooms and food | Mon-Thurs | Fri-Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Long Barn (one room) | £200 | £260 |
| Long Barn (both rooms) | £300 | £380 |
| Refreshments x 2 (per person) | £6 | £6 |
| Simple lunch plus refreshments x 2 (pp) | £18 | £18 |
| Cooked lunch plus refreshments x 2 (pp) | £22 | £22 |