Special Event
Summer Retreat & Garden Party
Sat 15 Jul
| 10am - 2pm
Epping, Essex
FREE - £12
You are invited to join us for our annual garden party and summer retreat – a special opportunity to get together for a social with friends and family at our centre in Epping.
Escape to tranquility at our Summer Retreat & Garden Party! Enjoy a two hour relaxing guided meditation, followed by an opportunity for a socialise with friends and family at our centre in Epping (Garden Party is Free!).
Bring your favorite picnic delights and refreshing beverages (vegetarian and non-alcoholic only). Public parking available nearby, however there is no parking available on-site (contact us for limited disabled parking).
Guided retreat led by an experienced meditation teacher, followed by a free garden party.
Everyone welcome!

Event Schedule
- Retreat - Session 1 - 10am - 10.45am
- Retreat - Session 2 - 11.15am - 12noon
- Garden Party - 12noon - 2pm
You are invited to join us for our annual garden party and summer retreat – a special opportunity to get together for a social with friends and family at our centre in Epping.
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Date & Time
Saturday 15 July
Retreat: 10am – 12noon
Free Garden Party: 12noon – 2pm -
Course Level
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience of meditation. -
Venue & Parking
Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre
5a Buttercross Lane, Epping, CM16 5AA
No Parking Available (contact us for limited disabled parking) -
Fee
Retreat (2hrs): £12 per person
Garden Party: FREE
Book in advance as spaces are limited.
Book your place

User Reviews

Trudi B.
1 year ago - Google
I gain some peace and insight from every visit to a meditation session or retreat. The teachers are gentle, kind and warm with everyone made so welcome, new comers and returners alike. At the retreats refreshments are served between meditations where time is given to enjoy t... read moreI gain some peace and insight from every visit to a meditation session or retreat. The teachers are gentle, kind and warm with everyone made so welcome, new comers and returners alike. At the retreats refreshments are served between meditations where time is given to enjoy the garden and either share with others or sit quietly and contemplate. A truly relaxing and accepting space that stays with you long after you have left. read less

Jo c.
1 year ago
Lovely peaceful friendly place

Alison T.
1 year ago - Google
First time attending a meditation retreat and I was thoroughly impressed. The welcome was perfect, putting me at my ease immediately. The whole time during the retreat was well organised and really interesting. I felt a real benefit from spending time there and would definit... read moreFirst time attending a meditation retreat and I was thoroughly impressed. The welcome was perfect, putting me at my ease immediately. The whole time during the retreat was well organised and really interesting. I felt a real benefit from spending time there and would definitely recommend Rob and any future events. read less

Maree K.
1 year ago
Really good class, I enjoyed the meditation and the discussions.
Definitely will be back.
Definitely will be back.

Nina P.
1 year ago - Google
Lovely place. Welcoming people. I attended an interesting half day course which was well delivered in a comfortable room. Not having been there before, or to anything like it, I found it a very worthwhile way to spend a morning. No prior knowledge was expected. The course co... read moreLovely place. Welcoming people. I attended an interesting half day course which was well delivered in a comfortable room. Not having been there before, or to anything like it, I found it a very worthwhile way to spend a morning. No prior knowledge was expected. The course content was easy to understand, thought provoking and very useful. I hope to go again. read less

Tiffany L.
1 year ago
The course was a very positive experience for me and ran smoothly from start to finish..the people involved with running the course were very friendly, welcoming, approachable and experienced with any questions regarding the course topic ,dealing with difficult people…the to... read moreThe course was a very positive experience for me and ran smoothly from start to finish..the people involved with running the course were very friendly, welcoming, approachable and experienced with any questions regarding the course topic ,dealing with difficult people…the topic was covered in depth with time for questions and answers throughout the course..the meditations were easy to follow and you could easily do them at home..the course was very helpful and encouraging. read less

Janet B.
1 year ago
Lovely and relaxing experience. Found it really helpful to concentrate more on the meditation.

Juliette M.
2 years ago
I’m really enjoying the sessions. Lots of food for thought and great insights.

Mark S.
2 years ago
I really love the words of wisdom at these retreats. A beautiful peace fills the place with some great guided meditations . A really enjoyable way to spend three hours on a Saturday,highly recommended.

Susan R.
2 years ago
Amazing gave me so much to think about. Really felt a connection and resonance with the teaching. Have been putting it into practice.
Breathing and seeing where my attachment to things which are not in my best interests lay. Looking forward to doing more.
Breathing and seeing where my attachment to things which are not in my best interests lay. Looking forward to doing more.

NIKKI S.
2 years ago
I was rather nervous as I hadn't been to anything like this before. Rob was very welcoming and I felt at ease straight away. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. I have been struggling since the loss of my partner 19 months ago and found the course really helpful... read moreI was rather nervous as I hadn't been to anything like this before. Rob was very welcoming and I felt at ease straight away. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. I have been struggling since the loss of my partner 19 months ago and found the course really helpful. read less

Alastair B.
2 years ago
It was a lovely and intimate retreat with clear concise and wonderful teachings with easy meditations to concentrate on. We felt well looked after and had everything we needed.

Terry B.
2 years ago
Our first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.
The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.
There was much to ... read moreOur first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.
The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.
There was much to learn and I’m sure some more classes will expand our knowledge and ability to meditate. read less
Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.
The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.
There was much to ... read moreOur first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.
The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.
There was much to learn and I’m sure some more classes will expand our knowledge and ability to meditate. read less

Christine B.
2 years ago
Was a nice introduction into meditation techniques, a warm atmosphere and everyone very friendly.

Shantal R.
2 years ago
First visit and experience of meditation in Epping centre. Very good and given me a detailed understanding why I was having problems of clearing mind

Paul M.
2 years ago
Excellent retreat, highly beneficial.

liz D.
2 years ago
Very well organised and seemlessly run. Everyone is so warm and welcoming it’s an oasis of calm. The class is clear, not rushed and very relatable with an air of tranquility. The breaks are enjoyable with refreshments and a chat or just reflection which enables space to proc... read moreVery well organised and seemlessly run. Everyone is so warm and welcoming it’s an oasis of calm. The class is clear, not rushed and very relatable with an air of tranquility. The breaks are enjoyable with refreshments and a chat or just reflection which enables space to process the first half in readiness for the second half. read less

Emma S.
2 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyed the Overthinking workshop this weekend. Am looking forward to putting into practice what I learnt.

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