To join a course please book via the facilitators website - a link is provided at the bottom of each event description on our Courses and Events page

To volunteer with us, see here how to sign up ​

Dormitory-style rooms with a total of 24 beds

• Four rooms sleeping up to 5 people (bunkbeds + optional trundle / single)

• Two twin rooms

Additional on‑site options may be available; your course leader will confirm whether camping (you need to bring your own gear) or live‑in vehicles are permitted for your retreat

View Centre layout here

Forest Room: A large, flexible workshop space with break-out room, wood‑burner, heaters, chairs and cushions 

Kitchen & Utility: Fully equipped for self‑catering, including large fridge, small fridge, chest freezer, hand blender, food processor, hot‑water boiler, washing machine and tumble dryer

Living & Dining Area: Open‑plan space with seating and open fire (fire guard should be used at all times)

Outdoor Spaces: Decking, lawns, fire pit, forest garden, medicine garden, composting toilets and access to the moor

Drying Room: Located below the Centre for wet outdoor clothes and boots​

Main building is on one level with accessible wet room, toilet, stability bars, and emergency cord

Forest Room accessible via short slope

The lower lawn can be accessed via a slope or steps

Paths to car park are uneven; please contact us if you have specific access needs

Towel

Clothing for all weather (Dartmoor can be cold year‑round so bring extra layers)

Waterproof coat / trousers and sturdy outdoor boots / wellingtons

Toiletries (biodegradable products preferred to protect our water system)

Bed linen (pillow, duvet and blanket provided) or hire for £10 per person

Torch/head torch

Comfort items: slippers, hot water bottle, cosy blanket etc. (we do have a few hot water bottles and blankets but we ask that the blankets and bedding remain in the bedrooms).

Safety gear if walking on the moor (map, compass, whistle)

Swim ware: it may be possible to access outdoor swimming

The Centre is fully self‑catered

All food and drink are arranged by your course leader (vegan / vegetarian)

Some groups may hire a cook — check with your facilitator

​All water is borehole‑fed and filtered... its delicious!

No public transport to the Centre

Parking available (follow visitor parking signs); lift‑sharing encouraged

The road to the Centre is steep, take it slow and stay in first gear 

Mobile signal is patchy

Wi‑Fi available for internet‑based communication

Participants cannot normally stay outside the official retreat dates. However, if you are interested in volunteering with us please get in touch to see if we have any availability

Nearby accommodation is available in Manaton, Widecombe‑in‑the‑Moor, Chagford, and Moretonhampstead

Unfortunately, pets cannot be brought to the Centre