Mindfulness at The Mansion - July 2025
Sunday 27 July - The Mansion in Beckenham Place Park
We are returning to The Mansion in Beckenham Place Park for the first time since the pandemic, and we are really looking forward to it. We have booked the spectacular Drawing Room for the day.
September Mindfulness For Busy People Day Retreat
Sunday 28 September - West Malling, Kent
Discover the transformative power of mindfulness. Join us on this special day and find your inner peace.—less than an hour from Bromley by train or car.
OUR TEACHER
Robert Mitchell
Robert will be the teacher at all of the 2025 retreats.
Since 2013, Robert has taught Mindfulness, Meditation, and Resilience in approximately 5,000 online and in-person classes, workshops, and retreats in Bromley, London, and Kent.
Schedules
Sunday, July 27, 2025
11.00 am - Arrival
11.05 am - Module 1 - Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation.
11.45 am - Break
Noon - Module 2 - Calmness, Focus and Relaxation.
12:40 - Lunch
1.20 pm Module 3 - Open Awareness and Connection.
2 pm - Tea
2.15 pm Module 4 - Letting Go of Unhelpful Thoughts and Emotions.
3 pm - Finish
Sunday, September 28, 2025
10.15 am - Arrival (** Train times Bromley 09:12 -> W Malling 10:02)
10.30 - Module 1 - Introduction to Mindfulness, Meditation, & Resilience.
11.00 am - Break
11.15 - Module 2 - Calmness, Focus and Relaxation.
Noon - Lunch
1.00 pm Module 3 Nature and walking and/or nature meditation (weather permitting).
3 pm Tea
3.30 pm Module 4 - Acceptance and Loving Awareness and Goodbyes
4.00 pm Finish (**the train back to Bromley & London is at 16:25)
*Note that the schedule may change within the day, but the start and finish times are fixed.
**Train times are accurate as of June 20. Please check with the train operators for the most up-to-date information.
About The Mansion in Beckenham Place Park
Step out of your daily grind and into our beautiful training space to experience a serene and inspiring escape from your busy life.
The workshop takes place in Beckenham Place Mansion, a Grade II-listed building dating back to the 1700s. From the training room, you can see 237 acres of gardens and parkland.
What you'll get:
- An accessible day of mindfulness and meditation training
- A quiet space away from everyday distractions
- Time to relax and focus on your wellbeing
- Skills you can use after the workshop ends
The mansion and park are a calm environment that helps you concentrate on learning meditation techniques. By the end of the day, most people feel more relaxed and have new tools for managing stress.
Getting here is easy:
- Four train stations within 20 minutes' walk
- Several bus routes are nearby
- Free parking is available on nearby streets
Included in your booking:
- All training materials
- Light lunch (including vegetarian options)
- Refreshments throughout the day
Check out the images of previous retreats at the bottom of the page 👇
About the West Malling Retreats
All Our Retreats are A Day For Connection.
- A day spent in a beautiful, quiet venue with no interruptions or intrusions.
- A stream runs past the door of the retreat venue.
- An opportunity to connect with our community of like-minded people.
- A time to learn, develop and grow
- Opportunities for nature connection.
- A chance to free your mind.
The Retreats are held in a comfortable room with an adjoining dedicated dining area overlooking the garden, where lunch is served. We also have access to quiet rooms and beautiful, calming spaces.
You'll be able to clear your mind and focus solely on your well-being.
Any walking meditation and mindful walk takes place in the country park adjacent to the venue..
Throughout the day, we'll guide you through mindfulness and meditation exercises designed to help you find focus, calmness and relaxation.
Join us for an unforgettable day of Nature Connection, Meditation, Mindfulness, Calmness, and Relaxation.