The new Peatland Retreat Wing at Gomde UK is steadily taking shape: ten self-contained studios designed to offer quiet, supportive space for personal retreat.
Each room includes a private bathroom, small kitchenette, and a simple, beautiful environment for rest, reflection, and deepening practice — all surrounded by nature and the wide open skies of Lindholme Hall Estate.
Now, as this dedicated wing nears completion, we invite you to help bring it fully to life through our Book to Build campaign.
With a £700 suggested donation, you can reserve a 7-night personal retreat in one of our peaceful, purpose-built studios — and be among the very first to experience the Peatland Retreat Wing you helped bring to life.
The new retreat wing is due for completion in 2026. From the moment the rooms are ready, you’ll have two full years to book a personal retreat — for yourself or a loved one.
Why This Project Matters
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In a world of constant motion, distraction, and burnout, spaces for meaningful solitude and inner clarity are rare — and deeply needed.
Inspired by the guidance of our spiritual director and revered Tibetan Buddhist master, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, we are creating a place rooted in Buddhist tradition — but welcoming to anyone seeking time for meditation, study, and personal renewal.
The Peatland Retreat Wing is part of a long-term vision for Gomde UK as a living Dharma centre — Thubten Chökor Ling. Guided by Rinpoche’s aspiration and supported by our growing community, we are building not just facilities, but a supportive home for retreat, learning, and spiritual growth — where monastics, lay practitioners, and visitors come together to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and transformation.
This sanctuary will provide:
- A peaceful refuge for solitary retreat and deep contemplation
- A conducive setting for rest, meditation, and spiritual insight
- A lasting home for clarity, inner growth, and collective wellbeing — for generations to come
The Retreat Wing: Purpose-Built for Practice
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Nestled within the peaceful 180-acre landscape of Lindholme Hall Estate in Yorkshire, the Peatland Retreat Wing includes:
- 10 light-filled, self-contained studios
- Each with a private bathroom, kitchenette, and a simple, comfortable environment for meditation, rest, and personal reflection
- While the design is rooted in Buddhist tradition, retreats are open to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists — anyone drawn to meditation, personal retreat, or quiet time for study and renewal
Whether you're looking to deepen your practice, reconnect with nature, or simply rest and reflect, the Peatland Retreat Wing offers ideal conditions for meaningful retreat.
Book to Build: How Your Gift Helps
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With your £700 contribution, you will:
- Reserve a 7-day personal retreat in one of our new studios
- Be among the first to stay once the retreat wing opens in 2026
- Have two full years to book your retreat from the time of opening
- Have the option to gift your stay to a friend, loved one, or fellow practitioner
- Directly support the construction and completion of this peaceful sanctuary
Whether you stay for the full week or just a few days, the space is yours to shape — and your contribution helps make this sanctuary available to others for years to come.
Where We Are Now — Progress & Community
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When the Peatland Retreat Wing was first envisioned, the projected cost of labour and materials stood at £375,000. But in 2024, something remarkable happened.
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity and skills of our community, the project was reimagined as a community build. Volunteers offered their time and expertise, allowing every donated pound to go much further than expected.
As a result, the first £70,000 raised enabled us to:
- Complete all planning and design
- Carry out full groundwork and foundations
- Construct the entire structural frame of the retreat wing
We are now entering Phase 2: enclosing the building — installing the roof, windows, and cladding, and preparing for interior fit-out.
Our next goal: raise another £70,000 to complete this phase and bring the retreat wing one step closer to welcoming its first retreatants.
Every donation builds more than walls — it helps shape a lasting space for transformation, clarity, and peace.
Built with Care for the Future
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This project is designed not just for today, but with future generations in mind. The retreat wing includes:
- High-performance insulation
- Renewable solar energy and low-carbon, self-heating and cooling systems
- A sustainable, self-sufficient design that’s kind to both community and environment
Retreat Booking Information
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Here’s what to know when making a contribution and planning your retreat:
- Your voucher is valid for two full years from the retreat wing’s opening in 2026 — giving you plenty of time to choose dates that work for you
- Retreats are self-catered and self-directed, allowing you to shape your own schedule
- The retreat wing welcomes practitioners of all backgrounds — whether you’re rooted in Buddhist tradition or simply seeking space for reflection, meditation, and renewal
- To preserve a peaceful atmosphere, bookings will pause during major events such as Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s annual seminar — we’ll share dates well in advance
- Vouchers include up to 7 nights in a single stay — shorter retreats are also possible
- Vouchers are non-refundable, but fully transferable if your plans change
- Wheelchair-accessible studios will be available — please contact us if you have specific needs
Other Ways to Support
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Every offering helps bring this vision to life. You can also:
- Make a donation of any size
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Share this invitation with others who may be inspired to support
To get involved, email us at info@gomde.uk — we’d love to hear from you.
Next Steps After You Donate
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Once your contribution is received, you’ll receive a confirmation and retreat voucher by email, along with everything you need to plan your stay. We’ll also keep you updated as the retreat wing nears completion.
Thank You
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Thank you for being part of this shared vision. Your generosity helps create a refuge of peace, insight, and compassion — nurturing hearts and minds and the land for generations to come.
With deep appreciation,
All of us at Gomde UK
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Gomde UK is a registered charity and international Buddhist Retreat and Meditation Centre in Yorkshire, England. Part of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s global network, the Shedrub Mandala, we are dedicated to preserving and making accessible authentic Buddhist teachings to anyone who seeks inner peace, compassion, and insight.
Gomde is a place of learning, community, and service — nurturing heart, mind, and land. The Peatland Retreat Wing is a key part of this mission, expanding our ability to support all those who seek inner peace and transformation.