Ethan Pollock

Ethan has been facilitating mindfulness groups and retreats since his early twenties. He was one of the founding members of Wake Up London, a still thriving community of young meditators (aged 18-35). He spent five years training at Plum Village with the internationally recognised mindfulness teacher & Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He currently offers retreats and classes on mindfulness and Buddhism at The Barn Retreat, Mindful Living Retreats and local meditation groups around the UK. His teaching helps people touch more calm and ease in their everyday lives by bringing awareness and appreciation to simple daily activities, retreatants especially love his guided meditations!

Upcoming Programs by Ethan Pollock

Mindfulness for Beginners at Sharpham House

Sharpham House: Mindfulness for Beginners Retreat (3 nights)

Also With Nadia Abdel-Karim

November 18 - 21, 2025
Cost: £425-£555. During this retreat you will be introduced to ways of developing and sustaining a mindfulness practice and integrating your practice into daily life.

Sharpham House: Rest and Renewal (3 nights)

Also With Martyna Raczka

February 27 - March 2, 2026
Cost: £425-£555. This short retreat offers the opportunity to step out of your busy schedule and find connection, rest and renewal through mindfulness practice and time spent in nature.

The Coach House: The Peace of Wild Things - 5-night silence & nature-connection retreat

April 13 - 18, 2026
Cost £595-£695. Deepen into silence and immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world on this 5-night Coach House Retreat.
Mindfulness for Beginners at Sharpham House

Sharpham House: Mindfulness for Beginners Retreat (3 nights)

Also With Emma Thom

April 27 - 30, 2026
Cost: £445-£555. During this retreat you will be introduced to ways of developing and sustaining a mindfulness practice and integrating your practice into daily life.
A meditation for turning on the tap

The Dharma of daily life: a 6-night Buddhist retreat at The Barn

Also With Barn Coordinators

May 10 - 16, 2026
Cost £495-£615. This retreat invites participants to bring the heart of Buddhist practice into everyday life, exploring how mindfulness, compassion and wisdom can guide each moment.

Sharpham House: Self-Guided retreat (4 nights)

Also With Uz Afzal

August 3 - 7, 2026
Cost: £545 - £695. Design and structure your own Sharpham retreat, rather than following a group schedule.

Summer Embrace: a 6-Night seasonal retreat at The Coach House

Also With Coach House Coordinators

August 16 - 22, 2026
Cost £595-£695. An uplifting summer retreat of calm mindfulness, gentle movement and close nature connection - time to refresh and renew