Ramiro Ortega

Ramiro has practised mindfulness for over 15 years, and Insight Meditation since 2005.

He teaches mindfulness retreats at Sharpham House and The Barn Retreat Centre, as well as 8-week courses for the public.

Ramiro trained to teach mindfulness with the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University.

Upcoming Programs by Ramiro Ortega

Christmas mindfulness retreat at Sharpham

Sharpham House: Christmas Retreat (5 nights)

Also With Patti Summerville

December 22 - 27, 2025
Cost £695-£895. Escape the frantic festive period, rest and be supported by the beautiful setting of Sharpham House and our team of experienced leaders.
New Year mindfulness retreat at Sharpham

Sharpham House: New Year Retreat (5 nights)

Also With Patti Summerville

December 29, 2025 - January 3, 2026
£695-£895. Have a clear start to the New Year. Rest and be supported by the beautiful setting of Sharpham House and our team of experienced leaders.

Sharpham House: Nourishing the Heart – mindfulness & self-compassion retreat (5 nights)

Also With Armel Wraight

January 20 - 25, 2026
Cost: £625 - £795. Exploring how heart-based practices like self-compassion & loving kindness can enrich our meditation & nourish us in daily life.

The Barn: Working With Emotions (6 nights)

Also With Barn Coordinators

February 22 - 28, 2026
Cost: £475 - £615. In this retreat, we will use the lenses of Western and Buddhist psychology to learn about our emotions in an experiential way.
Mindfulness for Beginners at Sharpham House

Sharpham House: Mindfulness for Beginners Retreat (3 nights)

Also With Nadia Abdel-Karim

March 23 - 26, 2026
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.