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
Sharpham House: Nourishing the Heart – mindfulness & self-compassion retreat (5 nights)
Also With Lindsay Alderton
July 22 - 27, 2025
Cost: £625 - £775. Exploring how heart-based practices like self-compassion & loving kindness can enrich our meditation & nourish us in daily life.
Sharpham House: Nourishing the Heart – mindfulness & self-compassion retreat (5 nights)
Also With Lindsay Alderton
August 13 - 18, 2025
Cost: £625 - £775. Exploring how heart-based practices like self-compassion & loving kindness can enrich our meditation & nourish us in daily life.
Sharpham House: Mindful Walking Retreat on the Sharpham Estate (4 nights)
Also With Lucy Chan
August 24 - 28, 2025
Cost: £525-£675 Explore mindfulness and connect with yourself and nature as you develop mindfulness and practice on Sharpham Estate’s beautiful surroundings.
Sharpham House: Christmas Retreat (5 nights)
Also With Maite Alonso and 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.
Sharpham House: New Year Retreat (5 nights)
Also With Maite Alonso and 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.
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.