Maitreya House is a beautiful retreat centre located in a remote part of Herefordshire.

Maitreya House is a 'Centre for growth and Unfolding'. You may like to join one of the courses or retreats we run, with central themes of Buddha Dharma, spiritual unfolding and exploration, mindfulness, Qigong and T'ai Ji.

The centre comprises a converted cottage and several wooden cabins on a four acre site, overlooking wonderful views to the Golden Valley and Hay Bluff, an unspoilt rural setting - see photos. 

As well as the meditation retreats we hold here, the property is available to rent at times and is ideal for small, intimate groups but can accommodate 15 people or more if camping, or for private retreats. It has a wonderful energy and was created to build on the teachings of the late Namgyal Rinpoche.

Jonathan, our current Chair is the Resident Meditation Teacher in the shepherds hut on the western boundary. In May 2025, he taught the Holistic Clearing Meditations, bringing Namgyal Rinpoche's great work back to the centre. Simon teaches Mindfulness retreats here and Ad, who runs our sister centre over the road, teaches Satipatthana and T'ai ji retreats.

If you are coming as a group with your own leader, thats fine too. There may or may not be someone from the Maitreya House on site, during your stay.

Membership is open to all to support the work of the charity and maintain the centre. More info here.

DONATIONS: Help us keep this wonderful resource going for the benefit of all beings by donating whatever you feel moved to offer.

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