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West Ogwell Open Afternoon: Architecture and Mindfulness

West Ogwell Church, West Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6EW

  • 19 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

An afternoon of heritage, mindfulness and relaxation (and refreshments!) in this one-off event organised especially for Heritage Open Days.

Enjoy an afternoon out this Heritage Open Days with a unique opportunity to visit both West Ogwell Church (looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust) and Gaia House next door, a silent retreat. This joint event will include a mindful walk around Gaia House and talks about the history and architecture of the church and the old estate manor house next door (now Gaia House) parts of which date back to the 1580s.

Here's our programme - all events at (or starting at) West Ogwell Church:

14:15 - talks about the space/history architecture of West Ogwell Church and Gaia House
15:00-15:30 - mindful guided walk around Gaia House

Tea, coffee and biscuits (maybe cake!) will be available. If you would like to bring a donation for refreshments please bring cash.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:
14:00-16:00

Location & directions

West Ogwell Church, West Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6EW

Directions:
Parking will be available in the grassy area in from of the church and also at Gaia House. Please note that Gaia House is a silent retreat so please observe the silence whilst in their carpark.
Contact on day:
Marie Leverett
Telephone number:
+447831873489

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Please note that Gaia House is a silent retreat so please respect silence when using their carpark or on the guided walk. The talks will take place at West Ogwell Church next door.

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