Weekend Retreats

Weekend Retreat on the Dorset coast

11th – 13th July 2025 

I am running a weekend yoga retreat at Bonhays, a beautiful eco-retreat centre, nestled in the hills of West Dorset, between Bridport and Lyme Regis and just two miles from the sea. The setting is secluded and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Set around a central courtyard with the soft curves of the straw buildings and the hills beyond, there is quiet and stillness here. Bonhays has lovely communal areas to relax and chat in as well as many peaceful and secluded spots for quiet and reflection. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool.

The coast and beaches are just two miles away if you want to get a dose of sea air and enjoy a beach walk or you may simply want to enjoy a peaceful moment on the decking and watch the sunset, swim peacefully in the pool, share wonderful meals in the conservatory, practice yoga and meditation; be and rejuvenate.

The chef at Bonhays sources organic ingredients locally and produces lovely looking, healthy and very tasty vegetarian food.

Retreat programme

There will be a yoga class on Friday evening at 5pm and a relaxation session after dinner. On the Saturday, there will be two yoga classes, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon, which will include meditation and breathwork. There will also be plenty of time to walk, rest, relax or take a dip in the pool or even the sea. There will be a yoga class on Sunday morning before breakfast with plenty of time to relax before leaving by 2pm.

Accommodation

Single, shared twin or double rooms are available. Bathrooms, shower and toilet facilities are shared.

There is also a charming shepherd’s hut set in a quiet corner looking up the Marshwood Valley and a magical little house tucked away in the woods. The hut and the little house both have a double bed, electricity, a wood burner and are fully insulated. The hut has an outside tap and access to shared bathroom facilities closeby. The little house also has a small kitchen area and its own shower and toilet.

Camping with your own tent or camper van is also an option.

Costs

  • Single occupancy room £445
  • Shepherd’s hut single occupancy £465
  • Little house in the woods single occupancy £485 (only available if other accommodation is full)
  • Twin/double room £405
  • Single occupancy bunkbed room £425
  • Twin bunk bed room £395
  • Camping with own tent or camper van £375

All rates are per person

Bathrooms, shower and toilet facilities are shared.

The cost is per person and includes your accommodation, yoga & relaxation classes and delicious homemade vegetarian food. Massage treatments are available at an additional cost.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.

Travel Arrangements

Timings
Arrival on Friday 11th July 2025 is from 3pm onwards and the first yoga class will be at approx 5pm. We need to vacate by 2pm on Sunday 13th July.

Driving
Address: Bonhays Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset DT6 6RF

Trains
Axminster Station is on the line from Waterloo to Exeter.

If you are interested in signing up, then please get in touch.