The Serenity Retreat
Dorset Coast Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December 2024
A long weekend residential retreat for you to restore, re-set and re-align with nature’s rhythms – within and all around you.
Would you like to move into winter & the festive season feeling nourished & with a deeply embodied reminder of what’s essential?
Do any of these sound familiar?
. It’s the time of transition into winter – a quiet voice inside you is whispering “slow down” “take some rest” but you barely have time to listen, never mind act on it.
. You’re caught up in end-of-the-year, pre-Christmas busy-ness, heading towards becoming over-tired, run down, even exhausted.
. You think “I’ve just got to make it through to Christmas and then I’ll rest.”
. Somehow you keep putting yourself at the bottom of the people-to-care-for list.
. You’re already commited to self-care, developing practices that enhance your life and recognise the value of retreat.
Then The Serenity Retreat is for you!
December is a perfect time to recharge and move into a natural & very welcome slowing down. Take time out from the hustle & bustle, reconnect with nature and practices that really support you, on all levels. Return home feeling grounded, peaceful and with more perspective on what’s really important to you – ready to enjoy the gifts of winter & to move into the new year refreshed and enthusiastic!
Join me for this spacious 3 – night retreat. Blissful time just for you! Yoga, breathing, silence, time for contemplation/reflection, rejuvenating walks in nature & taking in the refreshing sea air on the Dorset coastline.
What people loved about the 2023 Serenity Retreat…
“…the yoga, the pool, the food, the company, the frosty sparkles & red berries, the birdsong, time to myself, the peaceful rural location, the beach swim at sunset & wooodfired sauna. The days seemed spacious and relaxed even though we fitted so much in.”
“…the sense of ease and possibility. Freedom to use the pool.
The great balance between yoga, walks, coaching & own time.”
“This space wraps itself around you like a warm blanket” Serenity Retreat Guest, December 2023
Bonhays is nestled in Marshwood Vale, within beautiful rolling hills of west Dorset, close to stunning ancient coastline of dramatic cliffs, fossils, sand & pebble beaches. The centre is a sanctuary of welcome, peace and simplicity; perfect for hibernating & being nurtured. The chef sources organic, local ingredients where possible and the creates delicious & nourishing vegetarian meals.
You are spoilt for choice for how to spend your free time. There is no need to go anywhere. You might stay, rest, relax, curl up with a good book & enjoy some time in the little heated indoor pool. We are a 5 minute walk to the village of Whitchurch Canonicorum. We are close to many beaches..
Charmouth, the closest beach, is shallow and sandy. Seatown and Eype beaches are stony & steeply shelving and inviting for those who like a bracing dip! The historic coastal town of Lyme Regis makes a delightful stop-off on your way to the retreat.
All of these are 10-15 minutes drive from Bonhays.
Golden Cap is also nearby, the highest point on England’s south coast, with it’s stunning views.
Bonhays is approximately 2 hours from Bristol & 3 hours from London.
What to expect
Thursday: arrive from 3.30pm to settle in, wind down with an evening yoga & breathing session & then enjoy the first meal together before settling into silence later in the evening.
Friday & Saturday: morning yoga practice & breathing sessions, spacious free hours to spend as you wish…resting, countryside/coastal walking, settling in to a good book, a dip in the little indoor swimming pool or simply being.
Sunday; morning yoga practice, rounding off with lunch before departing – perhaps for one more visit to the beach – and heading home.
Bonus#1 Friday – Icy sea-dips and/or woodfired sauna at sunset in Seatown.
Bonus #2 Saturday – Beautiful coastal walk led by artist and botanist Suzanne Elson. For those who are interested she is happy to identify the trees and other plants we may encounter and what they can tell us about the historical landscape of the area.
All meals are delicious, nourishing, vegetarian and organic & local where possible.
Please note that each evening, after a sociable evening meal, you will be invited and supported to spend time in silence from late evening through until morning yoga begins.
” The breathing sessions have definitely given me an opportunity to rest deeply so I’m looking forward to more and to exploring how I can build in some deep rest to my daily life.”
Immerse yourself in your yoga practice, discover your breath and your inner sanctuary, with time in beautiful surroundings to absorb, integrate and come home to your more relaxed and resourced self.
The Serenity Retreat, Single Room (Shared Bathroom) £747
The Serenity Retreat, Sharing Double Bedroom, per person (Shared Bathroom) £637
The Serenity Retreat, Single Occupancy Bunk Room £697 (Shared Bathroom)
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“The retreat was a blissful container to come back to myself. It was an opportunity to reassess where I can make time for more joy and alignment in my daily life.”
“I feel energised yet calm, clearer of mind and generally joyful. My body and mind are thankful. I will carry the experience with me for a long time – until the next retreat at least!”
“It was a deeply restful and nourishing experience which built my sense of inner resource.”
“Whether doing something or nothing at all, it’s not just the calm but the quality of the calm.”
(Feedback from Spain Retreat, June 2023)