The Nurture Retreat
Dorset // 20 - 22nd Feb 2026
Retreat this winter to remember what embodied rest, restoration and uplifting connection feels like, when you have time and space to truly receive.
Step away from the pace of life and sink into this slow weekend of nourishing care to rest and reconnect - softly.
Emerge feeling rejuvenated and inspired, having planted seeds of intention that will sustain self-connection now, and energise your Spring ahead.
​With the guidance of two experienced practitioners, collaborating for the 11th time, plus delicious seasonal meals, an indoor heated pool and the cosy spaces of Bonhays Retreat Centre, this winter retreat will brighten your February and will look after the whole of you.
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This is about presence, not performance, and intuition over autopilot—
where choosing rest, when you need it, is always a strong choice.
Your Nurturing Practices
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Everything is an invitation, this is YOUR Nurture Retreat.
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You could explore grounding, restorative Yoga practices with me, where we soften our edges, let go of fixed alignment ideas, slow it down. Tend to tired-wired nervous systems, be with each breath, rest into the now.
You could dive into Mindfulness and Meditations with Sally Davis www.leapindfulness.com, exploring visualisations, silence and energy work. Her aim is to support you to a true sense of knowing, deeply connected to your intuition.​
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The gift of unstructured space is always yours to explore too.​
Your Nurturing Space
Bonhays offers you a sanctuary of welcome, peace and simplicity: a beautiful, secluded Meditation and Retreat Center, nestled in the hills of West Dorset, between Bridport and Lyme Regis and just two miles from the sea.
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Set around a central courtyard, with the soft curves of the straw buildings and the hills beyond, there is quiet and stillness here.
The centre provides great communal spaces as well as many peaceful and secluded spots for quiet and reflection.​
Your Nourishing Meals
Breakfast will be a self serve buffet and our private chef Evie will create delicious, nourishing meals for us to share together in the conservatory dining room.
All meals will be Vegetarian and seasonal, with an emphasis on nutritious, plant based, and nurturing food.
Vegan, Gluten Free, and other dietary requests can be catered. Just let us know on booking.
Recommended
"The yoga was so empowering and like nothing I have experienced before. I felt entirely comfortable to do whatever my body felt comfortable with and not put pressure on myself to do it in the ‘Instagram’ way!"
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“Thank you to Carolyn and Sally for your time and energy, what a wonderful weekend. I have felt supported to connect with my deeper self, which I haven’t given time to for so long - I leave feeling I have renewed my fire! “
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“This has been such a positive experience. Carolyn and Sally you worked so well together to guide us through this weekend. There have been loads of deeply profound and powerful moments, and so much joy and laughter, which I didn’t realise I was in need of so much. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I absolutely loved this weekend.”
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"The perfect opportunity to retreat from the world, back to myself. I felt safe, looked after, seen and heard all weekend. The venue was just perfect and the food delicious. I am already looking forward to the next one.”
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Schedule (TBC)
Friday
1-1.30pm Arrive
1.30pm Light lunch
3.00pm Welcome Circle
Space to Be.
6.30 pm Dinner
8.00 pm Journaling & meditation
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Sat
8.00 am Yoga Unwind
9.30am Breakfast
11am -1pm Mindful Connection
1.30pm Light lunch
Space to Be.
4.30 - 6pm Restorative Yoga & Nidra
6.30pm Dinner​
8pm Evening practice
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Sunday
9am Yoga Rest in movement
10.30am Brunch
12 - 1pm Closing Circle
1pm Home time
Everything is included for you to enjoy
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2 nights accommodation at Bonhays Retreat Centre, Dorset
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7+ hours of guided yoga, meditation, journaling and connection practises with two experienced guides
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus Sunday brunch
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Fresh fruit bowl always available, plus teas and fresh coffee
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Indoor heated swimming pool to use any time
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Cosy studio space well equipped with props
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Invest In Your Wellbeing
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Twin / Single Bunk Bed £495pp
Large Twin / 1 x single, 1 x double bed £545pp
Private room / single bed £545pp
Private Room / Double bed £595pp
All rooms come with shared bathrooms
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​Booking
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Contact me here with your room choice
I will reply with all the info.
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£150pp deposit is required to book
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Pay in instalments, agreed at time of bookings, or pay upfront
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Full balance payable within 8 weeks of the retreat. ​
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If booking less than 8 weeks of the retreat, the full amount is payable.​
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Please note this is an alcohol-free retreat.​