Bonhays Meditation & Retreat
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Bonhays Meditation & Retreat
Bonhays offers a perfect environment for running residential retreats, set in the Marshwood Vale and beautiful rolling hills of west Dorset, just two miles from the sea, delicious food and an indoor pool to luxuriate in. To hire Bonhays see here.

Bonhays is one of the main schools for Nei Gong, running residential retreats, day and evening classes taught by Sophie Johnson who is a senior teacher for The Internal Arts Academy, the school of author and teacher Damo Mitchell.Yes it's happening, 5 full days of training here at Bonhays where you can fully immerse yourselves in your practice alongside the company of friends.
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Much inspiration, dedication, exhaustion and not without a few miracles, until we finally finished in 2006. Chris, Sophie's ex partner managing the overall big picture, as well as doing a huge amount of the physical work. Sophie attending to detail, children and her own work. With many supporters, encouragement and help we eventually got there.
A perfect retreat venue for 8 - 16 people, Bonhays offers 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. The Center will be exclusively yours during your stay.
When Bonhays is not running it's own courses we hire out the centre to other unassociated course leaders. We will come together to enjoy plenty of Yoga and there will be lots of time to swim in the pool, read a book or take a walk in the lovely surrounding countryside. Or you may wish to venture out to Bridport, Lyme Regis or take a trip to the beach.
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. Set around a central courtyard, with the soft curves of the straw buildings and the hills beyond, there is quiet and stillness here.
Bonhays is made up of three buildings, all in close proximity to one another, please see the plan below. The Dining room and Meditation room can hold up to 24 people assuming some people use different sleeping accommodation such as camping, our Cottage, shepherds hut or a local B&B. The group room is comfortable for about 15 people doing yoga although they have squeezed 20 in there.but it is a squeeze.
Reviews (11)
Louise Luminous
Louise Luminous
Jan 24, 2019
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I just hosted a weekend retreat at Bonhays, and loved it. In a beautiful, peaceful location, the Centre itself has been purpose built & designed with retreat guests in mind - and this shines through. The meditation / Group room is a particularly deep space, with a soft. enfolding vibe. The Chef Evie's food was to die for - one of the highlights - using seasonal, locally-sourced, and even self-foraged ingredients. And the heated swimming pool, a brilliant bonus. My guests left very happy, and I'm looking forward to hosting my next one in May 2019!
D. W.
D. W.
Dec 28, 2018
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Just spent a weekend with around 15 friends at Bonhays. The property is in beautiful part of west Dorset, not far from Bridport and Lyme Regis. The facilities were great - clean with plenty of room for large groups. Couldn't have wished for better accomodation. Will definitely be returning.
San Kaya
San Kaya
Oct 30, 2018
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A beautifully appointed retreat. The tranquility of the location, the respect for the environment, the magnificent gardens made my stay memorable, leaving an indelible impression. Lovely team and lots of thought put in to running the place!
Mary Carpenter
Mary Carpenter
Oct 26, 2018
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Staying in the magical, peaceful setting of Bonhays is such a wonderful experience that I return year after year. The warm indoor pool is a special treat: always spotless and well maintained. Nothing is too much trouble for the friendly staff and they work tirelessly to keep the accommodation and grounds clean, attractive and maintained to a very high standard.
Julia Chilcott-Coombes
Julia Chilcott-Coombes
Oct 09, 2018
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Bonhays is a magical little place that offers a wonderful space for exclusive retreats. Good yoga and meditation facilities. Pool is Lush.Food superb -cooked by the lovely Evie - your own in-house chef.Accommodation is well positioned within the lovely grounds and very comfortable. A little oasis ideal for escapism xx Highly Recommended.
Catherine Semark
Catherine Semark
Oct 06, 2018
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I've stayed here many times, and would not hesitate to recommend it. Set in stunningly beautiful countryside, it's a welcoming oasis of tranquility. Comfortable and spotless accommodation and a beautifully maintained pool. Bonhays is a truly special place.
Clara Hendley
Clara Hendley
Sep 30, 2018
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I've visited Bonhays many times for various retreats and always experience the centre as welcoming, warm and well cared for. It's a real treat that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay, either as a holiday or retreat centre.
James Alliban
James Alliban
Sep 04, 2018
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Bonhays is a great retreat centre that is set in beautiful surroundings and run by lovely people. I’ve attended several retreats there and have always been impressed with the warm, clean, homely nature of the place. I look forward to many more visits in the future.
Isabel Riembau
Isabel Riembau
Jul 11, 2018
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Lovely place for a quiet retreat far from big cities and surrounded with beautiful countryside area.
The facilities are clean, well mantained and suitable for a great stay. I have enjoyed several retreats here and I will keep coming back.
TheDJer
TheDJer
Jun 27, 2018
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Lots of potential to be an amazing place, but let down by poor maintenance and cleanliness. We rented the place for a family holiday over a weekend and on the face of it the place looks lovely with great facilities. However once settled you start to realise that nobody appears to maintain it, and check the cleanliess of various areas. The provided BBQ's were left covered in food from the previous guests, the tiles surrounding the pool were green and various parts of the buildings are starting to fall apart.
Debra Valdez
Debra Valdez
Sep 14, 2016
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A deeply connected earth space - a sanctuary, offered by people with true heart wisdom