The Retreat New Forest

Home
United Kingdom
Dorset
The Retreat New Forest

Restorative space, hosting friendly, transformative retreats and classes in the heart of the New Forest. Rooms and restaurant coming soon.

08/03/2026

🌿 What’s on this March at The Retreat New Forest 🌿

Alongside our regular classes, March is filled with beautiful events to support your wellbeing, connection and creativity.

✨ Yoga & meditation evenings
✨ Sound baths & gong journeys
✨ Spring Equinox celebrations
✨ Forest bathing & conscious dance
✨ Workshops, retreats & markets
✨ Special events for parents, mums-to-be and couples

From spring awakening retreats to kombucha brewing workshops, there’s something for everyone this month.

Take time to pause, reconnect and welcome the energy of spring with us 🌸

🔗 Head to our website to view our full schedule and book your place

03/03/2026

☀️ The sun is shining and Spring is in the air! 🌸

What better way to spend your weekend than at The Retreat Artisan Market?

Join us this weekend for a relaxed, feel-good day browsing beautiful local stalls, discovering unique finds, and supporting small businesses in our wonderful community.

Fresh air, friendly faces, and a lovely spring atmosphere - we can’t wait to welcome you! 🌿

📅 Saturday 7th March
🕰️ 10am - 4pm
📍 The Retreat New Forest
🎫 FREE ENTRY
🐶 Dog Friendly

Pop by, bring a friend, and make a day of it 💛

02/03/2026

🌿 This Saturday 🌿

Our Artisan & Farmers Market celebrates local makers, small producers and handcrafted goods.

Expect artisan foods, handmade treats and beautiful locally made pieces - all created with care.

🕙 10am–4pm | 🎟️ Free entry
📍 The Retreat, New Forest

HandmadeWithLove

28/02/2026

✨ Meet more of our Artisan Market Stallholders ✨

We’re so excited to welcome an incredible line-up of local makers, creatives and foodies to The Retreat New Forest Market 🌿

From handmade ceramics, sustainable homewares and beautiful books to delicious bakes, craft beer and irresistible crêpes – there’s something for everyone to discover.

🗓 Saturday 7th March
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 The Retreat, New Forest

Come along, meet the makers, support small businesses and enjoy a relaxed day of shopping, food and community 💚

doughfolk

Just ONE week to go! Tag who you’re coming with 👇

31/01/2026

✨ Win a Weekend of Rest & Renewal at The Retreat New Forest ✨

To celebrate the release of Be More Bird: Life Lessons from a Hawk by Candida Meyrick, we are delighted to be partnering with Times+ to offer one member the chance to win a truly restorative weekend escape at The Retreat New Forest.

Set within the Hinton Admiral Estate, the prize includes:
🌿 A two-night stay in our peaceful countryside retreat
🍽️ Dinner on two evenings
💆‍♀️ A massage for each guest
🔥 A private wood-fired sauna session
🎶 A private sound healing
🧘‍♀️ A private yoga class
🎁 A curated hamper of local delights, including botanical tinctures by Positive Potions
📖 A signed copy of Be More Bird

A weekend designed to slow time, restore the senses, and invite you back to yourself.

Enter via Times+
🔗 in bio ⬆️

We look forward to welcoming you.

30/01/2026

Last night we gathered with friends of The Retreat New Forest to celebrate the launch of Be More Bird, by on the day of publication from

A beautiful evening of connection, conversation and reflection, with readings from Candida that held the room so gently.

We toasted with Be More Bird IPA from , shared Be More Bird tinctures from and enjoyed delicious canapés from - a true coming together of words, flavour and intention.

Thank you to everyone who came, listened, shared, and filled the house with such warmth.
A gathering to remember 💛

25/01/2026

✨ Monday Pause: Community Meditation ✨

Ease into your week with a soft landing.
A gentle, guided meditation space where you can slow down, breathe, and simply be.

These weekly sessions are led by whose calm, compassionate approach makes meditation feel accessible whether you’re brand new or returning to the mat. Each session offers simple, nurturing practices to calm the mind, soothe the nervous system, and support your wellbeing - without pressure or expectation.

No doing.
No fixing.
Just space to rest and reset 🌱

What to expect
🤍 Guided meditation for all levels
🤍 Gentle practices to calm the nervous system
🤍 A welcoming, non-judgemental environment
🤍 Support for mental & emotional wellbeing
🤍 A chance to build inner balance over time

Accessible & community-focused
✨ £5 drop-in
✨ No experience needed
✨ Open to everyone in the local community
✨ Discounted rate available

Diana also works within the NHS as a Social Prescriber, and these sessions are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive, affordable, and supportive of community wellbeing.

Come as you are.
Leave a little lighter 💛

22/01/2026

Last night we headed to Daunt Books for the London launch of Be More Bird 🕊️

A beautiful evening of stories, conversation, and celebration - surrounded by books, friends, and that unmistakable buzz of something meaningful taking flight.

And the journey continues…
✨ Next Thursday we host the Hinton launch at The Retreat, bringing Be More Bird home to the New Forest for an intimate evening in our woodland setting.

We can’t wait to welcome you. 🌿📖

NottingHill Hinton AQuietKindOfMagic

18/01/2026

✨ TRADERS WANTED – SATURDAY 7 MARCH ✨

We’re inviting local growers, producers and makers to trade at our Artisan & Farmers’ Market at The Retreat New Forest 🌿

Set within a beautiful New Forest setting, this is a thoughtfully curated market celebrating quality, craftsmanship and community.

We’re looking for:
🌾 Fresh, local & homegrown produce
🤍 Artisan food & drink
🌿 Plants, botanical & wellness goods
🖐️ Handmade crafts

🏡 Indoor & outdoor pitches available

📅 Saturday 7 March
📍 The Retreat New Forest

✨ Interested in trading?
Please DM us or email hello@theretreatnewforest.co.uk

🌿 Can’t make this date? We also have seasonal market dates coming up throughout the year.

NewForestMakers GrowersAndMakers SlowLiving

17/01/2026

🌿 Artisan & Farmers Market at The Retreat New Forest 🌿

Join us on Saturday 7 March | 10am–4pm for our Artisan & Farmers Market, bringing together local makers, creatives, growers and producers in the heart of the New Forest.

Expect handmade goods, homegrown and locally produced food, arts & crafts, and a lovely community atmosphere.

🎟 Free entry
📍 The Retreat New Forest, Hinton Admiral

✨ Calling traders ✨
If you’re a local maker, artisan or producer and would like to take part, please DM us or email hello@theretreatnewforest.co.uk.

16/01/2026

⏳ Less Than Two Weeks to Go

Book Launch Event: Be More Bird by Candida Meyrick
Thursday 29 January | 6–8pm
The Retreat New Forest

Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of Be More Bird by Candida Meyrick, author and founder of The Retreat New Forest.

This free event is open to friends of The Retreat, the local community, and anyone interested in the gentle wisdom and inspiration behind the book. The evening will include a talk and reading, followed by conversation and connection. Books will be available to purchase and sign.

All are welcome.
To reserve your space, email hello@theretreatnewforest.co.uk.

Address

Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch
Dorset
BH237EF

Website

http://www.theretreatnewforest.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Retreat New Forest posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to The Retreat New Forest:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Dorset ?