Finding Peace Nervous System Reset Yoga Retreat

Settle into a secluded coastal corner of Dorset for an intimate nervous system reset retreat designed for deep rest, reflection, and renewal. With only nine guests, this peaceful escape offers space to slow down through yoga, sound healing, and nourishing plant-based meals, all within the calm of the Dorset countryside.

About this retreat

Arrive and leave the outside world behind as you travel through private woodland and open fields to a hidden 70-acre estate near Dorchester. Far from traffic and noise, this beautiful country house offers privacy, quiet, and a true sense of retreat.

The weekend is created to help you step away from everyday demands and gently rebalance your nervous system. Surrounded by nature, you’ll have time for rest, mindful connection, and quiet reflection, supporting deep restoration throughout your stay.

With private gardens, a wild swimming lake, and plenty of room to unwind, the setting is as restorative as the schedule. Shared experiences include yoga, meditation, sound healing, and wholesome meals, while the surrounding land invites peaceful walks and time in nature.

What awaits you on this retreat

Nervous System Reset Retreat Weekend in Dorset – Rest, Heal & Reconnect

Over the weekend, you’ll take part in vinyasa and restorative yoga, along with workshops focused on vagus nerve support and nervous system reset with Saira. These sessions are suitable for all abilities and are designed to help you feel grounded, open, and supported.

On Saturday afternoon, enjoy a guided contrast therapy session with a wood-fired barrel sauna and cold plunge. Throughout the weekend, you are also welcome to take a wild swim in the private lake, just steps from the house.

There is time to paddle-board on the lake, pause on one of the hidden sun loungers, or simply enjoy the stillness of this tucked-away place. Two sound healing workshops will bring together gong and seven chakra crystal bowls, alongside daily meditation and mantra sharing for positive affirmations.

You’ll also have the chance to book a holistic treatment with the therapist on site, including massage, healing, or reflexology from £40.

Accommodation Options

This retreat has now sold out, but you can join the waiting list in case a space becomes available.

Bedrooms and bathrooms are beautifully appointed, with baths, roll-top baths, or showers. Accommodation is spread across the main house and a converted barn with vaulted ceilings, cosy wood burners, a grand piano, and lovely countryside views.

Main house:

• Solo King Double Room with Shared Bathroom £649
• Shared Twin Room with Shared Bathroom £499pp
• Solo Luxury Ensuite Super King Double Room £799
• Solo Double Room with Shared Bathroom £629
• Shared Garden Twin Room with Shared Bathroom £549pp

Barn:

• Solo Ensuite Double £649

Bathrooms are shared by no more than two rooms, and all rooms look out over the surrounding countryside and large garden. The yoga space and one additional ensuite room are located in the barn next to the main house.

Schedule

Friday

• 4:00 pm Arrivals
• 4:30 pm Tea, snacks and welcome chats
• 5:30 pm Vinyasa flow yoga with Saira
• 7:15 pm Plant-based supper from chef Gilly at Wyld Green Kitchen
• 8:30 pm Free time to swim, walk, read, or relax by the lake

Saturday

• 8:30 am Breakfast smoothies
• 9:00 am Release stress from your nervous system workshop
• 9:30 am Energising vinyasa flow yoga with Saira
• 11:00 am Plant-based brunch
• 12:00 pm Sauna, cold plunge, lake swim, treatment, walk, paddle-board, rest, or chat
• 4:00 pm Raw cacao drinks and vegan cakes
• 4:30 pm Sound healing gong bath with Saira
• 6:00 pm Restorative yoga with Saira
• 7:15 pm Plant-based supper
• 8:30 pm Chai by the garden fire, evening swim, paddle-board, walk, or early night

Sunday

• 8:30 am Breakfast smoothies
• 9:00 am Meditation by the lake and optional cold water swim
• 10:00 am Energising vinyasa flow yoga with Saira
• 11:15 am Plant-based brunch
• 12:00 pm Mindful walk around the lake and woodlands
• 1:30 pm Tea and cake
• 2:00 pm Retreat ends

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of meals and refreshments do you offer?

All meals are plant-based, vegan, refined sugar free, and alcohol free. Please share any dietary requirements, special diets, or preferences in advance so your meals can be tailored with care.

What do I need to bring?

Bring loose, comfortable clothing for yoga and meditation, plus warm layers for cooler weather. Thick socks are helpful for relaxation. Towels and bathrobes are provided, and you should also pack swimsuits and extra towels for the sauna and lake. Yoga equipment is available, though you are welcome to bring your own. There are no hairdryers, so please bring your own toiletries. A journal and a good book are also lovely additions.

How do I find this retreat?

The venue is easy to reach by car near Wareham and Dorchester in Dorset, or by train to Moreton Station followed by a short taxi ride. Clear directions are provided after booking.

Is this retreat a digital detox?

A gentle digital detox is encouraged. Mealtimes and communal spaces are phone free, creating a more connected and distraction-free atmosphere.

Can I book a treatment?

Yes, treatment bookings are available during your stay. A full treatment menu is sent two weeks before arrival, and advance booking is recommended as spaces are limited. Prices vary, with an average of £60 per hour or £40 for 30 minutes.

Meet your host

Saira Francis has spent over two decades supporting others as a healer, offering compassion, guidance, and authentic care. Based in West Dorset, she is an experienced yoga teacher, holistic therapist, and energy and sound healer. Her retreats are known for their warmth, depth, and nurturing atmosphere.