What’s Included
Each Proper Posh weekend retreat comprises of:
Arrival on Friday after 4pm for a welcome afternoon tea and cake, settling in, and dinner followed by a meditative sound bath in the Yurt.
Both Saturday and Sunday mornings kick off with a healthy ginger tonic before heading to Yew Yurt for a gentle yoga session, later returning to the house for a nutritious and substantial brunch.
We suggest the mornings are maintained in silence to support the true benefits these weekends offer. At midday, we start our themed workshop (each retreat will vary according to the one you have booked) which will finish at 4pm (with a break in between). The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy the space and have your included chosen therapy session (massage, reiki, reflexology or tarot).
At 7pm, we meet in the dining room for our delicious home-cooked 3 course dinner, followed by our evening activity (talk, presentation, music, etc).
Refreshments and snacks are available throughout the weekend.
Sunday finishes after dinner and for those wishing to extend their stay on Sunday night, we ask for an additional £75 for accommodation and breakfast. Departure Monday morning by 10am.
House Rules: lights out at 10pm please! No alcohol or recreational drugs are permitted over the weekend. Retreat packages vary for private bookings.
Take time to sit, journal, integrate, chat and just be. The quieter you become, the more you will hear.
Outdoor Spaces
Drawing from the natural world and based on the principal of divine Oneness, every space at Bonhams House has been mindfully curated to support each stage of your journey to replenishment.
‘Ginkgo’ Gym. Features:
- Running machine
- Rowing machine
- Punching bag
- Cycling machine
- Weights
Our gym is a space to recharge the physical body. To grow strong, undo external stressors and activate new energy flow.
Known as a ‘living fossil’, the Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species in the world. It’s the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that date back to before dinosaurs roamed the Earth – around 350 million years ago. Its leaves have many healing properties like increasing blood circulation and improving memory.
“Ginkgo biloba trees can live for thousands of years. When they die, it is generally the result of external stressors such as fire, flooding, poor nutrition, disease, parasites. But, if those stressors are removed… Ginkgo biloba could go on forever.”
'Yew' Yurt. Features:
- Wood-burning stove
- Yoga mats, blocks and belts
- Kilim rugs, bolsters, pillows and blankets
- Electricity-free space
Enjoy the healing power of our ‘Yew’ yurt with a range of activities including yoga, meditation and breathwork including Kriya Yoga, sound baths and celestial communications. We have chosen to keep this space electricity-free so that your spirit may find genuine peace in order to replenish and soar.
In British folklore, yew trees are a symbol of spirituality and protection.
'Silver Birch’ Workshop Barn. Features:
- Large seating and table area
- Comfortable sofa
- Demonstration area
- Day bed, toilet, shower and kitchen area
Dedicated to creation and knowledge, our workshop barn is a space to feed the mind. In a calming and supportive environment, uncover new possibilities through our range of workshops, talks and demonstrations, from pottery to lessons in Shungite minerals, breathing techniques, nutritional talks and everything in-between.
Associated with growth, rebirth and renewal, the value of the silver birch can be traced across borders and histories. The word ‘birch’ is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word ‘bhurga’ meaning a ‘tree whose bark is used to write upon’.
‘Eagles Rest’ Treatment Room. Features:
- Massage bed
- Day bed
- Coffee table
Retreat into the loft of our converted barn to enjoy our range of holistic treatments. Included in the package is a 60-minute treatment of your choice, and additional treatments are available (must be paid for at time of booking). Current options include Reiki, Reflexology, Massage and Tarot.
Accommodation Options
Full of history, our charming rooms are located on the first and second floors. Each features hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Wild Rose
Wild Rose
King-size double bed with ensuite shower, bath and his and hers basins. The Bach Flower Remedy for rediscovering joy and purpose. In a balanced ‘Wild Rose’ state we are reawakened to our sense of passion and vitality.
Each room includes hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Willow
Willow
Four poster double bed with ensuite shower, toilet, his and hers basins. According to Bach Flower Remedies, Willow gently supports the process of healing. It guides us toward inner peace, forgiveness and emotional resilience.
Each room includes hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Crab Apple
Crab Apple
Second Floor Victorian double bed with side tables, rocking chair, cupboard space (shared shower room).
The “cleansing remedy”. Crab Apple, according to Bach, encourages physical and emotional cleansing. It can soothe obsessive tendencies and foster peace of mind, helping you embrace your uniqueness and let go of the need for perfection.
Each room includes hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Clematis
Clematis
Second Floor Victorian twin room with two single Victorian style metal beds and side tables, chair, cupboard space (shared shower room – ensuite coming 2025).
By grounding us in reality, Clematis enables focus and action to turn dreams into achievements. The Clematis Bach Flower Remedy helps foster clarity and concentration, bringing a sense of purpose and calm to those who feel disconnected.
Each room includes hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Chicory
Chicory
Second Floor double divan with side tables, dressing table, chair, cupboard space (shared shower room). According to Bach Flower Remedies, Chicory nurtures a sense of fulfilment. It inspires mindfulness of others’ needs, guiding us towards unconditional love and care.
Each room includes hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Cherry Plum
Cherry Plum
Second Floor Wooden twin room with side tables, cupboard space, desk (shared shower room). Cherry Plum is a powerful restorer of balance and calm, especially when the fear of losing control arises. It supports the mind in regaining clarity and soothing inner turmoil.
Each room includes hairdryer, complimentary tea and kettle and still water.
Wild Oat
Wild Oat
A private space for Karen to escape to when not working on the retreat. According to Bach Flower Remedies, Wild Oat helps bring clarity to life’s crossroads and aids those seeking clarity and direction in life.
Take a stroll through our gardens and see if you can spot the namesake for each of our bedrooms and outside spaces. All can be found within the landscaped grounds.
“Your deepest roots are in nature. No matter who you are, where you live, or what kind of life you lead, you remain irrevocably linked with the rest of creation.”
-Charles Cook
