BONHAYS

'A Sanctuary of welcome, peace and simplicity'

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.

More about Sophie’s retreats here.

Hall of Lights

20th - 25th November 2026

with Sophie Johnson

This retreat is for practitioners who have trained a while. If you are not sure if its for you but want to come, just send us an email and we will advise.

This will be five days of intensive Nei Gong training. Including channel opening particularly aimed at the congenital system, using qi built through the year and sound work. Expect to work hard and to sit for long periods so we can take everything deeper. Depending on the group we may well utilise the night time for sitting practice as well as periods of silence and repetitive meditation periods. 

Learn more here.

Nei Gong Evening Classes with Sophie

These will be on most Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm.

There is also a regular Meditation 6:30am on Mondays.

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Hiring Bonhays for your retreat

Bonhays is the perfect choice of venue for group leaders looking for a gentle and intimate environment. As group leaders ourselves, we appreciate your needs and are very aware of how the energy and atmosphere of a place can effect the depth and immersion of a group.

Bonhays has become a popular venue for course leaders running courses in Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation and Energy work.

If you are interested in hiring Bonhays please click here for further information.

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