Discover your perfect teaching space
Host your class in one of our three large, beautiful indoor spaces, or outside in the surrounding formal gardens, our secret walled garden, lawns, parkland and woods. Our rooms can accommodate various sizes of class, from around ten to thirty people.
We also offer five smaller loft treatment rooms, havens of tranquillity and peace which can be used for one-to-one consultations, massage, talking and holistic therapies.
How to book a studio
Below you will find details of the studios we offer, viewing and booking are by appointment only. To make arrangements please use the enquire button and complete the online enquiry form and we’ll be in touch.
The South Studio
A peaceful, light-filled space, ideal for classes of up to twelve people. With windows to the south, and French doors opening onto the lawns to the east, this is a lovely room for morning yoga practice - and in fine weather, classes often spill out onto the lawn. At one time a ceremony room for weddings, in its latest incarnation as part of The Retreat, has hosted a number of Reiki workshops and is radiant with love and positive energy.
The Centre Studio
Perfect for larger classes, The Centre Studio is the heart of the building, with characteristically Georgian high ceilings, long sash windows and French doors opening onto the lawns. Suitable for classes of up to around twenty-five. As with The South Studio, The Centre Studio is a tranquil, light-filled room that hosts Gong Bath sessions, larger yoga classes and workshops.
The Loft - Treatment Rooms
In addition to our larger spaces downstairs, we have created five charming loft treatment rooms filled with light, tranquillity, and peace. These are perfect spaces for practitioners searching for smaller spaces to hold one-to-one sessions such as massage, reflexology, reiki, talking therapies, and holistic therapies.
Outdoor Spaces
As part of the Hinton Admiral Estate, we are lucky to enjoy a huge amount of private outdoor space. We host yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong outside on our lawns; the Sundial garden lends itself to performance and sound-based sessions; the orchard is available for glamping, as an alternative to staying in the main house.
The Secret Walled Garden is a rare secluded space for therapeutic sessions among the herbs and plants; the hidden lake is the perfect place to try paddle-board yoga or wild swimming; the woods have a beautiful circular walk running through them, and to experience forest bathing among the ancient oaks and beeches is an unforgettable joy.
What do practitioners have to say...
Richard Ellis
Reiki Master
I have been a part of the New Forest Retreat from its early inception and had the privilege of running the first-ever workshop there. It is a wonderful facility well located between the New Forest and Bournemouth and Poole town centres.
The area has been crying out for a retreat venue such as this for years, a place where people can meet, share, explore and develop. I am looking forward to its continued development and expansion and am very happy to be a part of it.
Scania Price
Sound Therapist
Psychotherapist
Life Coach
The first time I walked into The Retreat it felt like coming home – that comfortable feeling that just surrounds you and makes you feel safe. This increases with every visit I make and every event I hold there.
Each time I arrive I am greeted by the amazing Robin who has catered for every possible need I may have for my event. Candida has a vision and kindness that allows a place to flourish and grow with its community. I am proud to be a witness to its blossoming.
Diana Briggs
Yoga Therapist
Teaching weekly therapeutic yoga classes at The Retreat is the highlight of my week, they provide the community & visitors with a beautiful, welcoming & encouraging space to help improve wellbeing. On warm summer days, we are outside surrounded by healing eco therapy with the earth beneath us & lying under strong supportive oak trees shading us as the leaves swish in the breeze. On cooler days we enjoy the south room a comfortable warm & light-filled room allowing us to safely share our practice in a warm loving & positive mindful manner.
A brilliant place to stay to enjoy the new forest or south coast surroundings with the added magic of wellbeing workshops & classes. A friendly inviting place to enjoy brunch & network or lunch with friends outside under the trees or inside around the warm log fire, whatever reason however long you stay at The Retreat you are always made to feel welcome & at ease. I wholeheartedly recommend a visit; your mind body & spirit will thank you leaving you to feel at peace & rebalanced.
Gail Taylor
Wellness Coach
Yoga Teacher
The first time I went to the Retreat I knew I had stepped into somewhere special. Each space has a unique character, whilst all giving a sense of calm, lightness and warmth. I love teaching classes and workshops here - whether it’s for candlelit Nidra meditations or summer yoga flows outdoors in nature - it always feels special.
My clients love coming here. It's only 20 minutes from Bournemouth, yet feels like you are really getting away from it all to experience a sense of calm and wellbeing, surrounded by the nature of the New Forest.
There is nowhere quite like it and I have personally enjoyed taking so many different classes here. I love the variety and high quality of everything on offer here and I'm so grateful we have this beautiful, holistic haven close by. It really does have it all!