The Body Retreat
Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Inspirational lifestyle retreats for women - with joy and camaraderie at their heart
Based near the historic market town of Dorchester on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, these life-changing retreats are for women who want to take back control over their body and fitness. Ranging from a sugar detox and weight loss to menopause and stress reset, retreats include daily hikes, workshops, exercise classes and beautifully presented, rainbow-coloured meals. Expect a-ha moments, clarity and the tools to create a brand new you.
our Reviewer Jo Fernández says:
‘Learning to breathe through the shock of a cold-water bath in mid-winter and sitting there for three minutes was a game-changer’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘You can put complete trust in your hosts - Julie Brealy, a coach and trainer, with a 20-year career as a semi-pro sportswoman behind her, and Juls Abernethy, a qualified hypnotherapist who has studied NLP, neuro-linguistic programming, to master’s level. Alongside them is a trusted stable of experts, from nutritionists to Pilates instructors and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) practitioners’
Experiences
These women-only, set-date retreats offer a wide range of health programmes, including sugar detox, weight loss, stress reset and menopause. Retreats are structured, specifically designed and carefully delivered to target your health issues and help you achieve your goals.
On the Sugar Detox programme, you’ll learn how to handle cravings as you kick the sweet stuff, while the Weight Loss Retreat provides guidance on nutritional choices and exercise habits to balance your energy, mood, and waistline. On Stress Reset, discover how to tackle overwhelm and burnout, and the Menopause Retreat supports you through and beyond menopause with exercise, a wide range of workshops (covering pelvic floor health, skincare and managing anxiety, among other topics) and cold-water therapy.
Expect long country walks, aqua-aerobics, Pilates, yoga and strength-training and spend your downtime swimming, relaxing and enjoying treatments.
Spaces
Retreats are based in a country house on a large private estate, deep in Dorset nature, where you’ll be surrounded by fields and farms. There’s a large sitting room, where you can relax, chat or read by an open fire, and you’ll share meals around the large table in the kitchen or in the garden (weather permitting).
Sleep in beautifully decorated and very comfortable en-suite double and twin bedrooms decked out in light, soothing colours, with soft throws. Quality bed linen, towels, pool towels and bathrobes are also provided.
There’s an indoor heated pool and sauna, as well as shady garden spots where you can relax.
Sustenance
All food and drink on retreat is freshly prepared, using seasonal, local and (where possible) organic ingredients, and all dietary needs can be catered for.
Menus include a variety of dishes, from one-pot wonders to simple salads and new twists on puddings and healthy snacks. You’re encouraged to cut out the CRAP (carbonated drinks, refined carbs, artificial sweeteners and processed foods)!
Enjoy protein-packed, beautifully presented meals, like scrambled eggs with seaweed, Mexican bean soup, and vegetable-stuffed aubergines, and snack on protein balls or hummus with crudités. You’re given recipes, shopping lists and meal planners to support you when you get home.
