The Re-member Retreat:

Happy River

27 - 29 March 2026

Spring is nature’s new year, when we are blessed with lighter, warmer days and a sense of potential and opportunity. You’re invited to remember, reconnect and restore you during this two night retreat in the serenity of Happy River in Wareham forest, Dorset.

‘Re-member’ ~ ‘put together again’, ‘restore connection’, ‘actively reintergrate’, ‘rebuild wholeness’.

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Outdoor scene featuring a grassy yard with a few trees and a sunset in the background.

With the themes of re-membering and re-emerging, think enlivening, embodied yoga flows, restful Yin and Nidra, guided vision board workshop and time and space for solitude or deep discussion and connection around the fire. Your cosy forest cabin with log burner and hot tub awaits. Our communal spaces include a yurt with log burner, kitchen/dining space with underfloor heating, barn studio for our workshop and forest sauna, jungle shower and cold plunge.

You will be nourished by plant based chef Kara Hayward and have the option to book a massage with Rachel Wilkinson, Ayurvedic massage queen!

Spaces are limited to 7 staying on site with another 3 spaces for those wishing to join but not staying on site. Secure your place today with just £123 deposit and payment plans available.

A small wooden cabin with a front porch, set in a lush green area with trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Accommodation options

There are two beautiful cabins at Happy River; Sika Lodge and Sky Cabin. Both are open plan and have private outdoor space, hot tub, log burner, kitchen, bathroom/shower and Sky Cabin has a roll top bath in the main area.

Please be aware, the accommodation has step access and the mezzanine bed options are accessed by a ladder.

Your retreat cost includes accommodation, all practices, workshop, sauna sessions x 2, all food, drinks and snacks, gift bag featuring local indie businesses Common Roots Cacao and BAO skincare

What’s not included: travel, massage, personal insurance.

Sika Lodge

Sleeps 3 in separate beds, a combination of 1 king, 1 double bed and 1 double sofa bed

1 x king £419

1 x double bed (on mezzanine) £399

1 x small double sofa bed £399

Sky Cabin

Sleeps 4 in separate beds, a combination of 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 single sofa bed

1 x double bed £409

2 x single beds (on mezzanine) £369 each

1 x single sofa bed £369

A vintage-style bathroom corner with a red clawfoot bathtub, wooden wall panels, a small window with beige curtains, a white radiator, a hanging light fixture, a multi-colored striped rug, and framed pictures on the wall.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, wooden wall, and a loft area accessible by a ladder. The room has wooden floors, a window with curtains, and is adjacent to a small kitchen area.

Non-residential option

3 spaces available for those wishing to join the retreat but not stay on site. All food, drinks, snacks, practices, workshop, gift bag, sauna sessions x 2 included. Not included: travel, accommodation, massage, personal insurance.

£269

Sliding scale

My retreats are always priced as accessible as possible. The prices listed are ‘standard’. If you feel you currently sit in either ‘supported’ or ‘supporter’ category, please get in touch to discuss.

Two plates of pancakes topped with strawberries and blueberries on a wooden countertop in a rustic kitchen.
A cozy room with a gray plaid couch accented by yellow and purple pillows, a colorful patterned rug, a window with curtains, a framed artwork on the wall, and a white crib in the corner.

Arrive and Settle

Check in from 2.30pm and take time to settle into your forest home for the weekend. Discover your personalised gift bag and meet your fellow guests.

We’ll meet in the yurt to move the body, easing away any tension from your journey and beginning to re-member you. Enjoy an early evening forest sauna session before a delicious dinner. Cosy around the log burner in the yurt for a dreamy yoga Nidra before bed or time around the fire with marshmallows.

Day One ~ Friday 27th March

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Day Two ~ Saturday 28th March

Rediscover and Refocus

Savour the morning stillness and quiet with a guided morning meditation following by embodied movement. Tuck into a nutritious brunch before channelling your creativity into an empowering vision board workshop.

There’s free time in the afternoon to explore the local area, book an Ayurveda massage or simply be. The sauna will be welcoming you again before dinner. Come evening, deeply relax with candle lit Yin and restful Nidra.

A wooden interior with a large window showing greenery outside. Inside, there is a small bench with a bucket of water and a brush inside it.

Day Three ~ Sunday 29th March

Assimilate and Reintegrate

Pause to reflect on your time in peaceful morning meditation with a final movement practice to reaffirm connection to your wholeness, potential and growth. Nourish with brunch before departing Happy River by 12 noon.

Your retreat doesn’t end there as you’ll take your experience and memories with you. If you have the time, you may want to enjoy the beautiful area of The Purbecks after departing.

Open countryside with grassy fields, trees, and grazing cows under a cloudy sky.

  • "I recently attended Abby Faye's winter retreat at Happy River Retreat in Wareham, and it was truly enchanting. Abby curated a day filled with heartwarming experiences, from a soothing cup of ceremonial cacao to a rejuvenating yoga session, guided meditation, and a vision board workshop. I eagerly anticipate Abby's upcoming events. Thank you, Abby, for creating such a magical and rejuvenating experience. Can't wait for the next one!"

    Dorota

  • "I’ve been to a couple of Abby’s retreats and they are simply amazing. Every little detail is thought about - from the decor to the food to the content to the space. They are a perfect opportunity to reset and connect with others. I am a beginner and what I love about Abby’s retreats is they cater for everyone regardless of your ability. The mix of yoga and other activities makes it an entirely holistic experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend."

    Emma

  • "A beautiful and nourishing retreat! Abby is a wonderful host and yoga teacher. Always recommend!"

    Claire

Book your stay ~ email with any questions and for booking details.

Your space is secured by your deposit or full payment. You will be sent the full terms and conditions on enquiry. I look forward to re-membering with you!