Retreat Information

Merkabah Retreat is the destination to host the ultimate retreat experience.

Our stunning retreat venue is a sacred sanctuary in the heart of the Dorset countryside. All set within a fabulous location outside of Blandford in Winterborne Houghton. The venue can host 20 plus guests, it includes luxury rooms, Wellness Spa and a state of the art Shala.

We have an extensive team to support your retreat, experienced chefs, beauty therapists, yoga or pilates instructors and holistic therapists.

The Shala

A magical space, with views of the undulating hills, built over a crystal grid to bathe you in the energy of this mystical land.

Infra-red heated floor, to heal and relax the body, with sound system and ambient soft lighting and space for 22 guests.

The Shala is fully equipped with mats, bolsters, blocks and blankets, ready for your guests to enjoy the perfect practice.

Wellness Spa

Your retreat guests can enjoy access to the Wellness Spa, including a luxury indoor swimming pool, spa changing facilities, poolside relaxation area, infra-red sauna and hot tub.

Adding the calming element of water to your retreat leaves your guests totally relaxed and re-energised.

Host Your Day Retreat at Merkabah

Our fabulous Shala can be hired for the day, hosting up to 22 guests.
What's included:
Mats, bolsters and blocks, will be laid out ready for your arrival
Fire pit, from early Spring
Meditation tent, from early Spring
Tea, coffee, herbal teas and water bottles
Selection of dairy and non-dairy milk
Cake or soup, bread for soup can be purchased


Day Hire with use of Downview Farm and Wellness Spa - midweek bookings only

What’s included:
As above, The Shala day hire with the welcome addition of:
Full use of Wellness Spa including heated indoor pool, hot tub and infra-red sauna
Log fires lit for your arrival in the Winter months
Cozy lounge areas for guests to relax and unwind
Kitchen facilities
Dining areas


3 Night Residential Weekend Retreat

We have luxury accommodation at Downview Farm for your retreat guests to enjoy.
The farmhouse offers 6 bedrooms, sleeping up to 11 guests, most rooms offer private ensuite and all rooms will be dressed to your specifications for arrival.
What’s included:
Full use of The Shala, mats, bolsters and blocks laid out to your requirements.
Fire pit, from early Spring
Meditation tent, from early Spring
Caravan as accommodation, optional extra
Wellness Spa facilities
Bedrooms dressed for your arrival, to your instruction

Fires lit for your arrival
Tea trolley, fully stocked with tea, coffee and herbal teas
Bath and hand towels, we ask guests to provide their own pool towel


Hire of Houghton Lodge

We have an additional house that can be used by yourselves, or as an option to offer your guests a self-catering stay.
What’s included:
Accommodation at Houghton Lodge - 5 bedrooms, sleeps up to 10
Kitchen area
Ground floor bedroom for additional accessibility
Bedrooms dressed to your specifications
Additional hot tub, infra-red sauna and fire pit
Wellness Spa at Downview
Fires lit for arrival
Bath and hand towels, we ask guests to bring their own pool towel


To ensure a relaxing stay we will greet you at Merkabah before your guests arrive to explain how everything works.
We can also be on hand, if you need us during your stay.


Host Your Retreat:

Visit our Host Area for pricing and bookings. Please use the password we’ve sent you to enter the Host Area, or email us to request one.

We can hold provisional dates for 24hrs. To secure your booking please pay a deposit for Day Hire or Residential Retreat.