Sunday 29th March | 12:30pm - Monday 30th March | 4pm
An immersive 24-hour Mindfulness and Equine Retreat - held at the serene and elegant Bingham Riverhouse.
Where the rhythm of the river meets the hush of ancient trees, a rare space is created - one that invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect.
This intimate experience brings together equine-assisted therapy, forest bathing, mindfulness and meditation, and embodied presence - in a shared pursuit of clarity, restoration, and deeper self-awareness.
Co-facilitated by Operation Centaur, whose therapeutic work with horses is internationally acclaimed, and Bhuti at the Bingham Riverhouse - this retreat offers a return to what is quiet and essential within you.
Booking Options:
Daytime (no bedroom) - Non-members £750 | Members £700
Overnight (with bedroom) - Single Occupancy £899 | Double Occupancy £1649
What’s Included?
Culinary Moments & Refreshing Interludes
Every meal and drink is crafted to nourish body and spirit, an invitation to taste stillness and serenity.
Two Equine‑Assisted Mindfulness Sessions with Operation Centaur
Guided by the gentle presence of horses, you’ll enter a space of grounded reflection and silent communion, learning lessons of trust, compassion, and courage.
Guided Forest‑Bathing Walk
From the riverside calm of the Bingham Riverhouse into the ancient majesty of Richmond Park, you’ll wander slowly, feet soft on earth, senses alive to moss, birdsong, dappled light and the quiet wisdom of trees, to immerse yourself in nature’s healing embrace
Plus
Yoga, Meditation & Evening Lecture
Morning stretches align with sunrise. Gentle meditation softens the mind. Evening brings a lecture—each element weaving into a tapestry of insight and presence.
Overnight Luxury at Bingham Riverhouse
Retreat to a riverside suite where every detail, from soft linen to glowing light, from flowing water to hushed artistry, beckons deep rest and calm.
Reflection Journal & Nature‑Ritual Kit
A beautifully bound journal for capturing your thoughts, paired with a curated kit of nature‑inspired rituals, becomes a vessel for insight and ongoing awareness
With Dr Puffin O’Hanlon
Clinical Psychologist | Equine Therapist | Director, Operation Centaur Dr O’Hanlon is a clinical psychologist and equine-assisted therapist with over 25 years’ experience. As a Director of Operation Centaur, her work with individuals and groups has brought transformation and healing across the globe.
Her approach is intuitive, grounded, and deeply transformative — drawing on the quiet intelligence of horses, the stillness of the natural world, and the subtle wisdom of the body. She integrates mindfulness, somatic psychology, and trauma-informed care with a profound respect for each person’s inner pace.
And Sama Trinder
Founder of bhuti | Yoga Teacher & Sound Healer Sama is a 500hr International Yoga Alliance accredited teacher with over two decades of experience across diverse yoga traditions.
Trained by respected teachers including Conrad Paul (Sivananda), Ruth White (Iyengar), and Austin Ince (Yin),
Sama also holds diplomas in yoga therapy, kirtan, and reiki mastery. She offers therapeutic and yin yoga, meditation, and sound healing. Her warm, inclusive approach inspires people to release stress, reconnect with themselves, and rediscover joy.
Retreat Flow
Sunday
12:30pm – Arrival & Seasonal Lunch
We gather at the Bingham Riverhouse for a seasonal lunch — an invitation to exhale, set down the weight of daily life, and begin the journey inward.
2:00pm – Forest Bathing: Mindfulness Walk to Richmond Park
We begin a guided Shinrin-Yoku walk through Petersham Meadows and Terrace Gardens. In silence, we cross thresholds - of meadow, hill, and woodland - tuning into the senses and letting nature soften the mind. This 90-minute walk culminates at Richmond Park, where the horses await.
4:00pm – Equine Session I: Presence
At Operation Centaur’s peaceful paddocks, you’ll meet the horses - not to ride, but to connect. Horses reflect only what is present - not what is performed. In their company, we begin to notice what is real, what is masked, what has been forgotten, and what is waiting to be reclaimed.
6:00pm – Return and Rest
Return to the Riverhouse. Time for tea, journaling, a quiet moment on the balcony, or rest.
7:00pm – Dinner
A three-course, plant-forward meal served in a space held for either gentle conversation or reflective silence, depending on your needs.
8:30pm – Evening Talk
"The Wisdom of Stillness: What Nature and Horses Teach Us About the Self"
In The Drawing Room, we gather for a candlelit evening with Dr O’Hanlon, who will share insights into how horses and nature reflect our internal truths. Through story, psychological reflection, and gentle inquiry, she offers a guide to living with authenticity, presence, and quiet strength.
Monday
7:30am – Yoga & Morning Meditation
We welcome the day with gentle movement and stillness in the Riverhouse’s sunlit yoga space.
8:30am – Breakfast at Leisure
A slow breakfast served in the Riverhouse Restaurant.
10:00am – Equine Session II: Embodied Truth
Returning to the horses, we go deeper — exploring boundaries, trust, and authenticity. Here, quiet insights are felt in the body, and reflection becomes lived practice.
12:00pm – Closing Lunch & Integration Circle
Back at the Bingham Riverhouse, we gather for a light lunch and closing circle. You’ll receive a thoughtful set of keepsakes — both practical and symbolic — to support your ongoing practice.
2:00–4:00pm – Optional Spa Wind-Down or Departure
Guests may enjoy additional time for rest, reflection, or a pre-booked treatment before departure.
