WELCOME TO LEELA

Where personal evolution meets community unfolding

A living community and event space in Dorset for retreats, workshops, festivals and conscious gatherings.

People come to deepen their practice, reconnect with themselves, gather with others, and sometimes stay longer as volunteers or guests on a live-in program.

Attend an event

Workshops, retreats and festivals rooted in presence, connection and embodied practice.

Featured events

  •   The Forbidden Path – Series of Women's Workshops

    The Forbidden Path – Wild Woman Rising

    18 - 20 September 2026

    A powerful weekend of dance, ritual, movement and emotional release, inviting you to reclaim your sensuality, instinct and untamed feminine power.

    Wild Woman Rising is Module 2 of the 5-part serie The Forbidden Path.

    Each module can be joined as a stand-alone workshop.

  • autumn-colours

    The Autumn Reset Retreat

    18 - 21 September 2026

    Hosted by Louise & friends

    A 4-day reset with somatic release, mindful movement, deep rest, sauna, fire, seasonal food and space to choose what you truly need. Held around the turning point of the year, this retreat invites you to step away from the noise, slow down, regulate your system, reconnect with nature and return to yourself.

  • Breathe: A Festival of Life (Breathwork)

    Transformational Breath Full Training Pathway

    New training starting October 2026
    with Vincent Oloo and Anna Newman

    Step into a profound journey of awakening, healing, and mastery through the complete Transformational Breath® Training Pathway. This multi-level programme guides you from deep personal transformation all the way to becoming a confident, heart-centred professional facilitator.

Volunteer at Leela

Spend longer here. Contribute, learn and experience community life from the inside.

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Living in the Buddhafield

Spend time as part of the community. Shared meals, daily practice, contribution, space to work remotely, and life on the land. Come for a week or stay longer.

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We’re a community of the heart

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Host your event at Leela

Looking for a venue to hold your own retreat or gathering? Our land and facilities are available for conscious events.

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