Bōkan, Castle Ashby

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Bōkan, Castle Ashby A private haven for transformational healing, set within the ancient grounds of Castle Ashby. Escape to the countryside today, we look forward to welcoming you.

The Falcon founded in 1594 and nestled within a 10,500 -acre estate owned by The Compton family since 1512. The Falcon underwent a transformation in 2017, resulting in 22 individually designed bedrooms that seamlessly blend with the surrounding landscape. Respecting the local landscape and the abundance it provides our fantastic food team to work hand-in-hand with local farmers, estate gamekeepers wherever possible to create menus that showcase sustainable produce that is grown and harvested withing the 10,500 acre estate. We are the perfect destination for you to rest your mind, body and soul. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of open water swimming, find inner peace through meditation, and embark on captivating nature walks through woods and a mesmerising deer park. Only 50 minutes by train from London we are a retreat worth visiting. We also have bicycles and wellington boots for stunnning nature walks to add to your stay.

15/10/2026

Rooted in the tradition of Bhakti yoga, Kirtan is a guided call-and-response chanting practice using voice, rhythm and repetition.

Led by Ravi, the collective rhythm and resonance can help regulate the breath, quiet busy thoughts and create a shared moment to reset.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

How do you start your day? At Bōkan there are so many options to set your day up for the perfect reset.Choose how to sha...
13/10/2026

How do you start your day? At Bōkan there are so many options to set your day up for the perfect reset.

Choose how to shape your time around your needs, with a variety of treatments and activities available throughout your stay.

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” puts the i...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” puts the individual at the heart of the conversation around mental health, this is central to the Bōkan philosophy.

No two people arrive with the same experiences or needs. At Bōkan, we bring together clinical expertise and complementary practices, with bespoke support rather than a prescribed approach.

To learn more about Bōkan, visit the link in our bio.

“Eating with the seasons is eating mindfully.”Lady NorthamptonAt Bōkan, menus are shaped by the seasons, using organic a...
08/10/2026

“Eating with the seasons is eating mindfully.”
Lady Northampton

At Bōkan, menus are shaped by the seasons, using organic and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, with individual dietary needs and preferences thoughtfully catered for.

To learn more about Bōkan, visit the link in our bio.

We create retreats build around specific needs. From trauma release, to calming anxiety, grief workshops to burnout. Bōk...
06/10/2026

We create retreats build around specific needs. From trauma release, to calming anxiety, grief workshops to burnout. Bōkan brings together exceptional practitioners and bespoke therapies within the privacy of the Castle Ashby estate.

Stay at The Falcon, a coaching inn dating to 1594, or choose a private estate cottage for a more secluded experience.

Visit the link in our bio to explore upcoming retreats.

Today, we observe International Day of Older Persons.Retirement, changing family roles and shifts in identity or purpose...
01/10/2026

Today, we observe International Day of Older Persons.

Retirement, changing family roles and shifts in identity or purpose can leave us asking: what comes next?

At Bōkan, later life retreats create space to step away, reflect and reconnect through psychotherapy, holistic practice and time in nature, shaped around the individual.

Because longevity isn’t only about living longer, it’s also about how we approach the years ahead.

To learn more about retreats at Bōkan, visit the link in our bio.

At Bōkan, Forest Therapy is guided by co-founder Lady Northampton, a certified forest therapist and integrative psychoth...
30/09/2026

At Bōkan, Forest Therapy is guided by co-founder Lady Northampton, a certified forest therapist and integrative psychotherapist, within the ancient woodland of the Castle Ashby estate. The slow walk combines gentle meditation, sensory invitation and quiet contemplation among the trees.

As Lady Northampton explains, “It’s a beautiful setting to drop into, to let go, to reflect, to be still.”

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Energy and frequency are at the core of Bōkan's philosophy.For nearly sixty years, Lord Northampton has explored subtle ...
28/09/2026

Energy and frequency are at the core of Bōkan's philosophy.

For nearly sixty years, Lord Northampton has explored subtle energy fields, frequency and the relationship between people and place.

Castle Ashby is set on a powerful ley line, and that resonance shapes how the estate is used.

Together with Lady Northampton's clinical and holistic practice, this forms Bōkan's distinctive approach.

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Transformational healing retreats at Bōkan are different. As Bōkan co founder Lady Northampton explains, "The whole land...
24/09/2026

Transformational healing retreats at Bōkan are different. As Bōkan co founder Lady Northampton explains, "The whole landscape is a consulting room."

Work is not confined to a room. Psychotherapy and a spectrum of complementary practices sit alongside time to immerse in nature across the Castle Ashby estate.

Only 90 minutes from London. Shaped around one person at a time.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Your time at Bōkan extends beyond the activities, treatments and therapies. Where you stay is part of the experience.Gue...
23/09/2026

Your time at Bōkan extends beyond the activities, treatments and therapies. Where you stay is part of the experience.

Guests can stay at The Falcon, a Grade II listed coaching inn dating back to 1594 in Castle Ashby village, or in private cottages across the estate.

The Falcon has 22 individually designed rooms, while the cottages offer a more independent stay, with space and privacy within the grounds outside your door.

To learn more about staying at Bōkan, visit the link in our bio.

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Northampton
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