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Private Shamanic Healing Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Private Spiritual Retreat

with Shaman John Whitehorse

The body knows how to heal when it feels safe.

A Private Retreat Designed Entirely for You

This is your time, your space, and your healing.

This is not a group retreat.

This is not a shared experience.

This is your time, your space, and your healing.

Allow your soul to reconnect to nature

Personal Spiritual Healing Retreats are one-on-one, fully private experiences held in the sacred lands of Santa Fe, New Mexico - designed for individuals ready to go deeper than traditional healing methods allow. The personal spiritual retreat outdoor experiences in the Santa Fe National Forest and surrounding areas.

You are supported in an intimate, safe, and confidential sacred space where your process unfolds at your own pace.

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Retreat Options

1-Day Private Experience - A Powerful Reset

$900

A one-day experience is ideal for those seeking clarity, emotional release, and immediate reconnection.

Includes:

  • One Spa for the Soul elemental experience (Water, Fire, Air, or Earth)
  • Private shamanic energy healing session
  • Guided integration and reflection time
  • Optional spa or hot springs experience during independent time

This is a powerful option for travelers visiting Santa Fe who want a meaningful spiritual experience in a single day.

Best for:

  • emotional reset and clarity
  • stress, overwhelm, or burnout
  • a deeper, more intentional travel experience
Reserve with a $250 Deposit

2-Day Private Retreat - Release, Restore & Reconnect

$1,750

The 2-day experience allows for a deeper unfolding, combining multiple elements for a more complete journey.

Includes:

  • Two Spa for the Soul elemental experiences (for example: Water + Fire or Air + Earth)
  • Multiple private energy healing sessions
  • Integration time between experiences
  • Optional spa or hot springs visits (Ojo Caliente or similar)
  • Guided support throughout your retreat

This experience allows time for release, restoration, and integration, creating a more lasting shift.

Best for:

  • deeper emotional healing
  • navigating life transitions
  • those who feel stuck and want meaningful movement
Reserve with a $250 Deposit

3-Day Private Retreat - A Full Elemental Journey

$2,450

The 3-day private retreat is a fully immersive experience, guiding you through multiple elements and into deeper integration.

Includes:

  • Three or more Spa for the Soul elemental experiences
  • Daily private energy healing sessions
  • Fire ceremony and/or forest immersion
  • Spa and hot springs integration experiences
  • Personalized guidance and support throughout

Creates space for:

  • profound emotional and energetic release
  • deep reconnection to self
  • clarity, alignment, and forward movement

The pacing allows your body and nervous system to fully process and integrate the work, making the experience more sustainable and impactful.

Best for:

  • major life transitions or turning points
  • deep healing beyond therapy
  • those seeking a true spiritual reset in Santa Fe
Reserve with a $250 Deposit

A Personal Spiritual Healing Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a private, immersive experience that combines Shamanic Energy Healing, ceremony, and soul-level work rooted in the Q'ero lineage of Peru to support deep emotional and energetic transformation. Shaman John Whitehorse, an initiated practitioner in this tradition, guides one-on-one retreats designed to release trauma, restore balance, and reconnect you with your true self. These customized retreats offer a rare opportunity to step away from daily life and experience focused healing in a sacred, confidential environment.

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A Deeply Immersive Healing Experience

This retreat is a profound journey into your personal experience and energetic field, allowing you to focus entirely on yourself - without distraction, pressure, or outside influence.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore deeper layers of your subconscious
  • Release stored emotional and energetic patterns
  • Access parts of yourself that may have been suppressed or disconnected
  • Reconnect with clarity, purpose, and inner stability

What You Will Experience

Each retreat is customized, but may include:

  • Shamanic Energy Healing sessions
  • Sacred ceremonies and blessings
  • Soul retrieval work
  • Sound healing and crystal bowls
  • Nature immersion and guided walks
  • Sand painting and symbolic integration
  • Medicine wheel teachings
  • Fire ceremonies and ritual work

This work draws from the Q'ero shamanic lineage and supports healing at the level of the soul and energetic field.

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The Power of Multiple Days

Some healing can begin in a single session.

But deeper transformation often requires time, space, and continuity.

These retreats allow for:

  • Accessing deeper layers of stored patterns
  • Creating space for full release and integration
  • Supporting lasting change - not temporary relief

Many clients come to this private spiritual retreat after experiencing group settings that felt rushed, crowded, or impersonal. What they discover here is something entirely different.

Spiritual Healing Retreat Santa Fe Reviews: Why Clients Choose Private One-on-One Retreats

Client Experiences

(Shared with permission. Names abbreviated for privacy.)

“I've done group retreats before, and honestly, I left feeling more drained than healed - sharing space, waiting for time, navigating other people's energy. This was completely different. Being one-on-one in nature gave me the space to actually go deep. I finally felt like I had the time and attention I needed.”

— Lauren M.

Three-day private retreat

“Before coming to Santa Fe, I was overwhelmed and exhausted. What I didn't realize was how much I needed quiet and space just for myself. No schedule, no group dynamics - just time to reset. I left feeling grounded in a way I haven't felt in years.”

— Chris D.

Two-day private retreat

“I've been to retreats where you're one of ten people trying to get your turn to speak. This was the opposite. Every moment was focused on my experience, and that made the work so much more powerful. It felt deeply personal and incredibly nourishing.”

— Amanda R.

Three-day private retreat

“The nature aspect was everything. Being outside, away from noise and distractions, allowed me to drop into myself in a way I never could in a group setting. It wasn't just a retreat - it felt like a full reset for my mind and body.”

— Jason T.

Two-day private retreat

“I didn't want another retreat where I had to share space with strangers or deal with uncomfortable accommodations. This felt private, calm, and completely supportive. I could actually relax and focus on my own healing without distraction.”

— Nicole B.

Private retreat

“What stood out most was the pace. There was no rushing, no waiting, no pressure. I had time to process, reflect, and just be. It was one of the first times I truly felt like I could focus entirely on myself without interruption.”

— David S.

Three-day private retreat

A Flexible, Intuitive Experience

Each retreat follows a natural, intuitive flow based on your needs.

There is no rush.

No rigid schedule.

You will have time to:

  • Reflect
  • Integrate
  • Share insights if you choose
  • Rest and process

All within a gentle, non-judgmental, and deeply attentive environment.

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Location & Logistics

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

All Personal Spiritual Healing Retreats are held exclusively in Santa Fe, New Mexico - known for its powerful natural landscape and spiritual energy.

Each day includes approximately six hours of guided healing, ceremony, and nature-based experiences.

Important Details

  • Retreats are in-person only
  • Lodging and transportation are not included
  • A rental car is recommended
  • Exact location is provided upon confirmation
  • Payment is required in advance to secure your dates
  • Additional time may be available based on scheduling

Limited Availability

Due to the depth and personalized nature of these retreats, only a select number of private retreat experiences are offered throughout the year.

Availability is limited and scheduled on a first-come basis.

Begin with a Discovery Call

Before booking, you are invited to schedule a complimentary 30-minute private call to discuss your goals and determine the best retreat experience for you.

Schedule Your Discovery Call

Begin Your Personal Healing Retreat Journey

Step away from the noise.

Step into your own healing.

Return to yourself - fully.

Private vs Group Spiritual Healing Retreats

Why a Private Healing Retreat in Santa Fe Creates Deeper Transformation

Many people consider attending a spiritual or healing retreat - but not all retreats offer the same experience.

Understanding the difference between a private one-on-one retreat and a group retreat setting can help you choose the path that truly supports your healing.

The Key Differences

Private Healing Retreat (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

  • 100% personalized experience focused entirely on you
  • No waiting for time or sharing attention with others
  • Flexible schedule that follows your pace and energy
  • Private, confidential, and distraction-free environment
  • Deeper emotional and energetic work in a safe space
  • Direct one-on-one guidance with Shaman John Whitehorse
  • Nature-based healing without interruption
  • Space for full integration, rest, and reflection

Group Spiritual Retreat

  • Shared time and attention among multiple participants
  • Structured schedule with limited flexibility
  • Group dynamics and varying energy levels
  • Less privacy when processing personal experiences
  • Potential distractions from others' needs and timelines
  • Often includes shared accommodations or environments
  • Limited one-on-one interaction with the facilitator

A More Natural, Nourishing Experience

Private retreats create a different kind of healing environment.

Instead of navigating other people's processes, you are able to:

  • Fully relax into your own experience
  • Move at a pace that feels natural to your system
  • Spend time in nature without interruption
  • Receive continuous, personalized support

This creates a deeply nourishing reset - mentally, emotionally, and energetically.

A Different Kind of Retreat Experience

If you've attended group retreats before and felt:

  • Rushed
  • Overstimulated
  • Or like you didn't get the depth you were hoping for

A private retreat offers a completely different experience.

One that is quieter.

More intentional.

And centered entirely on your healing.

The Spa for the Soul Experience

Healing at every level - emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual.

This is not a traditional retreat. It is a private, guided experience designed to support healing at every level - weaving together shamanic energy healing, nature immersion, elemental ritual, and intentional integration time.

Each experience is personalized and held in a grounded, supportive environment - allowing you to release, restore, and reconnect at your own pace.

The Five Elements Retreat Series

Each element offers a different doorway into healing and transformation.

Spa for the Soul - Water

Emotional Healing, Restoration & Deep Renewal in Santa Fe

The Spa for the Soul experience is a deeply restorative journey designed to support emotional healing, nervous system reset, and energetic release.

Water represents flow, softness, and the ability to release what has been held - often for far too long. This experience is ideal for those feeling overwhelmed, emotionally burdened, or simply ready to let go and breathe again.

Your experience begins with a private shamanic energy healing session, using the Natural Trauma Release Method to gently release emotional and energetic weight without requiring you to relive past experiences. This work supports the body in returning to a state of calm, safety, and balance.

Following your session, you'll move into a period of integration and restoration, which may include a visit to the renowned Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, one of the most sought-after hot springs destinations in New Mexico. The mineral-rich waters support detoxification, deep relaxation, and full-body renewal - enhancing the effects of the energy work.

This portion of the experience is intentionally self-guided and reflective, allowing you to absorb the healing work in a quiet, nourishing environment. We will assist with spa recommendations and booking to ensure a seamless and elevated experience.

Ideal for:

  • emotional release and trauma healing
  • stress, anxiety, and burnout
  • nervous system regulation
  • travelers seeking a spa and spiritual experience in Santa Fe
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Spa for the Spirit - Fire

Transformation, Release & Personal Alchemy in Santa Fe

The Spa for the Spirit experience is designed for those ready for transformation, release, and forward movement.

Fire represents change - the ability to take what has been heavy, stagnant, or unresolved and alchemize it into clarity, strength, and new direction.

This experience begins with a private shamanic energy healing session, where we identify and gently release energetic patterns, emotional blocks, or internal resistance that may be keeping you stuck.

From there, you will be guided into a personal fire ceremony, rooted in ancient shamanic tradition. Through intention setting and ritual, you will have the opportunity to consciously release what no longer serves you - whether that is fear, past experiences, limiting beliefs, or emotional attachments.

The fire ceremony creates a powerful container for:

  • releasing old patterns and emotional weight
  • stepping into a new chapter of life
  • reconnecting with personal power and purpose
  • gaining clarity and direction

Set within the natural beauty of Santa Fe or a private outdoor setting, this experience is both grounding and deeply transformational. This is not a performance or group ritual - it is a private, intentional experience designed specifically for you.

Ideal for:

  • life transitions and major decisions
  • releasing past relationships or emotional attachments
  • stepping into a new phase of life
  • spiritual awakening and personal growth
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Spa for the Mind - Air

Clarity, Presence & Mental Reset in the Santa Fe National Forest

The Spa for the Mind experience is designed to bring clarity, calm, and spaciousness to the mental and emotional body.

Air represents breath, awareness, and perspective - the ability to step back from the noise and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence.

This experience begins with a private energy healing session, helping to quiet internal chatter, release mental tension, and restore emotional balance.

You will then be guided into a forest bathing experience in the Santa Fe National Forest, where the natural environment becomes part of the healing process. This is not a hike - it is a slow, intentional immersion in nature designed to regulate the nervous system and create space for insight and clarity.

Through breath, stillness, and guided awareness, this experience supports:

  • mental clarity and focus
  • relief from overwhelm and overthinking
  • emotional balance and calm
  • reconnection to the present moment

This is a powerful experience for those who feel mentally exhausted, overstimulated, or disconnected from themselves.

Ideal for:

  • mental clarity and focus
  • relief from overwhelm and overthinking
  • emotional balance and calm
  • reconnection to the present moment
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Spa for the Body - Earth

Grounding, Nourishment & Physical Restoration in Santa Fe

The Spa for the Body experience is a deeply nourishing and grounding journey designed to reconnect you to your body and support physical restoration.

Earth represents stability, presence, and support - the foundation that allows all other healing to integrate and take hold.

Your experience begins with a private shamanic energy healing session, helping to release stored tension and restore balance within the body's energetic field.

This is followed by a luxurious spa experience, where you may choose a massage or facial designed to relax the body, restore the skin, and support overall well-being.

Spa visits and hot springs access take place during independent integration time, allowing you to move at your own pace - resting, reflecting, and absorbing the experience fully. We will assist with recommendations and booking to ensure a seamless and elevated spa experience in Santa Fe.

Ideal for:

  • physical relaxation and restoration
  • integration of emotional and energetic work
  • deep nourishment and self-care
  • feeling grounded, centered, and present
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Spa for the Soul - Ether (Integration)

Alignment, Awareness & Lasting Transformation

Ether represents the unseen - the space where all elements come together and transformation becomes lasting change.

This experience focuses on integration, alignment, and connection to your deeper self.

Following your chosen elemental experience, this phase creates space to:

  • reflect and integrate the work
  • reconnect with your inner clarity
  • anchor new awareness and perspective
  • experience a deeper sense of alignment

This is where the experience becomes something you carry forward - not just something you experienced.

Ideal for:

  • integration of healing work
  • lasting transformation and alignment
  • reconnection with inner clarity
  • anchoring new awareness
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By Reservation Only

Private, personalized, and available year-round in Santa Fe.

All retreats are private (individual or small group), customized to your needs, and available year-round in Santa Fe. Advance reservation is required.

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FAQ

Common questions, answered.

  • A private spiritual retreat with John Whitehorse is right for you if...

    • You have tried other healing modalities and feel they only scratched the surface
    • You are carrying unresolved trauma, grief, or emotional weight
    • You feel stuck and want a deeper, more complete release
    • You are ready for a focused, uninterrupted healing experience
    • You prefer a private, one-on-one environment over group retreats

  • Most retreats involve group settings, schedules, and shared energy.

    This experience offers:

    • Complete privacy and confidentiality
    • No roommates or group dynamics
    • A flexible, intuitive schedule based on your needs
    • Direct one-on-one guidance with Shaman John Whitehorse

    In these retreats, everything is centered around you.

  • In a group setting, you may receive powerful moments - but they are often limited by time, structure, and shared attention.

    In a private spiritual healing retreat, the experience unfolds entirely around you.

    There is:

    • No rushing
    • No waiting
    • No competing for space or time

    This allows for:

    • Accessing deeper layers of emotional and energetic patterns
    • More complete release and integration
    • A level of presence and focus that is rarely possible in group environments

  • A group retreat may be a good fit if you:

    • Enjoy shared experiences and group connection
    • Prefer a structured schedule
    • Are comfortable processing in a group setting

    A private healing retreat in Santa Fe may be right for you if you:

    • Want focused, one-on-one attention
    • Prefer privacy and confidentiality
    • Are ready for deeper, more personalized work
    • Value flexibility, space, and time to integrate
    • Want to move beyond surface-level healing

Begin Here

Begin Your Private Healing Retreat

Step away from the noise of group settings and into a space designed just for you.

Book Discovery Call