Santa Fe Sacred Sites Retreat

Participants will gather in Santa Fe, with both local and out-of-town guests warmly welcomed. Those traveling in may fly into Santa Fe or Albuquerque. Out-of-town participants will pay for their own lodging, and may either book themselves or choose from a pre-selected list we have curated. Transportation to and from the retreat site at Sky Haven will be arranged for out-of-town guests and local participants will meet the group directly at Sky Haven, where the retreat will take place. All offsite activities will depart from Sky Haven in a passenger van.

Nestled on peaceful acreage just off the historic Old Santa Fe Trail, “Sky Haven,” our retreat home, offers a quiet and grounding sanctuary for the days ahead. Surrounded by open skies, high desert landscape, and the gentle stillness of the land, this space has been intentionally created for healing, connection, and transformation.

This private residence will serve as the heart of our retreat—hosting ceremonies, healing sessions, and shared moments of reflection. It is a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience the subtle yet powerful energy of the land. The address will be shared upon registration.

We begin our journey under the energy of the Full Moon in Aries, a time associated with courage, initiation, and stepping fully into your authentic self. This lunar phase supports release and renewal, inviting you to let go of what no longer serves and move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.

We’ll gather for a powerful opening experience with WalkingStar and Sharna, combining cacao ceremony, Reiki, and sound healing. Sharna will discuss the properties and history of cacao, as well as its uses and benefits. We’ll also bless and connect with the cacao plant through ceremony, as we drink a light ceremonial dosage. During the second hour, you’ll be invited to get comfortable, while Sharna provides Reiki to each participant along with sound healing by WalkingStar. This two hour healing experience will leave you feeling happy, light, warm and transformed.

WalkingStar has led individuals and groups on Sound Healing Journeys for over a decade. His work weaves a symphony of sound frequencies incorporating a variety of instruments including Native American flutes, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, didgeridoo, rattles and other sound instrument. WalkingStar has been playing Native American flutes for 22 years and has facilitated Sound Healing Journeys for the last 10 years.

We’ll spend time at Ojo Santa Fe, a tranquil spa sanctuary set across 77 acres of high desert landscape, known for its natural spring-fed waters and peaceful setting. The property features multiple outdoor soaking pools, each infused with different mineral compositions—such as iron, arsenic, soda, and salt—traditionally associated with supporting circulation, relaxation, and overall wellness. Guests are invited to soak in these healing waters, unwind in the serene environment, and optionally book spa treatments (additional cost), including massage, bodywork, and a range of therapeutic services designed to restore and rejuvenate. This experience offers a gentle and intentional transition into retreat space.

We’ll begin our day with a GYROKINESIS® movement session led by Jes Radaelli. This gentle yet powerful practice combines breath, fluid movement, and mindful awareness to support mobility, nervous system regulation, and energetic flow.

Often described as a moving meditation, GYROKINESIS® helps release tension, improve posture, and reconnect the body and mind—offering a deeply restorative and grounding experience.

We’ll visit Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, a striking and geologically unique landscape formed by volcanic eruptions approximately 6–7 million years ago. The area is known for its cone-shaped rock formations—called “tent rocks”—created by layers of ash, pumice, and tuff that have been shaped over time by erosion. This land is part of the ancestral territory of the Cochiti Pueblo, for whom it holds cultural and spiritual significance.

As we walk along the canyon trails and pass between these towering formations, the landscape offers both a sense of scale and quiet stillness. The natural formations, narrow slot canyons, and elevated viewpoints provide a grounded and immersive way to experience the region’s geology and history, while also creating space for reflection and a deeper connection to the natural world

This day is intentionally left open for rest, integration, and gentle personal exploration. You may choose to relax and restore, schedule optional healing services, or wander at your own pace through Santa Fe.

Our hotel is centrally located near the Santa Fe Plaza, placing you within easy walking distance of the heart of downtown. From here, you might explore local galleries along Canyon Road, visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, step inside the peaceful Loretto Chapel, or browse the many artisan shops and markets that reflect the spirit of the region.

Biofeedback Sessions with Wesley Richard
These sessions use biofeedback technology to identify and bring awareness to energetic patterns within the body, supporting a natural return to balance and coherence. The system provides insight into your body’s imbalances, encouraging its innate ability to recalibrate. (Free to retreat participants.)

Infrared Sauna & Red Light Therapy
Enjoy access to the on-site infrared sauna, a calming space designed to support deep relaxation, gentle detoxification, and overall restoration. The warmth of the infrared heat works to ease tension and promote circulation, while red light therapy supports cellular renewal and vitality. (Free to retreat participants.)

We’ll check out of our hotel in Santa Fe and journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Abiquiú before continuing on to Taos. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a guided horseback ride through Ghost Ranch, a place known for its expansive desert beauty and deep spiritual presence. This iconic landscape was home to Georgia O’Keeffe, whose work was deeply inspired by its striking forms and luminous colors.

Surrounded by colorful cliffs, open sky, and the stillness of the high desert, this experience invites a sense of connection, perspective, and ease. We’ll enjoy lunch nearby following our ride, before continuing North to Taos.

We’ll check into our hotel in Taos. To maintain the integrity of the group experience, all participants will stay together in Taos for the next two nights. We’ll have an early night in order to wake up early to participate in the Taos Pueblo Fall Equinox/San Geronimo Day festivities.

Today we experience San Geronimo Day at Taos Pueblo, a vibrant and deeply meaningful cultural celebration honoring Saint Jerome (San Geronimo), who has been integrated into Pueblo tradition over centuries following Spanish influence. Held each year around late September—near the time of the fall equinox—this feast day reflects both spiritual devotion and seasonal transition, marking a time of harvest, balance, and community renewal.

The day brings together generations through ceremony and tradition, including morning foot races, artisan markets, and the presence of the Koshare (sacred clowns), who play an important cultural role through storytelling, humor, and social teaching. Drumming, dancing, and communal gathering continue throughout the day, offering a rare opportunity to witness a living cultural tradition that has been preserved for centuries.

Guests are welcomed to respectfully observe and experience the day. In honoring the sacred nature of the celebration, photography and recording are not permitted—encouraging presence, reverence, and mindful participation.

We’ll check out of our hotel in Taos and return to Santa Fe, where you’ll have time to check back into the hotel and enjoy a brief period of rest. This transition offers a gentle pause—an opportunity to settle, reflect, and prepare for the closing experiences of our time together.

In the late afternoon, we’ll gather once more at Sky Haven for our closing circle. This space is held for reflection, sharing, and integration—an invitation to honor your experience and the connections formed throughout the retreat. Aaron Gannon will guide us through a breathwork session, offering a supportive practice to help integrate and ground the journey.

Following our time together, we’ll share an optional group dinner in Santa Fe—a relaxed and nourishing way to close the day. Afterward, you’ll return to your hotel or home for the evening, with space to rest, reflect, and prepare for departure.

As our time together comes to a close, you’ll depart from Santa Fe for your journey home, carrying with you the experiences, connections, and insights gathered throughout the retreat. The morning is left intentionally open, allowing for a relaxed and unhurried departure.

If your schedule allows, you may choose to extend your stay and continue exploring the beauty and culture of the region—whether revisiting favorite places, enjoying the quiet rhythm of the high desert, or simply giving yourself a little more time to integrate all that has unfolded.

Working with clients internationally for over 20 years, Sharna helps them uncover the source of wounds and blockages so they can live freer, fuller and brighter lives. Using Reiki, meditation, and energy therapy she facilitates a holistic and individualized journey toward healing. Sharna is the author of the book, Unexpected Awakenings: Navigating a Spiritual Awakening. She is also a certified Reiki Master, Say It Straight Communication Trainer, Herbalist and Aromatherapist. Sharna has written for online journals including MindBodyGreen and Elephant Journal, and offers free content on YouTube and Insight Timer. Sharna founded and leads the Volunteer Reiki Program at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital, providing free energy healing to cancer and palliative care patients.

A skilled and passionate teacher and facilitator, she has been leading groups, workshops and classes for over 20 years. Sharna maintains a healing practice in Santa Fe, NM with clients in eight countries, and thirty-three states in the US, and travels worldwide to work with her client base and lead healing retreats. She is also the creator of two online courses: Living in Divine Balance and Sage Series. She lives on 4 acres of land in Santa Fe, NM, where she frequently hosts healing events.

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