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    Retreat

    Candice Webster at NIHI Sumba

    26–30 June 2026

    Candice-Webster-at-NIHI-Sumba

    Exclusive Retreat
    with Personal Equine Healing Sessions

    To celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse, we are delighted to announce a special partnership with world-renowned healer and intuitive guide, Candice Webster. From 26–30 June 2026, Candice will briefly leave her farm in South Africa for an exclusive retreat at NIHI Sumba. The extraordinary five-day journey includes personal equine healing sessions and equine wellness experiences with our majestic sandalwood horses at the Edge of Wildness.

    Our 2026 Retreat with Candice is now fully booked.
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    • Healing Energy

    • Sumbanese Synergy

    • Retreat Highlights

    • Dates and Prices

    Healing Energy

    Candice combines the ancient wisdom of metaphysics with the profound healing power of horses to provide transformational experiences. In Candice’s ceremonies and sessions, she intuitively channels healing energy. The horses act as mirrors, reflecting hidden emotions or subconscious patterns that need
    to be acknowledged and released. They also assist in clearing blockages, while restoring balance and clarity.

    Sumbanese Synergy

    Candice’s philosophy synergizes perfectly with the spirit of NIHI and the animist beliefs of the island. Sumba’s ancient but living religion, Marapu, centres on the balance between the spirit world, humans and nature – including the island’s unique Sandalwood horses. The Sandalwood Stables at NIHI Sumba established over a decade ago by our very own horse whisperer, Carol Sharpe, has long offered a space to grow, heal and connect.

    Our year-round equine wellness experiences include reiki, yoga and massage, all with the healing presence of horses. Each experience offers a path to the transformative, healing power that flows from these majestic animals.

    Retreat Highlights

    • One-to-one equine-guided healing session with Candice, one of the world’s leading equine healers
    • Energetic awareness and somatic practices inspired by Sumba’s natural elements
    • Cultural immersion rooted in the island’s ancestral horse traditions
    • Grounding rituals, yoga, oceanfront rides and NIHI’s signature Spa Safari

    Dates and Prices

    The Candice Webster Healing with Horses Retreat will take place over five immersive days from 26–30 June 2026. Guests are required to arrive at least one day prior and may depart from 1 July 2026 onwards to ensure a fully integrated experience.

    The retreat rate is USD 7,000 per person, which includes all programmed sessions, ceremonies and guided work with Candice and NIHI’s Equine and Wellness teams. Accommodation, including all meals, is priced separately based on your preferred villa category.

    Due to the intimate nature of the retreat, spaces are very limited. Final participation will be confirmed based on the order of registrations received and each guest’s equine experience to ensure a harmonious and transformative group journey.

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    On the Edge of Growth

    Nihigram

    • Two surfers walking along Nihiwatu Beach, each holding a surfboard, with palm trees lining the shore and vibrant turquoise waves gently rolling onto the sand.
    • Couple relaxing in the Kasambi private plunge pool at NIHI® Sumba, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and thatched-roof villas, enjoying a serene moment under the sun.
    • Surfer walking along the shoreline at sunset with a board in hand, glowing in the golden light of dusk after a day of riding the waves at NIHI Sumba.
    • Herd of Sumba horses peacefully walking along the shoreline at sunrise on Nihiwatu Beach, capturing the serene essence of the equine experience at NIHI Sumba.
    • Female surfer riding a powerful wave at NIHI Sumba, showcasing the world-renowned surf break and pristine ocean conditions off the resort’s wild coastline.
    • Aerial view of a traditional Sumbanese village surrounded by dense tropical forest, showcasing distinctive high-peaked thatched roofs and symmetrical layout on Sumba Island.
    • Local Sumbanese woman seated beneath a traditional thatched roof, skillfully hand-spinning yarn as part of the island's cultural Ikat weaving tradition.
    • Putri Kasambi tropical villa at NIHI® Sumba, featuring a thatched roof, private pool, and sun loungers, framed by lush gardens and overlooking the ocean at sunset.
    • Aerial view of Villa Rahasia at NIHI® Sumba, surrounded by dense tropical foliage and overlooking a secluded white-sand beach and turquoise waters.
    • Traditional Sumbanese warrior in ceremonial attire riding a decorated horse along the shoreline at NIHI Sumba, with turquoise waves rolling in behind.
    • Aerial view of NIHI Sumba's vibrant blue padel court nestled within lush tropical gardens, overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean.
    • Woman floating with a surfboard in the ocean during golden hour, enjoying a serene surf session on Occy’s Left off the coast of NIHI® Sumba.
    • Local Sumbanese villagers outside a traditional thatched-roof home, surrounded by coconuts and greenery in a rural village near NIHI Sumba.
    • Aerial view of a horse and rider galloping along the wet sands of Nihiwatu Beach, leaving footprints near the shoreline as ocean waves crash nearby.
    • Silhouette of a Sumbanese warrior performing a traditional spear pose atop one of the Nihiwatu Beach rocks at night, set against a star-filled sky and a moonlit ocean horizon.
    • Traditional Sumbanese village pathway lined with thatched-roof huts and wooden fencing, capturing the rustic charm and architectural heritage of rural life in Sumba Island.
    • The secluded Villa Rahasia, the only villa on the Nihioka Spa grounds at NIHI® Sumba, perched above a lush cliffside overlooking a white sand beach and turquoise ocean, with two guests walking along the shoreline below.
    • Aerial view of Raja Mandaka, a luxurious thatched-roof villa at NIHI® Sumba, featuring a private pool and tropical gardens overlooking the turquoise waters and white sand shoreline.
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