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Candice Webster Returns to NIHI Sumba

Healing with Horses
An Exclusive Five-Day Retreat

Following the extraordinary success of her 2026 retreat, world-renowned healer and intuitive guide Candice Webster returns to NIHI Sumba in June 2027.

This intimate five-day journey brings together equine-guided healing, unforgettable rides, sessions with NIHI’s Horse Whisperers and signature experiences at the Edge of Wildness. Bookings are now open.

*Before booking, guests will be invited to a brief private conversation to ensure a natural affinity with the horses and a harmonious group experience.

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Dates & Rates

The retreat will unfold across two intimate five-day journeys, with guests invited to join either 1-6 June 2027 or 8-13 June 2027.

Retreat Rate: USD 10,000 per person including all taxes
Group Size: Limited to 5–6 guests per retreat

The Retreat fee includes all scheduled sessions, ceremonies and guided experiences with Candice and NIHI’s Equine and Wellness teams. The retreat rate does not include accommodation.

Accommodation is priced separately and starts from USD 1,979 per night for two guests, including all meals, return airport transfers and NIHI’s generous stay inclusions.

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Retreat Highlights

  • One private equine-guided healing session with Candice
  • Group ceremonies and reflective practices
  • Sessions with NIHI’s Horse Whisperers
  • Ground-based connection with the horses
  • Oceanfront and island rides*
  • NIHI’s signature equine wellness experiences
  • Yoga, grounding rituals and somatic practices
  • Swimming with Horses
  • The iconic NIHI Spa Safari

*This retreat is suitable for non-riders and riders of all levels, with private rides or beach lessons available.

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NIHI Sumba awakens something ancient in you: the horses, the land, the ocean, the people — all speaking the language of the Heart. A place where my medicine meets wild beauty, and every sense comes alive in remembrance.

– Candice Webster –

Overview

Candice’s 2026 retreat brought five days of deep connection, discovery and joy. Guests shared powerful moments with the horses, personal breakthroughs, memorable rides and time immersed in Sumba’s wild landscape.

The experience brought together healing, nature, movement and adventure, all shaped by the presence of NIHI’s Sandalwood Horses.

In 2027, Candice returns to deepen this extraordinary journey.

At the heart of the retreat is a private equine-guided session with Candice.

Blending metaphysics with the intuitive presence of horses, the experience helps reveal emotions or patterns that are ready to shift. Each guest receives one dedicated private session, carefully attuned to the individual and with the potential to be truly transformative.

Its impact continues to unfold throughout the retreat, supported by time with the horses, NIHI’s team and the natural energy of Sumba.

Candice’s work aligns naturally with NIHI and the spirit of Sumba. The island’s Marapu tradition honours balance between people, nature and the spirit world, with horses holding a sacred place in Sumbanese life. The Sandalwood Stables, established more than a decade ago, have long provided a space for connection, learning and healing. Here, at the Edge of Wildness, Candice’s practice and NIHI’s equine philosophy come together.

Preserving the soul of Sumba through the protection of its Sandalwood horses and heritage.

On the island of Sumba, the Sandalwood horse is far more than livestock — it is woven into marriage traditions, funeral rites, and the annual Pasola festival. Yet this living heritage faces growing challenges from financial hardship, limited veterinary access, malnutrition, and fading traditional horsemanship, putting horses and other animals at risk.

The Sumba Horse Project exists to change that. Working alongside local vets, we provide anti-parasite treatment, wound and dental care, emergency aid, and nutritional support, while our charity also helps animals across Sumba. Every treatment, rescue, and lesson brings us closer to a fully equipped Sumba Animal Hospital.

A MISSION IN MOTION

  • 11 Rescued Horses
  • 30 Horses Treated Per Cycle
  • $100k Clinic Goal 3–4 Months Between Treatment
  • Cycles Expanding To More Villages
  • Surra Treatment Research

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Perched above the Indian Ocean, with uninterrupted views stretching along the Sumbanese coastline, it feels like a world of its own. Mornings unfold slowly, golden light spills across the horizon, and the sound of the ocean follows you from sunrise to sunset.

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Raja Mandaka, the crown jewel of NIHI Sumba.Perched above the Indian Ocean, with uninterrupted views stretching along the Sumbanese coastline, it feels like a world of its own. Mornings unfold slowly, golden light spills across the horizon, and the sound of the ocean follows you from sunrise to sunset.

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Mari kibarkan Sang Merah Putih dengan bangga dan rayakan semangat, kehangatan, serta kebersamaan yang menjadikan Indonesia begitu istimewa. Rakyat Indonesia memiliki hati yang besar dan semangat yang tak tergoyahkan.

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Merdeka! @nihi are proud to call Indonesia home. From Sumba, we stand together to celebrate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day.

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Merdeka! 🇮🇩@nihi bangga menyebut Indonesia sebagai rumah kami. Dari Sumba, kami berdiri bersama untuk merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia yang ke-81.Mari kibarkan Sang Merah Putih dengan bangga dan rayakan semangat, kehangatan, serta kebersamaan yang menjadikan Indonesia begitu istimewa. Rakyat Indonesia memiliki hati yang besar dan semangat yang tak tergoyahkan.Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! 🇮🇩Merdeka! @nihi are proud to call Indonesia home. From Sumba, we stand together to celebrate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day.Today, we fly the red and white flag high and celebrate the warmth, spirit and togetherness that make this country so extraordinary. The people of Indonesia have huge hearts and an unbreakable spirit.Happy Independence Day, Indonesia! 🇮🇩#HariMerdeka #Indonesia #NIHISumba

Some places live up to the dream. NIHI Sumba is the kind of dream you don’t want to wake up from.

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Some places live up to the dream. NIHI Sumba is the kind of dream you don’t want to wake up from.Come and see what everyone’s dreaming about.

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Just the rhythm of Sumba. The ocean, the horses, the wind through the palms and the sounds that make this place feel like nowhere else.

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No trending audio. No soundtrack needed.Just the rhythm of Sumba. The ocean, the horses, the wind through the palms and the sounds that make this place feel like nowhere else.

After an unforgettable first Healing with Horses retreat on the Edge of Wildness, we’re delighted to announce that Candice Webster will return to NIHI Sumba in 2027.

Our inaugural retreat brought together the extraordinary energy of Sumba, our Sandalwood horses and Candice’s intuitive approach to equine healing for five deeply transformative days of connection, renewal and discovery.

In 2027, we return to the herd for two intimate retreats:

1–6 June 2027
8–13 June 2027

Spaces are limited. Each retreat offers the opportunity to slow down, reconnect and experience the profound relationship between horses, nature and self.

Full details and enquires are available via the retreat page, linked in our bio.

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After an unforgettable first Healing with Horses retreat on the Edge of Wildness, we’re delighted to announce that Candice Webster will return to NIHI Sumba in 2027.Our inaugural retreat brought together the extraordinary energy of Sumba, our Sandalwood horses and Candice’s intuitive approach to equine healing for five deeply transformative days of connection, renewal and discovery.In 2027, we return to the herd for two intimate retreats:1–6 June 20278–13 June 2027Spaces are limited. Each retreat offers the opportunity to slow down, reconnect and experience the profound relationship between horses, nature and self.Full details and enquires are available via the retreat page, linked in our bio.

A true @nihi journey that has only just begun.

Cherish is a graduate from the Rote Hospitality Academy. Today, he is proudly part of the team at @nihirote, welcoming guests from around the world and sharing the beauty, culture and stories of the island he calls home.

@rote_hospitality_academy is proud to help create opportunities for Rote’s next generation, providing the skills and pathways to build their futures on the island.

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A true @nihi journey that has only just begun.Cherish is a graduate from the Rote Hospitality Academy. Today, he is proudly part of the team at @nihirote, welcoming guests from around the world and sharing the beauty, culture and stories of the island he calls home.@rote_hospitality_academy is proud to help create opportunities for Rote’s next generation, providing the skills and pathways to build their futures on the island.

Where culture runs deep and nature remains wild.

From ancient traditions and the enduring bond between the Sumbanese people and their horses, to untouched coastlines, rolling hills and endless horizons, Sumba is a place shaped by both its people and the land they call home.

At NIHI, every journey is a chance to experience the island as it has been for generations: raw, beautiful and deeply connected to its roots.
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Where culture runs deep and nature remains wild.From ancient traditions and the enduring bond between the Sumbanese people and their horses, to untouched coastlines, rolling hills and endless horizons, Sumba is a place shaped by both its people and the land they call home.At NIHI, every journey is a chance to experience the island as it has been for generations: raw, beautiful and deeply connected to its roots..#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

Mornings to dream about.

Wake to the sound of rolling waves, swaying palms, and birdsong as the island slowly comes to life. Here, peace isn’t something you have to search for, it’s all around you. In the quiet, away from the everyday, you’ll find space to reconnect with nature, with the moment, and with yourself.

The simplest mornings often leave the greatest impression.

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Mornings to dream about.Wake to the sound of rolling waves, swaying palms, and birdsong as the island slowly comes to life. Here, peace isn’t something you have to search for, it’s all around you. In the quiet, away from the everyday, you’ll find space to reconnect with nature, with the moment, and with yourself.The simplest mornings often leave the greatest impression.

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