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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.

This retreat is now fully booked. Discover our upcoming equine retreats at NIHI Sumba here.

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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.

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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Mornings at Nio Beach Club, where the first dip of the day comes with sweeping views of Nihiwatu Beach.

With the sound of the waves, the warmth of the Sumba sunshine and the beach just footsteps away, there’s no better place to begin your day at NIHI Sumba.
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Mornings at Nio Beach Club, where the first dip of the day comes with sweeping views of Nihiwatu Beach.With the sound of the waves, the warmth of the Sumba sunshine and the beach just footsteps away, there’s no better place to begin your day at NIHI Sumba..#nihigram by @fpvdylan

Raw, wild and beautifully untouched. Sunrise at NIHI Sumba, where local fishermen head out to sea as the first light of day breaks over the coastline.

As the sun sets, horses make their way along the beach, ridden by Sumbanese horsemen dressed in traditional ikat, a beautiful reflection of the island’s rich cultural heritage.

These are the scenes that make Sumba so extraordinary, where centuries of tradition remain part of everyday life and the connection between the people, their horses and the land runs deep. 🤍
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Raw, wild and beautifully untouched. Sunrise at NIHI Sumba, where local fishermen head out to sea as the first light of day breaks over the coastline.As the sun sets, horses make their way along the beach, ridden by Sumbanese horsemen dressed in traditional ikat, a beautiful reflection of the island’s rich cultural heritage.These are the scenes that make Sumba so extraordinary, where centuries of tradition remain part of everyday life and the connection between the people, their horses and the land runs deep. 🤍.#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

Wake up to uninterrupted oceanfront views at Marangga Villa, dive into your private plunge pool and spend sun soaked afternoons with a glass of wine in hand, accompanied by the soothing sound of the ocean.
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Wake up to uninterrupted oceanfront views at Marangga Villa, dive into your private plunge pool and spend sun soaked afternoons with a glass of wine in hand, accompanied by the soothing sound of the ocean..#nihigram by @fpvdylan

The beauty of NIHI Sumba is found in moments like these.

The gentle ocean breeze, the sound of waves washing against the shore, and our horses peacefully enjoying their daily swim in the turquoise waters of Nihiwatu Beach.

Enjoy your morning swim at Nio Beach Club, surrounded by untouched nature, where the serenity of the island invites you to slow down and appreciate the magic of simply being here.

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The beauty of NIHI Sumba is found in moments like these.The gentle ocean breeze, the sound of waves washing against the shore, and our horses peacefully enjoying their daily swim in the turquoise waters of Nihiwatu Beach.Enjoy your morning swim at Nio Beach Club, surrounded by untouched nature, where the serenity of the island invites you to slow down and appreciate the magic of simply being here.

Netflix is great, but imagine playing a tennis match at NIHI Sumba.

Horses wandering nearby, the ocean breeze drifting across the court and the sound of waves crashing onto the shore.

Welcome to the Ride & Racquet Club, where even a game of tennis feels extraordinary.

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Netflix is great, but imagine playing a tennis match at NIHI Sumba.Horses wandering nearby, the ocean breeze drifting across the court and the sound of waves crashing onto the shore.Welcome to the Ride & Racquet Club, where even a game of tennis feels extraordinary.

AI could never replace this.

Quite literally one of the most beautiful sights on earth. A herd of horses running free, as nature intended, along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach.

The thunder of hooves against the sand, manes flying in the wind and the sheer beauty of watching them gallop together against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

Some moments are simply too beautiful to recreate. 🤎
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AI could never replace this.Quite literally one of the most beautiful sights on earth. A herd of horses running free, as nature intended, along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach.The thunder of hooves against the sand, manes flying in the wind and the sheer beauty of watching them gallop together against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.Some moments are simply too beautiful to recreate. 🤎.#nihigram by @fpvdylan

Introducing Raja Puncak, NIHI’s spectacular brand new three bedroom villa.

Our newest villa sits at the highest point of the resort, with sweeping views over Nihiwatu Beach and the wild landscapes of Sumba.

An endless infinity pool, private check-in and cocktails at sunset create an extraordinary setting to experience the raw, wild beauty of Sumba from above.

A new icon at NIHI. This is Raja Puncak.

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Introducing Raja Puncak, NIHI’s spectacular brand new three bedroom villa.Our newest villa sits at the highest point of the resort, with sweeping views over Nihiwatu Beach and the wild landscapes of Sumba.An endless infinity pool, private check-in and cocktails at sunset create an extraordinary setting to experience the raw, wild beauty of Sumba from above.A new icon at NIHI. This is Raja Puncak.

From Nihiwatu Beach, set out on horseback beyond NIHI and into the Sumbanese landscape, riding through palm-shaded jungle, rice fields and local villages.

Along the way, you may find yourself caught in a very Sumbanese kind of traffic jam as a local farmer guides his water buffalo towards the beach.

It is these unscripted encounters that make riding at NIHI Sumba so special, a journey shaped by the landscape, the people and the everyday rhythm of island life.

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From Nihiwatu Beach, set out on horseback beyond NIHI and into the Sumbanese landscape, riding through palm-shaded jungle, rice fields and local villages.Along the way, you may find yourself caught in a very Sumbanese kind of traffic jam as a local farmer guides his water buffalo towards the beach.It is these unscripted encounters that make riding at NIHI Sumba so special, a journey shaped by the landscape, the people and the everyday rhythm of island life.

NIHI is a place that feels almost like a dream, surrounded by the raw beauty of the island, untouched nature, wild beaches and a culture that remains deeply rooted in tradition.

Days are spent watching horses along the shoreline, taking in dramatic landscapes and looking out across the Indian Ocean from the privacy of your own villa.

The kind of place that belongs on a bucket list. A journey worth travelling across the world for, and a dream you never quite want to wake up from.

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NIHI is a place that feels almost like a dream, surrounded by the raw beauty of the island, untouched nature, wild beaches and a culture that remains deeply rooted in tradition.Days are spent watching horses along the shoreline, taking in dramatic landscapes and looking out across the Indian Ocean from the privacy of your own villa.The kind of place that belongs on a bucket list. A journey worth travelling across the world for, and a dream you never quite want to wake up from.

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