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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.
Please stay tuned for Candice’s 2027 retreat and our upcoming equine experiences. Sign up to our newsletter below to be the first to hear more.

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Overview

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.

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.

  • 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.

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.

Get in touch

For reservations or more information, please contact our

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W. +62 811 3821 2910

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The first light spills across the ocean, the mist slowly lifts, horses wander freely along the shoreline, and the world seems to move a little slower.

This is the magic of mornings at NIHI, quiet, wild, and beautifully untouched.

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The first light spills across the ocean, the mist slowly lifts, horses wander freely along the shoreline, and the world seems to move a little slower.This is the magic of mornings at NIHI, quiet, wild, and beautifully untouched.

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Just birds singing, waves rolling onto the shore, and the kind of silence that reminds you what peace actually sounds like.

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No notifications. No playlists. No endless scrolling.Just birds singing, waves rolling onto the shore, and the kind of silence that reminds you what peace actually sounds like.

As the sky melts into brilliant shades of gold, amber, and fire, there’s no better place to be than on horseback along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach as the sun slips below the horizon. This is NIHI Sumba.
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As the sky melts into brilliant shades of gold, amber, and fire, there’s no better place to be than on horseback along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach as the sun slips below the horizon. This is NIHI Sumba..#nihigram by @lucaspinhel

Venture beyond @nihi to one of Sumba’s most beautiful coastlines.
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Head out onto the open water to the best fishing spots and cast your line before continuing onwards to Konda where you’ll be welcomed by @kondamaloba.
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Unwind between an oceanfront pool and Sumba’s turquoise waters while your freshly caught fish is prepared over an open fire before being served for lunch.
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If you’re feeling like you need some more adventure, take to the water on jet ski and feel the wind in your hair as you explore the natural beauty of the bay.
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Venture beyond @nihi to one of Sumba’s most beautiful coastlines..Head out onto the open water to the best fishing spots and cast your line before continuing onwards to Konda where you’ll be welcomed by @kondamaloba..Unwind between an oceanfront pool and Sumba’s turquoise waters while your freshly caught fish is prepared over an open fire before being served for lunch..If you’re feeling like you need some more adventure, take to the water on jet ski and feel the wind in your hair as you explore the natural beauty of the bay..This is an experience shaped and refined by the wild beauty of Sumba..#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

No trending music. This is what magic really sounds like: waves rolling onto the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, horses cooling off in the salty waters, and the wild spirit of NIHI Sumba.
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No trending music. This is what magic really sounds like: waves rolling onto the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, horses cooling off in the salty waters, and the wild spirit of NIHI Sumba..#nihigram by @evelien_louise

Front-row seats to one of NIHI’s most iconic morning rituals.
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Grab breakfast with a friend as horses wander freely along the shoreline, with the Indian Ocean stretching beyond. 🤍

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Front-row seats to one of NIHI’s most iconic morning rituals..Grab breakfast with a friend as horses wander freely along the shoreline, with the Indian Ocean stretching beyond. 🤍

Hidden within the raw terrain of the island are little known gems waiting to be discovered. Embark on an adventure with @nihi by exploring the natural environment of Sumba. You’ll set off in an open aired vehicle and drive through the landscapes with a sense of excitement at what you may encounter. A trek to the Blue Waterfall is one such adventure that you’ll long remember for years to come and live with the memory of being left in awe at the wonder of nature.

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Hidden within the raw terrain of the island are little known gems waiting to be discovered. Embark on an adventure with @nihi by exploring the natural environment of Sumba. You’ll set off in an open aired vehicle and drive through the landscapes with a sense of excitement at what you may encounter. A trek to the Blue Waterfall is one such adventure that you’ll long remember for years to come and live with the memory of being left in awe at the wonder of nature.

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