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Equine Intuitive Awareness Retreats

Healing Journeys
with NIHI’s Horse Whisperer

As part of our evolving equine offering, NIHI Sumba now presents private healing journeys with our horse whisperer, Carol.

Inspired by ancient wisdom and sacred practices, these immersive retreats include one to one equine healing sessions, cultural immersion, and time with our majestic Sandalwood horses, revered for their intuitive guidance and powerful healing presence. Each retreat is designed as a private experience, shaped around individual intention. Through one to one equine sessions, time in nature, and moments of cultural connection, no two journeys are the same. The rhythm is yours. The path unfolds as it needs to.

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Overview

Growing up on a horse property in South Australia, Carol has always felt an intrinsic bond with horses. Embracing the challenge of working with Sumba’s beautiful yet untamed Sandalwood horses, Carol established our Sandalwood Stables over a decade ago. During this journey, Carol honed her skills in nonverbal communication, energy reading and healing, forming deep connections with the horses and the community. Her equine healing sessions have had a profound impact on guests, helping them to grow, heal and connect.

The Intuitive Awareness Retreats perfectly synergize 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. As well as healing sessions, NIHI’s equine wellness experiences include reiki, yoga and massage, all harnessing the powerful 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 Carol, NIHI’s horse whisperer.
  • 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.

A deeply personal journey, designed around individual intention.

Private equine retreats with Carol are open to all, regardless of age or riding experience. Both educational and spiritual in nature, each experience is centered on healing, growth, and a meaningful connection with both horses and self.

Private retreats are priced from USD 2,835++ per person for a minimum of three days, with additional nights available at USD 895++ per person, per day.

Retreat pricing excludes accommodation at NIHI Sumba.

** Prices are in USD and subject to a 21% tax and service charge.

Retreats are available year round with flexible timing and duration, beginning from a minimum of three days. We invite you to connect with our team to begin shaping your time, with scheduling guided by Carol’s availability.

SECURE YOUR PLACE

“I was looking to connect with animals, and specifically horses, as they had always held intrigue for me. When I discovered NIHI’s equine therapy retreat I was both curious and a little apprehensive as I’ve always been slightly scared of horses, but Carol made me feel instantly safe. We were invited to simply be with the herd, to observe, to listen, and to understand. I learned how horses mirror us, how they honour boundaries, and how powerful it is to build a connection before asking anything of them. It was deeply moving. What made this even more special was working with Carol, who knows each horse by name, by story, by spirit – many from birth. You don’t return from NIHI the same. You return with a deeper understanding of yourself, of nature, and of the quiet strength in just being. This is not something I have found in any other place in the world.”

– Baroness Rebecca Wedellsborg –
MAY 2025

Get in touch

For reservations or more information, please contact our

Travel Designers

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W. +62 811 3821 2910

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Nihigram

Embark from @nihi on a day cast away on Sumba’s untouched shores.

Set out by boat in the early morning to go fishing in the open waters where you’ll catch your own lunch before heading to the white sands of Konda Beach. Swim, snorkel, or paddle board in the peaceful turquoise waters before your catch is served at your own a private barefoot barbecue. The Robinson Crusoe Experience is a memorable day for those seeking an authentic island adventure.

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Embark from @nihi on a day cast away on Sumba’s untouched shores.Set out by boat in the early morning to go fishing in the open waters where you’ll catch your own lunch before heading to the white sands of Konda Beach. Swim, snorkel, or paddle board in the peaceful turquoise waters before your catch is served at your own a private barefoot barbecue. The Robinson Crusoe Experience is a memorable day for those seeking an authentic island adventure.

Serene moments in tranquil surroundings. Here, the world beyond Sumba fades away. Palm trees sway in the breeze, waves roll gently onto shore, and horses wander freely along 2.5 kilometres of untouched beach. This is a place where the wildness of Sumba calms the mind, restores the soul, and invites you to slow down. Welcome to @nihi, your home at the Edge of Wildness.

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Serene moments in tranquil surroundings. Here, the world beyond Sumba fades away. Palm trees sway in the breeze, waves roll gently onto shore, and horses wander freely along 2.5 kilometres of untouched beach. This is a place where the wildness of Sumba calms the mind, restores the soul, and invites you to slow down. Welcome to @nihi, your home at the Edge of Wildness.

A foot massage in paradise with a touch of equine magic.

Sit back and take in the tranquility and picturesque setting of NIHI Spa. A rejuvenating retreat set in the midst of palm trees with an ocean view.

To get to Nihioka from @nihi requires either a 90-minute scenic trek, a 10-minute drive by safari vehicle, or a journey by e-bike or horseback. However you choose to arrive, your reward is to arrive to a place surrounded by nature that is disconnected from everywhere else. Enjoy an ocean-view breakfast before beginning an immersive half-day NIHI Spa Safari experience, with three treatments chosen by you from the menu. Choices include a therapeutic horse massage as part of NIHI Sumba’s Equine Wellness offering.

NIHI Spa is an unforgettable experience where your mind, body, and nature move gently back into harmony.
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A foot massage in paradise with a touch of equine magic.Sit back and take in the tranquility and picturesque setting of NIHI Spa. A rejuvenating retreat set in the midst of palm trees with an ocean view.To get to Nihioka from @nihi requires either a 90-minute scenic trek, a 10-minute drive by safari vehicle, or a journey by e-bike or horseback. However you choose to arrive, your reward is to arrive to a place surrounded by nature that is disconnected from everywhere else. Enjoy an ocean-view breakfast before beginning an immersive half-day NIHI Spa Safari experience, with three treatments chosen by you from the menu. Choices include a therapeutic horse massage as part of NIHI Sumba’s Equine Wellness offering.NIHI Spa is an unforgettable experience where your mind, body, and nature move gently back into harmony..#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways

Feel the quiet magic of @nihi’s herd on Nihiwatu Beach. Moving to an unhurried rhythm, they wade through the water and leave footprints in the sand before letting their spirits loose in a gallop along the shoreline. A beautiful reminder of what true freedom looks like.
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Feel the quiet magic of @nihi’s herd on Nihiwatu Beach. Moving to an unhurried rhythm, they wade through the water and leave footprints in the sand before letting their spirits loose in a gallop along the shoreline. A beautiful reminder of what true freedom looks like..#nihigram by @josepalbert @evelien_louise

From chasing waves to an unforgettable set on the sand at The Boathouse, @ziggyalberts kicks off the very first Sunset Session at @nihi.

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From chasing waves to an unforgettable set on the sand at The Boathouse, @ziggyalberts kicks off the very first Sunset Session at @nihi.

Morning swims at Putri Hillrise makes the world you know feel far away. A villa set high above @nihi that offers sweeping views of the Edge of Wildness and a true sense of escape.

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Morning swims at Putri Hillrise makes the world you know feel far away. A villa set high above @nihi that offers sweeping views of the Edge of Wildness and a true sense of escape.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Last chance to win a stay at NIHI Sumba!

It’s the final few days before our competition for a 3-night stay on the Edge of Wildness ends. To celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, one lucky follower will stay where horses roam and the days feel untamed. To have the chance to experience the magic of NIHI Sumba, all you have to do is:
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Competition closes 30th April, 2026. Full T&C available in our link in BIO.

The Edge of Wildness is closer than you think!
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GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Last chance to win a stay at NIHI Sumba!It’s the final few days before our competition for a 3-night stay on the Edge of Wildness ends. To celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, one lucky follower will stay where horses roam and the days feel untamed. To have the chance to experience the magic of NIHI Sumba, all you have to do is:* Follow @nihi* Share this post to your storyCompetition closes 30th April, 2026. Full T&C available in our link in BIO.The Edge of Wildness is closer than you think!.#nihigram @alifeiimagined

Raw beauty, untamed adventure, and moments that stay with you forever. Welcome to @nihi. A place that stays with you long after you’ve left. Experience the magic in the spaces between nature and luxury. A retreat from the modern world out on the Edge of Wildness.

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Raw beauty, untamed adventure, and moments that stay with you forever. Welcome to @nihi. A place that stays with you long after you’ve left. Experience the magic in the spaces between nature and luxury. A retreat from the modern world out on the Edge of Wildness.

Wake up to the wonder of untamed nature as first light filters through the palms and the mist rises.

@nihi is where breakfast is served slowly and enjoyed with the sight of horses to admire and the background sound of waves rolling in. Spend your days with quiet swims by the ocean or in the comfort of your own private haven. The Edge of Wildness awaits to be discovered.

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Wake up to the wonder of untamed nature as first light filters through the palms and the mist rises.@nihi is where breakfast is served slowly and enjoyed with the sight of horses to admire and the background sound of waves rolling in. Spend your days with quiet swims by the ocean or in the comfort of your own private haven. The Edge of Wildness awaits to be discovered.

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