A Year of Awakening
Creativity Retreat
Santa Fe Pilgrimage: October 21-25 2026
A Santa Fe Pilgrimage
For centuries, artists, mystics, and seekers have been drawn to this high-desert haven — a landscape where light feels alive, earth becomes palette, and creativity is treated as sacred.
Santa Fe’s adobe walls, vibrant markets, and endless skies whisper to the artist within us, celebrating artistry in all its forms — from ancient indigenous traditions to the avant-garde studios of Canyon Road.
In this radiant setting, the spirit awakens. Our days flow with morning adventures through art and nature, afternoons for reflection or creation, and evening circles of connection and creative communion. This retreat invites both spaciousness and belonging — time to wander freely while being held in the warmth of a creative sisterhood.
Save $505 when you sign up for both.
Our Retreat Journey Includes:
Curated Retreat Itinerary
Thoughtfully designed daily experiences and outings to the Georgia O’Keeffe museum, the Museum of International Folk Art, art galleries, and the healing waters of Ojo Caliente hot springs.
Art-Making in a Private Retreat Space
Set on 17 acres of high-desert beauty, this luxurious space offers peace and panoramic views of Santa Fe’s landscape.
Evening Gatherings
Guided circles each night with Carrie focused on renewal, reflection, and creative awakening.
Opening and Closing Celebrations
Welcome dinner on Wednesday and optional farewell gathering on Sunday morning.
Creative Guidance & Reflections
Artistic inspiration, journaling prompts, and rituals to support your inner pilgrimage.
Special Dinner with Secret Artist
An intimate evening of shared meal and conversation on Creativity, mindfulness, and the writing life. (This is still unfolding, and we are hopeful it will happen!)
Our Retreat
Sanctuary
Set on 17 private acres of high-desert beauty, just minutes from Canyon Road and the historic Santa Fe Plaza, our retreat home is a luxury adobe estate designed for connection, reflection, and creative renewal.
Authentic Santa Fe charm meets modern comfort here — thick adobe walls, flagstone floors, and rustic vigas create a space that feels both grounding and alive. This is where we’ll gather each day for art-making sessions, evening circles, and open studios, surrounded by vast skies and quiet desert light.
Between sessions, you’re invited to enjoy the home’s many offerings: a hot tub, infrared sauna, and cold-plunge tub for rejuvenation; walking trails and open desert paths for reflection; and swings, outdoor tables, and garden spaces for painting, journaling, or simply being.
At sunset, we’ll gather around the firepit or outdoor Kiva fireplace for storytelling, laughter, and starlit connection.
This peaceful haven invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the beauty that lives both within and around you — a true sanctuary for the creative spirit.
Our Retreat Journey Does Not Include:
Lodging
Meals
Guests are responsible for their own meals, an opportunity to savor Santa Fe’s vibrant culinary scene with one unforgettable meal provided as part of the retreat, when we’ll gather for a shared dinner with our mystery art guest.
Transportation & Entry Fees
Guests are responsible for their own transportation and any entry fees for optional outings, such as the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum or Ojo Caliente Hot Springs. This allows you to choose your own adventure and listen to your longings.
Sample Retreat Schedule
Wednesday – Arrival + Opening the Circle
Thursday – The Artist’s Eye: Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
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Visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, celebrating one of the most iconic artists of the Southwest.
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Explore her paintings, philosophy, and the spirit of independence that defined her creative life.
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Reflect on what it means to see the world through the artist’s eye.
Friday – Waters of Renewal: Ojo Caliente
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Day trip to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, a sacred place of rest and rejuvenation.
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Soak in the healing mineral waters, rest in silence, or journal by the pools.
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Optional spa treatments and reflection on the art of surrender.
Saturday – The Art of Devotion: Canyon Road + Dinner with Secret Art Guest
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Canyon Road Art Walk — Explore Santa Fe’s legendary art district, lined with over 100 galleries.
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Wander among adobe studios and sculpture gardens, meeting artists and witnessing creativity alive in every corner.
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Optional sketching, photography, or journaling prompts along the way.
Sunday – Brunch + Farewell Blessing
Your reservation is non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant if you are unable to attend minus an administrative fee of $150. You can transfer your spot up to one month before the retreat.
We deeply honor the sacred commitment of each pilgrim. If you have physical, dietary, or accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can support you.
Outings & Flexibility
Each outing is optional and self-paid, allowing you freedom to choose your own adventure and honor your pace and heart’s desires. (You’ll receive details and links for tickets and details before the retreat.)
Whether you join the group adventures or follow your own creative calling, we’ll gather each afternoon and evening to make art and share our discoveries and reflections.
Your Creativity Guides
Carrie Schmitt is an internationally recognized artist, author of Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist, and mentor who has guided thousands of women through creative transformation.
For more than sixteen years, she has worked as a full-time artist, author, and creative guide, helping people heal creative wounds and rediscover the joy of making.
She has been featured in BBC News, Spirituality & Health, Where Women Create, In Her Studio, and other publications celebrating art and mindful living.
Rooted in the belief that Creativity is a living presence — a loving force that calls us home to ourselves — Carrie’s work blends art, spirituality, and community.
Through her paintings, retreats, and online programs, she creates spaces of beauty, belonging, and awakening where all are invited to honor their creative spirit and live a more artful, soul-led life.
Sherri Allen began drawing and painting in 2021 at the age of 52.
She says,“I want you to know that you really can start at any age.
I’ve seen that through focus, practice and trust we can live the creative life that we were meant to live. I’ve gone on to sell over 100 paintings since I began.
My hope is that I can inspire you to find your creative voice through the powerful practice of drawing and working in sketchbooks.”
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