October 29 - November 3, 2026
The Santa Fe Retreat:
A Sacred Southwest Journey
Why Santa Fe?
Santa Fe invites you to slow down long enough to truly see.
Across this five-night, six-day journey, you’ll experience the breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and vibrant artistic culture of northern New Mexico, unfolding across two distinct places.
We begin in Abiquiú, surrounded by luminous red cliffs, vast desert skies, and quiet cottonwood-lined rivers that once inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. It’s a place that naturally invites you to breathe more deeply and reconnect with what matters.
From there, we move into Santa Fe, where Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions shape a culture rooted in art, history, and spirituality. From Canyon Road’s galleries to the historic Plaza, creativity lives in every corner.
What makes this experience unique is how it blends landscape, culture, and creativity. You’ll hike through desert terrain, explore iconic art spaces, create your own artwork in a private workshop, participate in a private cooking class, and experience Día de los Muertos, a powerful tradition centered on remembrance, reflection, and renewal.
This isn’t just about visiting Santa Fe. It’s about experiencing it in a way that stays with you.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE RevelEleven FOR TRAVEL
This isn’t your typical getaway. This retreat is designed to be immersive, intentional, and deeply connective.
Every part of the experience is curated so you can engage fully, with the place, the culture, and the moment. You’re not just seeing Santa Fe, you’re walking through its galleries, learning its traditions, tasting its food, and creating within it.
You’ll also be sharing the experience with a small group of women who are here for the same reason, to slow down, reflect, and step into what’s next.
There’s space for conversation, creativity, and quiet. Time for shared meals, meaningful experiences, and moments on your own. The balance is what makes it powerful.
This is travel that feels grounding, inspiring, and real.
Trip Itinerary →
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Day 1 – Arrival & Abiquiú
We meet in Santa Fe and travel together to Abiquiú. After checking into the Abiquiú Inn, you’ll have time to settle in or explore the nearby river. In the evening, we’ll gather for a welcome happy hour followed by a dinner featuring classic Northern New Mexico cuisine.
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Day 2 – Exploring the Landscape
After breakfast and a morning gathering, we head out to Echo Amphitheater for a short walk before continuing to Ghost Ranch. You’ll have time to hike and take in the landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a sunset happy hour at Abiquiú Lake, followed by dinner and stargazing.
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Day 3 – Ritual & Santa Fe
We begin with breakfast before checking out and heading to Plaza Blanca for a hike and a guided altar-making experience. This practice is an opportunity to honor someone, or something, you’re ready to release. After lunch at a local women-owned café, we return to Santa Fe and check into La Posada. The evening is open to relax or explore Día de los Muertos celebrations in the Plaza.
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Day 4 – Art & Exploration
We start the day together before exploring Canyon Road and its renowned galleries. You’ll have time to wander and take in Santa Fe’s art scene. In the afternoon, we’ll gather for a private painting workshop. The evening is open for dinner and exploring on your own.
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Day 5 – Cooking & Culture
After breakfast, we’ll take part in a hands-on cooking class focused on the flavors of the Southwest. In the afternoon, we visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. You’ll also have free time for shopping or exploring before we come together for a final group dinner.
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Day 6 – Closing Circle
We close with breakfast and a final gathering to reflect on the experience before departures.
Meet Your Hosts
Joanie Parsons
Joanie founded RevelEleven as a gathering place for women to be celebrated in every season of their journey. For over a decade, she has been curating unforgettable experiences that are as transformative as they are joyful, inviting women to connect more deeply with themselves and each other.
Join us as we step into a journey rich with culture, adventure, and the quiet power of saying YES to yourself.
Lisa Wilson
Dr. Lisa Wilson is a Five Element practitioner and founder of Elemental Alchemy and The Five Seasons of the Soul (five-element-alchemy.com). Her work invites women into a deeper relationship with their creative spirit through the living wisdom of nature. A longtime Santa Fe resident, and lover of mountains and mesas, Lisa will guide us in opening the senses to the beauty of Northern New Mexico, where color, texture, flavor, and spaciousness awaken intuition and creative aliveness.
What’s Included
Transportation
Minibus with private driver to and from Abiquiu.
Accommodations
Accommodations at Abiquiú Inn and La Posada de Santa Fe.
In Abiquiú, you’ll stay at a peaceful inn surrounded by natural landscape. In Santa Fe, La Posada de Santa Fe offers a historic, casita-style experience with curated art, a spa, and a central location near Canyon Road and the Plaza.
Meals
All meals included in the itinerary except for lunch and dinner where stated in the guide.
Any food purchased outside of these meals are not included.
Cultural and Hands-On Experiences
Entry into Georgia O’Keeffe in Abiquiu.
Entry into Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe.
Fees into national parks.
Cooking workshop.
Art workshop.
Included Drinks
Drinks are included on day one for the welcoming event.
What’s Not Included
Airport / Hotel transfers on the first and last day.
Lunch and dinner on night 4 and any food bought outside of our itinerary meals.
Drinks during meals (except drinks on day one for welcoming event).
Travel insurance.
Further transportation during the tour (i.e. taxis or evening services).
Flights.
ips and personal purchases.
FAQ’s
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Accommodations at Abiquiú Inn and La Posada de Santa Fe, private transportation between locations, and all activities listed in the itinerary—including hikes, cultural experiences, entry to Georgia O’Keeffe sites, a cooking class, and a private art workshop. Most meals are included, along with welcome drinks on the first evening.
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Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance (required), select meals as noted in the itinerary, drinks during meals (unless specified), tips, and personal purchases.
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Yes, travel insurance is required for all participants. We recommend TravelEx or World Nomads. You can also contact Pam Perry for assistance in securing your travel insurance.
206-617-0102.
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Many of our guests travel solo! This retreat is designed to help you connect with a like-minded community of women, so whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll quickly find yourself surrounded by new friends.
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Our typical guests are women aged 40-60+, but we welcome anyone over 21 who is seeking a meaningful adventure with other like-minded women.
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Yes! While we have many group activities planned, there will be opportunities to explore on your own, relax, or take time for personal reflection.
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You’ll receive a 50% refund, excluding non-refundable deposit, is cancelled 91 - 120 days before September 30, 2026.
No refunds 90 days before the trip - September 30, 2026.
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In Abiquiú, you’ll stay at a peaceful inn surrounded by natural landscape. In Santa Fe, La Posada de Santa Fe offers a historic, casita-style experience with curated art, a spa, and a central location near Canyon Road and the Plaza.
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We’ll be limiting this retreat to just 8 women.
I think you might be ready for maybe one of the best trips of your life…
Pricing Details
$5,725
Non-refundable Deposit: $1,000 is required to hold your retreat spot. Your nonrefundable deposit must be paid by April 30, 2026.
Full Payment Due: July 31, 2026.
Includes:
6 days, 5 nights
All inclusive (except where stated)
Cultural and hands-on experiences
Specially curated accommodations & local cuisine
Email ruth@reveleleven.com to secure your spot
About RevelEleven
With a proven track record of hosting unforgettable adventures, RevelEleven has been crafting transformative and fun experiences for women for over a decade. We’re not just trip organizers; we’re experts in travel and in creating spaces where women can truly connect, rejuvenate, and be inspired. Having hosted multiple international adventures each year, RevelEleven knows how to blend adventure, culture, and personal growth into a seamless, once-in-a-lifetime experience. From exploring vibrant destinations to engaging in meaningful discussions, every adventure is thoughtfully curated to leave you feeling refreshed and empowered.
Our focus on crafting fun and enriching adventures ensures that you not only explore new places but do so in a way that celebrates community, laughter, and lasting memories. Whether it’s sharing a meal in a stunning location or participating in a unique local activity, each moment is designed to bring joy and connection to your journey.
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