SunLit Heart: A Summer Solstice Retreat in Santa Fe, NM
June 18–22, 2025 | Santa Fe, NM
Step into the warmth of the Summer Solstice and immerse yourself in a transformative retreat designed to illuminate your inner light. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Santa Fe, SunLit Heart is a celebration of abundance, connection, and growth. Guided by the Sun’s teachings, this retreat invites you to honor the interconnectedness of all life, reflect on ancestral wisdom, and align with the rhythms of nature as the seasons turn.
Why the Summer Solstice?
The longest day of the year symbolizes illumination, expansion, and the joy of flourishing. With open hearts, we’ll honor this sacred time through ceremony, movement, creativity, and stillness, discovering new ways to prosper and align with the abundance within and around us.
Your Facilitators:
Jessica Tanselle (Cha Cha) and Jessica Sharpenstein (JSharp)
Retreat Overview
Day 1: Sunset Arrival and Heartfelt Beginnings
Arrivals from 4–6 PM MST, with time to settle into the retreat space.
Share a delicious and grounding dinner with the group.
Meet by the fire for opening introductions, intention-setting, and connection under the evening sky.
Day 2: Igniting the Fire Within
Breathwork session to open the heart and release tension.
Nourishing lunch.
Yoga movement to embody flow and strength.
Joyful dance to awaken vitality.
Dinner prepared with love and intention.
Guided meditation to connect with the Sun’s energy.
Opportunities for creative arts expression.
Sound and healing circle to harmonize and integrate the day’s energy.
Day 3: Expanding the Heart’s Embrace
Meditation and breathwork to anchor your intentions.
Hike and sacred ceremony amidst Santa Fe’s breathtaking landscapes.
Boxed lunch to enjoy in nature.
Afternoon hot spring soak for relaxation and renewal.
Evening chef-curated dinner, followed by fireside connection and s’mores.
(Transportation, private tour guide, and all meals are included for the day trip.)
Day 4: Surrendering to the Heart’s Pathway
Breathwork and meditation to explore and release.
Lunch to nourish the soul.
Time for personal reflection or optional creative practices.
Dinner shared in community.
Sound and healing circle to integrate and celebrate the Solstice.
Day 5: Parting with Full Hearts
Begin the day with a nourishing breakfast to center and ground.
Gather in an integration circle to reflect, share, and honor the journey you’ve taken together.
Enjoy a farewell lunch as we celebrate the connections made and the transformation experienced.
Depart at 2 PM MST, leaving with a heart filled with harmony and intention, ready to embrace the world anew.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Arrivals: Wednesday, June 18, 4:00–6:00 pm MST
Departures: Sunday, June 22, 2:00-4:00 pm MST
Space is limited to 10 participants.
What’s Included:
Accommodations: Shared beds and rooms in a tranquil retreat space.
Cuisine: Thoughtfully curated meals with options to accommodate most dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Sacred Ceremony & Retreat Activities: All practices, creative sessions, and guided excursions.
Pre-Retreat Intention Setting: A 45-minute 1:1 session to prepare for your journey.
Post-Retreat Integration: A 90-minute virtual group session to support reflection and growth.
(Travel costs and private post-retreat sessions are not included.)
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to ensure an intimate, meaningful experience. Click one of the registration links below to secure your spot. Once registered, you’ll receive detailed information on preparing for the retreat, along with a medical history form and agreement to complete.
Retreat Cost:
$5000 when paid in full by December 30, 2024
$5500 when paid in full by March 31, 2025
$6000 when paid in 4 or 6 month payment plan. Must register by December 30, 2024 for 6 month payment plan. Must register by February 15, 2025 for 4 month payment plan.
$6500 paid in full after March 31, 2025. Must register by June 1, 2025
This is your invitation to embrace the light, thrive in abundance, and align with the radiant rhythms of the Sun.
With open hearts, we look forward to guiding you through this sacred experience.
