8 Day Art and Astrology Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Creative Awakening Retreat Santa Fe
Step into the transformative world of The Mythic Soul, an immersive art and astrology retreat set amidst the sacred desert landscapes of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Surrounded by vast skies, ancient earth, and rich creative energy, painter Adrianne Tamar Arachne and transpersonal therapist Sol W. Jonassen guide participants on a soulful journey to reconnect with the most authentic self through art, astrology, and visionary exploration. Awaken the creative spirit, explore the depths of being, and bring the mythic soul to life, embraced by the beauty, magic, and mystery of Santa Fe’s high desert and a community of like-minded seekers.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Painting workshops exploring surrealistic self-portraits
- Astro-Artistic sessions connecting astrology and creativity
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions for grounding and inspiration
- Excursion to Ojo Caliente natural hot springs
- Evening fire circles to share and connect under the desert sky
- 7 nights accommodation at Synergia Ranch Retreat Center
- 3 nourishing daily meals with gluten-free and vegan options
- Quality art supplies provided for all workshops
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 6
Accommodation
Participants will stay at Synergia Ranch Retreat Center, a 111-acre high desert property just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico. The ranch blends Southwestern adobe architecture with thoughtful, conscious design to create a warm, inviting, and inspiring environment.
The retreat offers 18 charming adobe-style bedrooms with a mix of private and shared accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets. Options include:
- Shared rooms with shared unattached bathrooms
- Single rooms with shared unattached bathrooms
- Single rooms with ensuite private bathrooms
- Shared or private accommodations in the Ortiz House
All rooms are designed to encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection, with thoughtful details that foster creativity and comfort. The ranch also features spacious common areas, a geodesic dome for group sessions, and an art studio with natural light and wood floors, ideal for painting, workshops, and personal exploration.
Guests can enjoy peaceful gardens, desert trails, and wide-open skies, creating a restorative environment for deep personal and creative work throughout the retreat.
Program
Are you ready to dive into this transformative experience? With Adrianne’s expert guidance, you’ll explore surrealistic self-portrait painting, translating your astrological chart into colors, symbols, and forms that embody your unique essence. Each brushstroke becomes a bridge to your inner myth, capturing your story as it unfolds in vivid expression on the canvas.
Sol brings an integrative blend of archetypal astrology, shamanic journeys, and embodiment work to help you release creative blocks and access deep self-knowledge. Through these sacred processes, you’ll meet your astrological archetypes and awaken your magical inner child, inviting your full creative potential to emerge.
Arrival Day - Day 1
- 14:00 - Check-in
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 20:00 - Welcome circle
Day 2 - Day 7: Sample daily schedule
- Yoga / Meditation
- Breakfast
- Free time to enjoy nature
- Sol Sessions
- Lunch
- Free time to rest and enjoy
- Painting with Adrianne
- Dinner
- Evening activity or open studio time
Departure Day - Day 8
- 08:00 - Breakfast
- 11:00 - Check-out (latest by 15:00)
Included excursions
- Excursion to Ojo Caliente natural hot springs for relaxation and rejuvenation
- Guided walks through the high desert landscapes of Santa Fe, exploring the sacred land
- Evening community sharing circles under the stars
Instructors
Adrianne Tamar Arachne
Adrianne, a Colorado-based visionary artist, pulls spiritual concepts, bioluminescent sentience, and surreal dimensions from the ethers. She paints with a merging of strong technical abilities, a deep sense of magic, and a soul-centered relationship with the Earth. Her art is a living exploration of the intersection of the human and more-than-human worlds through remembering the magic of our interconnection.
Sol W. Jonassen
Sol’s been loving astrology since her teens and ended up working professionally with it when she was in her 20’s. She’s had the great fortune of being able to share her work internationally, helping people all over the world to connect to their core self, heal their wounds unconditionally and break out of recurring patterns of self-sabotage and self-objectification. Her own search is inspired by the big questions; Who are we, where are we and what happens when we die? This has led her to seek out a practice of mind-heart-soul and the path of compassion is her direction.
Retreat location
The retreat takes place at Synergia Ranch, a serene 111-acre high desert property just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico. Surrounded by piñon and juniper trees, the ranch offers expansive views of mesas, desert skies, and the surrounding Southwest landscape. The location combines natural beauty with a rich creative and spiritual atmosphere, providing a perfect setting for reflection, art, astrology, and inner exploration.
Santa Fe itself is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, historic adobe architecture, and deep cultural and spiritual roots. Participants can enjoy the fusion of nature, creativity, and local heritage, making the retreat experience fully immersive.
Distances
- Santa Fe Plaza, 9 kilometers - 20 minutes
- Canyon Road Art District, 10 kilometers - 25 minutes
- Museum of International Folk Art, 11 kilometers - 25 minutes
- Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, 50 kilometers - 1 hour
Food
All meals are provided daily during the retreat at Synergia Ranch. The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, offering nourishing and balanced meals for all participants. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available to accommodate dietary preferences. Each day, up to 70 guests are treated to delicious, lovingly prepared meals by talented chef Margaret Augustine, designed to nourish the body and inspire the soul. The ranch’s garden and orchard support local ecology and provide a bounty of organic, in-season fruits and vegetables.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Organic, in-season fruits and vegetables
- Special dietary requests can be accommodated upon prior notice
- Refreshing drinks such as coffee, tea, and herbal infusions are provided throughout the day
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
Things to do (optional)
- Optional 1:1 astrology readings with Sol W. Jonassen
- One-on-one art mentoring sessions with Adrianne Tamar Arachne
- Guided tours of Santa Fe’s historic plazas and galleries
- Horseback riding or local adventure excursions
Spa treatments
- Massage sessions – not included
- Reiki or energy healing – not included
- Aromatherapy facial – not included
What's included
- 7 nights / 8 days accommodations at the beautiful Synergia Ranch Retreat Center, surrounded by the serene high desert landscape of Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Three nourishing meals daily with gluten-free, and vegan options
- Unlimited coffee, tea, and herbal infusions for your refreshment
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions with Sol, offering grounding, inspiration, and integration
- Painting workshops with Adrianne, guiding you in expressive, surrealistic self-portraiture inspired by your inner myth
- Astro-Artistic sessions blending astrology and creativity to awaken deeper layers of self-expression
- Quality art supplies provided for all workshops
- Excursion to Ojo Caliente natural hot springs, for relaxation, renewal, and communion with the healing waters of the Southwest
- Evening fire circle to share, reflect, and connect in community under the vast desert sky
- Walks through the high desert landscape, exploring the beauty and spirit of Santa Fe’s sacred land
- Ample free time for journaling, rest, or personal exploration of the gardens and nearby trails
- Star gazing and soul awakening moments beneath Santa Fe’s luminous night sky
What's not included
- Airfare to Santa Fe or Albuquerque
- Massage, spa, or other healing sessions
- Optional 1:1 astrology readings with Sol or art mentoring with Adrianne
- Travel insurance
- Transportation to and from the retreat center
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Albuquerque International Sunport
68 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane:
- Fly into Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Guests must arrange their own transportation to Synergia Ranch, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. Renting a car or using a rideshare/taxi is recommended.
Driving directions from Albuquerque:
- Take I-25 North toward Santa Fe
- Exit at NM-599 and follow the signs toward Tesuque
- Follow local roads to Synergia Ranch
- GPS coordinates can be used for precise directions.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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