The Rise Retreat
Adventure + Spa Retreat
Santa Fe + Taos New Mexico
Wednesday, Oct 21st – Monday, Oct 26th 2026
The Mountains Are Calling.
Without rest, we run the risk of running out of steam and crashing. Without adventure, our souls tire of the daily grind.
The Rise Retreat is your permission slip to step out of “responsible” and back into alive…in the most visually stunning, spirit-stirring corners of the Southwest.
Think:
Santa Fe galleries + candlelit dinners…
Taos mountains + spa afternoons…
and the kind of wonder you can’t fake…hot air balloons lifting into a desert sunrise.
This is a girlfriend’s adventure + wellness getaway meets deep personal reset + retreat, for women who love fun and meaning.
The Rise Experience
This retreat is intentionally designed with a rhythm that works:
morning movement + intentional transformation sessions + wide-open afternoons for spa time, shopping, art, naps, and wandering.
No over-scheduling.
No pressure.
Just enough structure to create a real shift…plus the freedom to breathe.
Where We’ll Stay
Santa Fe | Eldorado Hotel & Spa
In Santa Fe, we’re staying at Eldorado Hotel & Spa, an AAA Four-Diamond sanctuary where timeless Southwestern design meets elevated comfort.
This is the kind of place where you can float between spa serenity and city energy in the same day: beautifully appointed rooms, an award-winning spa, refined casual dining, and one of Santa Fe’s most exclusive rooftop pool + lounge moments.
And the location? Perfect. You’re right in the heart of downtown, just two blocks from the historic center and an easy stroll to Canyon Road…the iconic arts district lined with galleries, sculpture gardens, and that unmistakable Santa Fe magic. Step outside and you’re minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and the Palace of the Governors, plus upscale boutiques and incredible dining.
Translation: beauty, culture, and convenience…wrapped in luxury.
Taos | El Monte Sagrado
In Taos, we shift into a totally different kind of luxury: El Monte Sagrado, a mountain oasis that feels like you found a secret garden in the high desert.
Set just a few blocks from Taos’s historic plaza, this resort is surrounded by waterfalls, ponds, and towering cottonwood trees, with manicured grounds that practically demand slow walks, deep breaths, and a full nervous-system exhale.
And when it’s time to eat or toast the day:
- De La Tierra Restaurant delivers a menu inspired by both global flavors and local influences.
- Anaconda Bar brings the lively side, signature drinks, creative cuisine, and that perfect “let’s celebrate our lives” energy where guests and locals mix.
This is where the retreat starts to feel like a true arrival: grounded, gorgeous, and quietly epic.
Itinerary at a Glance
Wednesday, Oct 21 — Santa Fe
- Arrive + exhale
- 4:00 PM Check-in
- Afternoon spa time
- 7:30 PM Welcome Dinner (connection + intention + ease)
Thursday, Oct 22 — Santa Fe
- 8:00–9:00 AM Yoga + Meditation
- 9:00–10:00 AM Breakfast
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Transformation Session 1
- 12:30–1:30 PM Lunch on your own
- Afternoon: Loretto Chapel + Canyon Road (galleries, shopping, beauty) / spa / rest
- Dinner on your own
Friday, Oct 23 — Choose Your Own Adventure
- 8:00–9:00 AM Yoga + Meditation
- 9:00–10:00 AM Breakfast
- Check out
- Options:
- Stay longer in Santa Fe (Georgia O’Keeffe Museum)
- Stop in Chimayó Village (a soulful little detour)
- Or head to Taos early for spa day + downtime
- 4:00 PM Taos Check-in
- Dinner on your own
Saturday, Oct 24 — Taos + Balloon Glow
- 8:00–9:00 AM Yoga + Meditation
- 9:00–10:00 AM Breakfast
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Transformation Session 2
- 12:30–1:30 PM Lunch on your own
- 1:30–4:00 PM Spa / shopping / exploring Taos
- 4:30 PM Depart for Río Grande Sky Fiesta Balloon Festival Glow
- Dinner there + glow magic
Sunday, Oct 25 — Sunrise Wonder + Sacred Culture
- 6:15 AM Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
- 7:00–10:00 AM Optional Photo Shoot at The Mass Ascension at sunrise (balloons in the sky)
- Brunch + Balloons
- Lunch on your own
- 2:00–4:00 PM Excursion to Taos Pueblo
- 7:30 PM Closing Dinner in town (walkable)
Monday, Oct 26 — Departure/b>
- 9:00–10:00 AM Breakfast
- 10:00 AM Check out
Includes: Welcome Dinner, Daily Breakfast, Closing Dinner Six Days/ Five Nights Shared Luxury Double Accommodations, All Yoga, Meditation, and Rise Workshops. Plus Two Excursions.
**Airfare and transportation not Included
Fly in and Out of Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)
Interview Required to Register
Who will guide you
Jennifer Grace
Jennifer Grace is an acclaimed mindset coach, Hay House author, and celebrity coach honored as New Times’ #1 Life Coach in Miami. A sought-after keynote speaker and corporate trainer, Jennifer developed the research-backed CIJ Clarity Catalyst program based on Stanford University’s prestigious Creativity in Business Master’s curriculum.
As lead Train-the-Trainer under Stanford Professor Dr. Michael Ray, Jennifer translates these proven emotional intelligence techniques into transformative coaching. Her goal-oriented mindfulness approach has empowered leaders at top companies including Facebook, Turner, and Prada, where she served as the luxury brand’s inaugural mindset coach.
Jennifer is also a seasoned facilitator of purpose-driven retreats across 15 global destinations over 12 years. Through these trips focused on mindfulness, self-discovery and community aid, Jennifer has helped retreat-goers raise $50,000 for charitable causes worldwide.
Jennifer’s acclaimed 2019 TEDx Talk “Why Mindfulness Should Be As Important As Math In Our School Systems” stems from her passion for youth education. In 2016, she adapted her mindfulness curriculum specifically for children and teens under the CIJ Insight for Life banner.
An influential voice in mindfulness, emotional intelligence and motivation, Jennifer has been featured in Huffington Post, Ocean Drive, mindbodygreen and on NBC 6, Lifetime TV, and SiriusXM Radio.
As the founder and CEO of JG Enterprises, Jennifer has built her business to over 7 figures in annual revenue by empowering people worldwide to maximize their potential. Her inspirational reach continues to change lives.
Marie Smith
Marie Smith is the founder of Golden Hour Coaching and a nationally recognized voice in women’s energy leadership and transformation. A bestselling author, international mindset coach, and retreat leader, she helps high-achieving women shift from burnout to vitality using her signature Golden Flow Framework™—Nourish, Move, Rest, Repeat.
She is a certified life and health coach, Clarity Catalyst trainer, and co-author of Heal to Lead: Stories to Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom. A former educator and personal trainer, Marie blends soul and strategy to guide women back to their truth. She lives in Nashville with her family and believes your light is worth protecting.