Physician/Clinician
2027 (H)Arts & Wellness Conference
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Aug 26-29, 2026
with online intro sessions
July 22 & aug 12
NOT your typical CME!
Experience something DIFFERENT in
“the City Different”!
16 hours of CME* that feel like a retreat!
Approved* Medical Education aimed at burnout recovery and self-wellness using the Arts!
Art immersion is built into our conference/retreat with workshops that feature flamenco, opera, haiku, Japanese fine dining, museums and more!
Explore Santa Fe and it’s creative spirit in the heart of the southwest!
*Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
For Physicians and Advanced Healthcare Providers seeking space and time to rejuvenate themselves through art immersion, self-care, and self-reflection. This conference-retreat is focused on a unique combination of wellness and relaxation, creative art experiences, and journeys in awareness utilizing Narrative Medicine and peer-coaching techniques.
More retreat than requirement - this is NOT your typical medical conference!
Because hearts need (H)Arts…
Come join us in the heart of the southwest art scene! This year’s conference features
entrance to multiple world famous art museums
flamenco tablao dinner performance
Japanese spa and five star dinner/sake pairing…
…and an evening at the world famous Santa Fe Opera!
…and that’s just the beginning!
This conference was truly “not your typical CME conference” in the best possible way. Every detail felt intentional and thoughtfully curated, creating a meaningful space to connect, reflect, and be fully present. As clinicians, we are often caring for others and holding everything together, but this experience allowed me to feel cared for, relaxed, and completely in my element. I would absolutely attend again and hope this meaningful experience continues — M.D., 2026 Participant
One of the best and most meaningful CME experiences I have ever attended!
Dr. Sophie Peterson, MD, created a truly unique program that went far beyond traditional CME. She beautifully incorporated art and creativity as tools for stress relief, self-reflection, and physician wellness. We had the opportunity to explore clay modeling, collage making, flamenco, and even experience Madame Butterfly at the New Mexico Opera House.
The speakers were exceptional. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion truly shone through, and the incredible attention to detail made the entire weekend feel thoughtful and intentional. What I appreciated most was the reminder that, as physicians, taking care of ourselves is an essential part of taking care of our patients. Learning to understand ourselves, manage stress, and develop healthy coping mechanisms can make us more present, resilient, and compassionate physicians—and that ultimately translates into better patient care.
Thank you, Dr. Peterson, for creating such an inspiring and memorable CME experience. I left with new knowledge, new perspectives, and, most importantly, a renewed sense of appreciation for the importance of physician well-being. I would highly recommend this CME to any physician!
Krichna Sowles, MD, 2026 Participant
NOT your typical medical conference!
Our conference-retreat has been designed BY physicians and clinicians FOR clinicians, specifically to offer a unique combination of wellness and relaxation with art and self-reflection, to help rejuvenate and combat stress and burnout. To that end, your FULL registration includes 16 CME Credits (*4 virtual and 12 in-person), yoga, breakfast, light lunch/snacks, three amazing dinner events, a Japanese tub soak, flamenco tablao, the Santa Fe Opera, museum tickets and more! Our Core Sessions are designed to build upon each other - introductory online sessions start in July, and we culminate with our incredible in-person Santa Fe weekend. We have built the CME around our evening art venues, with free time in the mornings or afternoons available for you to explore or relax as you see fit. We have many suggestions and offerings that we are happy to help arrange for you (even transportation!) The evening events are designed to offer education as well as an amazing art experience in Santa Fe. We occasionally partner with local artists (TBD) to offer additional experiences alongside the conference. We aim to give you a space for restoration, some fun and pampering, and also insight and tools for whichever future path you decide is yours!
You can also register a spouse or non-clinician friend to attend our incredible evening or additional events! (Clinicians-only for Workshop Sessions).
*As local venues and art offerings sometimes change throughout the year outside of our control, we reserve the right and request the flexibility to change venues as needed in order to optimize your art exposure and experience.
(H)Arts Conference Agenda
What you’ll do…
$150 deposit saves your spot! Spaces are limited to 20!
Refer a friend for $100 rebate!
5.05% Discount for local (New Mexico) practitioners!
Lock in Early registration rates now!
Spots are limited! NOT your typical medical conference, we will only accept a maximum of 20 participants to keep the experience individual and personalized!
*Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
VIrtual Workshop Topics —
1) july 22 (6pm MST*) - session 1:
“Opening Acts: Foundations of Narrative Medicine” (2h CME)
2) aug 12 (6pm MST*) - session 2:
“The Art of Listening” (2h CME)
*Time of virtual session may change depending upon a majority of participants locations
Aug 26: santa fe arrival & Check-in
check in at beautiful Pinon Court, La Fonda and then join us for happy hour reception at Tumbleroot Pottery Pub!…
be ready to get your hands dirty!
Aug 27: friday morning
Start with morning yoga! and then…
We recommend exploring Santa Fe and we will help you do it! Registration packets include tickets to three amazing museums all within walking distance of the Conference venue. Canyon Road is another famous art destination and we can recommend a wonderful spot for patio wine-tasting. Or we can guide you towards a couple of easy hikes in the Santa Fe foothills.
Aug 27: friday evening —
Flamenco tablao with dinner & workshop* session 3:
“emotional expression through performance art” (2h CME)
*family/friend registration available.
*all venues subject to possible changes, Final venues will be announced at least 6 weeks prior to in-person conference dates.
aug 28: saturday
morning:
yoga & breakfast
session 4: Portraits and Self- Portraits (2h CME)
Collage workshop with S. Sbarge
session 5: Heart’s Landscape (2h CME)
Evening:
*dinner at the Opera!
World Famous Santa Fe Opera presents: Puccini’s turandot.
*includes transportation, pre-show dinner, and opera educational lecture at breathtaking tail-gating venue
*Family/friend registration available
photos courtesy of the Santa Fe Opera
aug 29: Sunday morning (opera recovery!)
breakfast
session 6: Theatrical Elements - Exploring Boundaries (2h CME)
lunch
session 7: touchstone - applying narrative medicine techniques to integrate personal values (2h CME)
Sun afternoon/evening:
foothills nature walk,
hot-tub soak at Ten Thousand Waves japanese spa
session 8: mindfulness through haiku (2h CME)
- with paired sake dinner at izanami*
*Includes transportation to/from japanese spa & restaurant
*Family/friend registration available.
Where you’ll stay: Hotel Options
RECOMMENDED:
Piñon Court by La Fonda (Conference Location; shared amenities with La Fonda on the Plaza). A wonderful location in the heart of Santa Fe, three blocks to the old town plaza, three blocks to the Railyard Art district, surrounded by art and dining on all sides!
Additional hotel options:
La Fonda on the Plaza (sister hotel to Pinon Court, 3 blocks from conference location), world famous historic hotel with luxury accommodations.
Why (H)Arts?
…because hearts need (H)Arts
Robust evidence shows that creativity and the arts unlock pathways towards wellness, restoration, and combat burn-out
At our retreat you will:
meet a powerful group of clinicians with a shared experience,
experience some of the most wonderful art forms that Santa Fe has to offer!
understand that you are not alone in your struggles,
find pathways towards thriving in your daily life,
find support with managing relationships, work-life integration, and just finding joy.
(H)Arts is here to help you find yourself again.
Questions?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions
or contact us at:
admin@hart-med.com
or call:
505-219-1943
