Physician/Clinician (H)Arts & Wellness Conference

Join Us!

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Aug 28-30, 2026*

NOT your typical CME!

Experience something DIFFERENT in “the City Different”!

Because hearts need (H)Arts…

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!

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!

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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 registration includes 12 CME Credits (*4 virtual and 8 in-person), yoga, breakfast, light lunch/snacks, two amazing dinner events and as many of our other activities as you choose! Our in-person Core Sessions are centered around our evening at the opera, with free time in the mornings and afternoons for you to decide what you want or need to do. We have many suggestions and offerings that we are happy to help arrange for you (even transportation!) Our 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!

*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…

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 25 participants to keep the experience individual and personalized!

The AAFP has reviewed Clinician (H)Arts & Wellness Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Elective credit(s). Term of Approval is from 06/25/2026 to 08/30/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VIrtual Workshop Topics —

1) june 25 (6pm MST*) - Opening Acts: Foundations of Narrative Medicine (CME)

2) july 23 (6pm MST*) - The Art of Listening (CME)

*Time of virtual session may change depending upon a majority of participants locations

thursday or friday Check-in

check in at beautiful Pinon Court, La Fonda and then consider happy hour on the patio or at Tumbleroot Pottery Pub!

Group of people clinking glasses of red wine outdoors.

A person with long hair sits on a bench in an art gallery looking at abstract paintings displayed on the wall.

friday morning

We recommend exploring Santa Fe and we will help you do it! An option to include in your reservation are 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. A spa-and-soak at Ten Thousand Waves is another option that pairs well if we plan for our Haiku workshop at Izanami restaurant that evening!

friday afternoon/evening*

Flamenco tablao dinner & workshop* (CME)

japanese spa and izanami paired dinner with haiku workshop (CME)*

lensic live performance with pottery pub dinner (CME)*

*our previous flamenco venue has recently closed. We are in the process of determining another possible flamenco venue (there are several in Santa Fe) for Friday evening. Final venues will be announced at least 6 weeks prior to in-person conference dates.

Flamenco dancer performing under a brick archway with spectators seated on steps. Other performers include a guitarist and a clapping group. The backdrop features Spanish-style architecture. A pink shawl and fan are on the ground.

Hot stone therapy massage on woman's back with white orchids.

Japanese meal with sashimi, rice, miso soup, and side dishes.

saturday

AM : yoga & breakfast

If you just arrived, now is your time to check out some wonderful Santa Fe museums located within walking distance of the Conference. Registration includes options for museum tickets. Saturday afternoon workshop sessions are likely to refer to several of the recent museum displays.

Saturday afternoon Core WorkshopS

1) Heart’s Landscape (CME)

2) Portraits and Self- Portraits (CME)

Evening:

dinner at the Opera!

World Famous Santa Fe Opera presents: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

includes transportation, pre-show dinner, and opera educational lecture at breathtaking tail-gating venue

Aerial view of an outdoor theater with a modern design, featuring a canopy roof supported by white cables and pillars, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky.

Group of six people sitting at an outdoor dining table, toasting with drinks, in a scenic mountainous area.

photos courtesy of the Santa Fe Opera

Sunday morning core workshops

AM : yoga & breakfast

1) Theatrical Elements: Exploring Boundaries (CME)

2) touchstone: applying narrative medicine techniques to integrate personal values (CME)

lunch and departures

PM: Optional spa-soak at Ten Thousand Waves (non-CME) if not included in Friday evening CME events; Or can explore museums/galleries; Or we will be happy to help you set up an outdoor hike or other activity!

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Where you’ll stay: Hotel Options

Red chili peppers hanging in clusters from wooden beams in a rustic, southwestern-style hallway with a blue door in the background.

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.

Southwestern-style building with adobe architecture at twilight, illuminated windows, and light trails from cars on the street.

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Why (H)Arts?

…because hearts need (H)Arts

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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