4 Day Healing Reset Retreat: Medically Guided Water Fast in Santa Fe, NM USA
2100 Calle De La Vuelta, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Up to 2 in group
4 Days Package (3 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Medically supervised 3-day water fasting retreat
- 90-minute pre-retreat telehealth health assessment
- Personalized review of your health history, goals, and concerns
- Pre-fasting blood work review and wellness planning visit
- Detailed 3-week fasting preparation program
- Twice-daily medical check-ins with the Medical Director
- Mountain Valley Spring Water provided throughout your fast
- Guided 1-day refeeding program with fresh juices, fruit, vegetables, and homemade broth
- 45-minute post-retreat telehealth follow-up visit
- Private bedroom and private bathroom for every guest
- Couples and friends can reserve the entire apartment
- Peaceful, wellness-focused accommodations in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Roku TVs with access to educational fasting and nutrition content
- Non-toxic cookware and OEKO-TEX certified linens
- Small, personalized retreat experience
- Supportive environment for rest, reflection, and renewal
About this Retreat
Dr. William Schefer, ND
Founder & Medical Director, True Nature Healing Center
With extensive experience in supervised fasting protocols, Dr. William Schefer has become a recognized expert in therapeutic fasting and natural healing. His transition from overseeing remote fasting to founding a comprehensive in-patient fasting retreat center reflects his commitment to advancing the field of natural medicine.
Professional Background
A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Schefer built his medical foundation with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami, followed by comprehensive medical training at the prestigious Bastyr University in San Diego, California. His credentials as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine are complemented by years of specialized experience in therapeutic fasting and chronic disease treatment.
Details of this retreat
Renew & Reset: Medically Supervised Water Fasting Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Experience the restorative power of medically supervised water fasting in the peaceful high-desert landscape of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This thoughtfully designed retreat combines personalized medical guidance, wellness education, and a calm, supportive environment to help you reset physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Your retreat begins before you even arrive in Santa Fe.
Before your stay, you will meet with our team for a 90-minute telehealth consultation to review your health history and discuss your goals and concerns about water fasting.
A blood work panel will be ordered through your primary care physician at home.
Lab costs are not included in the retreat price.
Once your lab work is complete, you will participate in a second 30-minute telehealth wellness plan review visit, during which we will discuss your results and prepare you for your fast.
To help your body transition safely into fasting, you will receive a detailed 3-week pre-fasting preparation plan by email.
This preparation phase is designed to support a smoother fasting experience and help maximize the benefits of your retreat.
Guests check in during the late afternoon before the start of the fast.
During your stay, the Medical Director of True Nature Healing Center will conduct two medical check-ins per day to monitor your progress, answer questions, and provide guidance throughout your fasting experience.
During the 3-day water fast, guests consume only Mountain Valley Spring Water provided in glass bottles.
This intentional period of rest and nourishment, free of lingering, allows the body to focus inward while you relax in a peaceful and supportive environment.
Your fourth and final day is dedicated to gentle refeeding and recovery.
We provide homemade vegetable broth, fresh juices, fruit, and vegetables to support a safe and mindful transition back to eating.
Guests prepare their own simple meals as part of the refeeding process, helping to build awareness around nourishing whole foods and mindful eating practices.
Check-out is in the late afternoon on your last day.
After your retreat is complete, you will participate in a 45-minute follow-up telehealth visit with our team to review your progress, discuss your experience, and explore personalized recommendations and next steps to help support your ongoing wellness journey.
Schedule
At True Nature Healing Center, water-only fasting is our primary therapeutic program and is conducted under medical supervision. However, fasting is certainly not the only aspect of the experience. Guests are welcome to take walks, enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Santa Fe, and participate in. supportive therapies during their stay. We also have acupuncture available onsite through our licensed acupuncturist, Dr Victoria Schefer, which many guests find very beneficial during both fasting and refeeding. That said, water fasting is intended to be a time of rest, healing and allowing the body to direct its energy toward recovery. Rather than a retreated filled with scheduled activities and classes through the day, our program emphasizes slowing down, minimizing physical and mental stress, and creating an environment that supports deep healing. We work with each guest individually and are happy to discuss whether our program would be a good fit for your goals, health history, and desired experience. Please feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. We would be delighted to help.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Directions
Our retreat is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the heart of the high desert, offering a peaceful and easily accessible destination for guests traveling from around the world. The nearest international airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), located approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Santa Fe. From the airport, guests may rent a car, use a shuttle service, or arrange private transportation directly to the retreat.
For regional travel, the Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is located approximately 20–25 minutes from the retreat and offers limited domestic flights.
We are happy to provide recommendations for transportation options to ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival.
Accommodation
Your stay in Santa Fe.
Guests stay in a newly renovated and fully furnished 2-bedroom apartment designed for comfort, privacy, and wellness.
Each guest enjoys their own private bedroom and private bathroom with heated bidet toilets, creating a peaceful and restorative environment during the retreat.
Solo guests may be paired with another retreat guest in the shared apartment while still maintaining complete privacy within their own bedroom and bathroom.
The main suite features large windows that bring in beautiful natural light and scenic views, along with a spacious walk-in closet.
Both bedrooms include Roku TVs with access to the TrueNorth Health TV channel, featuring educational programming on water-only fasting, whole-food, plant-based nutrition, wellness, and medical education.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a 5-burner gas stove, full-size oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, generous pantry space, and modern under-cabinet lighting.
For guests who value both personal and environmental wellness, the apartment features non-toxic Caraway cookware and dishes, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified linens, and environmentally friendly cleaning products.
The open-concept living and dining area creates a welcoming environment, complete with a charming gas stove for added comfort and ambiance.
A convertible coffee table transforms into a convenient desk space for journaling, remote work, reflection, or personal planning.
Guests can also enjoy the private second-story balcony and Santa Fe's beautiful year-round climate.
With thoughtful details, modern amenities, and a calming atmosphere, this retreat provides the perfect setting for rest, renewal, and healing.
Whether you are seeking a wellness reset, nutritional education, personal reflection, or a deeper connection to your health, this medically supervised fasting retreat offers a safe, supportive, and transformative experience in the heart of Santa Fe.
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