Deep Transformation
through Altered States
Next retreat:
22-24 November 2024
* low income spots available
Imagine stepping away from your daily routine to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. Our legal psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands provide a unique space for you to explore your inner self, find clarity and connect with a community of like-minded people. Guided by experienced facilitators, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can unlock new dimensions of consciousness and personal growth.
Our retreats offer an innovative combination of somatic practices and group dynamics designed to facilitate a transformative experience. We guide you through every stage of your journey – preparing you beforehand, supporting you during the process, and offering continued support afterwards. Our unique approach helps you acquire valuable insights, develop profound connections, and return to your daily life with a revitalised sense of purpose and clarity.
Join us for an enriching experience of personal growth and transformation.
GROWTH
Further your personal development process with others
MEANING
Find what lies at the heart of yourself and your life
COMMUNITY
Connect to others who are on a similar life journey
This experience can help you…
We offer you
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An experience using psychedelics as a central tool that enables your growth by helping you shift your perception of yourself and the world around you.
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A preparation process where we get to know you personally so that we can guide and accompany you in the best way possible during the retreat.
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An accompaniment process where we facilitate your opening up to the psychedelic experience and offer our expertise to support you in whatever comes up for you.
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An integration process that uses various tools and approaches so as to ensure that the retreat is an experience of deep personal transformation.
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A group setting that allows you to foster strong and meaningful connections with other like-minded people and create community together.
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A safe space that is physically, emotionally and spiritually secure in which we work within a clear ethical framework.
Other people’s experiences
The Retreat
22-24th
November 2024
Introductory group session:
14th November 2024 (19:30-21:00)
Integration group sessions:
Week 1 and 3 after the retreat
TBA
February 2024
Introductory group session:
TBA (19:30-21:00)
Integration group sessions:
Week 1 and 3 after the retreat
The retreat is held between Friday afternoon and Sunday lunch. It takes place in a beautiful house in the East of the Netherlands, 2 hours away by train from Amsterdam, located in one hectare of land which includes a beautiful garden, a large pond and an abundance of trees. Its enclosed setting ensures privacy while its new build design and thoughtful decor make it both comfortable and tranquil. There are some free parking spots available on site.
The accommodations feature 2 or 4 beds and provide ample space for rest and relaxation. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom. You’ll have the chance to indicate your preference for bedrooms when you apply, as long as they are available.
You can look at our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the retreat.
Your journey includes
Preparation
The Retreat
Integration and Post-retreat
Are you new to psychedelics?
Understand better how they work!
About us
Joan Sirera
Joan is a Gestalt psychotherapist who holds certifications in working with trauma, therapeutic dream work and Somatic Sexuality. Over time he has developed a holistic approach, integrating humanistic psychotherapy with body awareness, meditation techniques and creative exploration. He is especially skilled in facilitating personal development through artistic expression and facilitates retreats internationally. His main expertise is in the use of altered states of consciousness to enhance human potential.
Michael Conti
Michael is a consultant psychotherapist, coach and clinical supervisor working from an integrative somatic perspective. Trained in EMDR Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Somatic Sexuality, he specialises in working with altered states of consciousness, trauma, and gender and sexuality with a particular focus on the LGBTQIA+ population. He is the author of the book Living Better with Yourself – A Practical Guide to Embodied Growth and runs workshops internationally.
Why we do this
Both of us have been on a lifelong journey of personal growth and quest for meaning and purpose. We’ve come to appreciate the complexity of life and our unique place in it, striving to live more consciously and in the present moment. We continue seeking to be truer to the ever-changing experience of life, staying open to what is and becoming freer from self-imposed and external judgements and expectations.
Our personal approach to life greatly influences our professional work. As psychotherapists, we have years of experience working with diverse people and psychological issues. Our paths, however, have extended beyond therapy and continue doing so. We’ve explored various disciplines like theatre, somatic practices, music, movement, philosophy, psychology, science and spirituality. We have experienced in ourselves the transformative potential of psychedelics and having worked extensively with them we’ve also witnessed the same in others.
In our work with psychedelics, we combine the knowledge we’ve learnt from traditional ceremonial practices that have been used in various cultures for thousands of years with modern psychological and therapeutic approaches. We respect the multifaceted nature of these substances which go beyond cultural expressions or interpretations and open up new dimensions of experience. We strongly believe in a ‘less is more’ perspective where safety and deep personal work lead to the most impactful psychedelic experience.
Our goal is to create opportunities for others to experience deep transformative personal growth with the help of psychedelics. We believe that much can be learnt from these experiences and want to provide the opportunity for whoever wants to explore them to have the means to do so.
Our values
Trust
We are committed to creating the highest level of trust that enables people to challenge themselves and grow
Respect
We celebrate the diversity of gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, culture, age, and abilities
Nurture
We foster a nurturing environment through our guidance and support, always within an ethical framework
Uniqueness
We offer a highly-personalised experience and take the time to know each person on multiple levels
Transformation
We do our utmost to create an experience that is highly significant in the development of one’s life journey
Integration
We use different tools to help integrate various aspects of oneself while respecting the varied dimensions of life
Community
We believe that everything is interconnected and aim to create an accessible space to nurture this
Beauty
We believe that beauty is a fundamental component of the experience we are providing
Important information about the use of truffles
The psychedelic truffle retreats we offer in the Netherlands are intended for personal growth, spiritual exploration and educational purposes only. Participation in these retreats involves the consumption of psychedelic truffles, which contain psychoactive substances that can produce profound alterations in consciousness and perception.
Participation in our retreats requires that all participants be in good physical and mental health. By attending, you acknowledge that you are physically fit and have no medical conditions that would preclude your safe participation. This includes, but is not limited to, heart conditions, severe mental illness, or recent surgeries. You must inform us of any pre-existing conditions, medications, or allergies prior to the retreat.
Psychedelic truffles can produce a range of effects, including but not limited to: visual and auditory hallucinations, altered sense of time and space, emotional and psychological shifts, and, in rare cases, anxiety or panic. These effects can be intense and unpredictable. While we provide a safe and supportive environment, we cannot predict or control individual experiences.
The experiences facilitated during our retreats do not constitute psychotherapy or any other form of professional mental health treatment and so are not a substitute for such treatment. Our retreats are not designed to treat, diagnose, or cure any mental health disorders or medical conditions. Any guidance or support provided is for the purpose of enhancing your personal experience and should not be interpreted as professional therapy or counselling. If you are currently undergoing treatment for any mental health issues, it is advisable that you consult with your healthcare provider before participating.
Psychedelic truffles are legal in the Netherlands; however, their use may be restricted or illegal in other jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws if travelling to and from the retreat.