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Deep Transformation
through Altered States

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

MEANING

COMMUNITY

This experience can help you…

Overcome feeling stuck in life by seeing past obstacles and finding ways to move forward.
Find more meaning and purpose in life by gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
Broaden your perspective and go beyond your default way of looking at life.
Gain more clarity about who you are and where you come from, and explore steps forward in your life.
Bring into alignment your body, heart and mind.
Become more authentic in how you relate with yourself and in how you live out your relationships.
Nurture your compassionate self by drawing upon your inner strength.
Foster a sense of community with others on a similar journey. 
Tap into the interconnected web of existence that goes beyond the materialistic and individualistic perspectives.
Open up to a deeper experience of life that allows you to explore a transpersonal dimension.

We offer you

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.

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.

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.

An integration process that uses various tools and approaches so as to ensure that the retreat is an experience of deep personal transformation.

A group setting that allows you to foster strong and meaningful connections with other like-minded people and create community together.

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

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.

Preparation

Individual exploration call to see if the retreat is suitable for you
Individual consultation meeting with a psychotherapist to get to know you more
Introductory online group preparation and information meeting

The Retreat

3-day retreat in an idyllic location in the Netherlands
1 session with psilocybin truffles (medium to high dose)
2 nights shared accommodation (choice of 2 or 4 beds)
Scheduled transfer to & from the retreat centre from a nearby train station
Small group of up to 10 participants
Personal care: two psychotherapists working as full-time facilitators to maximise individual care and attention
Vegetarian meals with vegan option
Group intention setting, sharing and integration circles
Meditation
Embodiment practices
Movement practices
Creative integration practices

Integration and Post-retreat

Individual integrative consultation call with a psychotherapist
2 group integration online meetings (week 1 and week 3 after retreat)
Phone call support as needed in the week after the retreat
Optional additional individual integration sessions

Understand better how they work!

About us

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 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.