Journey with sacred fungi to unlock deep healing, expand consciousness and reconnect with life's mysteries
Anonymous says, "Mark guided me through my journey, made sure I had the support I needed at all times. Overall the experience was wonderful. Thanks to Mark, I was able to overcome my anxiety throughout the session and went through all the different stages safely." See more
joseph says, "My partner and I could not have asked for a better 1st time experience! From the process of setting up the ceremony with Gabriel, all the information provided, all questions were answered clearly, the support, flexibility (as our flight was behind which made us late), to the space setting, energy, patience to make us feel welcomed and safe, to the time given to allow the medicine to work it's magic from start to finish." See more
Anonymous says, "This retreat provides a well researched, thoroughly organized experience, enriched by an outstandingly skilled and caring facilitative staff. The setting is culturally meaningful in naturally beautiful Jamaican context." See more
Anonymous says, "Based at that stunning foothills of the Alpens, with the base for the retreat being an amazingly renovated farm house- the retreat is a welcome get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! You'll spend your days cooking, hiking, do yoga and forming a close bond with your fellow participants- all being more than ably facilitated from start to finish by Carla and Oliver- thanks both for a lovely break!" See more
Gonzalo says, "I was so nervous going to Menla but what a beautiful place where real transformation can occur. So grateful for my time there." See more
Roberta says, "Wow! This place is amazing. The staff are extremely professional and provide us with a beautiful experience. It was truly special. I felt at home and like part of a family." See more
Youseph says, "I’ve done several trip retreats and enjoyed them all. Triptherapie in the the Netherlands was my favorite. The diversity and environment were very enriching and enhanced the experience I was thriving for." See more
Anonymous says, "Just got home. I feel so grounded, it’s fabulous! Thank you to both of you for your warm hospitality and wonderful journey. 🙏✨🌵 Sending you love ❤️" See more
Joshua says, "somewhere some how Charlie and I are kin !!! this man brought me so much joy and will be my family for ever love you brother thank you for all you help yall are the best" See more
Kirsty says, "I did my retreat in May 2025, it has taken me a while to review due to work commitments but also to enable me to process the benefits of the experience entirely over time." See more
Synthia says, "We came from Chicago for this experience and frankly it was worth the trip. We felt immensely grateful that Amiel and Ivan shared their home and amazing talents with us." See more
Psilocybin retreat costs vary widely based on duration, location, and inclusions. Single-day experiences typically range from EUR €400-650 in Europe, USD $350-525 in the Netherlands, and USD $280-425 in Jamaica, Mexico and Costa Rica. Multi-day retreats generally cost EUR €2,000-3,500 for 4-5 days in Europe, with luxury options reaching EUR €5,000+. The average daily cost hovers around USD $400-600, with private sessions commanding higher prices than group experiences. Accommodations, meal quality, facilitator expertise, and integration support all influence pricing. Many retreats include preparation calls, integration sessions, and ceremonial experiences in their packages.
The main active compound in psilocybin mushrooms, psilocin, is actually a DMT molecule coated with compounds that 'mask' it from the MAO enzymes so that it can safely be digested and reach the bloodstream. In that way, the DMT element of the ayahuasca journey can quite fairly rival experiences with high doses of magic mushrooms.
However — the ayahuasca journey is far from only a prolonged DMT trip. It is the synergy of the B. caapi vine and the DMT admixture that catalyzes such a profoundly more full-bodied experience, one that has taken some to completely independently existing ineffable spirit realms where it's possible to meet and interact with sentient entities, or down the long, often dark road of Memory Ln, where they can revisit and confront suppressed traumatic memories.
While they also offer profound insight into the nature of the self, others, life, and the universe, mushrooms also typically tend to provide a more supportive, encouraging type of experience. Conversely, ayahuasca is infamous for holding drinkers accountable for their wrongdoings, and very clearly showing them the path toward self-betterment so that no more rationalizations are possible.
In general, ayahuasca can be said to potentially offer a more intense (both physically and mentally), exhausting, ego dissolving, profoundly transformative journey, both deeply inward as well as to exquisite alternate dimensions of existence.
Classic psychedelics (like psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, and mescaline) do not create physical dependence or addiction in the way substances like alcohol, opioids, or nicotine do. Most retreat participants find these medicines self-limiting—the profound, sometimes challenging experiences they produce naturally discourage frequent use. In traditional cultures where these plants have been used for centuries, they're typically approached with reverence and used ceremonially, not recreationally. That said, psychological attachment can form with any substance or experience that alters consciousness. At retreats, guests sometimes arrive with misconceptions about psychedelics being an easy "shortcut" to healing, only to discover these medicines often reveal what needs attention rather than instantly fixing it. The medicine itself rarely becomes problematic; the relationship with it might. What's most important isn't necessarily whether a substance can create dependency, but one's intention and the context of use. Many find these experiences so complete that they need significant integration time before feeling called to return.