Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Kristyne says, "Writing a review in words is challenging for a place that has left me with such profound insights and opportunities to heal. Very grateful for this place. Excellent food and willing to work with any dietary restrictions." See more
Anonymous says, "Cant recommend this retreat enough. The staff have a vast knowledge about the medicine and Peru as well as genuine shamans with years of experience between them." See more
Harold says, "If you feel called to the ayahuasca experience then look no further than Arkana. You won’t find a better staff, more caring people, and better food in the entire southern hemisphere." See more
Timir says, "This was my first time experiencing medicines offered at the retreat and it was something that I was not sure about in terms of how I would react to these. Fortunately, I felt great after the first couple of days of purging and as my body was releasing toxins that may have been accumulating for some time." See more
Lina says, "The Empowered Path Retreat--I came to Ananda Lodge looking to go deeper into my own healing work, this time through plant medicine, and after one phone call with Kimberly, it was an easy decision." See more
Shaskia says, "I did a magic mushroom ceremony with Earth Awareness and I am still integrating the experience, the healing and the wisdom. What an incredible and authentic experience which I can't find words for." See more
Andrea says, "I attended Eleusinia in February 2025 with an open and curious mind, as I had never been to a psilocybin retreat or consumed any psychedelics before. It’s difficult to put this experience into words." See more
Robert says, "This retreat revealed something obvious yet easy to forget: consciousness is far more malleable than we ordinarily recognise. Across three ceremonies in the safe, healing hands of Mira, Ayahuasca was at times gentle, restorative, and ecstatic - at other times stormy, cathartic, and physically overwhelming." See more
Kenneth says, "I have attended several of these types of experiences in the past, but Elena made this experience so much more than the others. Her warmth, openness understanding, generosity." See more
Anonymous says, "I was very happy with the healing ceremony lead by Rene! Just what I needed! I plan on going back" See more
Marlon says, "For those of you thinking of doing just - just do it. It was one of the best weekends of my life. To share this experience with total strangers is quite beautiful." See more
Psychedelic retreat costs typically range from USD $200-750 per day, with most programs lasting 5-8 days (total USD $1,600-4,500). Shorter 1-2 day private sessions generally cost USD $450-1,000, while premium or longer experiences (8-13 days) may range from USD $3,000-7,500. Location significantly affects pricing - retreats in Peru and Ecuador tend to be more affordable (USD $125-250/day), while Netherlands and Costa Rica programs often command higher prices (USD $400-1,150/day). Accommodation type greatly impacts cost, with shared/dormitory options offering savings of 30-50% compared to private rooms.
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.