Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Julie says, "I recently completed my 10 day ayahuasca retreat and master plant dieta with Psychonauta Foundation. It was an absolutely incredible experience, I would definitely recommend this foundation to any seeking a true ayahuasca medicine experience." See more
Shaun says, "Soltara is a difficult place to write a review for, it's difficult to put words to it. The healing and empowerment I received during my stay transcends any other experience I have had in my life this far." See more
Andrea says, "My experience with Ayahuasca goes beyond this review. I couldn’t find words to describe it. I can think of some - divine, unity, salvation, transcendence, duality, humility, power, healing, re-birth, transformation - but they fall short to encompass what my body and soul experienced." See more
Anonymous says, "Extremely well organized and run center. The facilitators were amazing, very helpful and compassionate. The medicine was ethically harvested and very pure. The food was SO delicious and healthy." See more
Chase says, "What a magical and transcendent retreat. Danilo, Ilse and Martin are such special and kind people. Everything was different than I expected or anticipated in the best way." See more
Salma says, "I am very happy with my experience, I was very cautious when browsing for a trial and took me a while to decide. From the first contact I felt in good hand with Aleece and Wouter." See more
LORI says, "I attended the inaugural ceremony at Ananda Lodge and was blown away. There was no detail overlooked in planning this space. It really is a healing sanctuary! The rooms are gorgeous, super comfy and I especially loved the all natural bath products." See more
Anonymous says, "There is a balanced blend of feminine and masculine energies in this retreat, which is very conducive to a wide range of healing needs. The shaman Humberto and retreat leader Ruger both exhibit very stable, supportive masculine energy, while the psychologist on staff and the retreat center leaders contribute very strong, protective feminine energies." 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
Christopher says, "I came to the Cultivating Pride retreat hoping to continue my years long work to down regulate my nervous system after years in a high stress career combined with multiple life changes including divesting my business and ending a 20 year relationship, all of which had led to a decade of level 3 burnout." See more
Anonymous says, "I came into this experience with a specific aspect of my life I was hoping to gain insight into — Ayahuasca delivered what I was looking for and so much more. The ceremonies were transformative and we gained a strong bond with the people who shared this journey." 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.