After the Rains

I've been thinking about exploring the world of magic mushrooms for quiet a long time but was also a bit scared about what could happen. That's why i decided to have my first experience in the context of a retreat, and i can say now that i'm glad i choosed this one. Oliver and Carla really succeeded in creating a safe and friendly atmosphere. The limited size of the group (on this session we were 5 participants) also made the experience intimate and personal. Last but not least, the location and the villa were the retreat took place was beyond my expectations. So i definitely recommend this retreat!

I really enjoyed the 3 day retreat. It wasn’t my first experience but I’d never been to any sort of retreat before. The location was truly incredible and exactly the kind of place you want to be for something like this - a very relaxing setting in the heart of nature. Olly and Carla are very nice people and easy to get a long with. They’re both very knowledgeable and experienced but did not have big ego’s or claim to be guru’s. They came across as very humble. The trip itself was like nothing I’d experienced before, the ceremony and use of sound made it something very special indeed. The environment they created was very guiding and ensured a positive experience - which all of the participants agreed on. Before going I was a little apprehensive about sharing such an experience with people I’d not met before, but the retreat was structured in such a way that we all became relatively close in that time and felt comfortable in each others company. I couldn’t rate this retreat high enough, I’m sure I’ll be back!

I chose this retreat thanks to a specific comment from Polly below .( ‘I was also very grateful to be shown, and learn, how to extract the psilocybin from the mushrooms into a lemon tek, rather than eating the mushrooms directly’).
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When I arrived I found the place beautiful. The house is large, very comfortable, the rooms are worthy of a hotel ***.
The 3-day program is well thought out, with walks in the nearby forest, a great yoga session with Carla, exquisite meals, etc. Everything went smoothly
Carla and Oliver are trustworthy, , committed, generous. They have extensive personal and professional experience with psychedelics. They care about the well-being of each participant.
It was absolutely perfect.
The ceremony was the highlight of our stay. And the integration a key moment too.
For me, the presence of the facilitators and the group were essential to this fabulous experience.
On the practical level, I underline this point, as it also influences your choice if you don’t drive. There's a direct train from Barcelona to the station in the small town near the retreat where Oliver can pick you up. It really is very simple to get there.
Ideally you should have a rather good command of English or Spanish, as we share a lot of information and feelings during the retreat.

What can I say... Oliver and Carla were the most wonderful and kind facilitators for this retreat. The entire experience was absolutely fantastic for beginning to end. The location was perfect for this experience as we were in a blissful surround. A truly transformational weekend with amazing people and I cannot recommend this retreat enough. 10/10 on all fronts. Thanks so much to Oliver and Carla and the other participants of the retreat.

I did a 1:1 session with Oliver in Alpens. Overall, it was a smooth, peaceful yet energizing experience. Oliver is meticulous, compassionate and has deep knowledge/experience. We did a prep session prior, where he answered all my questions in depth while providing guidance and information that put me more at ease. The session itself was very well structured, yet it also was open to spontaneity and allowing flow. Oliver was very open to allowing me my own space while also picking up cues in the case I wanted to adjust the experience, for example, types of music to be played whether it being recorded or live via his beautiful instruments. At some point, we practiced breathwork and sound/vocal therapy which was an enlightening experience. The place I stayed at was also amazing near the woods; clean, new and comfortable. I would highly recommend Oliver as your guide for this journey for newcomers and more experienced people. I think being open and showing vulnerability also enhances the experience as he is very empathetic.