Odyssey

From the minute we all met as a group, I knew this experience was going to be something special. But the weekend itself continued to far exceed my expectations. The facilitators and others in the group quickly felt like family and bonding with them became my favorite part. We met as strangers, but left as soulful friends who collectively shared an experience that was unique and very special to just us. I carry the journey with me daily now and it has changed my view of myself and the world around me. We are still in touch and are already planning to regroup next year! Make the journey. It is truly a gift to yourself.

I had an amazing experience. The integration therapists were fantastic, and despite the fact that my journey (on psilocybin) was challenging, it was therapeutic, profoundly so. (I was able to cry multiple times). I felt held, safe, and cared for by the retreat staff and I made great connections to the other participants. the logistics and meals and lodging were really superb--beyond expectations. I am pleased to recommend this organization for anyone looking to experience psilocybin in a therapeutic milieu, with enlightened facilitators and beautiful lodging quarters.

I had a wonderful time with Odyssey. This was not my first psilocybin retreat, as I had previously attended two retreats with "Atman Retreat" in Jamaica. What I can say is: the professionalism of Gabe and the Odyssey facilitators was top-notch. I instantly felt welcome and at home when arriving at this beautiful property. Not only that, but I connected deeply with my 4 fellow participants almost immediately.

I can't speak highly enough of how the experience itself was curated. I found it exceptionally easy to trust, relax, and let go into the support of Aaron, David, and Jennifer. I was also exposed to a variety of novel meditations (plus breathwork!), which I found quite fun. While I would consider myself a fairly experienced psychonaut, I had never attempted two sequential macro-dose journey days before, as was planned for this retreat. The container these folks created was immaculate and enabled me to confidently push the boundaries a bit in ways I may have been fearful of on my own.

Each meal came from a private chef, with a variety of options for folks with different dietary restrictions (some of the best gluten-free food I've ever had). My room was comfy and the aesthetics of our environment were delightfully pleasing to behold, inside and out. The property was in an incredible location in Bend, with large windows projecting out towards an endless ocean of trees. They had a basketball, tennis, and pickleball court! We had enough free time toward the end of the retreat to play some of these games. I even got the opportunity to go on a morning run with Aaron, one of our facilitators!

Lastly, I should comment on the service center: for those who are not aware, retreat organizations like Odyssey cannot administer psilocybin on their retreat property. Instead, they must partner with a service center and transport participants to and from the service center before and after journeys. Our service center was only about a 15-20 minute ride from where we stayed and was very beautifully designed: a nice hybrid between psychedelic & clinical aesthetics, and ended up being an excellent place to cozy up with music & eye masks.

Major props to the Odyssey team! I sincerely doubt you'll find a better mushroom retreat in the US, or perhaps even the world! Would love to make a return one day :)

Single best investment I've made in myself, my family & my community. After a really brutal few years filled with tragedy & loss, I just wasn't thinking or functioning well. Coping felt more like cognitive decline. I wondered if I'd ever feel alive or like myself again. I did a two journey experience. The first was like running virus software....clearing out the experiences that held my mind hostage. The second was like everything I'd ever lost returned to me.... I found calm & clarity like I've not in years. Coming out of the 2nd experience I felt a deep sense of joy & gratitude again. I've maintained a pervasive sense of well being & clarity that I thought I would never again. I was kind of scared to do this initially but so thankful I found the courage to & support to set my mind free.

I am 100% grateful I made the decision (and the investment) to attend an Odyssey Retreat. It exceeded my expectations and I am extremely pleased in how I feel even weeks after the experience. The location was beautiful. The Lodge was exceptional. The format, preparation and execution by facilitators...really unexpected and deeply impactful. The thoughtful and delicious food was a huge surprise and so very much appreciated by everyone. Without a doubt, the expertise of all staff were amazing - it was super important to me to feel safe and supported and this was absolutely the case. I intend to experience another Odyssey journey in the future and highly recommend Odyssey.