Confluence Retreats

Myles was a thoughtful facilitator who handled my experience with compassion and empathy. I learned a lot about myself and kept learning a few months later. He listened and helped me walk through my response. He helped me see how it was related to a traumatic incident and gave me valuable advice.

I signed up for this retreat with a mix of anticipation and trepidation - probably like almost all participants. I set my intentions and imagined what the experience would be like. As the date grew nearer I shoved my low level anxiety aside and focused on what I assumed (hoped) my experience would be like. The pre-retreat group phone calls were very helpful - but what was truly wonderful was how quickly the six of us participants all bonded - it was a wonderful thing for a diverse group of people to feel. The forest and cabins where we stayed were lovely - adding immensely to the experience. Being in the woods was really special. To be honest the psilocybin flights were not what I had anticipated. I think I was assuming a magical instantaneous transformation. But what I came to realize is that the psilocybin is a tool and the real value is in how it opens you up to the changes you can make. It was several weeks after the retreat that I really began to understand this. I am prepared to be a fully active partner in my healing and the psilocybin has opened that door. Myles and Jules were wonderful - providing support and thoughtful reflections - always giving me more to think about.

The entire trip to Oregon and Confluence experience was great. I would recommend this to anyone. They were extremely caring and thorough in every aspect. As a bonus, the Ashland area is beautiful and there is so much to do. There aren’t enough good things to say about my experience

I had been interested in exploring psychedelics for a long time, given my extensive academic tenure in anthropology and what I’ve read about shamanistic events and how they defy explanation. Most recently, a book about mushrooms and their role in our ecosystems made my wife and I feel ready to try this now.

We chose to go with Confluence Retreats because it was much more personalized and oriented to the individual (or individuals, in our case), and the preparation was curated to meet our needs as individuals and together as a couple. Confluence’s approach was deeper, had more experience behind it, and ultimately helped us feel safer than what we considered both from other providers in Oregon and opportunities in other countries.

Myles was there to support us every step of the way as our organizer and facilitator including from planning our travel and logistics to Oregon down to the psilocybin session itself. He showed his presence and attunement to our needs in case the experience of the journey itself was different than we expected it might be.

After the integration support of our retreat, I am taking home a deep awareness of what exists beyond our ordinary consciousness and expanding my view of life and its possibilities. This was a very positive outcome of the experience that aligned with my original intentions!

Based on my experience, I highly recommend Confluence to anyone looking to explore psilocybin safely. With the guidance and support provided, it can be something that benefits the direction of your life… even in ways you were not anticipating!

I’m an extremely curious person and have always been interested in what the mind is capable of, so when I found out psilocybin was legal in Oregon, I thought with my husband, 'why not, let’s try it!'

I did a lot of research online and ultimately found Confluence Retreats. I liked how safe and professional it seemed… and I was right!

My experience was even more than what I expected; it was very intense, very deep and very hard to explain how much it opened up my view of life and I’m very glad I did it.

In the weeks after leaving the retreat, my husband and I continue to find new insights and perspectives and it has opened us up to really interesting conversations.

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, in large part thanks to Myles and Confluence. I’ll always be glad that I did it and will likely do it again in the future….