About Ascend Retreats

Mission & Vision

Mission: To guide you to access higher states of consciousness, empowering you to enhance your health, deepen your relationships, and lead your businesses with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

Vision: A world where leaders create thriving organisations, meaningful connections, and sustainable impact by embodying their best selves.

Our retreats use psilocybin to help leaders explore holotropic states of consciousness—a journey “towards wholeness.” This process fosters profound personal transformation, allowing participants to heal stress and burnout, strengthen their relationships through greater empathy, and gain clarity to make aligned, impactful decisions in their businesses.
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Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
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Villa Esencia is the perfect setting for this transformational retreat, combining luxury, privacy, and connection to nature. Nestled in the tranquil Casares mountains, it offers a serene environment for leaders to explore inner growth.

Surrounded by rosemary, pine trees, and cork oaks, with stunning views of Gibraltar, the villa enhances reflection and connection. With 5 en-suite bedrooms, a salt-water pool, a sauna, and a fully equipped yoga room, it’s ideal for ceremonies. Read More

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

Our plant-based meals are crafted with fresh, seasonal produce and high-protein ingredients, offering vibrant, nourishing dishes that support your journey and align with nature's rhythm. Read More

Getting Here

Location icon Ascend Retreats, Villa Esencia 29690 Casares Andalucia, Spain

Directions

Villa Esencia is located in the Casares mountains, near Marbella, Spain. It is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Málaga Airport and less than an hour from Gibraltar. We can assist in arranging taxi shuttles for your convenience. The approximate cost for a taxi from Málaga Airport is €100. For those driving, detailed directions will be provided upon booking. Read More

Customer Reviews

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Full reset and a return to my best self
I was searching for a retreat that would help me with clarity about next steps in my career as well as help with grief and profound issues in my personal life.
This retreat and the amazing team that runs it exceeded all of my expectations. The team was knowledgeable, kind, and supportive, and are all following a true calling in their lives to be of service to others. Also, the couple who run the villa where the retreat took place were a wonderful addition to the experience. Their villa is beautiful and a welcoming safe haven that they so graciously offer to others for their journeys. And the 100% vegan meals that they make are not only healthy and nutritious but they are truly delicious as well.
I can honestly credit this retreat with a 180 degree turn in my life that has led me back to the self that I had lost.
I would highly recommend this retreat and its guides to all who are ready to start a next phase of self discovery and are searching for more clarity in their lives. Read More

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A Transformative, Nurturing, and Healing Retreat Experience
Truly a one-of-a-kind experience, blending profound healing and deep insight with the unique challenges and journeys of business leaders. The setting was breathtaking nestled in the beautiful Spanish hills, with the charming Villa Esencia providing the perfect home away from home. Every detail was carefully curated, from the gourmet, fresh, high-quality plant-based meals to the nurturing environment created by the hosts.
The **leader trio Margot, Denise, and Dev **were absolutely incredible. Their combined wisdom, warmth, and deep understanding of this work left a profound imprint on my experience. It’s clear that this is their calling, and their thoughtful, intentional approach to guiding us through the journey made all the difference.
What made this retreat even more special was the community of attendees. I was lucky to be surrounded by such an inspiring group, and we developed a deep, lasting connection. The live music and singing during the journey elevated everything—it was truly magical, and I can’t imagine the experience without it.
If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper connection to yourself, this retreat is unparalleled. I walked away with not just insights, but a renewed sense of purpose and connection. Highly recommend! Read More

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