KOBA Retreat

Arturo has been working in Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen Mexico for nearly 30 years, he specializes in psilocybin mushrooms and Ayahuasca, although he has also worked with BUFO and Peyote. Although a traditional practitioner, Arturo has incorporated the best of Peruvian, Mexican, and Colombian shamanic traditions into his practice, so as to provide his clients with the best experience possible. Arturo is like most Mexicans, a warm, heart centric person that is passionate about his work.

Brian's training encompasses over forty years of experience with psilocybin and other hallucinogenic substances. He has been involved in the collection, cultivation, and dispensation of Psilocybe Cubensi for many years, he has guided individuals on a one-on-one basis, and groups of up to 12 people in Oregon, Northern California, and Maine. Regarding his“formal” training, he is very well read. He has read every book by Terrence McKenna, Allan Watts, Paul Stamets, and many other authors in the field of psychedelic medicine. Other than just reading about the subject, he has also written several articles on the different conclusions he has arrived at from his explorations into psychedelics, and a book (The Urchin Diver) which describes his initial breakthrough experience with the compound. He is also currently enrolled in a psilocybin facilitator program through EMBARK, which is on the cutting edge of facilitator training in the US. The foundation for his work is the study of philosophy and comparative religion at College of the Redwoods in Northern California. He also has a background in hospitality; he knows how to make people comfortable. Brian moved to Merida, Mexico from Portland, Oregon this past year, and plans to continue his work and his research into these incredible compounds.