4 Day Psilocybin Retreat for Gay and Queer Men + Integration Programme - Portugal (Algarve)

5.006 reviews
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Monchique, Algarve, Portugal
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Up to 8 in group
Date
March 4 - 7, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • This fully integrated and comprehensive psychedelic retreat is specifically curated for gay and queer men seeking deep personal healing, spiritual growth, and self-discovery.
  • A residential retreat held over 4 days and 3 nights in the Algarve region in Portugal. Including one psilocybin ceremony, and complemented by other consciousness-expanding practices that encourage transformation and insight. Along with the ceremonial retreat experience, you will receive personalised support before the retreat to ensure thorough preparation and guidance, and integration coaching afterward to help you incorporate your newfound wisdom into everyday life.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

This fully integrated and comprehensive psychedelic retreat is specifically curated for gay and queer men seeking deep personal healing, spiritual growth, and self-discovery.

A residential retreat held over 4 days and 3 nights in the Algarve region in Portugal. Including one psilocybin ceremony, and complemented by other consciousness-expanding practices that encourage transformation and insight. Along with the ceremonial retreat experience, you will receive personalised support before the retreat to ensure thorough preparation and guidance, and integration coaching afterward to help you incorporate your newfound wisdom into everyday life.

Preparation

Good preparation sets the tone for transformation.

Support includes:

All necessary screening

A personal 30-minute online discovery call to answer any initial questions and manage expectations

A preparation manual and guidance to prepare yourself for the retreat on a mind, body, spirit level

A personal online 60-minute preparation and coaching session to connect with intentions and key motivations

Online group preparation session


Retreat

A nourishing retreat hosted over 4 days and 3 nights. A coming together in community to form deep connection, to grow and heal. Includes:

A relaxing, comfortable and safe queer space and community

Stunning retreat location located in the hills of the Algarve, Portugal

Multiple sessions, circles, attunement, breathwork, meditation, movement, nature sessions

1 psilocybin ceremony

Time to rest, to feel, to connect

Hosted over four days with three nights

Luxurious accommodation and stunning ceremony space

Aftercare

Integration is the process of translating the insights and experiences gained during the retreat programme into actionable reality. Support includes:

Integration circles and activities

Integration guide

Terms:

We understand that unexpected things can arise. Our cancellation policy is designed to balance flexibility with the commitments required to run our retreats smoothly.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the retreat price is required to secure your place. The remaining balance must be paid within 6 weeks before the retreat date.

Cancellations: up to 6 weeks before the retreat: You will receive a 50% refund of the total retreat price.

Cancellations less than 6 weeks before the retreat: No refund will be provided.
Individual and group online integration session

Testimonials

"I returned home with a deep sense of being humbled by this existence and all that comes with it and a feeling of belonging, soft joy and wonder. Even though I was a
bit anxious about a group retreat at first this experience felt as a valuable profound gift and I enjoyed all the various stages of the retreat." Christian, Amsterdam

"From my initial enquiry through to the post-retreat support, I felt like I was in safe hands with Nigel. His wisdom, humour and
compassion were greatly appreciated throughout the process. A unique and valuable experience." Owen, London, UK

Schedule

All private ceremony programmes are designed to be fully integrative programmes over a 2 month trajectory, offering a tailored one-to-one service, guiding you through contemplative preparation, personalised truffle ceremonies, though to integration.


Preparation and Connection

Step 1 - An informal conversation to kick things off to answer any basic questions you may have and to gauge initial levels of interest and vibe.

Step 2 - Background information supplied. Intake information requested including health screening to enable an assessment whether guidance can take place (your health and safety are paramount).

Step 3 - Sign up

Step 4 - Supporting materials sent to help Prepare and Connect

Step 5 - One-to-one coaching sessions, we we will come together to review intentions and establish parameters of the pending psychedelic ceremony. One online session in weeks before ceremony, one live session the day before ceremony (dependent on participant travel schedule).

Ceremony

Step 6 – Personal ceremony - your guided journey of self-discovery.
Please allow a full day for this, up to 8 hours together.

Integration

Step 7 - The day after your journey we will come together to lightly reflect on your ceremony, your insights, your emotions and how they may relate to you the intentions you set.

Step 8 - Two to four weeks later we will come together for another formal integration session (online). Ad-hoc communications over the days throughout this process will be available and further support can be offered as an extra service.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Maguey, Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

Directions

International Transport - Airport: Faro Portugal (45 mins drive from retreat). Lisbon is 2.5hrs drive

Local transport - your choice of hiring your own car or we can help arrange shared transport from Faro airport. We will support you to car share and travel together to minimise costs.

Accommodation

Sleeping options- twin (sharing) or private rooms (3) available Relaxing options - a comfortable kitchen, living rooms, terraces and gardens with places to chill, swimming pool, and local walks

Comfort Private Room Option
Comfort Shared Room

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Beautiful retreat centre in the hills of the Algarve, Portugal

Meals

Menu Types

The Place Nestled on the slopes of Picota Mountain in Monchique, our retreat venue is a sanctuary of peace, offering breathtaking views, tranquil landscapes, and unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. L

What's Included

  • Integrated Psychedelic Coaching Programme
  • Experienced facilitators and guides
  • Support with preparation including materials and guided self-work
  • One-to-one preparation coaching sessions
  • 4 day / 3 night retreat
  • Psilocybin ceremony
  • Meditation, breathwork, energy work, sound and music
  • Safe, inclusive and comfortable retreat space ("setting")
  • Heartled and trauma informed guidance and space holding
  • Vegan meals
  • Integration group sessions and private session
  • Queer community

What's Not Included

  • International and Local Travel

Customer Reviews

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Best experience in my life
I cannot even put in words what an incredible journey Nigel (with help from Tibor) gave me. The weekend was planned in full detail and with attention of details. Great guidance, perfectly build up to the main event. Personal cards, personal items, personal attention all weekend long. The food was healthy and delicious. The space was a perfect setting for the retraite. Only deep gratefulness for the truly best experience of my life.
About the plant medicine ceremony itself: it’s was magical, I feel healed in so many ways, discovered so many levels about myself. The guidance, the atmosphere, the music it was all chosen so well. I know for sure I will come back again. Thank you so so much. With love Michael

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Allowing for the space to fully express
I have had experiences with truffels before and knew what I needed from a facilitator. Someone that knows how to hold the space well. And what a gorgeous space it is. From the moment I arrived I felt taken care of. This allowed me to feel at ease. The ceremony was thoughtful and I got what I needed and more.

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Highly Recommend Maguey
After years of feeling disconnected, my session with Nigel was transformative. His guidance and the safe environment he created allowed me to explore deep aspects of myself. I’m now on a path of healing I never thought possible.

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Insightful psychedelic journey
I have had two wonderful experiences working with Nigel as my guide on my psychedelic journeys. His professional intake process and carefully crafted, holistic approach helped me to really prepare for the experience. The setting Nigel creates for his sessions is just wonderful and his warm and attentive guidance made me feel I could fully trust him with my experience. I have had two wonderful and insightful journeys, guided by beautiful playlists or Nigel playing or chanting himself. Nigel was there any time I needed him, with his gentle presence. The integration work after the sessions was really helpful to further reflect on and deepend the experience. Would recommend working with Nigel without any hesitation.

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Psychedelic Selfdiscovery Program
The ceremony day was a wonderful journey in my body, head, heart, floating in landscapes, in history and the now, with people I know or had never met. Accompanied by beautiful music, scents, rituals.
Nigel's professionalism and loving attention are impressive.
I am very grateful that I was able to concentrate on this entire process (see the program) for a number of weeks this winter. For me it was not 'just a one day' psychedelic-ceremony or experience.
It has given me a far deeper connection to what is important to me and how to move forward with it. Special thanks for that Nigel.
So, observe this invitation you're looking at right now! And consider going for it! It's a great gift!
Magda, Hilversum

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