3 day "Spring Mushroom Retreat", near Barcelona, Spain

Name: 3 day "Spring Mushroom Retreat", near Barcelona, Spain
Start: 2025-05-02
End: 2025-05-04
Location: After the Rains
Rating: 5

5.0019 reviews

Alpens, Barcelona, Spain

Up to 8 in group

May 2 - 4, 2025

A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost

Retreat Highlights

A deeply peaceful location in hills of the pre-Pyrenees
The option of taking a low dose of psilocybe mushrooms whilst out in nature
The option of taking a higher dose of psilocybe mushrooms in a carefully prepared setting with experienced facilitators
Preparatory sessions both in a group and one-to-one
Integration sessions after the experience both in a group and one-to-one
A variety of somatic and vibrational activities designed to connect us with our bodies and with each other

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Oliver

Carla

Oliver

I'm Oliver, from the UK and a teacher by profession. I work in an international university in Barcelona and teach English in the village where I live. I embarked upon a process with psilocybin mushrooms in 2018. Approaching the age of 50, and feeling restless and adventurous, I took a high dose of mushrooms in a controlled setting with a therapist. Since then I have worked with altered states of consciousness to create a series of changes in my life. I moved to the countryside, got married, started gardening and generally started to value and prioritise relationships in a way that I had not done previously. I explored practices such as meditation, drumming and chanting as a way of making me more centred in my body and in the present. I have travelled to Mexico to participate in ceremonies with curanderas and also to share knowledge with them. In addition, I started to accompany others who wished to experience a journey with psilocybin mushrooms in a controlled environment and also became active within the Psychedelic Society of Barcelona, helping to organise events and participating in discussions. More recently I have been exploring a range of therapeutic techniques such as reiki and sound therapy both for personal development and also to accompany others, whether it be on a psychedelic journey or for more everyday therapeutic purposes. I also take great pleasure in cultivating psilocybe mushrooms.

Carla

I’m Carla, a psychonaut convinced of the transformative power of working with expanded states of consciousness and its integration through a spiritual path. Psychedelics and yoga are two tools that have brought me back home, helping to reconcile me with my body and to live from a more serene place. I believe in the capacity of psychedelic substances to catalyse change at a collective level to such an extent that it is practically a duty to share what I have learned and I do it in various ways: organising events for psychonauts, holding the space in psychedelic journeys and running a yoga studio at the Catalan coast. I have no pretensions about guiding you, but rather see my role as accompanying you. I believe that what is fundamental is that each person finds, or creates a container for the experience that does not collide with their cosmovision. Rather, it should adapt to each person's cultural heritage. One must understand what one carries in order to reconcile to it.

Details of this retreat

A two night retreat in a beautiful guest house in an isolated valley of the pre-Pyrenees. The retreat is designed to disconnect you from your screens and the hurly-burly of your day-to-day life and re-connect you to the felt presence of your body and its place in the natural environment.

We will do various activities with the intention of bringing you home to the ease of being embodied. These will include yoga, sound massages, vocalisations and drumming. All meals will be prepared together in order to foster group cohesion.

These activities will also help to prepare you for the mushroom ceremony that will take place on the second day. The ceremony will be held in a carefully prepared space, and you will be accompanied on your psychedelic journey by experienced guides who will keep the ceremony unfolding organically with the help of traditional instruments and song.

There will be an integration circle the next day and a follow up video-call a week or so later to support you in your continuing integration.

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Schedule

Each day will be different, depending on the intention for that day. However, there will be sessions of yoga, sound baths and sound massages and walks in nature There will be group sessions to prepare for and integrate the mushroom experience as well as individual sessions. There will also be plenty of time to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the company of the other guests.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

After the Rains, Alpens, Barcelona, Spain

Directions

Nearest airport: Barcelona Airport (El Prat) or Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Nearest train station: Sant Quirze de Besora (L3), 1 hour and 40 minutes from the centre of Barcelona (NB NOT Sant Quirze del Vallès)
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Accommodation

There are five double rooms, four with a double bed in each, the fifth with two singles. The rooms are all en-suite, spacious and with large bay windows providing plenty of light and views of the valley. No one is expected to share a room unless they choose to, unless they are in the room with two single beds. In the case that friends or partners share a double room with a double bed, there will be a small discount in the price for each person.

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Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Retreats are held in a country house situated in woodland on a hillside in the pre-Pyrenees. The accommodation consists in five spacious, en-suite double bedrooms accessible from the exterior. In the downstairs area there is a well-fitted kitchen area and a spacious living area which will be used for retreat activities. Read More

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

The food will be healthy and tasty, with a vegetarian option for those who would like it. In general, it will be fairly light except for the final meal which will be rather more hearty. Read More

What's Included

Two nights in a luxury country house
One ceremony with a medium to high dose of psilocybe mushrooms in a contained setting (optional)
One low dose of psilocybe mushrooms in nature (optional)
Yoga with a qualified teacher
Sound therapy techniques designed to create an inter-personal resonance with a qualified practitioner
Other somatic activities designed to re-establish our connection with our bodies
All meals, prepared collaboratively

What's Not Included

Flights
Airport pickup and drop off (extra fee)

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Duane • Mar 14, 2025

5.0

Verified

one to one session with Oliver

I may be repeating myself here - not sure if my last review went through.
My one to one session with Oliver was remarkable.
I felt cared for from the moment I booked. the guidance and care was evident from the start.
The ceremony was an experience that i can’t put into words, the visuals, emotions, smells of sage/ pine and amazing sound bath of gongs - took me to a different dimension and i really hope this will change my life for the better. Took me to places in my mind i’d forgotten , a different level of consciousness.
The vila where the ceremony took place was beautiful.
This centuries old ceremonial practice is something we should all be given the chance to experience. There’s a reason they’ve been doing this for years.
The after effects of the ceremony are a deeper connection to the world and people within it - for me.

Thank you Oliver. I felt extremely valued and cared for. Which is a huge part of it. Read More

Duane • Mar 14, 2025

5.0

Verified

one to one ceremony with Oliver

I embarked one a one to one journey with Oliver. The support from booking and after the ceremony was fantastic.
I felt secure and the effort Oliver put into it was really warming and genuine. I felt really prepared.
The session took place in a beautiful large house in the pine woods.
It was more than i expected. The experience was like nothing i’ve ever experienced. The visuals, emotions, and feeling of connection afterwards were great. Oliver playing the gongs, the music, the smells of sage/pine. All elevated my senses and trip.
Oliver really helped me. I hope this experience changes my life.
I can’t recommend this enough.
It’s a tradition that has been used for centuries . And surely this can be a good thing.
Truly amazing thing in my opinion.
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Gina • Jan 02, 2025

5.0

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One of the most profound experiences of my life

The kindness and authenticity of Oliver and Carla fostered a relaxed and easy going atmosphere. I felt I was in a safe environment which was paramount not only for me deciding to attend a retreat, but also to be able to fully immerse myself in the journey. From my initial inquiry online, through to days after the retreat, I received thoughtful support.
The location in nature, the fresh food and the sound elements were integral beyond my expectations. Everything flowed.
Attending a group retreat had a synchronistic healing vibe, for which I have deep gratitude.
The blog articles on after the rains website were very insightful and confirmed my decision of heading to beautiful Alpens. I highly recommend “after the Rains” with Carla and Oliver.
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Antonín • Dec 25, 2024

5.0

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Amazing experience with Carla and Oliver!

Six complete strangers go on a retreat with mushrooms. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, nothing. Agatha Christie probably didn't do retreats.

I had an exceptional experience, filled with profound connection with others and with music. A sense of connection I had long forgotten or perhaps never truly felt before. I came to the retreat to understand and overcome my fears. The journey led me to realize what matters most is a deep bond with other people.

This transformative experience wouldn’t have been possible without Carla and Oliver. They were the heart of the retreat, creating an atmosphere that made it so special. No matter the set, a retreat led by Carla and Oliver will always be extraordinary. I am eternally grateful to them.

The retreat led me to realize that from time to time, we may feel lost, but perhaps that’s only so we can embark on the journey of finding ourselves again. Read More

Anonymous • Dec 24, 2024

5.0

Verified

Thank You

I am so grateful to Oliver and Carla for creating such a safe and welcoming space to heal and to let go. The facility and surroundings offered the perfect setting to connect with nature, each other, and ourselves. The retreat felt very organic from the moment I arrived, nothing seemed too pre-planned, and they were extremely attentive to our needs collectively and individually. Of course, the highlight of the retreat was the ceremony itself, where everything was thought through from the tea preparation, to the timing, to the sound healing and inclusion during the ceremony, as well as hand-holding and presence when needed, allowing me to truly let go. The collective experience was also wonderful with so many different nationalities that added to this magical weekend's rich tapestry. I will be back again without a doubt.

Thank you,
JiJi Read More

3 day "Spring Mushroom Retreat", near Barcelona, Spain

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Oliver

Carla

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

What's Included

What's Not Included

one to one session with Oliver

one to one ceremony with Oliver

One of the most profound experiences of my life

Amazing experience with Carla and Oliver!

Thank You

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