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Odyssey - Psilocybin Retreat for Grief

Name: Odyssey - Psilocybin Retreat for Grief
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-23
Location: Odyssey
Rating: 4.99

4.9976 reviews

51415 SW Scoggins Valley Rd, Gaston, OR 97119, USA

Up to 10 in group

September 19 - 23, 2026

Retreat Highlights

The first legal US-based psilocybin retreat
Founded and advised by Stanford and Harvard trained psychiatrists and engineers
Spacious, comfortable accommodations
Stunning natural scenery at our one-of-a-kind retreat center
Professional, licensed facilitators
Evidence-based protocols grounded in research and science
High-quality, lab-tested, precisely dosed psilocybin
Farm-to-table meals from private chef
Comprehensive preparation and integration
Concierge services including transport to/from airport and to/from licensed service center

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Amanda

Caroline

Amanda Gerace

Amanda’s personal experience with psilocybin has been life changing. It has helped her to process debilitating grief, trauma and depression from the loss of her daughter and a near death experience and eventually come back to herself with renewed vibrancy and extreme gratitude for the mystery and magic of the mushrooms. After experiencing the healing potential, Amanda was inspired to work more closely with psilocybin, and she graduated from InnerTrek with the inaugural cohort of the first legal psilocybin facilitators. Amanda began work as a massage therapist in 2003 after graduating from the Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College in Flagstaff, AZ. In the years since, she has extensively studied many additional modalities, always striving to deepen her understanding of the body, heart and mind. In 2020, Amanda became a certified end of life doula, and she holds a deep reverence for the ways in which grief and death shape us, teach us, and connect us to the cycles of life. Amanda’s private practice, established in 2008, continues to evolve, incorporating bodywork, nature-based practices, sauna, somatic grief support, end of life doula services and psilocybin facilitation. Her healing arts practice has been influenced by decades of working closely with people in vulnerable, transformative states- some of the lessons she received from this include the importance of listening, being focused and present in the moment, creating a deeply nurturing space- both physically and emotionally, establishing client's trust, and utilizing intuition to guide the process. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys gardening, paddle-boarding, snuggling cats, travel, and the adventures of mothering a teenage son. Areas of focus: grief, end of life, near-death experiences, motherhood, pregnancy loss, bereaved parents, depression, sparking creativity, rites of passage, reclaiming joy, shadow work, ADHD/ADD

Caroline Holm

I’m Caroline Holm, a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator, artist, author, poet, and mother. My practice with clients is centered on creating a compassionate space where you feel safe to explore new perspectives, process difficult emotions, and awaken to your own capacity for transformation. Psilocybin has been a profound tool in my own life, helping me navigate grief, anxiety, and deepen my sense of creativity and awe. My passion for this work is born of deep gratitude for what it has catalyzed in my life, and it’s my joy to support this journey for others.‍ In my work with clients, I bring reverence and empathy, trusting in psilocybin’s potential to help you connect with your innate ability to shift perspectives, release unwanted patterns, and deepen connections. I embrace the interconnectedness of all things and have witnessed psilocybin work as a powerful tool to remind us of our belonging and purpose in a larger web of life. Through attuned listening and unwavering presence, I support clients navigating a wide range of challenges including grief, anxiety, depression, parental wounds, creative blocks, or those simply seeking inspiration and connection. I believe that embracing our neglected or challenging parts fosters a stronger sense of wholeness in ourselves and our communities. Rooted in grief tending, nature connection, and creative integration, my approach honors your unique journey, creating space for self-acceptance and healing, wherever you are.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Psilocybin Facilitator Certification: InnerTrek
Death doula certification and continuing education: Deathwives

Details of this retreat

This psilocybin retreat is tailored for individuals navigating prolonged grief from sources such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, or other significant life changes. For individuals who have been stuck suffering from grief for an extended period of time, psilocybin can play an important part in one's journey back to living fully.
This retreat is also intended for individuals who are past the 'acute' phase of grief. Grieving is a normal and healthy response to loss. Undergoing a psilocybin experience during the acute phase of grief is generally not recommended, as it may overly intensify what are already intense and natural emotions, and may not aid in the healing process. A psilocybin experience is most beneficial to individuals who have reached some point of 'stuckness' in their grieving process.
Please read!
We ask for a $500 deposit to begin the registration process. This initiates your screening, including a call with the retreat leader. If you are not approved, or decide to withdraw for any reason, your deposit will be fully refunded.
Location: The retreat will take place at Fernlove.
Group preparation sessions: 1 & 2 weeks before.
Group integration sessions: 1 & 3 weeks after.
Day 1 Monday: Settle-in
11am-1pm: Arrive
3pm: Meditation and Opening Circle
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm-10pm: Open time: Journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed

Day 2 Tuesday: Journey 1
8am-9:30am: Grief ceremony
10am: Group psilocybin session start
5pm: Group psilocybin session end, leave for retreat center
5:30pm-6:30pm: Quiet reflection, journaling
6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm-10pm Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed

Day 3 Wednesday: Journey 2
9am-11am: Integration circle
11am: Leave for service center
12pm: Group psilocybin session start
7pm: Group psilocybin session end, leave for retreat center
7:30pm-8:30pm: Dinner
8:30pm-10pm Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed

Day 4 Thursday: Integration
8am-9am: Breakfast

9am-11:30am: Integration circle

12pm: Lunch

1pm: Nature integration/group hike

3pm-4pm: Free time

4pm-6pm: Creative integration/Art exercise

6pm: Dinner

7pm-8pm: Free time

8pm - Somatic movement

Day 5 Friday: Closing
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am-10:30am: Group integration & closing circle
11am: Departure

Schedule

Meditation
Group sharing and reflection
Breathwork
Nature hikes
Sauna
Fire pit
Guided integration exercises

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Odyssey, 51415 SW Scoggins Valley Rd, Gaston, OR 97119, USA

Directions

Fly into the Portland Airport (PDX). Transportation to and from the airport is provided.

Accommodation

Enjoy spacious, comfortable accommodations surrounded by stunning natural scenery at our one-of-a-kind retreat center. The space is modern, cozy, and delightfully designed.

Tiny House Private Bedroom

A private bedroom in one of four tiny houses, with use of shared portable bathrooms. Each tiny house has two bedrooms with private entrances. Note #1: Access to the tiny homes requires a short uphill walk and a couple of stairs. Note #2: Each tiny house reservation books one private room, not the entire tiny house.

Ground Floor Master King with en-suite bathroom

The master bedroom on the main level features a king bed with an en-suite bathroom for convenience and privacy.

Upper Level Private Queen

This upper-level bedroom offers a queen bed and balcony access, providing a comfortable and serene sleeping space with the outdoors only steps away.

Upper Level Shared Twins

Located on the upper level, this shared bedroom features two twin beds and offers direct access to the balcony, providing both comfort and a connection to the outdoors.

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

The property is a wonderful and unique cabin located in beautiful Oregon.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Organic, farm-to-table meals prepared by private chef

What's Included

Two psilocybin sessions (takes place at nearby licensed service center)
4 nights of accommodation
Farm-to-table meals from private chef
Screening process designed by Stanford psychiatrist
Guided preparation process with highly vetted licensed facilitators
Evidence-based protocols grounded in research and science
Guided integration process with highly vetted licensed facilitators
Concierge services including transport to/from airport and to/from licensed service center

What's Not Included

Airfare
Plant medicine fee

Customer Reviews

4.99 out of 5.0 average rating

Anonymous • Apr 24, 2026

5.0

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A Healing Journey Surrounded by Compassion and Support

I found I was very relaxed with the facilitator team, which helped me open myself up to the experience—they made all the difference in my overall experience. It was a healing journey that surrounded me in compassion and support. I felt completely at ease to open up in a way that generally is very hard for me to do.
I loved first and foremost the people, and the area couldn’t have been a more beautiful setting—I loved every second I was there. I really can't think of anything that could have made my experience better.

Anonymous • Apr 24, 2026

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Caring, Compassionate, and Incredibly Supportive Facilitators

Among the most meaningful experiences of my life! It was so beneficial. The facilitator team was excellent. Each one of them helped me in different but equally helpful ways—I am so incredibly grateful for their caring, compassion, sensitivity, experience, and support. They were so incredible, hard to find the words. I highly recommend Odyssey retreats.

Anonymous • Apr 24, 2026

5.0

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Profound and Transformative

Profound. Transformative. Fun. Odyssey is a highly respected and experienced Psilocybin Retreats organization—one I would recommend to friends and family. The facilitator team was very good. And the care and support provided before, during, and after the retreat, along with the location, facilities, and meals, were all wonderful.

Anonymous • Apr 24, 2026

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A Secure and Highly Professional Experience

I would describe the value I received as an awareness of things and people that I had never experienced. [Odyssey provided] a very secure and comfortable place. The personnel were very professional. The facilitator was great, very knowledgeable, empathetic, and sensitive. I truly enjoyed everything—the accommodations, food, and staff were great.

Anonymous • Apr 24, 2026

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One of the Best Things I Ever Did for Myself

I experienced very high and very low points in the journeys, but going through both was extremely valuable. It gave me a sense that I can handle anything in life with the tools I already have at my disposal. It was one of the best things I've ever done for myself!
The facilitators were excellent, very knowledgeable, empathetic, sensitive, communicated well, and gave me comfort and confidence throughout the process.
I had a group that got along well, including the facilitators. The location was perfect, and the psilocybin journeys were eye-opening.

Odyssey - Psilocybin Retreat for Grief

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Amanda Gerace

Caroline Holm

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions