Castricum in the Netherlands
Up to 4 in group
Open Dates
About this Retreat
Inwardbound Co-Founder
Rob (MSc/ BA Hons) is the co-founder of Inwardbound. He has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 9) from Dublin City University, is an accredited psychotherapist, and is a professional member of MIND- the European Foundation for Psychedelic Science and the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy (UK).
He is also a qualified transpersonal therapist, and has completed an 8 year training as a Transpersonal therapist at the Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies (Dunderry Park), in the tradition of Dr. Stan Grof. He is currently enrolled on the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Certificate in Psychedelic- Assisted Therapy training programme.
He believes that only way to create change in the world is through inner psychological work, and his work had been around reconnecting people to themselves, to each other and to nature. He is deeply connected to the land and traditions of Ireland.
In his twenties he was one of Ireland's top whitewater kayakers, leading expeditions to most of the most remote locations on the planet, including Iran, the Himalayas and Ethiopia to name but a few. He has 20 years experience guiding people in some of the most adventurous mountain and river environments on earth. As he evolved into a leading outdoor educator, he became convinced of the healing power of nature. After several near death experiences and the trauma of losing some of his friends to the river, Rob turned to Jungian psychology, yoga and meditation to rehab his body and mind. He has been practising yoga intensively since 2008, and teaching since 2015 when he trained as a Yoga Alliance Teacher (200 RYT) on Maui, He has also completed yoga and meditation trainings in Mexico, India, Guatemala and Spain.
Rob has been a student of Amazonian curanderismo for a number of years, having done several dietas with the renowned Shipibo curanderas in Peru. He co-wrote a code of ethics for plant medicine facilitators "A guideline for navigating sexual trauma and harm prevention in psychedelic ceremony space" (
www.saferceremony.com), as well as helping to draft the dutch Guild of Guides Code of Ethics.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, Rob was a university lecturer and will be co-ordinating our Inwardbound Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy training programme.
- Graduate Diploma (Level 9) in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Dublin City University)
- BA (Hons)/ MSc (Trinity College Dublin)/ CEP (IEP Grenoble, France)
- Accredited Psychotherapist
- Transpersonal Therapist at the ICTSS
- Certificate in Jungian Studies with the Jung Centre
- Expanded Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: Trauma-focused ACT training
- Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, California Institute of Integral Studies (enrolled 23/24 cohort)
- IFS (Internal Family Systems) for Psychedelic Guides training
- Professional member of MIND- the European Foundation for Psychedelic Science (Berlin)
- Trained as a Wilderness Therapy Facilitator in the US
- Trained in Trauma Release Exercise (TRE)
- Professional experience as an Adventure Therapy facilitator in the US
- Experienced Holiotropic Breathwork practitioner
- MI qualified Mountain leader, 6000m peak trekking leader, international Class 5 river guide
- Qualified Shamanic Counsellor at the Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies
- Yoga Alliance Teacher (200 RYT) , breathwork and meditative yoga teacher
Read more about Rob's own personal journey here:
https://cassandravoices.com/sport/in-the-eye-of-the-storm/
A recent podcast with Rob on the Therapy Explained Podcast can be found here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZEXKrsukwklNKpLLIPXTC?si=tBaph2VfRFav_k_IQjyjWA
A talk by Inwardbound co-founders Rob Coffey and Dr Darragh Stewart talk entitled : "The Promise and Challenges of Psychedelic Therapy" can be found here:
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOenMxLOrFw[/embed]
Inwardbound Co-Founder
Dr Darragh Stewart (Phd) is the co-founder of Inwardbound. In his early twenties, Darragh reached a turning point in his life. Due to the death of his grandmother, the ending of a long-term relationship, and the immense pressure of his University studies, he had a mental breakdown. He suffered from bouts of depression, anxiety, and general dissatisfaction with how he was living his life. These problems sent him on a quest to find inner healing, truth, and a new way of being in the world.
During the rest of his twenties, he had a life-changing breakthrough both mentally and spiritually, with the aid of psychedelic medicines, breathwork, and the power of holistic healing. Having found the power of bodywork for emotional release during this time, he was awarded his VTCT diploma in Holistic massage therapy.
As a scientist, he is keen to cut through faux spirituality and is interested in bridging the gap between science and spirituality. Having had such a positive journey with Psychedelics he is now passionate about helping others who may also benefit from the emerging science of psychedelics by holding retreats and collecting scientific data. He has worked with over 100 people through their psilocybin sessions and is currently writing a paper on the effects of Psilocybin on mental health.
He has also been on trips to India immersing himself in different trauma-release modalities such as somatic bodywork, breathwork, embodiment dance practices, and yoga. He is also a keen meditator having sat at the Tushita Meditation center Dharamsala, and the S.N. Goenka Vipassana Center, Bodh Gaya.
He is also passionate about working with Men through times of struggle and change. He facilitates men's online workshops, events, and a men’s group for psychedelic integration in Ireland.
Darragh is also the Host of the Inner Insights Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@darstewy
and https://open.spotify.com/show/0uYagyxkyp9vbEHuS2LDHi?si=9f230554a1ca490b
- B.A. Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin (2012)
- Ph.D. Plant Developmental Genetics, Trinity College Dublin (2018)
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Certificate - QQI Level 6 IICP College Dublin Ireland (2023)
- Transpersonal therapist training - Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies (2018-)
- Expanded Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: Trauma-focused ACT training (2022)
- Trauma incident recovery trained - TIR (pre-accredited) (2022)
- VTCT Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy (2018)
- Co-Founder Psychedelic Brothers of Ireland (2018)
- Diploma Psychotropic plants, Centre of excellence
- Vipassana 10-day silent retreat (Bodh Gaya, India)
- Tushita 10-day silent retreat introduction to Buddhism (Dharamsala, India)
- Shamanic practitioner - Shamanism Ireland
- Shamanic Counsellor - Shamanism Ireland (2023)
- Yoga Alliance Teacher (200 RYT) Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
If you would like to connect please send me an email to darragh@inwardbound.nl
Have a listen to Inwardbound co-founders Dr Darragh Stewart and Rob Coffey give this talk entitled "The promise and challenges of psychedelic therapy" here:
Listen to Darragh on the Psychedelic Therapy podcast :
https://open.spotify.com/episode/72JI30RmYlLAenyvP8EtnE?go=1&sp_cid=84138681-536c-4173-ae4f-a0e44f5b0009&t=1837&nd=1
Listen to Darragh On
The Happy Pear podcast: https://thehappypear.ie/episode-45-darragh-stewart/
Listen to Darragh on Life is a festival Podcast:
https://www.eamonarmstrong.com/lifeisafestival/darragh-stewart
Psychotherapist (Existential Analysis) | Psychiatric Nurse | Psychedelic Preparation & Integration |
Originally from a little mountain village in Austria and now based in Costa Rica, Julia is a highly experienced psychiatric nurse with over a decade of expertise in mental health care. Her journey included 7 years training to become a psychotherapist specializing in Existential Analysis, and she is currently in the completion of her master’s degree.
Recognizing the limitations of traditional talk therapy, she deepened her exploration of psychedelics. To enhance her approach, she completed specialized training in psychedelic preparation and integration with Awake in the Dream School. With a strong foundation in the teachings of Viktor Frankl, she continues to expand her therapeutic practice by integrating existential analysis with psychedelic-assisted healing.
Complementing her work as a psychotherapist, Julia is also a certified Ayurveda practitioner, integrating holistic approaches to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being into her practice. Her background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment and palliative care, where she has developed a compassionate, client-centered approach that supports individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Julia's approach to therapy is informed by her own transformative near-death experience, which deepened her understanding of life’s impermanence and the profound need for authentic self-expression. She is dedicated to helping individuals discover meaning in their lives, navigate existential uncertainties, and unlock their creative potential.
With an open-heart, a compassionate and intuitive nature, Julia creates a deeply safe and supportive environment for personal transformation. As a certified yoga teacher, she integrates movement, breathwork, and the healing power of nature into her therapeutic approach. She holds a special connection to the element of water, using it as a symbol of emotional release, renewal, and flow.
Julia’s mission is to empower her clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and inner freedom, enabling them to create lives that feel truly alive and aligned with their deepest values.
Sophie-Charlotte Alice Adler, MSc, is a psychologist, hypnotherapist, researcher and author. She has specialised in working with altered states of consciousness since 2017 and has been supervising ketamine infusions at Instituto Dr. Scheib in Mallorca since 2018. In Autumn 2020 she built up a private practice for Dr. Scheib in Berlin where Ketamine Therapy is offered. Ketamine (off-label use) is currently the only legally available and approved psychedelic substance. With the support of Dr Mario Scheib and Prof Revenstorf, Sophie Adler developed an innovative therapy method, the "Ketamine Hypnosis Package" (KHP).
Since 2018, she has accompanied over 400 ketamine infusions as a psychologist and hypnotherapist. In 2020, her book ""Altered States of Consciousness - New Paths in Psychotherapy? The Potential of the Psychoactive Substance Psilocybin“" was published by Carl-Auer in Germany.
She is the founder of ACSMINDWORKS - a group of specialists working on healing and states of consciousness in a variety of ways (www.acsmindworks.com). Sophie-Charlotte Adler is a member of the MIND Foundation as well as the KRIYA- Consultation Group with Dr. Raquel Bennett and Dr. Jessica Katzman in California.
Sophie will be lecturing on the Inwardbound Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy training progamme
Coaching Psychology is described as: “A process of enhancing wellbeing and performance in personal life and work domains
underpinned by models of coaching grounded in established adult and child theories and approaches” (Source: ISCP).
As a coaching psychologist her focus is on enhancing life experiences across life domains,
through the systematic application of behavioural science. With the aspiration moving
beyond ‘zero point’ to flourishing.
Her ethos is to equip her clients with knowledge, practical tools and strategies, so each
individual is left with their own unique tool kit, to thrive.
She has a comprehensive and wide range of accredited professional qualifications. Her
approach is holistic combining evidence-based approaches integrating spiritual-based
principles. Drawing on knowledge from a background of counselling, coaching,
organisational psychology, and shamanic studies.
Lauretta holds a First-Class BSc Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychology, an MSc in
Organisational Psychology and multiple coaching qualifications, havening trained in several
modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, ACT, Positive Psychological Coaching,
Solution Focused approach, Neuropsychological coaching, Expanded Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy for Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: Trauma-focused ACT
training, to name a few. In addition to being a bereavement counsellor and trauma-informed
coach.
Furthermore, she is an accredited psychometric and personality practitioner. Sound Bath
Practitioner and currently undergoing training as a Shamanic Ceremonialist. Finally, she
aims to complete her Doctor in Professional Studies in May 2023, developing the concept of
the ‘Grey Space’ – exploring where boundaries intersect between therapy and coaching.
Renée is a trauma informed psychedelic practitioner, therapeutic voicework facilitator, ceremonial vocalist, soundhealing practitioner and medicine music musician.
In the beginning of 2015 Renée had a pivotal experience during her first Ayahuasca Ceremony. This served as a catalyst that truly changed her life. From that moment she established a deep connection with plant medicine. She has been attending and co-facilitating many different sacred medicine ceremonies within the Netherlands and internationally and gained extensive experience within the ceremonial and therapeutic psychedelic space.
Drawing on knowledge from shamanic traditions as well as the western approach through the lens of trauma informed therapy such as ACT and IFS she is able to hold a solid space for those embarking on their inner journey.
With a strong focus on preparation, integration and therapeutic voicework it is her mission and life’s work to create a deeply held and safe container in which people can fully lean in to their inner landscape.
Through her presence, music, and sacred songs, Renée guides others on their inner journey, helping to vocalize the unheard and unfelt, alchemize emotions, and restore flow.
Renée walks the path of self healing with integrity and dedication, feeling truly honored and deeply grateful to walk the path of healing with those who chose to go within.
Details of this retreat
Private Psilocybin Retreat
With almost 1,000 participants on our retreats over the past 6 years, Inwardbound are one of the world leaders in delivering psilocybin retreats.
We provide bespoke private legal and safe psychedelic retreat programmes in the Netherlands and Costa Rica. You will be supervised by our highly trained psychedelic facilitators who will guide you through a preparation and integration programme so you are fully supported before and after the retreat.
Our private retreats are suitable for a single participant or for small groups of 1-4 participants that already know each other.
During the retreat, we will have 2 sessions with psilocybin truffles, complemented by a range of activities with the intention to maximise your experience and effect lasting change in your life.
At Inwardbound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believes in weaving together the threads of science and spirituality, knowing that the two ways are one. We work in the broad tradition of Dr Stan Grof - creating a safe container for people to access the wisdom of their own inner healer.
We come from a long tradition of psilocybin use in Ireland. Our Celtic ancestors used the wild mushrooms of Northern Europe (Psilocybe Semilanceata) and worked with the patterns of nature for healing and spiritual growth and we continue that land-based ancestral tradition to create a modern context for psilocybin ceremony and reconnection with nature.
Here's what our retreat programme has in store for you:
2 Preparation Sessions: You will also have a 1:1 online consultation with our psychotherapist, explore intention setting and self-care practices. A 2nd online call with the facilitator closer to the retreat date to help inform and prepare you for the transformative journey ahead.
2 Psilocybin Ceremonies: Experience the profound healing potential of psilocybin in a safe and supportive ceremonial setting. Guided by experienced facilitators (Psychotherapist/ Psychologist), you'll embark on a journey of inner exploration, gaining insights, and perspectives that can enhance your personal growth and healing. Dosage: light>medium>high dose depending on the clients requirements.
2 Integration Sessions: Process and integrate your psilocybin experience with guided integration sessions and 1:1 consultation with our Psychotherapist designed to help you make sense of your insights and integrate them into your daily life. We also run monthly 1 hour long integration sessions for a small fee. You can join any month you feel you would like more advice on integrating.
Yoga & Meditation: Reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit through daily yoga practices. Cultivate inner peace as you move through gentle flows, grounding poses, and mindful meditations fostering a deeper connection with yourself and the present moment.
Breathwork: Tap into the transformative power of your breath with breathwork sessions designed to release tension stored in the body, unlock stagnant energy, and cultivate a sense of balance, relaxation and vitality.
Time in nature and to relax: Enjoy walks in the national park woodlands surrounding the retreat center and unwind in the sauna or around the fire pit in the evenings.
What's Included?
Pre-departure:
1x Exploration call.
Full screening.
1x Preparative consultation with one of our Psychotherapists.
Preparation workbook and videos.
The Retreat:
4 days, 3 nights in a private venue surrounded by nature.
2 sessions with Psilocybin Truffles.
Personal care for the duration: 1 Psychotherapist/Psychologist and 1 highly experienced and trained facilitator.
Private transfer from city center/ hotel/airport to and from the venue.
All meals: vegetarian/vegan, organic and local (where possible) tailored to suit your requirements.
Tailored movement practices/yoga/embodiment techniques.
Tailored breathwork techniques (e.g. pranayama/Wim Hof/ conscious connect breath/ circular breathing).
Art and mandala work.
Nature walks/ sauna/jacuzzi (depending on the venue).
Integration after the retreat:
1:1 Integrative Consultation Call with a Psychotherapist.
Follow-up options and referrals.
Integration workbooks, videos and other materials.
23% Vat is included in the price
Example Retreat Schedule
Day 1: Pick up from the airport/hotel/central that evening. Arrive at venue for evening of preparation, dinner, opening circle, nature walk/sauna and early night.
Day 2 and Day 3: Yoga/body movement and meditation/breathwork followed by breakfast. Mid-day Psilocybin session 1. Evening of reflection and integration with the support of the facilitators, followed by dinner and evening integration practices/art work/time in nature.
Day 4: Yoga/body movement and meditation/breathwork followed by breakfast. Morning of integration and support. Leave the venue late morning. Drop off at airport/ hotel/ city center.
Venue
We operate a pool of retreat venues in beautiful locations in rural Netherlands based on availability. We can choose a suitable venue for you or your group. Our venues have shared or private rooms and may offer a sauna, jacuzzi/hot tub, lake or sea swimming and forest walks.
Please note: To apply for a retreat, please email Admin@Inwardbound.ie. We will arrange an exploration call with you where we can answer any questions you may have. If you feel a retreat would benefit you, you can then submit a full screening form and deposit to hold your place. A consultation call with a Psychotherapist will then be arranged to assure full suitability for our retreat.
Booking Conditions
Deposit of €2,000 euro is required to secure your place.
The programme fee does not include flights or other transport to the Netherlands. For legal reasons, the cost of the truffles is not included. We will arrange for you to buy the truffles from a third party (allow €75 per person).
If you do not qualify for the retreat programme after a consultation with our psychotherapist, we will return your deposit minus the Therapist's consultation and admin fee of €200.
Our coronavirus protocols can be found under the FAQ section of our website.
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
The retreat is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date. The retreat is non-refundable if cancelled 0-29 days before the event start date.
Read full Terms & Conditions.
Questions?
Please visit the InwardBound website or contact us.
Costa Rica
We also run private retreats in Costa Rica. Email rob@inwardbound.ie for full details.
Group retreat
If the private retreat is not an option we recommend checking out our group retreat options here
Private retreat FAQ
1. Where do you meet on the first day of the retreat?
We arrange pick up from the city center /your hotel/local airport.
2. When does the final payment need to be in by?
Final payment needs to be sent 1 month before the retreat start date. Prices are per person.
3. Where is the venue?
We operate from a pool of venues about 1-2 hours from the center of Amsterdam depending on your requirements.
4. Can I book extra preparation or integration sessions?
Yes, these can be added when you are applying or after you have applied.
5. What are the doses of truffles used?
The psilocybin dosage is tailored to you so from a light-medium-high dose which you can discuss with the Psychotherapist.
6. How long are the psilocybin sessions?
Approximately 4-6 hours
7. What dates can I book?
We have a range of availability. Please let us know the dates you have in mind and we can try our best to accommodate you.
8. What is better, a private retreat or the group retreat?
This depends on your circumstances. The private retreat is bespoke and tailored to your needs. You have the full attention, care, and presence of 2 facilitators. The private retreat gives you full privacy, space, and time to reflect and connect to yourself. A private retreat is unique to you and anyone you book in with.
The group retreat can be a beautiful experience connecting with other like-minded people who are on a similar journey to you. Great connections can form with sharing of insights, wisdom, and knowledge.
9. Do I need to take work off after the retreat?
It is not essential but we do suggest taking off as much time as you can, to allow you to reflect and integrate after the retreat.
10. How many facilitators are there?
We usually have 1 male and 1 female facilitator so there is the balance of masculine and feminine energy, however you can discuss your preferred choice when booking.
11. Are the retreats private?
We are used to working with clients who value their privacy. Privacy and discretion is assured.
12. I am am female client and would like two female facilitators, is this an option?
Yes, of course. We can tailor our retreats as required.
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