Inwardbound Group Retreat - Netherlands (4 days)

4-Day Psychedelic Retreat
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.

Our retreat takes place in a beautiful venue situated an hour from Amsterdam. The authentic 19th-century Dutch abbey accommodation provides the perfect setting for your retreat.  A private room for every participant and the ample common areas provide a place for you to relax, journal and maximise your stay with us. The peaceful location of the retreat centre means there is plenty of opportunity for reflection and walks in nature. The chapel is available for private reflection and meditation.

Our retreat will be intimate, group-oriented and will faithfully contain the healing process. During the retreat, we will have 1 session with psilocybin truffles, complemented by a range of activities designed to maximise your experience and affect lasting change in your life.

As part of all our group retreat preparation programmes in the Netherlands we include 3 preparation sessions before the retreat and 3 integration sessions after the retreat.

This forms the focal point of our Psychedelic Retreat Programme.


What's Included?


This is what a typical programme looks like. Every participant is different and some activities may naturally suit some participants more than others. There's plenty of time for reflection and time in nature and there's no expectation to attend every activity.

Pre-departure:

1:1 Preparative Consultation Call with a Psychotherapist.
Group Psychological Coaching Workshop Call
Group Preparation and Information Call
Welcome Pack


The Retreat:

4x Day retreat in a beautiful location in the Netherlands.
1x Session with Psilocybin Truffles (1 high dose)
3x Nights private accommodation or shared if requested for couples/friends
Private transfer to/from the retreat centre from Amsterdam
Small groups: 8-13 participants
Personal care: 1 Psychotherapist/Psychologist, 1-2 full-time facilitators to maximise individual care and attention
All meals: vegetarian & vegan options, organic and local (where possible)
Bodywork programme of yoga & qi gong
Workshops in breathing techniques (e.g. pranayama, Wim Hof)
Group intention setting, sharing and integration circles
Embodiment movement
Art therapy and mandala work
Ecotherapy and nature walks
Individual consultations with the Psychotherapist/Psychologist


 Integration:

1:1 Integrative Consultation Call with a Psychotherapist
Group Integration Call
Group Psychological Coaching Workshop
Follow-up options and referrals
Integration workbooks and materials




Key Dates

Psychological Coaching Preparation Workshop: 3-6 weeks before the retreat
Online Information Call: 2 weeks before the retreat
Retreat (Netherlands): Monday 30th Sept - Thurs 3rd Oct 2024
Online Group Integration Call: 2 weeks after the retreat
Psychological Coaching Integration Workshop: 3-6 weeks after the retreat

 Travel To/From the Netherlands

Meeting point: Central Amsterdam on Monday 30th Sept 2024 at 14.00.
We provide transfer from Amsterdam to the retreat centre. If you have your own transportation, please let us know.
Dropoff point: Central Amsterdam or Schiphol Airport between 13.15-14:00 on Thurs 3rd Oct 2024.

Attendance
Consultations and the group calls are online using Google Meets.
About the Venue

Sauna
Woodburning stove
Fire pit
Free Wifi

Booking Conditions



Deposit of €1000 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 €45).
Prices inclusive of VAT @ 21%
If you do not qualify for the retreat programme after a consultation with our psychotherapist, we will return your deposit minus a consultation and admin fee of 200 euro.
In the event of a cancellation due to Dutch government coronavirus regulations, we will transfer your booking to the next available retreat dates (ie we will not be offering refunds). Current Dutch government advice can be seen here
Read full Terms & Conditions.
Our coronavirus protocols can be found under the FAQ section of our website



Refund, change of date and Cancellation Policy: 

The retreat is 100% refundable for a cancellation 60+ days before the retreat start date minus €200 consultation & admin fee.
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 retreat start date.

 To move your booking to another retreat: 

31+ days before the original retreat start date, this will be free of charge.
20-30 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 30% charge
10-20days before the original retreat start date, there is a 40% charge
0-10 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 50% charge

 

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Why InwardBound?

At InwardBound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believe 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.
We hold small groups with 3-4 facilitators (a balance of male and female) to a maximum of 13 participants. This low ratio allows us to provide the highest possible standard of care for our participants. Private rooms are available on most retreats.
To make sure this form of healing is open to people from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, we offer financial assistance. If you feel like you are a candidate, please send a 500 word application to admin@inwardbound.ie

Questions?
Please visit the InwardBound website or contact us.