Nieuwendammerkade 24F, 1022 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Up to 6 in group
September 26, 2026
About this Retreat
Hi! I’m Nathan, 36 years old from Zaandam in the Netherlands.
Let me start by saying psychedelics aren’t a magic bullet. But what stood out for me experiencing psilocybin, was how it has the potential to (re)connect. Not only yourself and your inner work, but also with the world around you. With people, with nature and earth as a whole. That reconnection can be seen as a part of healing trauma, but It can also be beneficial for the lighter side of life. For me it sparked a new childish curiosity, creativity, empathy and less rigid thinking. I connected to nature as well, making more conscious decisions and enjoying life more in general.
I started my psychedelic journey in 2012 and in the last five years I started training myself as a professional guide. I followed courses by Inwardbound, Atira Tan and others, and successfully finished the 13 month Psychedelic Practitioner Core Program by Synthesis Institute in 2023.
I’m not a shaman, energy worker, healer, trip sitter or psychedelic informed therapist. I consider myself a psychedelic guide or practitioner. From the intake, screening to the psychedelic session and integration: I will guide you through. I use therapeutic and mindful modalities like mindfulness based cognitive therapy, meditation and breathwork and some simple somatic exercises if needed.
My approach is open and caring; with humor, using trauma informed language and a supportive and balanced presence.
One of the key elements of the Head Trip experience is ethics. An umbrella term for safety, accessibility, transparency, sustainability and cultural appreciation. I do not engage in neo shamanic ritual so you will not see me drumming around the room. I’m in a supportive and still presence, offering you an introspective experience with beautiful curated music.
Lastly, I have a clear code of ethics and also adhere to the code of conduct from the Guild of Guides Nederland, the professional association for psychedelic facilitation. I’m not only a member, but I also take part in the communications circle. I pledged via North Star and support and donate to psychedelic institutes.
Details of this retreat
Do you want to get to know yourself better? Recognise and break through patterns? Or are you looking for more connection, meaning, and creativity? This inner journey helps you get to the very core.
OFFER
A complete, full day ceremony with legal psychedelic truffles, including 1 online group session preparation and closing via Zoom.
SAFETY
We always include a personal online intake and screening to check contra indications and ensure you are ready to go. With the dosage we usually offer, you will always have control.
FOR WHOM
This journey is perfect if you want to try truffles for the first time with a lower dosage. It is also ideal for experienced psychonauts who wish to explore with a higher dosage.
OPTIONAL: FREE EXPLORATION CALL
If you like, we can schedule a free and non-binding exploration call. This takes about 30 minutes and is a great way to explore whether truffles are the right choice for you.
PREPARATION
After you complete the online intake form, we will review your answers to determine your dosage, and fine tune your intention. In an online preparatory Zoom session you meet your fellow travellers and we take a look at the day of the ceremony.
CEREMONY
After your arrival, we begin with simple yet powerful practices to prepare you for the journey, such as meditation, breathwork, writing, and gentle yoga exercises. No prior experience is required.
After consuming the truffles, you set out on an inner exploration, carried by waves of carefully curated music. We are unconditionally present, without directing your journey. Only when truly needed do we help you navigate.
Once you have landed again, we reflect on your experience at your own pace. There is plenty of time to write, meditate, or simply chat. After a nourishing and satisfying meal, we say goodbye.
The following day, we check in to see how you are doing, and you will receive the music and the integration form.
CLOSING
One week after the journey, we finish the program with an online group session via Zoom. We look back at the ceremony and share our stories. When everything feels complete, we close the program.
OPTIONAL: PRIVATE INTEGRATION
Do you need extra integration? With the help of the integration form we unravel your experience. Send an email or notify us on site so we can arrange and schedule the extra session.
NEW: FREE ONLINE INTEGRATION GROUPS
Five times a year we offer free online integration exclusively for participants of a Hoofdreis ceremony. Every first Monday of September, November, February, April and June. No strings attached and without limitations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Would you like to book a ticket but do not have sufficient financial means? Please contact us. We can also discuss a payment plan. Don’t hesitate to reach out!