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"I cannot recommend more the experience with the staff of Truly Loving. They were amazing during the all process of booking and always replying all my answers very quickly and kind. Very professional and looking to my safety and have the best experience possible. Renate was so kind and sweet. I can just say that I am going to keep with me one of the best experiences of my life and thanks to Renate for your support and make it possible. Irene"

"I do not know where to begin - I am someone who has always just got on with things, but I ended up with life attacking me all at once and was finding things very difficult. I decided to try the psilocybe therapy as antidepressants were not working for me. How did it workout, both the treatment and Renate exceeded my expectations in a way that I just cannot put into words. I travelled to the Netherlands with some concerns about what I might experience but Renate instilled into me a confidence and that it would be ok. The experience itself has turned me around, partly because of the treatment but also due to Renate just being there with her kindness. I would like to thank her for her kindness and support: words, actions, intuition, skill and knowledge. I would highly recommend: she will always be, with great appreciation, etched in my thoughts. Thank you. "

"A first-time psilocybin experience was absolutely amazing thanks to Renate's care and guidance. An initial video chat included information on what to expect the day of the ceremony. Messaging chat helped me to best sort airports and hotels quickly. Follow-up has included information on best integrating the experience to get the most from the journey. The atmosphere itself is quiet, calming, inviting and comfortable. Very easy to settle into the surroundings and the journey itself. After the ceremony, a flavorful soup/bread was so satisfying - a perfect way to unwind and chat through the experience and reorient. My first journey was peaceful and enlightening. I can say I didn't necessarily get the answers I went in looking for but came away with a few answers to questions I didn't realize I needed answers. So grateful for Renate's care and experience - it's so easy to highly recommend her and Truly Loving! "

"I attended a retreat last month and it was a life changing experience. I’m still working to integrate what I experienced but it was profound beyond words. The other participant in the retreat was a kind soul and I was touched by what we shared together. They similarly also expressed having a profound and transformative experience. The first day, Renate and Martijn picked me up from the station and took me to the retreat centre. We went over what to expect and prepared for the session. I mentioned that I did a retreat before in a different country, but it didn’t have much of an effect on me. As a result, we decided to start off the first session with the maximum dose. During the session, I encountered strong feelings of feeling alone and abandoned — as a result, I called out for help, and they held my hand for an hour and placed a hand on my shoulder. I started to feel the warmth of the connection flood in, and it felt like my subconscious was receiving a software patch to help resolve those feelings that may have been present since childhood. I understand now what it would mean to have a bad trip. If it weren’t for guides like Renate and Martijn, I would’ve most likely ended up stuck in a dark place. In addition, I have a slight discomfort around the presence of cats in general, but as time went on I warmed up to Felix, the resident cat, and felt that he was watching out for me while helping me on my journey. The second day, I had a strong reaction to the medicine and was stuck in the WC for quite a while. Martijn kindly offered me a bucket in case I needed one, and I felt that one was required. At one point during the session, I was moving around quite a bit and Martijn offered some advice that helped me go deeper and let go of the energy that was trapped, which led to a truly profound experience that is difficult to capture in words. It became a recursive loop with a focus that led to a certain feeling of unity while the mind was quiet. On the third and final day, we had an integration session. They recommended books and talks to go over, and I am currently diving into them now, working on the integration. I feel you get out what you put into the retreat, and the more you are willing to experience darker parts that you may want to run away from, the more transformative it will be. The aftercare email and advice were key factors I feel that differentiate this retreat from the other one I went to in the past in a different country. Although the other retreat had interesting experiences, I feel that I wasn’t able to integrate them in daily life the same way I am integrating with this retreat. Writing this review several weeks after the retreat shows that I now experience permanent changes in key areas in my life and am working to integrate the other changes in a more permanent way. The food during the retreat was delicious and nutritious, I devoured everything that was offered and am grateful for every meal that we shared together. The music selection was perfect and even now I listen to the songs from time to time to help reactivate different experiences that I encountered. I’m grateful to Renate and Martijn (& Felix) as well as the other participant and would highly recommend this retreat for anyone looking for personal transformation and insight to better themselves and help create a better and kinder world."

"First of all I have to thank Renate and Martijn for this amazing experience. I had a good feeling after the get to know call and I was so excited for the ceremony. Those two just give me a feeling of acceptance and support before, thru and after the ceremony. You just feel that those two have a pure heart and can guide you the best way, no matter in what situation you will be in. They take care of you and do their best to give you a save trip. The journey itself was beautiful and it showed me a way to see things with more love and patience. It is a beautiful way to open up more for the right direction. I am grateful for the experience I made and I will Absolutely do it again. Lots of love"

"Renate and Martjin are kind and helpful people. They assured me, from the very first preliminary meeting, patience and professionalism in answering my questions, doubts, and reflections. Accordingly, we decided that I would be directly assisted by Martjin. The retreat took place in the best conditions of comfort and safety, in a calm and relaxing setting. Martjin proved to be an attentive and precise guide, open and sensitive, but also respectful of individual physical and emotional space. At the same time, he actively helped me when I found myself in a moment of real difficulty, providing me with the necessary advice and support (technical/emotional) to navigate the situation at best. Thank you again for accompanying me on this extraordinary journey! "

"Truly loving is a field of acceptance. Renate and Martijn will follow us deep into our own beeing, with so much love and care, so we can open up to what is in the moment, and heal ourself on very deep levels. I am truly greatfull to both of them. Kristin"

"I have tried to write this review a few times, but I honestly think there are not enough words to describe my experience. First of all, Renate and Martjin have been so supportive since day one. I immediately felt at ease with them and they were very honest and present during the whole process. Renate couldn't be there for the ceremony due to personal reasons, but I still want to mention her. What a loving and amazing woman. Secondly, if I could resume my trip I would use the word(s): life-changing. One does not usually trust someone with such things at first (generally speaking, it depends on the person of course) but Martijn was able to provide that ease. He was very helpful at all times and there was no single question he did not reply to; before, during and after the ceremony. I tried not to have any expectations on the trip itself yet I was still surprised with the things I have seen and the things I have worked on. The thing with plant medicine is that it will show you what you need to see ( and you will probably work on or deal with) but it will also stick to the purpose of free will. You will have a chance to follow your journey and also have the chance to have such an amazing, pure and loving guide like Martjin. Dealing with such deep wounds and traumas is not an easy task, but his presence, his words, his knowledge and his support were so crucial to my development with this. Today I am very proud to say that my lifestyle has improved SO much and for that I am eternally thankful. I am deeply honored and forever grateful to have met these incredible people and I recommend them a 100%. It really is a truly loving experience. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU <3 "

"Martijn facilitates a safe and meaningful expereince. He puts great emphasis into purity of his ego and his own mental and emotional stability to grant each participant the utmost attention and security. He has a nearly superhuman empathy of what phase of the journey one is in and can help to direct it into a constructive direction. He has a deep professional understanding and intuition on the ceremonies he does and the do´s and dont´s within. He is highly stress resistant and can handle difficult situations, too. He got me out of my horror trip I was having inbetween and encouraged me to go deeper to develop my personality."

"Renate pours her heart into the ceremonies and creates a loving and athmosphere for everyone to get a safe setting for the best possible journey. She was there when I needed her without me having asked for it when I had a difficult phase in my experience and of great comfort to me and the other participants. I experienced her as very stress resistant and considerate and she has a high sense of intuition as well as understanding of human experience and thus can react accurately to each situation."

"The name holds what it promises. I hardly ever encountered so loving support. Renate and Martijn put all their soul and being into the ceremony and are higly professional in what they do. They consider every detail and each participant individually and supply a safe room for the best possible experience. Highly recommendable. "

"My partner and I recently had our first psilocybin journey during a one day retreat with Renate and we couldn't be happier that we chose her as our guide. From the moment we met her our worries and nervousness went away and we felt extremely comfortable and at ease. She really knows how to create a safe, light and professional setting for an experience like this and provides excellent advice before and after the trip. The journey itself was absolutely incredible and the plant medicine showed us exactly what we needed to see to move forward on our path after feeling stuck for a long time. Truly life-changing and healing! Renate's beautiful singing voice, the amazing music and the cozy accomodation enhanced the whole experience even more. We are forever grateful that we participated in this wonderful and transformational retreat and can only recommend it. Thank you for everything Renate 💛🙏 "

"This was my first time attending a ceremony of this kind and I can definitely say that it changed my life. I felt safe, understood and taken care of with Renate. I am very happy I chose her to guide me through the ceremony, as the setting is of the outmost importance. It is evident they know what they are doing and therefore, I can totally recommend Truly Loving. "

"Renate and Martjin welcomed me and my husband like we are their friends, they helped us feel safe and walked us through what to expect, which I needed as a first timer. They knew when to let me come to my truth and to offer a shift in my emotions/thoughts. Excellent guidance, they are doing exactly what they are supposed to ❤️"

"I recently had my first guided psilohuasca weekend with Martijn and Renate. It did me a lot of good. As someone with no real experience in plant medicine and with the goal to have a look inward, I couldn't have wished for a better place to start. I felt really supported along the way and they did a great job of providing a safe and pleasant environment. Outside of the trips it was just great spending time with them (and the other participant) and they really did inspire me with their positive outlook on life. Being kind of a spirituality sceptic, maybe for a lack of understanding what it really means, I left with a more open mind. It has been a few weeks now and I can say that this was a beautiful first step in a new direction. So, if you're trying to figure out your options, I can say you'll be good in the hands of Renate and Martijn."

"Renate and Martijn are wonderful, considerate, experienced and caring hosts. "

"During my two-day retreat, I had an extraordinary experience that profoundly shifted my perspective on life. Over these two days, I not only unveiled the veil of my inner self but also developed a profound connection with nature, fellow participants, and, most importantly, with myself. The initiation of my inner journey was marked by stepping into a new state. The thoughtfully crafted environment and the empathetic guidance of the experienced retreat leaders prepared me to embrace the upcoming Psilocybin ceremony with open arms. The culmination of this unforgettable experience left me filled with heightened clarity, inner peace, and deep self-understanding. The ceremonies themselves were sensitively guided, allowing me to delve into the depths of my thoughts, emotions, and fears. The unique combination of Psilocybin and Ayahuasca created a space for inner reflection and self-awareness. The retreat leaders were by my side throughout this intense journey, fostering an atmosphere of trust and security. The opportunity to share my insights from the ceremonies in group discussions and one-on-one conversations proved to be highly enriching. The support from fellow participants and the ability to understand and accept each other created a tightly knit community. The two days were replete with intensity and profound experience. The environment was of breathtaking beauty, and the lovingly prepared meals provided the necessary sustenance for the process. Overall, my two-day retreat led me on a journey of self-discovery that touched and stirred my innermost being. The support and dedication of the retreat leaders have made this experience something authentic and significant. If you are ready to embark on an inner journey, I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat. It’s an opportunity for transformation that you should not miss."

"I am so glad I took the leap and tried this experience, and I am grateful for Renate and Martijn for everything they did to make it such a comfortable journey. I’m so glad I did it and look forward to integrating all the lessons back into my life going forward. I cannot think of a single thing that could’ve made this better for a first-timer in the world of psilohuasca. It was great value for money when you look at some of the inflated prices for similar retreats, now psychedelics are becoming ‘trendy’!"

"This was my first experience with plant medicine and I could not have chosen a guide than Truly Loving. The team was welcoming, generous, and kind throughout the entire weekend of sessions. The location is super easy to get to by train. Martijn and Renate took extra care to ensure comfort, and offer advice on how to approach the psychedelic journey. During the trips, the pair took the time to make the experience extra special by using incense, instruments, singing, and other tools to carry me through my journey. The playlist of songs was absolutely incredible! They provided delicious food and comfortable accommodation and took us on a walk to move our bodies before the second session. Overall, a fantastic experience - I would go back to see them again and again!"

"A very patient and kind duo. I recommend this retreat as an introduction to psilocybin. "

"Best experience ever! Wonderful therapists! Amazing journey! Exceeded my expectations! Thank you for everything you’ve done!"