"Joe was a fantastic guide for the psilocybin retreat that I attended. He was warm, welcoming and engaging. He took time to spend with me one to one prior to the ceremony to allay any apprehensions that I might of had, explain the format, what to expect and generally put me at ease so I was as relaxed and open as I could be ahead of the ceremony. He was incredibly personable and I felt that I came away from the experience having made a new friend in Joe. I would definitely like to return to another of Acsauhaya's retreats with Joe maybe to experience an Ayahuasca ceremony next time. Thank you for being you Joe 🙏"
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"I had been wanting to take part in a Psilocybin ceremony for a while so chose my retreat carefully and from the reviews that I read and what I saw written online about Acsauhaya I was confident that they were a credible organisation. I wasn't disappointed, they treated the whole process from booking to the retreat itself with utmost professionalism. The ceremony was an amazing experience which I really enjoyed and it left me with sense of connectedness with myself and everything around me. I would highly recommend Acsauhaya to anyone who is considering a psilocybin experince - they will will look after you with the utmost care and you will be sure to have a transformative experience. Namaste x"
"This retreat was a christmas present from me to my girlfriend who has always been a spiritual person and even though I wasn't, she had inspired me to walk on new (spiritual) paths to find out more about myself. So this retreat seemed like the perfect adventure for us.
I guess it's fair to say that many people are a little anxious before their first time trying magic truffles or mushrooms and it was no different for us. But we were also very excited about what we would experience and I can only speak for myself when I say that I've always had trouble shutting off my conscious, rational mind (during meditation, everyday life, social situations and sometimes even at night). I figured a truffle retreat would help me finally achieve this. So my intention for this journey was to find peace of mind, tranquility and answers for "faults" that I had been unable to solve for years. My girlfriend on the other hand had always struggled with trust and with feeling truly loved. So her intention was to finally find out what profound love and trust feel/look like.
(I will not touch on the preparation and introduction phase because you can already find the timeline of the retreat itself and the weeks/months leading up to it on the website)
After having met our fellow “travellers”, Niels and Femke asked us to put on a sleep mask and we all laid down on individual sleeping pads that were spread out across the room. He then guided us through an intense breathwork ceremony. This was an incredible, fascinating and beautiful experience that left all of us in tears. Before this experience I had always thought that yes our breath is powerful but I can mostly use it to calm myself down. I had had no idea that breathwork could cause me to feel such intense joy and gratitude or could lead me to feeling such a deep connection with the ones I love.
After the breathwork session and about an hour break, the psilocybin ceremony started. We drank/ate the truffles, put the sleep mask back on and laid down on the sleeping pads again. All the while Niels and Femke were there to comfort us if necessary and they did a fantastic job at tending to individual needs, fears and emotions.
It took a while before the psilocybin took hold of us but when it did, it became one of the most positive, emotional, liberating, clarifying and profound experiences of our (my girlfriend and I) lives. I don’t want to go into details since it was a very intimate journey but we both had massively impactful insights into things from our childhood/youth that we hadn’t been able to access before. Memories resurfaced that we never thought we were still carrying inside. I was finally able to see the connections between my “faults” and I realized that they all had the same cause. This was something I hadn’t been able to see before and after I “woke up” I grabbed my notebook and drew a mindmap of how it was all connected. It felt like the proverbial puzzle to which I had finally found the long lost last piece.
While my journey was somewhat analytical, my girlfriend had a very vivid one. She saw her own birth and saw all her loved ones who gave her comfort. She got to feel the profound sense of love and trust that she had been looking for. She was confronted with difficult things from her past and was able to forgive in a way that the conscious, rational mind is not able to forgive.
Ever since the ceremony my girlfriend and I have been more in tune with ourselves. We have gained a much deeper understanding of ourselves and a new outlook on our lives. My girlfriend feels a kind of love, gratitude and joy that she hadn’t before and friends tell her that it’s “contagious.” And I feel the same way. We both feel that this journey has triggered incredibly positive changes within us that we probably wouldn’t have been able to trigger otherwise.
Thank you for your guidance and this amazing experience!!
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"After many years of suffering, with no relief felt from counselling and antidepressants, I thoroughly researched psilocybin. I felt this was the only possible solution of coming to terms with the loss of my Mom and the existential angst her passing left behind. From the initial phonecall to subsequent meeting, I felt a very real connection with Nancy who has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is also understanding, empathetic and puts you at ease. During my ceremony I grieved very hard for my Mom which I had not allowed myself to do for the preceeding 8 years. Nancy was by my side every minute for the whole journey and I can never thank her enough for this as I really needed a guide who would be there every step of the way with me, to help me process my deep emotions and existential thoughts. After the ceremony Nancy helped me to process the experience and gave me valuable advice on how to move forwards and how to look at things differently. I can now feel the potential for a new life, full of acceptance and positivity and joy, and this is as a result of choosing Nancy as my guide for which I will be eternally grateful."
"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.
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"Margriet, Harold and Elisabeth were wonderful. The houseboot is a beautiful and peaceful surrounding for a first Ayahuasca experience and it felt very safe to have 3 guides available for 4-5 participants. We were all looked after in the best possible way and I would recommend them to anyone :) Thank you so much for all the love and kindness you give! <3"
"This is an excellent choice for your first-time truffle experience! Thank you, Femke and Niels! "
"Niels is a skilled facilitator. He prepares his retreat events perfectly, taking care of all details that come together resulting in the best experience possible. He inspires trust and confidence in the participants. Thank you, Niels. "
"Kind, caring and supportive! Thank you, Femke! "
"Even tough I was having such a hard time in the first half of this journey...I was in very good hands and felt very safe and well taking care of.
I am extremely greatful for this experience and I thank Niels and Femke from the bottom of my heart. "
"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 had a lot of existential thoughts and blockages that I wanted to look at from a new perspective with the help of psilocybin. Alan took time in a Zoom call to understand me and my goals. I booked a 1 Day Private Psilocybin Ceremony in Amsterdam and Alan arrived to my flat. He took care of my needs at the time of the experience and provided a great guidance. Also the Zoom call conversation to integrate my experience into my life was very useful and helpful. My mind is now full of new ideas about old stuff, which never crossed my mind before. So I'm very grateful for this journey!"
"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."
"simply the best"
"It was beautiful, we would love to come back"
"It was a very cool and deep experience, really great work. I'll take part again. thank you for everything"
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Un lieu qui appelle au calme, au bien-être, à la sérénité et à la métamorphose !
A place that calls for calm, well-being, serenity and metamorphosis! "
"Compétent. Niels est parfaitement à sa place, un poisson dans l'eau ! C'est certainement la mission de sa vie !
Competent. Niels is right where he belongs, like a fish in water! This is certainly his life's mission! "
"Professionnelle, rassurante, lumineuse ! Femke est une belle âme !
Professional, reassuring, bright! Femke is a beautiful soul! "
"Foncez ! Niels et Femke sont de grands professionnels, ils ont une parfaite connaissance de la psilocybine et plus généralement de l'ensemble du protocole à respecter pour que cette expérience soit positive pour vous. Leur travail est sérieux, le suivi rigoureux, rien n'est laissé au hasard.
Le prix d'une retraite est très raisonnable en comparaison avec les autres prestataires mais le prestation est de qualité ! Le site est également très bien adapté a ce genre d'expérience. Avant la cérémonie, vous découvrirez la puissance des exercices de respirations proposés par Niels. Ce travail vous mettra dans état d'esprit idéal pour l'expérience des champignons ! Vous ne le regretterez pas ! Pour les français, il est souhaitable de se débrouiller en anglais…. Bonne retraite à vous !
Go for it! Niels and Femke are great professionals, they have perfect knowledge of psilocybin and more generally of the entire protocol to follow so that this experience is positive for you. Their work is serious, the monitoring rigorous, nothing is left to chance.
The price of a retreat is very reasonable compared to other providers but the service is quality! The site is also very well suited to this type of experience. Before the ceremony, you will discover the power of the breathing exercises offered by Niels. This will put you in the ideal frame of mind for the truffles experience! You will not regret it! For French people, it is relevant to get by in English…. Happy retreat to you!
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"Niels and Femke are experienced facilitators and have provided me with everything I needed for taking my first psilocybin trip. There was an initial intake call, in which we talked about why I was considering this and what it looks like to take the trip. This call also gauges whether I'd benefit from the trip. Two weeks prior, I got a further email in detail to prepare for the trip (dos and don'ts, among others). During the session, we had a serene location in a small Dutch village, along with several other participants. They are also great at bringing people together. We had some discussions, instructions, and breathwork sessions that prepared us for the psilocybin journey. As a result, I felt relaxed and prepared for the journey which is indeed the case (also the music felt very immersive - with additional instruments being played on top of the played music. I learned by now that music is also a very important setting element.). Afterward, we gathered together, had our delicious vegan dinner, shared and reflected on our experiences, and danced. The sharing sessions bring people closer and reflect on each of our journeys, as is the dance. We stayed overnight, had our breakfast, gathered together and departed back to our homes. All in all, a very well-arranged and organized retreat from the accommodation, meals, events rundown, and the set/setting for the psilocybin trip. I am grateful for both facilitators, as well as my fellow participants."
"Gregory has all the best qualities of the perfect guide. My journey definitely wouldn't have been so beneficial if it wasn't for him.
A part from the usual qualities you'd expect from a guide (trustworthy, puts you at ease, listens very well etc.), the one that particularly stood out to me is Gregory's level of care for making sure he doesn't "color" or influence your journey. Gregory makes sure to say just what is needed to help you let go, look within and reap the benefits.
I know for sure that I'll be doing more sessions with him in the future and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great guide :)"
"Niels, was simply amazing. His professionalism and empathy set the tone for the entire retreat. He guided us with grace and understanding, creating a safe space where we could all open up and grow. Niels's genuine care for each participant was evident in every interaction, making the experience truly unforgettable. I highly recommend Niels to anyone looking for a facilitator who is not only skilled but also deeply empathetic and caring."
"As someone experiencing this type of retreat for the first time, I couldn't have asked for a better facilitator than Niels and his group. His professionalism and empathy made me feel at ease from the start, and I quickly found myself fully immersed in the experience. Everything about the retreat, from the activities to the atmosphere, was simply amazing. Niels played a key role in making my first retreat experience unforgettable, and I'm grateful for his guidance and support."
"I recently had the pleasure of attending a retreat that exceeded all my expectations in every possible way. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and a genuine sense of hospitality that immediately put me at ease. The facilitators were not only professional but also incredibly friendly, making me feel like part of a welcoming community from the very start.
Throughout the retreat, every detail was meticulously planned and executed flawlessly. From the serene surroundings to the thoughtfully curated activities, it was evident that every aspect of the experience had been carefully designed to foster relaxation, rejuvenation, and personal growth.
The facilitators' expertise shone through in their guidance and support, creating a safe and nurturing environment where I felt comfortable exploring new ideas and perspectives. Their passion for what they do was contagious, inspiring me to fully immerse myself in each activity and embrace the opportunity for self-discovery.
In addition to the enriching program, the accommodations were top-notch, providing a cozy retreat where I could unwind and recharge amidst nature's beauty. The attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the retreat, ensuring that my comfort and well-being were always prioritized.
Overall, my experience at this retreat was nothing short of transformative. I left feeling refreshed, inspired, and profoundly grateful for the opportunity to participate in such a remarkable journey. Without a doubt, I will be returning for future retreats, eager to reconnect with the wonderful community and continue my journey of self-exploration and growth. If you're seeking a truly exceptional retreat experience, look no further – this is it."
"An excellent experience. Very thoughtfully conducted and guided by Gregory from the outset to ensure you are in a position to enable the maximum benefits from your journey. Highly recommended."
"Attending the Alegria psychedelic retreat was a transformative experience for me, as someone dealing with chronic fibromyalgia pain, anxiety, and occasional depression. From my first interaction with Alan, there was an immediate connection, and I embarked on the journey from the Middle East to the Netherlands with anticipation and curiosity.
Opting for two private ceremonies, I found it hard to articulate the profound impact of my encounters with psilocybin. Each ceremony was a unique and intensely powerful experience. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Alan, who traveled from Germany to facilitate these ceremonies and guide me through them. I'm also deeply appreciative of my brother Stan, whose presence during the second ceremony helped me delve into my emotions and release my suffering. Their authenticity and genuine intention to alleviate my struggles were palpable throughout.
Upon returning home, I noticed a remarkable shift in my mindset. Fear and anxiety no longer held me captive, and my suffering had notably lessened. I am eager to repeat this journey with the same compassionate individuals. Thank you, Alegria, and everyone involved in facilitating this profound healing experience. 🙏🏻🕯️"
"I signed up to this retreat last minute, not knowing totally what was involved & not knowing what I would get out of it...
...What I got was life changing.
The whole team at Alegria have an incredible aura about them, creating a space where you can truly be yourself without being judged or worrying what people think (I was amazed at how many shields I had up).
It's hard to put into words what happens to you during the ceremonies, but for me personally, for the first time in my life, I got answers to some of the bigger questions & had revelations about myself, my work & relationships. One thing to note is how incredible the support is during the ceremony - the team have an incredible way of knowing when you need some support during your experience & when you're okay to have some space. Another thing to note is how incredible the music is during the ceremony and throughout the retreat (Viva Malika)!
In short, I arrived at the retreat burnt out from work, lethargic & struggling in myself & relationships. I left feeling very much as if I was starting a new life, healing old wounds & starting to live as we were meant to, in joy!
You won't regret it.
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"From the first call with Nancy, I felt at ease, safe and like I had made a good choice. She explained everything perfectly and has a lovely, warm presence that made everything easy.
On the day itself, I had some difficult content come up which she took in her stride, helping me through it all in the best way she possibly could have done - with the help of James, of course!
Thank you Nancy."
"Despite a slight miscommunication regarding pickup , my experience with Susan and Harold was nothing short of extraordinary. Their deep knowledge and compassionate guidance through each session led to profound insights and personal breakthroughs. The initial hiccup quickly faded as their professionalism and genuine care paved the way for a truly trans-formative journey. I highly recommend these sessions for anyone seeking meaningful personal growth.
Despite of miscommunication, giving 5 stars because of kind and professional crew.
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