Anonymous says, "Super well organized, they really think of everything to make sure you can feel as comfortable and ready as you can be for the experience. Felt so cared for by facilitators and staff." See more
Adam says, "Arkana is, without question, the most extraordinary healing center on the planet. I’ve visited many places on this path, and none come close to the level of intention, care, and mastery woven into every detail here." See more
David says, "Having attended multiple MexiSoul retreats, I have consistently experienced the environment as safe, therapeutic, and deeply empowering. This recent retreat was my first Psilocybin ceremony, and I can say without hesitation that each ceremony became a profound journey of healing, reflection, and personal growth." See more
Anonymous says, "I feel so fortunate to have been at this retreat with 4 other attendees whose energies collectively made the ceremony very special for my first time at a retreat of this type." See more
Jane says, "I’m so grateful for my healing experiences during my Awakening retreat. And I’m deeply grateful for the community bonding and integration support woven into the program." See more
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
Wasim says, "My first time ever on such a retreat. I did research and this one stood out because it had great reviews, and because it didn't feel as commercial as many of the other retreats I came across." See more
Tess says, "If you’re even thinking about doing a retreat with Mar… just go. Seriously. She is such a warm, healing presence, the kind of person you instantly feel safe around." See more
Tuna says, "I had an absolutely profound and life-changing experience at the Temple of the Way of Light. From the moment I arrived, it felt like a place guided by something far greater than ordinary human effort." See more
Sam says, "Words can’t express my experience at Ananda Lodge. I have recently returned from a 3 day women’s medicine retreat. I’ve experienced sound bath, yoga, cacao ceremony, beautiful nourishing shared meals, somatic therapies, mushroom medicine ceremony, integrative support, trauma informed care, love, compassion, connection, and community (to say the LEAST) the profound guidance, releases, and healings I’ve experienced within just 3 days was something that must be experienced and is unexplainable in words." See more
Aiden says, "I hear a lot of people who want to experience medicines such as Bufo have serious concerns about safety. I'm glad I found Ayumene. Very safe and accommodating. I've done Aya and other plant medicines before but in groups." See more
Shanna says, " Gaia sagrada saved my life. A mother to twin teenage girls and a four year old son, I was the lowest I have ever been. Everything to be grateful for, but my light had been dimmed to the point that I didn’t want to go on." See more
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