Journey with sacred fungi to unlock deep healing, expand consciousness and reconnect with life's mysteries
Maximilian says, "With Aleece and Wouter, I felt safe and cared for throughout the entire retreat. Not only did they make sure that I got the most out of the experience itself from beginning (initial call), through middle (psychedelic trip) to end (integration session), they also went out of their way to make me fell at home at all times." See more
Anonymous says, "This was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The facilitators were excellent in the way they responded to our questions and needs. The setting was great for introspection, and the workshops and guidance helped me delve into the mushroom experience and get the maximum benefits." See more
Einar says, "The setting and atmosphere that Mycosomatic Magic hosted me in was really well tuned for a psychedelic experience; a small rustic communal farm/living space in the hills of northern Spain." See more
Anonymous says, "Just finished a private one on one session over the weekend- last friday afternoon. Psylicybin Hero dose, combined with Olivers wonderfull sound therapy. All I can really say is that the whole experience was amazing." See more
Anonymous says, "Steven was outstanding both in facilitating an Aya ceremony and Kambo ceremony. I could not have asked for more than I received. " See more
Anonymous says, "From the moment I arrived, I felt a wonderful sense of peace and trust in the staff of Eleusinia. I had never experienced any of elements of the retreat. From the breathwork, ice bath, meditation, medicines, food, staff attentiveness and the sheer beauty of the resort I found a level of happiness I had not experienced in a very long time." See more
Anonymous says, "This is my first psychedelic experience. I felt extremely safe throughout the retreat. All the facilitators are professionals and know what they do to make one comfortable, create a growth environment and mindset, and pay attention to every detail." See more
Anonymous says, "This is not a company but a family. I can’t wait to go back! " See more
Andrew says, "Despite a hectic journey and poor sleep, nothing could take away from the incredible experience I had. From the moment the ceremony began, it felt Edenic—peaceful, profound, and transformative." See more
Michael says, "A beautiful experience at this retreat, my first time ever doing Psilocybin and one I’ll remember for the rest of my life, tough at times on my trip but well worth it." See more
Psilocybin retreat costs vary widely based on duration, location, and inclusions. Single-day experiences typically range from EUR €400-650 in Europe, USD $350-525 in the Netherlands, and USD $280-425 in Jamaica, Mexico and Costa Rica. Multi-day retreats generally cost EUR €2,000-3,500 for 4-5 days in Europe, with luxury options reaching EUR €5,000+. The average daily cost hovers around USD $400-600, with private sessions commanding higher prices than group experiences. Accommodations, meal quality, facilitator expertise, and integration support all influence pricing. Many retreats include preparation calls, integration sessions, and ceremonial experiences in their packages.
The main active compound in psilocybin mushrooms, psilocin, is actually a DMT molecule coated with compounds that 'mask' it from the MAO enzymes so that it can safely be digested and reach the bloodstream. In that way, the DMT element of the ayahuasca journey can quite fairly rival experiences with high doses of magic mushrooms.
However — the ayahuasca journey is far from only a prolonged DMT trip. It is the synergy of the B. caapi vine and the DMT admixture that catalyzes such a profoundly more full-bodied experience, one that has taken some to completely independently existing ineffable spirit realms where it's possible to meet and interact with sentient entities, or down the long, often dark road of Memory Ln, where they can revisit and confront suppressed traumatic memories.
While they also offer profound insight into the nature of the self, others, life, and the universe, mushrooms also typically tend to provide a more supportive, encouraging type of experience. Conversely, ayahuasca is infamous for holding drinkers accountable for their wrongdoings, and very clearly showing them the path toward self-betterment so that no more rationalizations are possible.
In general, ayahuasca can be said to potentially offer a more intense (both physically and mentally), exhausting, ego dissolving, profoundly transformative journey, both deeply inward as well as to exquisite alternate dimensions of existence.
Classic psychedelics (like psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, and mescaline) do not create physical dependence or addiction in the way substances like alcohol, opioids, or nicotine do. Most retreat participants find these medicines self-limiting—the profound, sometimes challenging experiences they produce naturally discourage frequent use. In traditional cultures where these plants have been used for centuries, they're typically approached with reverence and used ceremonially, not recreationally. That said, psychological attachment can form with any substance or experience that alters consciousness. At retreats, guests sometimes arrive with misconceptions about psychedelics being an easy "shortcut" to healing, only to discover these medicines often reveal what needs attention rather than instantly fixing it. The medicine itself rarely becomes problematic; the relationship with it might. What's most important isn't necessarily whether a substance can create dependency, but one's intention and the context of use. Many find these experiences so complete that they need significant integration time before feeling called to return.