Journey with sacred fungi to unlock deep healing, expand consciousness and reconnect with life's mysteries
Daniela says, "I have to thank Maya and Marc and the whole Earthawareness-Team again and again!! I choosed the place, when I saw the picture of this amazing temple. But in reality it's even more beautiful ! The psychedelic Glass Dome, where you can see the big trees behind, the fireplace and the smell of the fire, the beautiful floor." 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, "I cannot recommend this enough; both its substance, and the hosts who usher you through what is an intense, profound, life-altering experience. From start to finish, Wouter and Aleece were supportive, responsive, flexible, knowledgeable, and above all, compassionate." See more
Flavia says, "I spent two weeks at Arkana Sacred Valley for my second experience working with the medicine, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place. What drew me to Arkana was their deep respect for the Shipibo traditions and the authenticity with which they hold their ceremonies." See more
Shannen says, "Extraordinary…so extraordinary that I am compelled to write my first review in 53 years. I attended the January 2024 retreat. The entire program is designed with YOU and your individual needs as Eleusinia’s top priority." See more
Anonymous says, "I just wanted to say thank you so much for such an amazing experience. Malwina was an awesome facilitator. She was there as a great support guiding the process and at the same time allowing one space when you needed it." See more
Odile says, "I chose this retreat thanks to a specific comment from Polly below .( ‘I was also very grateful to be shown, and learn, how to extract the psilocybin from the mushrooms into a lemon tek, rather than eating the mushrooms directly’)." See more
johan says, "Blessings be onto you if you go here, the shaman is licensed to give yopo and is among the best shamans i have come across in my journey..! Its just it was not very clean, theres a difference between clean and tidy." See more
Joshua says, "somewhere some how Charlie and I are kin !!! this man brought me so much joy and will be my family for ever love you brother thank you for all you help yall are the best" See more
Tarik says, "Nikolaj was my ceremony guide during my trip at la Mezquita in Alicante. He guided see from the moment I entered the establishment and during the whole trip. The guidance was individualised and adapted to my needs." See more
Anonymous says, "I attended a 4 day transformation retreat that Doug was assisting. Doug was phenomenal. Incredibly knowledgable in breathwork, yoga and body movement. He is very talented with the musical instruments he plays." 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.