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, "The whole weekend was amazing. Great Workshops, people and experiences. " See more
Julien says, "I've been thinking about exploring the world of magic mushrooms for quiet a long time but was also a bit scared about what could happen. That's why i decided to have my first experience in the context of a retreat, and i can say now that i'm glad i choosed this one." 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
Christopher says, "This is my first time doing ayahuasca and I had the most amazing experience. Changed my whole life and my way of thinking definitely coming back and definitely recommending this place " See more
Roger says, "My partner and I recently participated in a 5-day, 4-night retreat at Eleusinia. We had researched other psilo retreats and had landed on Eleusinia mainly due to the science, staff, accommodations, grounds, agenda, etc." See more
Renata says, "I participated in a 5-day psilocybin retreat in the Netherlands. I had a profound experience under the influence of the mushrooms, but equally important was the presence, advice, support and all the activities offered by the therapists/facilitators." 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
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
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.