Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
David says, "I want to thank Bonnie, and Nathan, and Embalia for their care and empathy and apologize for any stress and worry I may have caused. I was in the small percentage of people that had a "bad" journey and felt an intense need to leave after the third ceremony." See more
Stephanie says, "To call our week at Psychonauta the trip of a lifetime, would be an understatement. From the moment we hopped on the tuk tuk into the Amazon rainforest, we knew we were in for a ride! Monica was the first to greet us." See more
Harold says, "If you feel called to the ayahuasca experience then look no further than Arkana. You won’t find a better staff, more caring people, and better food in the entire southern hemisphere." See more
Anonymous says, "Hi Naysha All the best for the new year may it be filled with blessings. Here is a review from the last retreat. It's my 3rd time attending a retreat with Taita Inti." See more
Catharine says, "I came in search of 'freedom' and I left realizing freedom is within me. I gave all of my attention to this experience. From the moment it was brought to my attention as a possibility to it's continuing manifestation." See more
Timir says, "This was my first time experiencing medicines offered at the retreat and it was something that I was not sure about in terms of how I would react to these. Fortunately, I felt great after the first couple of days of purging and as my body was releasing toxins that may have been accumulating for some time." See more
Anonymous says, "My experience at Acsuhaya was absolutely terrific! I was on the 3-day psilocybin retreat and it exceeded all of my expectations. The organizers were very good at making a calm and safe environment where we as participants (many of who it was their first psychadelic experience) felt safe and free to be part of the very personal ceremony." See more
Anonymous says, "I just had my first ceremonial experience with plant medicine conducted by master Tao. From the very first moment, I was received with unparalleled warmth, enveloped in an atmosphere of profound respect, care and rare sensitivity." See more
Shaskia says, "I did a magic mushroom ceremony with Earth Awareness and I am still integrating the experience, the healing and the wisdom. What an incredible and authentic experience which I can't find words for." See more
Andrea says, "I attended Eleusinia in February 2025 with an open and curious mind, as I had never been to a psilocybin retreat or consumed any psychedelics before. It’s difficult to put this experience into words." See more
Kenneth says, "I have attended several of these types of experiences in the past, but Elena made this experience so much more than the others. Her warmth, openness understanding, generosity." See more
Psychedelic retreat costs typically range from USD $200-750 per day, with most programs lasting 5-8 days (total USD $1,600-4,500). Shorter 1-2 day private sessions generally cost USD $450-1,000, while premium or longer experiences (8-13 days) may range from USD $3,000-7,500. Location significantly affects pricing - retreats in Peru and Ecuador tend to be more affordable (USD $125-250/day), while Netherlands and Costa Rica programs often command higher prices (USD $400-1,150/day). Accommodation type greatly impacts cost, with shared/dormitory options offering savings of 30-50% compared to private rooms.
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.