Confluence Retreats

Beautiful location and beyond caring facilitators. I unexpectedly came down with a severe ear infection and had to leave early after the first psilocybin session. The session expertly facilitated, calm, expansive and enriching, but what really blew me away was the exceptional nurturing I received once ill. Every detail from Dr. visit to flight was taken care of, the entire journey that could have been fearful, was executed with loving care and competence. I felt so lucky to be in the hands of Confluence retreats and specifically Myles, who oversees every detail of the retreat experience. The journey within in the gorgeous forest and the caring connection between the facilitators and the other participants made this an exceptional experience, and one I found myself very lucky to be part of.

I was ready for a transformational experience and my Confluence retreat exceeded anything I could have imagined. The curriculum is thoughtful and comprehensive, leading to a feeling of safety from prep work through follow-up integration. The facilitators are exceptional - educated and skilled, but equally wonderful, caring human beings. My facilitator was perfect for me and met every ask for education, guidance, support and communication. The rest of the retreat team were equally exceptional people, each with something unique, fabulous and heartfelt to offer.

Though I can often be a lone wolf, I did a group retreat which was also a better option for me than I could have imagined. The opportunity to learn from and share with others really enhanced my experience and helped allay my uncertainty about taking psilocybin. It also forged new friendships I cherish!

I could go on and on, but the words that I associate with my retreat experience include: love, safety, courage, beauty, amazing food 😋, relationships, transformation, rebirth, openness, nature, energy, hope and new patterns. From the surroundings to the group to breathwork to sitting in circle to grounding to journeying to journaling and everything in between, there is no better investment in yourself than a Confluence retreat!

I am so grateful that I chose Confluence Retreats for my first psilocybin experience (two journeys over a 5-day retreat). Everything was done with so much intentionality and attention to the details, from the beautiful setting of the retreat to the excellent facilitators to the delicious food to the ceremonies & group activities to the accommodations we stayed in to feeling safe & supported during my journeys. And I didn’t realize how important the pre-planning and post-integration components to this experience would be, and Confluence does a great job with those aspects too. Myles and his team work so hard to make this an enriching live experience for the participants, and I highly recommend Confluence Retreats!

I had a really incredible experience with Confluence. I came to the retreat with the intention of developing more self-love and greater clarity in what I want from my life going forward. I was amazed by everything that went into making the week as valuable as possible: the leads designed and led an incredible program that supported our psilocybin experiences being as transformative as possible, the setting was beautiful and peaceful, and the group of attendees all became so close and supported each other throughout the week and beyond. Having two psilocybin journeys (rather than one) was invaluable for me personally: I made real breakthroughs in both, with the latter completely changing a narrative I had taken from the former in an incredibly powerful way such that if I had only had the first journey, I might have been left with far more questions than answers. Almost half a year on, I have witnessed a real step-change in my life since the retreat, particularly in how much less critical I am of myself and how much happier I am as a result. I highly recommend Confluence for anyone looking to make meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

I attended the 5 day Confluence Retreat at the end of June 2025. I chose Confluence because I wanted my first psilocybin experience to be legal in a therapeutic setting amongst nature and supported by a group of like minded fellow participants. I flew to Oregon from Sydney, Australia and have much gratitude for what unfolded. It was helpful to pre-meet fellow participants via some Zoom calls. The pre -work (reading some books, watching some videos & setting my intentions) really paid off as each of my intentions and more informed my positive experience while on the psilocybin. The Confluence Team did a great job making us feel safe and explaining what would happen. When I reflect on my experience, I am glad we did two journeys on the psilocybin. Yes, I was nervous for the first journey but felt more comfortable for the second journey which resulted in a deeper experience. I came to the retreat to process grief as I had lost my wife of 30 years. During my journeys I felt deep grief and tremendous love from the important people (& dogs) in my life. I also felt new love entering my life. “Reawakened” is the word I would use to sum up my experience. I was very impressed with the quality of the therapeutic staff. The food was yummy, the setting in the beautiful Oregon mountains was so soothing and grounding. There was a very spiritual element to the retreat with blessings and songs offered by a local native American shaman. I departed feeling very close to my fellow participants…we remain in touch with each other.