The Synthesis Institute

My week at Synthesis was a profound journey of healing, learning, and self-discovery. The retreat was beautifully organized, with incredible attention to detail and care for every participant. I came with both personal and professional intentions, and left with both fulfilled.

The ceremonies were intense, transformative, and deeply healing. I experienced somatic release, emotional clarity, and energetic realignment, supported by facilitators who held space with kindness, skill, and deep presence. The blend of indigenous ritual, music, and ceremony with modern methods was inspiring, offering a bridge between tradition and contemporary practice.

Beyond the medicine, I gained invaluable insight into holding space as a practitioner, witnessing how empathy, structure, and attentiveness can support profound transformation. I left with new clarity, gratitude, and important questions about my life, my legacy, and how to live more fully in love and service.

Synthesis is a space of deep care, professional excellence, and transformative experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth, healing, or professional training in the art of holding psychedelic space.

This was a transformative retreat. All components of the place, people, activities and experiences made it a once in a lifetime event. I was able to look at things from different angles, to slow life and meet myself and other as new delicate details were able to unfold. The process enabled me to go deep, to face fear and to feel I was held safely and then heal

Synthesis Immersion retreat was nothing but exceptional. The attention to detail and scheduling gave enough structure and freedom to move freely with the insights that were offered through the multiple ceremonies. Each facilitator brought such a unique strength and presence to the space and everything was orchestrated in perfect harmony. Having music be the main guiding force during the ceremonies was breathtaking and it provided so much wealth and allowance to navigate the energies moving throughout not only the ceremony room but throughout the New Eden space and through each participant and facilitator. I went into this experience with no expectations and with the intention to learn more about how to be more of service moving forward and I received so much teaching, guidance and support by everyone involved. What a state of the art experience and I will truly cherish it for forever.

I spent a week at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica, and it was pure paradise. Every day we swam in clear waterfalls and walked through lush green jungle. The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff treated us with real care and respect. The guides were skilled and kind, making every ceremony feel safe and meaningful. Most of all, the other guests felt like instant friends. Beautiful nature, great people, tasty meals—this retreat gave me healing and happiness. It really couldn’t have been better.

The surrounding jungle, wildlife and waterfalls were powerful support for me throughout the week. Our facilitators were mindful, gifted with wisdom and music so personal that the experience felt orchestrated for my best interest. I experienced an intentional layering of preparation that felt like being surrounded by goodness. The food was outstanding. The accommodations a bit rustic but clean and very close to nature. I hope I can return to this space in my mind for the rest of my life.