Big Bear, California, USA
Up to 8 in group
October 16 - 21, 2025
About this Retreat
"Jacqui" Jacqueline Ruiz has been leading retreats for many years. From mortician to mushrooms, Jacqui Transformational Coach and Corporate Leadership Facilitator combined her personal experience with her professional experience to create life-changing retreats. Her more than 15 years guiding people through emotionally challenging times along with her nurturing, safe, comforting and no-nonesense way is a perfect fit for the life-changing work she leads.
Details of this retreat
The Medicine Journey - Psilocybin Group Retreat
In this retreat, we will explore an alternative approach to mental health and planetary wellbeing.
Part mystery and part wisdom, mushrooms produce molecules that fit receptors in the human brain and body. When we ingest this magical medicine of nature with an intent to heal—and we listen deeply and learn to interpret the messages accurately—we learn from them.
The Medicine:
Psilocybin has a gentle and kind way of highlighting for us the very thing that needs our attention. While it is magic in many ways, it isn't a quick fix. It is a supportive method to ease the severity and intensity of what we are experiencing and helps us move through life and its challenges with a little more ease. It is imperative to your journey to receive guidance and to learn the tools to enhance and increase the benefits that the medicine offers on its own. Additionally, the medicine opens up new portals of creativity, passion, and empathy that have the power to enhance anyone's life.
Scientific Research Shows Benefits of Psilocybin Use Include:
Improved connections between brain regions
Freeing up of long-held mental and emotional patterns
Decreased depression
People Often Experience. . .
Powerful emotional shifts
Shifts away from self-focus and excessive rumination
Deeper connection to their Life's purpose
Reconciliation from past trauma/distress
Increased positive mood
Intense love and gratitude
A refreshed and renewed perception of Life
This retreat includes two medicine journeys and two integration sessions, which Rev. Jacqui Ruiz
For This Retreat You Handle:
Your flight and transportation (we can assist with this or coordinate your pickup/dropoff for an additional fee)
We’ll Handle The Rest:
Lodging, 3 meals per day, medicine and medicine integration sessions.
Pricing:
$3,200 per person
$2,200 if paid in full by August 22
Discount for couples or a shared room. ****$1,800 per person if paid in full by August 22****
Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a 20-minute introductory call to explore if this medicine and retreat are the right fit for you to
. . .YOU WILL LEAVE WITH A REFRESHED AND RENEWED PERCEPTION OF LIFE.
"If you plan to immerse yourself into your healing…
Our team of loving and compassionate facilitators invite you to our sanctuary for a transformational experience of connection with yourself along with Mother Nature and all of her gifts”
Location: Big Bear, California
Date: 5 Days - Group Retreat - for a small group of 8 people max to ensure an intimate and powerful experience
What's Included:
2 Full Psychedelic Sessions
Experiential Exercises
Integration Coaching
Intention Tea Ceremonies
Breath Work & Guided Meditation Sessions
Body Movement/Energy Release and Renew Experiences
Private Lake Access
Morning Silence
3 Meals per Day except on day 1 and day 6; which includes 1 meal.
Airport Shuttle - Pick up and departure available upon request (additional fee)
Sample Daily itinerary:
Day 1:
Settle into your Accommodation
Connection - Meet and Greet
Opening Dinner Ceremony
Pre-ceremony valuation
Day 2:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Intention Tea Ceremony
Experiential Experience
Integration Session
Reflections
Day 3:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Connection Session
A workshop on Self-Discovery
One on One Integration Sessions
Free time for Exploration, Rest, and Reflection
Day 4:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Intention Tea Ceremony
Experiential Experience
Psychedelic Session
Integration Session
Day 5
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Connection Session
What's Next - A workshop on Expansion
Closing Ceremony - Breakfast - Acknowledgements
Accommodations:
In the beautiful sacred paradise intentionally designed for soulful healing experiences. Your room is equipped for comfort and rest that contributes to your healing experience.
Delicious freshly homemade vegan and vegetarian meals and snacks using local organic ingredients.
Retreat Price: USDollars $3,200 individuals/$5,600 couples
Ceremonies
We only work with the tried, trusted, and approved farmers. All retreat ceremonies are led by experienced facilitator Rev. Jacqui Ruiz along with Dr. Leanne Whitney, and assisted by trained staff hand-picked for their compassion, kindness, alignment, and emotional intelligence training.
Our facilitation team has combined years of experience at facilitating for many guests. We are a team that works in harmony with each other and have been intentionally deepening our connection in preparation of synergy to safely and effectively hold space for our guests during retreat AND throughout the week.
This retreat is designed with your emotional and soulful desires in mind. Because you are you and we honor YOU. No other retreat will be like it.
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Extra Activities Available
Tours and Activities - Extra activities can be arranged at an additional cost.
Spa Treatments
Reiki Treatments
Bird Watching
National Parks
Night Hikes
Lake Kayaking
ATV Riding
Kayak or Paddle Board
Hanging Bridge Experiences and more.
Recommended Items to Bring to Your Medicine Journey Retreat:
Items recommended are for your comfort, safety & efficiency.
• Flashlight
• Insect repellant
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Photo taking device
• Rain poncho or jacket
• Swimming Attire
• Clothing for Nature Walks
• Warm clothing for cool evenings
• Journal and Pen
• Eye cover or bandana
We can hardly wait to welcome you.
Schedule Your Intake Session using this link:
https://calendly.com/embracingyourlight/20-minute-introductionanddiscovery?month=2025-08