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Low-dose Psilocybin and Meditation Retreat in Lake Atitlan

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Tzununa, Guatemala
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Up to 2 in group
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Open Dates

Retreat Highlights

  • Legal
  • Safe
  • Personal, private, 1:1 care and attention
  • Experienced and knowledgeable practitioners
  • Purpose over profit: donation-based nonprofit
  • Empowerment through education

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

We are a nonprofit association offering legal, individual 1:1 psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions with magic mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis) to those in need. We are graduates of Somatic Plant Medicine Integration certification and have completed professional training in the Trauma-informed Plant Medicine Masterclass offered by Atira Tan. We are signatories of the North Star ethics pledge for psychedelic practitioners, guided by integrity and sincerity as foundational principles in our work.

Based on the standard protocol for clinical practice developed by Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies and others, our sessions are conducted individually, in comfortable, quiet, cosy indoor environments, close to nature, with one or more monitors present at all times to offer non-intrusive, non-directive care and support. We invite individuals to embark on a long-term, multi-stage journey with us, in which the session itself is merely one phase.

Our approach is grounded in psychosomatic therapy and incorporates elements of Dr Peter Levine´s Somatic Experiencing, Dr David Bercelli´s Trauma Release Exercises, emotional release exercises from the Reichian tradition of body-based psychoanalysis, and breathwork-based methods of nervous-system autoregulation.

For more information about us and how we work, please consult mycosomaticmagic.com

Schedule

To ensure the experience of everyone is as beneficial as possible, we do not host group retreats but invite individuals to embark on a long-term, multi-stage journey with us, in which the session itself is merely one phase.

During the intake phase, we conduct a thorough medical and psychological pre-screening process to ensure the safety of the experience for all candidates. Once applications are accepted and dates arranged, the preparation phase includes the presentation of introductory educational content, and an introductory video interview to get to know each other and to discuss intentions and upcoming steps.

We meet you at the site around 10 am. The session begins with a preparatory discussion, during which we set and record intentions, work through doubts and fears, and provide "flight instructions" about how to navigate any challenging experiences that may arise. We serve the medicine with a tea ceremony and guided meditation to help you drop into the experience. After the tea ceremony, we guide you through breathing exercises to relax and calm the mind as the effects begin to take hold.

Once you start feeling the effects more strongly, we provide earphones and eyeshades in order for you to immerse yourself in the experience.

After the initial and stronger waves of effects, we will lead you through a walking meditation. This can induce greater connection with your body and your sensuous connection to Nature. After an hour of the walking meditation, we'll bring you back into a guided meditation then go into the massage therapy. With the massage, we can focus on specific areas of pain or tension and guide you into a discovery of the memories or traumas stored there.

Once the effects subside, around 4 hours later, we provide opportunities for you to record the experience in writing or through audio. We close the session around 4pm.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

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Directions

We are located in a lush and vibrant valley in the mountains surrounding Lake Atitlan. The trip begins on the journey out here! Riding from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan, the pace of life shifts and the landscape transforms, delivering you to a verdant paradise.

If you're flying into the country, you'll want to fly into Guatemala City. There are private shuttles that go from the airport to Panajachel, the major town on the lake. There are also public buses from Guatemala City to Panajachel or San Pedro La Laguna. Once in Panajachel or San Pablo, you can take a boat to Tzununa, where we will greet you! We can also organize a shuttle from the airport directly to our location.

Accommodation

A private and quiet house, known as "The Cave" due to its location and structure which promote deep reflection and inward journeying.

Reservation Fee for retreat excludes accomodation

Venue & Amenities

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Our locations are in natural, private sites in Tzununa, a village on the shores of beautiful lake Atitlan. The sound of the river flowing mingles with the sounds of the birds in the gardens which surround the building, providing a calm and uplifting environment for deep transformative experiences to emerge.

What's Included

  • Introductory discovery call
  • Full medical and psychological prescreening to ensure safety of applicants
  • Educational content to assist with preparation
  • 1:1 Facilitation throughout the day
  • Guided seated and walking meditation
  • Facilitated somatic practices
  • Educational content to assist with integration
  • Access to voluntary participation in scientific research

What's Not Included

  • Travel to and from site
  • Meals
  • Accomodation

Customer Reviews

4.91 out of 5.0 average rating

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Wisdom with Warmth and Lightness
Griffin brings a rare mix of warmth, humor, and insight that makes the journey feel lighter even in its most challenging moments. He has an intuitive sense for when to step in and when to let silence do the work, which made me feel both free and supported. His depth of knowledge is obvious, yet he carries it with humility and accessibility. I especially appreciated how he wove in grounding practices and integration tips that I know will stay with me long after the retreat.

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A Transformational Experience Beyond Words
Attending this mushroom retreat has been one of the most powerful and life-changing experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I felt deeply welcomed, held, and safe. The facilitators are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also profoundly compassionate human beings. They created a sacred space that allowed me to fully surrender and trust the process, knowing I was in caring and capable hands.

The ceremonies themselves were beautifully guided—deeply intentional, respectful, and filled with reverence for the medicine. I experienced profound insights, emotional release, and a sense of connection that I have been longing for. The way the team combined traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches felt seamless and authentic, honoring both the spiritual and the psychological dimensions of healing.

What really stood out was the integration support. It wasn’t just about the journey during ceremony; it was about weaving the lessons into daily life. Through sharing circles, gentle guidance, and heartfelt connection, I left not only with clarity and healing but also with practical tools to carry forward.

The setting was breathtaking—peaceful, natural, and nourishing in every sense. The food, the accommodation, the attention to detail—all contributed to an environment where I could truly focus inward and allow the medicine to work its magic.

I cannot recommend this retreat enough for anyone seeking deep healing, self-discovery, or spiritual connection. It is a rare gift to find such integrity, care, and wisdom held together in one place. I leave with a heart full of gratitude, a renewed sense of purpose, and the feeling that I’ve come home to myself.

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A Nurturing Presence of Love and Safety
Peyton has a radiant energy that brings so much comfort and ease into the space. She holds a beautiful balance of strength and tenderness, offering guidance in a way that feels nurturing and empowering at the same time. I felt truly cared for on every level—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Her compassion runs deep, and she has a gift for listening in a way that makes you feel heard to the core. Peyton’s presence was an anchor of love and safety throughout my experience.

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Sacred, Intentional, and Transformative
Parastoo carries an elegance and depth that made the retreat feel sacred from the start. Her attention to detail, whether in ceremony or in quiet moments of care, created an environment that felt profoundly intentional. She has a gentle but powerful presence, one that helped me access layers of healing I didn’t even know were possible. With Parastoo, I felt both guided and liberated—she has a way of helping you trust your own inner wisdom while feeling fully supported. Her energy is a true gift.

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A Grounded and Compassionate Guide
Siddiq is a truly gifted facilitator. His calm, grounded presence immediately put me at ease, and I felt completely safe in his care. He has a natural ability to hold space with deep respect and sensitivity, guiding without ever imposing. In moments when I needed reassurance, his words were gentle yet powerful, helping me trust myself and the process. Siddiq radiates wisdom and kindness, and I left feeling not only supported but profoundly seen.

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