Psilocybin Retreat for Gay and Queer Men (Amsterdam/Ijmuiden)
Psilocybin Retreat for Gay and Queer Men (Amsterdam/Ijmuiden)
IJmuiden, Netherlands
Up to 8 in group
March 7 - 9, 2025
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- A fully integrated and comprehensive retreat programme specifically curated for gay and queer men, including a three-day, two night residential retreat with truffle ceremony and other consciousness practices, as well as support beforehand with personal preparation and guidance, and afterwards with integration.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
I am a change maker, consciousness guide, and experienced psychedelic facilitator.
Originally from England, I now live in Amsterdam with my family and before this, homes have included Brighton, London, and Granada, Nicaragua.
My life has been a well lived journey, with many interesting twists and turns, from a British boarding school, corporate life in London, an awakening during a few years living and traveling in Central America, and over a decade of working in the non-profit sector on global and local social justice projects. I have really worked from the boardroom to the bush, and everything in between. Along the way have been a few serious burnouts, some broken hearts and a coming out - just to give me a kick and to help me learn, re-wire and grow! Now as a coach and psychedelic facilitator I enjoy supporting people to develop a more conscious and authentic connection with themselves and what’s around them. I truly believe that healing and broadening horizons at the individual level not only fosters individual growth and creativity but actively contributes to the collective of our society.
Psychedelics have been an integral part of my personal development journey. Through them I have experienced wonderful teachings and guidance that has helped me further develop my spiritual presence, my sense of wonder, my creativity, my ability to let go, and to reframe my past. Additionally my regular consciousness practices includes daily meditation, yoga, breathwork and shamanic drum work.
I founded MAGUEY in 2020 as a practice for healing and growth and since then it has been my privilege to assist others on their personal journeys with these plant teachers.
I am the chair of the Guild of Guides Netherlands, the professional association for facilitators of legal psychedelic experiences, and a co-signatory of its Code of Conduct. I am also a member of the coaching and psychedelic working group (formally part of psychedelic research foundation MIND), and a co-signatory of the North Star psychedelics Ethics Pledge.
Details of this retreat
A fully integrated and comprehensive retreat programme specifically curated for gay and queer men, including a three-day, two night residential retreat with truffle ceremony and other consciousness practices, as well as support beforehand with personal preparation and guidance, and afterwards with integration.
Preparation
Good preparation sets the tone for transformation.
Support includes:
All necessary screening
A personal 30-minute online discovery call to answer any initial questions and manage expectations
A preparation manual and guidance to prepare yourself for the retreat on a mind, body, spirit level
A personal online 60-minute preparation and coaching session to connect with intentions and key motivations
Retreat weekend
A nourishing weekend of coming together in community to form deep connection, to grow and heal.
Support includes:
A full weekend of activities over three days and two nights (Fri 1pm - Sun 1pm)
A relaxing, comfortable and safe queer space
1 truffle ceremony
Breathwork, meditation and movement sessions
Sharing circles
Time to rest, to feel, to connect
An experienced support team of queer or queer allied facilitators
Two nights accommodation in a communal setting
All meals, snacks and refreshments
Aftercare
Integration is the process of translating the insights and experiences gained during the retreat programme into actionable reality.
Support includes:
Integration circles
Integration guide
Individual online integration session
"I returned home with a deep sense of being humbled by this existence and all that comes with it and a feeling of belonging, soft joy and wonder. Even though I was a
bit anxious about a group retreat at first this experience felt as a valuable profound gift and I enjoyed all the various stages of the retreat." Christian, Amsterdam
"From my initial enquiry through to the post-retreat support, I felt like I was in safe hands with Nigel. His wisdom, humour and
compassion were greatly appreciated throughout the process. A unique and valuable experience." Owen, London, UK
Preparation
Good preparation sets the tone for transformation.
Support includes:
All necessary screening
A personal 30-minute online discovery call to answer any initial questions and manage expectations
A preparation manual and guidance to prepare yourself for the retreat on a mind, body, spirit level
A personal online 60-minute preparation and coaching session to connect with intentions and key motivations
Retreat weekend
A nourishing weekend of coming together in community to form deep connection, to grow and heal.
Support includes:
A full weekend of activities over three days and two nights (Fri 1pm - Sun 1pm)
A relaxing, comfortable and safe queer space
1 truffle ceremony
Breathwork, meditation and movement sessions
Sharing circles
Time to rest, to feel, to connect
An experienced support team of queer or queer allied facilitators
Two nights accommodation in a communal setting
All meals, snacks and refreshments
Aftercare
Integration is the process of translating the insights and experiences gained during the retreat programme into actionable reality.
Support includes:
Integration circles
Integration guide
Individual online integration session
"I returned home with a deep sense of being humbled by this existence and all that comes with it and a feeling of belonging, soft joy and wonder. Even though I was a
bit anxious about a group retreat at first this experience felt as a valuable profound gift and I enjoyed all the various stages of the retreat." Christian, Amsterdam
"From my initial enquiry through to the post-retreat support, I felt like I was in safe hands with Nigel. His wisdom, humour and
compassion were greatly appreciated throughout the process. A unique and valuable experience." Owen, London, UK
Schedule
Coaching
Meditation
Breathwork
Truffle Ceremony
Meals
Integration
Meditation
Breathwork
Truffle Ceremony
Meals
Integration
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Maguey, IJmuiden, Netherlands
Directions
Airport: Amsterdam Schipol
Train/Bus/Taxi: Ijmuiden
Driving: Parking available
Train/Bus/Taxi: Ijmuiden
Driving: Parking available
Accommodation
Group accommodation provided as part of this retreat.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
Peaceful and energetic loft space on the river Amstel in central Amsterdam
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Snacks and teas
Home made, vegetarian/vegan meal.
What's Included
- Integrated Psychedelic Coaching Programme
- Experienced facilitators and guides
- Support with preparation including materials and guided self-work
- One-to-one preparation coaching sessions
- Weekend retreat (3 days/2nights)
- Truffle ceremony
- Meditation, breathwork, energy work, sound and music
- Safe, inclusive and comfortable retreat space ("setting")
- Heartled guidance and space holding
- Vegetarian meals
- Integration group sessions and private session
- Queer community
What's Not Included
- Travel
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