1 to 1 mushroom session, near Barcelona, optional overnight stay

5.0019 reviews

Alpens, Barcelona, Spain

Up to 2 in group

2 Days Package (1 nights)

A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost

Retreat Highlights

Available using public transport from BCN
Personalised based on your personal needs and current situation.
Available in English and Spanish.
Yoga and / or sound therapy

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Carla

Oliver

Carla

I’m Carla, a psychonaut convinced of the transformative power of working with expanded states of consciousness and its integration through a spiritual path. Psychedelics and yoga are two tools that have brought me back home, helping to reconcile me with my body and to live from a more serene place. I believe in the capacity of psychedelic substances to catalyse change at a collective level to such an extent that it is practically a duty to share what I have learned and I do it in various ways: organising events for psychonauts, holding the space in psychedelic journeys and running a yoga studio at the Catalan coast. I have no pretensions about guiding you, but rather see my role as accompanying you. I believe that what is fundamental is that each person finds, or creates a container for the experience that does not collide with their cosmovision. Rather, it should adapt to each person's cultural heritage. One must understand what one carries in order to reconcile to it.

Oliver

I'm Oliver, from the UK and a teacher by profession. I work in an international university in Barcelona and teach English in the village where I live. I embarked upon a process with psilocybin mushrooms in 2018. Approaching the age of 50, and feeling restless and adventurous, I took a high dose of mushrooms in a controlled setting with a therapist. Since then I have worked with altered states of consciousness to create a series of changes in my life. I moved to the countryside, got married, started gardening and generally started to value and prioritise relationships in a way that I had not done previously. I explored practices such as meditation, drumming and chanting as a way of making me more centred in my body and in the present. I have travelled to Mexico to participate in ceremonies with curanderas and also to share knowledge with them. In addition, I started to accompany others who wished to experience a journey with psilocybin mushrooms in a controlled environment and also became active within the Psychedelic Society of Barcelona, helping to organise events and participating in discussions. More recently I have been exploring a range of therapeutic techniques such as reiki and sound therapy both for personal development and also to accompany others, whether it be on a psychedelic journey or for more everyday therapeutic purposes. I also take great pleasure in cultivating psilocybe mushrooms.

Details of this retreat

1 on 1 psychedelic session (also available for couples or small groups).

One of us will accompany you on a journey to connect with magic mushrooms in a safe and controlled setting. We'll take care of everything that can be under control in order to let you unwind and surrender to the experience.

The session will be held in a guest house located in a wooded valley in the pre-Pyrenees. It is a couple of hours from Barcelona so we would recommend that you stay over on the night of the ceremony in one of the comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms. There will be an extra charge of 120 euros per night. This price reflects the fact that the entire guest house will be reserved for the ceremony and your use. Alternatively, you could arrange your own accommodation in the nearby village of Alpens.

The experience is held in the context of a small, personalised ritual that will be co-created between the participants and the facilitator. There is the option of a yoga session or a sound bath, depending on the facilitator.

There will be a preparatory video-call before the day of the session and an integration call in the days after.

Availability of dates on the Retreat Guru platform is no guarantee that those dates are in fact available. Unless you are able to be very flexible around dates, please get in touch before booking so that we can check both our availability and that of the house. It is not always possible to find a date that suits everyone, and we would like to avoid having to subsequently cancel a reservation for this reason.

Schedule

There will be a preparatory online session that will include screening. In it we will get to know each other and clear all doubts. We can meet more than once if necessary.

On the day of the experience, we will meet in the morning talk about your intentions and set the altar.
If you feel like it, we will practice some yoga or sound therapy and meditation to get you in the mood for the experience.
After that, there will be space to share feelings, thoughts and expectations.
Only after body, mind and soul are aligned, you will take an optional medium to high dose of mushrooms served in a tea.
There will be practices designed to support you in your integration of the experience afterwards.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

After the Rains, Alpens, Barcelona, Spain

Directions

Nearest airport: Barcelona Airport (El Prat) or Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Nearest train station: Sant Quirze de Besora (L3), 1 hour and 40 minutes from the centre of Barcelona (NB NOT Sant Quirze del Vallès)
Pickup from the train station available

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the price. However for those wishing to stay over we have comfortable en-suite rooms with double or twin beds. The cost is 120€ per night. This price reflects the fact that the entire guest house will be reserved for the ceremony and your use. Alternatively, you could arrange your own accommodation in the nearby village of Alpens.

Program Price

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Sessions are held in a country house situated in woodland on a hillside in the pre-Pyrenees. It is an ideal location to disconnect from the noise of your day-to-day life and reconnect with yourself and with nature.

Meals

Vegetarian snacks: nuts, fruits, hummus, salads...

What's Included

A preparatory online session.
Post- session integration session.
Tailor made 1 to 1 psilocybin session.
An online integration session.
Optional yoga practice.
Optional sound therapy sessions
One meal after session
Snacks, tea...
Local advice and guidance to enjoy the area.
On demand, more preparatory or subsequent sessions.
On demand, pick up from train station.

What's Not Included

Train
Plane
Taxi

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Duane • Mar 14, 2025

5.0

Verified

one to one session with Oliver

I may be repeating myself here - not sure if my last review went through.
My one to one session with Oliver was remarkable.
I felt cared for from the moment I booked. the guidance and care was evident from the start.
The ceremony was an experience that i can’t put into words, the visuals, emotions, smells of sage/ pine and amazing sound bath of gongs - took me to a different dimension and i really hope this will change my life for the better. Took me to places in my mind i’d forgotten , a different level of consciousness.
The vila where the ceremony took place was beautiful.
This centuries old ceremonial practice is something we should all be given the chance to experience. There’s a reason they’ve been doing this for years.
The after effects of the ceremony are a deeper connection to the world and people within it - for me.

Thank you Oliver. I felt extremely valued and cared for. Which is a huge part of it.

Duane • Mar 14, 2025

5.0

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one to one ceremony with Oliver

I embarked one a one to one journey with Oliver. The support from booking and after the ceremony was fantastic.
I felt secure and the effort Oliver put into it was really warming and genuine. I felt really prepared.
The session took place in a beautiful large house in the pine woods.
It was more than i expected. The experience was like nothing i’ve ever experienced. The visuals, emotions, and feeling of connection afterwards were great. Oliver playing the gongs, the music, the smells of sage/pine. All elevated my senses and trip.
Oliver really helped me. I hope this experience changes my life.
I can’t recommend this enough.
It’s a tradition that has been used for centuries . And surely this can be a good thing.
Truly amazing thing in my opinion.

Gina • Jan 02, 2025

5.0

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One of the most profound experiences of my life

The kindness and authenticity of Oliver and Carla fostered a relaxed and easy going atmosphere. I felt I was in a safe environment which was paramount not only for me deciding to attend a retreat, but also to be able to fully immerse myself in the journey. From my initial inquiry online, through to days after the retreat, I received thoughtful support.
The location in nature, the fresh food and the sound elements were integral beyond my expectations. Everything flowed.
Attending a group retreat had a synchronistic healing vibe, for which I have deep gratitude.
The blog articles on after the rains website were very insightful and confirmed my decision of heading to beautiful Alpens. I highly recommend “after the Rains” with Carla and Oliver.

Antonín • Dec 25, 2024

5.0

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Amazing experience with Carla and Oliver!

Six complete strangers go on a retreat with mushrooms. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, nothing. Agatha Christie probably didn't do retreats.

I had an exceptional experience, filled with profound connection with others and with music. A sense of connection I had long forgotten or perhaps never truly felt before. I came to the retreat to understand and overcome my fears. The journey led me to realize what matters most is a deep bond with other people.

This transformative experience wouldn’t have been possible without Carla and Oliver. They were the heart of the retreat, creating an atmosphere that made it so special. No matter the set, a retreat led by Carla and Oliver will always be extraordinary. I am eternally grateful to them.

The retreat led me to realize that from time to time, we may feel lost, but perhaps that’s only so we can embark on the journey of finding ourselves again.

Anonymous • Dec 24, 2024

5.0

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Thank You

I am so grateful to Oliver and Carla for creating such a safe and welcoming space to heal and to let go. The facility and surroundings offered the perfect setting to connect with nature, each other, and ourselves. The retreat felt very organic from the moment I arrived, nothing seemed too pre-planned, and they were extremely attentive to our needs collectively and individually. Of course, the highlight of the retreat was the ceremony itself, where everything was thought through from the tea preparation, to the timing, to the sound healing and inclusion during the ceremony, as well as hand-holding and presence when needed, allowing me to truly let go. The collective experience was also wonderful with so many different nationalities that added to this magical weekend's rich tapestry. I will be back again without a doubt.

Thank you,
JiJi

1 to 1 mushroom session, near Barcelona, optional overnight stay

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Carla

Oliver

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

What's Included

What's Not Included

one to one session with Oliver

one to one ceremony with Oliver

One of the most profound experiences of my life

Amazing experience with Carla and Oliver!

Thank You

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