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

My time in the magical and special village of Alpens was one of the most profound, healing, and mysterious experiences of my life. I couldn’t have wished for a better guide than Carla, nor a more nurturing place filled with such warm, feminine energy. There is still so much to integrate, but it already holds a very special place in my heart. I never expected to reach the depth of healing I was able to surrender to. Highly recommend💜

Oliver was a great guide. He was easy to communicate with, provided a safe setting, and was both knowledgeable and empathic. The setting is beautiful with lots of hiking in nature nearby. The accomodations were also very comfortable. I highly recommend this experience.

I did my first mushroom experience with Oliver and it was truly amazing. I felt that I could trust Oliver from the very beginning and felt very safe through the whole journey. The mas anfruns where the ceremony was held is one of the most beatiful places i have been, it's just perfect. Oliver was great guiding me through the session with his musical instruments. Thank you so much Oliver for everything.

As a relative newcomer to plant medicine, I was a bit nervous of what to expect from this weekend, however something about After the Rains just felt right, and so I trusted my intuition and stepped right in. I am so happy that I did. From the start, I was able to exchange with Ollie and Carla, who were both reassuring, answering my questions openly and honestly, so I felt entirely supported and safe. I found the Nectara course preparation gifted with my purchase extremely helpful in aiding my understanding of what would happen, and with the information given in the pre-retreat video call and the 1:1 on the day, I felt individually seen and heard despite the group setting, and was prepared and excited for what was to come. I spent just a little over 48 hours in the company of eight truly remarkable people, and yet when we parted company it felt like we had known each other for far longer. Ollie and Carla skillfully and gently guided us through the weekend, subtly building our trust and connection with each other; helping us to feel safe enough to be open and vulnerable, and holding us all with compassion and care throughout the entire weekend. The beautiful peaceful setting in nature is a balm to the soul in itself, the rooms are very comfortably appointed, and the house and grounds were perfect to bring us together but also allow us time alone if we wished. Carla and Ollie provided us with delicious wholesome home-cooked meals to nurture and sustain us. The combination of breathwork, yoga, magical time in the forest, chanting, and sound therapy was a fabulous aid to relaxation and leaving behind the stresses of the day-to-day, in order to focus entirely on ourselves in the here and now. I loved the respect shown to nature, with the Equinox timing of the retreat which also happened to fall on the night of the new moon. The medicine was treated with a quiet and sincere respect, and I really appreciated the Ceremonial approach to the more formal aspects of preparation, the Ceremony itself and integration the following morning. During the actual Ceremony, I felt entirely safe and supported, at times having the quiet presence of either Ollie or Carla, and at times journeying alone through my subconscious, allowing me to release suppressed emotions, and open up new ways of being, accompanied by the rhythms, voices and music created by Ollie with Carla. I have never before felt so much love and acceptance in a room, and especially from a group of people who had been strangers, but will now forever be written into the story of my spiritual path through this life. I have emerged feeling calmer and less reactive, more positive, less stressed and anxious, and feeling blessed and grateful to have had such an amazing experience. I cannot recommend After the Rains highly enough - it has changed my life. Book right now!

Carla played so many roles during the retreat with After the Rains, every one with humble talent, experience, wisdom, humour, care and great compassion. She is a wonderful cook who effortlessly produces delicious meals for a group; skilful at leading us through yoga, stretching and breathwork sessions; listens with kindness and responds with wisdom, humour and humility; and supports with great care, compassion and sensitivity. She is intuitive at somehow knowing what a person needs, both during the Ceremony and outside of it, and I will not forget her soothing presence and physical contact which quietened me during times of emotional release. She also has a beautiful voice, which can be gently sweet or raw with energy, guiding us deeper within ourselves in a way which almost felt other-worldly. Her connection with and respect for nature, and also great experience and expression of humanity, emotion and creativity make her the perfect guide on the retreat journey.