River is a graduate of the SoundMind Institute Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program. She has twelve years of experience working with psychedelics in a variety of roles and she believes deeply in the potential of psilocybin to nurture and expand the individual and collective psyches. She is invested in providing compassionate, individualized support for clients exploring and healing with psilocybin in a space that honors their unique needs and goals.
In addition to psilocybin facilitation River is a harm reduction worker, psychedelic integration specialist, and psychedelic peer supporter as a supervisor with Fireside Project, the world’s only psychedelic support phone line. She is also a research associate in Phase III clinical trials for psilocybin- and MDMA-assisted psychotherapies for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder.
Details of this retreat
This Odyssey retreat is an immersive, all-inclusive 5-day experience designed to maximize the benefits of psilocybin. Enjoy the comfort and serenity of a beautiful, natural setting and rest assured knowing our team of licensed facilitators is here to support you every step of the way. While your psilocybin journey will be inwardly focused, sharing the retreat experience with a group can be a unique opportunity to lean into the joyous and connective aspects of psilocybin. In September 2023, Odyssey made history by running the first-ever legal psilocybin retreat in the US.
Odyssey isn't just another retreat—it's an invitation for the intrepid spirit. For those who respect the power of science, yearn for profound personal growth, and seek to truly come alive, your journey begins here.
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A $500 deposit is required to begin the registration and screening process. If you are not approved for participation, or choose to withdraw prior to acceptance, your deposit will be fully refunded.
Once you have been approved and receive an acceptance notification, your registration is considered confirmed and the standard cancellation policy applies. In the event of cancellation after acceptance, the deposit will be applied toward the applicable cancellation fee.
Location: The retreat will take place at Fernlove.
Group preparation sessions: 1 & 2 weeks before.
Group integration sessions: 1 & 3 weeks after.
Day 1 Monday: Settle-in
12pm-2pm: Arrive
2pm: Opening
4pm: Drive to retreat center and settle-in
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm-10pm: Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 2 Tuesday: Journey 1
8am-9am: Breathwork
10am: Group psilocybin session start
5pm: Group psilocybin session end
5:30pm-6:30pm: Quiet reflection, journaling
6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm-10pm Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 3 Wednesday: Journey 2
10am: Group psilocybin session start
5pm: Group psilocybin session end
5:30pm-6:30pm: Quiet reflection, journaling
6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm-10pm Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 4 Thursday: Integration
8am-9am: Breakfast
9am-11am: Integration circle
11am-2pm: Free time and lunch
2pm-4:30pm: Group hike/walk
4:30pm-5:30pm: Free time
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm-10pm: Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 5 Friday: Closing
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am-10:30am: Group integration & closing circle
11am: Departure
Schedule
Meditation
Group sharing and reflection
Breathwork
Nature hikes
Sauna
Fire pit
Guided integration exercises
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Odyssey, 51415 SW Scoggins Valley Rd, Gaston, OR 97119, USA
Directions
Fly into the Portland Airport (PDX). Transportation to and from the airport is provided.
Accommodation
Enjoy spacious, comfortable accommodations surrounded by stunning natural scenery at our one-of-a-kind retreat center. The space is modern, cozy, and delightfully designed.
Fernlove - Master (King)
The master bedroom on the main level features a king bed with an en-suite bathroom for convenience and privacy.
Fernlove - Upper Level 1 (Queen)
This upper-level bedroom offers a queen bed and balcony access, providing a comfortable and serene sleeping space with the outdoors only steps away.
Fernlove - Upper Level Shared Twins
Located on the upper level, this shared bedroom features two twin beds and offers direct access to the balcony, providing both comfort and a connection to the outdoors.
Fernlove Tiny House
A private bedroom in one of four tiny houses, with use of shared portable bathrooms. Each tiny house has two bedrooms with private entrances.
Note #1: Access to the tiny homes requires a short uphill walk and a couple of stairs.
Note #2: Each tiny house reservation books one private room, not the entire tiny house.
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
The property is a wonderful and unique cabin located in beautiful Oregon.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Organic, farm-to-table meals prepared by private chef
What's Included
Two psilocybin sessions (takes places at nearby licensed service center)
4 nights of accommodation
Farm-to-table meals from private chef
Screening process designed by Stanford psychiatrist
Guided preparation process with highly vetted licensed facilitators
Evidence-based protocols grounded in research and science
Guided integration process with highly vetted licensed facilitators
Concierge services including transport to/from airport and to/from licensed service center
What's Not Included
Airfare
Plant medicine fee
Customer Reviews
4.99 out of 5.0 average rating
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A Life-Changing Experience That Opened My Heart
I attended a Women's Retreat, and it was just life-changing! It opened my heart in a way I have rarely experienced before. Odyssey was such a great experience. They walked me through what to expect in the journeys and were there to provide support when needed. I loved the retreat location, the journeys themselves, the people, the food, pretty much the whole experience. The facilitators were extremely sensitive to each person’s needs. They provided support when needed and were fun to be around.
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A Transformative Experience That Keeps Giving Long After
Cathartic, transformative, insightful; an experience that blossoms and keeps giving long after the dosing sessions themselves! I loved the setting - being close to the type of nature Oregon offers was perfect for this experience. The flow of each day’s agenda - a perfect balance between quiet activities, meditation, personal time to reflect and journal, access to gentle hiking, the journeys, the food (loved the vegan options), being cooked for, group integration, and silence time. The dog on the property was extra special, too. The facilitators were excellent! They each brought their unique strengths, whether in their quality of presence, knowledge of the subject, or enthusiasm and patience for the unfolding of the process. And I'd describe Odyssey as supportive, caring, thoughtful, easy to navigate, comprehensive, and trustworthy. Absolutely recommended!
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The Ritz Carlton of Transformational Retreats
If you are open to the experience and willing to follow where it leads you, I promise you will realize meaningful truths with the potential to transform and improve your life and your relationships with the people you love most. The facilitators exceeded my expectations in every way. They were extraordinary, empathetic, and wise. If this is the type of experience you seek, I cannot imagine a better way to realize it. Odyssey was the Ritz Carlton and/or Four Seasons of these kinds of retreats - catering to every need (spiritual and material). I absolutely loved the location, space, tranquility, lake, trails, food, togetherness, privacy, and the realizations and learnings that I will take for the rest of my life. I would attend again in a heartbeat!
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Learning to Love Myself Exactly as I Am
My psilocybin experience helped me come to a realization that I love myself exactly as I am. A gift greater than any. It also helped me get in touch with the spiritual world and get off of antidepressants. The facilitators were knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely incredible. They added so much to the experience, and I felt supported throughout the whole process. I loved how well thought-out every activity was, how thoughtful and caring the facilitators were, and the incredible lodging and meals.
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The Hardest and Most Meaningful Experience of My Life
I went on a Leaders Retreat, and it was the single most meaningful experience of my life! It was the hardest and most amazing, meaningful, and complex thing I've ever done in my life. I feel at peace. The facilitators were just excellent. They made all the difference in the whole experience. They created the safe environment necessary for the experience to be meaningful, and for the group to be ok with being vulnerable and get the most out of the experience. Odyssey is a company that takes the therapeutic aspect of psilocybin to another level, ensuring set, setting, and integration are applied and explained in a very effective and thoughtful way so people can experience long-lasting results. I highly recommend Odyssey.
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Available Dates
November 30 - December 4, 2026
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products. Separate payment of $330.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
Select a Room
Fernlove - Master (King)
$9,450.00
The master bedroom on the main level features a king bed with an en-suite bathroom for convenience and privacy.
Fernlove - Upper Level 1 (Queen)
$7,950.00
This upper-level bedroom offers a queen bed and balcony access, providing a comfortable and serene sleeping space with the outdoors only steps away.
Fernlove - Upper Level Shared Twins
$6,450.00
Located on the upper level, this shared bedroom features two twin beds and offers direct access to the balcony, providing both comfort and a connection to the outdoors.
Fernlove Tiny House
$6,450.00
A private bedroom in one of four tiny houses, with use of shared portable bathrooms. Each tiny house has two bedrooms with private entrances.
Note #1: Access to the tiny homes requires a short uphill walk and a couple of stairs.
Note #2: Each tiny house reservation books one private room, not the entire tiny house.
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