Elvire is a dedicated facilitator of psychedelics, breathwork and somatic healing. Initially drawn to working in the field of mental care, Elvire's journey began with a degree in Psychology—but despite years of personal therapy and self-awareness, she noticed that her anxious patterns remained unchanged. This realization sparked a deeper inquiry beyond talk therapy, guiding her toward embodied healing.
Elvire was first introduced to plant medicine through her family, sparking a personal healing journey that led her to train with the Synthesis Institute. Her path expanded to include Rebirthing Breathwork—now a core part of her practice—and deepened through training in Somatic Trauma Therapy with a focus on Parts Work.
Elvire’s approach is grounded in compassionate curiosity, deep respect for the autonomy of each person, and a commitment to helping individuals find the healer within. Whether through plant medicine, breathwork, or somatics, her work is centered on nurturing connection, emotional safety, empowerment, and self-discovery.
Today her work has a strong foundation in psychology and trauma-informed care, in equal parts to more traditional forms of healing.
Jarrod brings a wealth of practical experience in the psychedelic domain, having worked extensively with ayahuasca, bufo, and psilocybin across Australia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Colombia. He played a pivotal role in developing and leading facilitation at a renowned ayahuasca retreat center in Colombia and is a trained bufo and psilocybin facilitator. Jarrod's work extends beyond facilitation to include integration, education, and leadership, helping individuals navigate their experiences with insight and care. His hands-on approach ensures a profound and safe journey for those seeking to explore their inner worlds through psychedelics.
Details of this retreat
Join us over easter on April 3rd to 9th 2026 for a transformative journey with psilocybin mushrooms and breathwork, near Lisbon, Portugal.
Plant medicine, in this case mushrooms, will open you to your own psyche, allowing you to uncover aspects of your self that have been keeping you stuck. Through the powerful connections that this medicine creates in the mind & body, you will find release, insight, inspiration, understanding, and most importantly, profound reconnection.
Rebirthing Breathwork is the purest and deepest form of breathwork as we know it today. Though it is an incredibly powerful modality on its own, in this setting it will take your medicine experiences a step further, and allow you to integrate them within your body more effectively.
Conscious food is a significant aspect of this retreat. We believe that food should not only be healthy, but also a pleasure to eat. This is why we are working with a nutrition-trained chef who specialises in healthy soul-food, which will guarantee to fuel your body the right way to optimise your week of healing.
Offerings
3 Psilocybin Ceremonies
Rebirthing Breathwork Sessions
Educational Workshops
Pranayama & Meditation Practice
Word Circles
1:1 Mentoring Pre, During & Post Retreat (Personalised Guidance)
Post-Retreat Integration Circles
Conscious Nutrition
Screening & Preparation Care
Lisbon pick-up and drop-off
Schedule
The schedule is subject to flexibility as we like to adapt to the energy of each group.
Ithaca Retreats, Casa Colab, Quinta das Salamandras, Rua Fonte da Barrada, Portugal
Directions
Lisbon airport pick-up and drop off
Accommodation
Private and shared rooms
Shared room
Private room
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
Beautiful view, pool, beach 30 minute-walk, private chef
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our chef is from Martinique and creates incredibly delicious healthy vegetarian soul food. We provide 2 full meals a day, and as many snacks in between as necessary. We accommodate all restrictions.
What's Included
3 Psilocybin Ceremonies
Rebirthing Breathwork Sessions
Pranayama & Meditation Practice
Sharing Circles
1:1 Mentoring Pre, During & Post Retreat (Personalised Guidance)
Post-Retreat Integration Circle
Conscious Nutrition
Screening & Preparation Care
Lisbon pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
Airfare not included
Customer Reviews
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Merci merci merci
Thank you Jarod, you co created the perfect retreat, perfect duration, perfect cérémonies, perfect vicinity, perfect food, and thank you for your présence, and looking out for us, with so much love and empathy. Thank you. Ahmed
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Merci merci merci
Thank you Elvire, you co created the perfect retreat, perfect duration, perfect cérémonies, perfect vicinity, perfect food, and thank you for your présence, and looking out for us, with so much love and empathy. Merci encore a toi. Ahmed.
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Beautiful and revealing experience
Elvire and Jarod, created the perfect retreat. From day one one you know that this journey will be transformational. 7 days are perfect to live this beautiful experience. The set and setting is extraordinary. And thank you to Clémence for her incredible food. I strongly recommend. Thank you .
I only have gratitude for this journey. Elvire est française, la langue n'est donc plus un problème pour vous les français qui me lisez. Peace. Ahmed
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Fantastic Experience
For many years, I have been on a path of healing – a path that has taken me through many dark chapters of my childhood and beyond. A year ago, I had my first profound and lasting positive experience with psilocybin in the Netherlands. This experience awakened in me the desire to go even deeper. So I decided to take part in the six-day Ithaca Retreat with Elvire and Jarrod.
Even during the preliminary discussions, I could sense how present, open and competent they both are. They approached me with genuine interest in my personal motivation and inner themes – a feeling of being seen and understood that touched me immediately.
I hoped that with the help of the medicine, the mindful setting and the loving guidance, I would be able to dive deeper – and I was not disappointed. It was a journey of transformation on all levels. The atmosphere was filled with mindfulness, energetic diversity and genuine warmth.
The guided sessions – meditation, breathwork, light yoga – flowed harmoniously into the psilocybin journeys. Elvire and Jarrod contributed significantly to the depth of the experiences with their musical diversity and palpable skill.
The culinary offerings were a feast for the senses, and the location in the midst of beautiful nature was a gift. I was particularly touched by how spiritual depth was combined with down-to-earth grounding – it is precisely this mixture that nourishes me and speaks to my heart.
I felt safe in our mixed group – supported by a sense of connection and genuine exchange, while at the same time having space for quiet and reflection. Elvire, Jarrod and the entire team were there for us at all times – supportive, warm and attentive.
Thank you from my heart for your work, your dedication and your presence.
With deep gratitude,
Lenne
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Amazing
I did this retreat with 14 others in April 2025 and I think it would be no exaggeration to say we all had an amazing experience. Jarrod and Elvie are extremely knowledgable in this space and went above and beyond to ensure that every participant was getting what they needed from the experience. As an added plus, the venue and cuisine were out of this world. Highly recommend!
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Available Dates
April 3 - 9, 2026
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products.