5-Day/4 Nights in Nature: Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument
2x Psilocybin Journeys: Guided sessions to explore personal growth and healing
2x Transformational Breathwork Sessions: Enhance your experience with deep, guided breathwork
Small group (up to 8) and 1-on-1 Support: Comprehensive preparation and integration workshops, both digitally and in-person
4 months of Preparation and Integration support through Nectara's ecosystem
Payment plans & partial scholarships available based on need
All-Inclusive: Transportation, meals, and accommodations provided
Experienced Leadership: Over 6 years of expertise and 1,000+ legal psilocybin journeys, led by the co-founder of Synthesis Retreat
Non-Profit Hosting: Hosted by Hi-U Foundation, collaborating with local indigenous communities to restore ancient healing practices on indigenous lands
Since 2018, Myles Katz has dedicated himself to advancing the field of legal psilocybin experiences. He co-founded The Synthesis Institute in Amsterdam, where he helped develop one of the world’s first legal psychedelic service models. This initiative supported over 1,000 individuals on their wellness journeys and included a significant partnership with Imperial College London, enriching his understanding of effective psychedelic practices. His experience with Synthesis led to an invitation onto the board of the Oregon Psilocybin Training Alliance (OPTA) and various Rule Advisory Committees for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), where he helps shape the framework for Oregon’s legal psilocybin services.
Through the ongoing exploration of psychedelics across the globe and under the mentorship of inspirational teachers over the following eight years, Myles has developed a deep appreciation for both the power of the psychedelic experience itself and the neuroplasticity it fosters. This neuroplasticity helps individuals become open and receptive to things that otherwise feel out of reach or inaccessible due to the noise of our chaotic, technology-overloaded modern world. It has been pivotal in helping him and others make meaningful, lasting changes in the months following the psychedelic journey that once seemed impossible. He believes that knowing how to work with this neuroplasticity is key to using psychedelics as a tool to support the journey from ‘functioning’ to ‘flourishing.’
Myles’s own journey with psychedelics began at the age of 28 when he overcame his addiction to alcohol and lifted the fog of depression that had shrouded his life since the passing of his mother when he was 15. This profound experience revealed the incredible potential of psychedelics to facilitate deep healing and transformation. He is passionate and experienced in guiding individuals on their first therapeutic and inward psilocybin journeys. His goal is to help others not just make the changes they seek today but to embark on a conscious healing journey that transforms their lives.
With the Hi-U Foundation and Confluence Retreats – the nonprofit he founded and conducts his facilitation practice through – Myles utilizes his expertise to create nature-based, multi-modality psilocybin retreats within Oregon’s legal framework. These retreats are enhanced by partnerships with indigenous communities and are grounded in validated therapeutic practices, reflecting his dedication to facilitating profound personal growth and healing. At Omnia, he focuses on providing one-on-one client sessions, bringing elements of their transformative retreat experiences into a more traditional setting to maximize the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin.
Alix is a Psychedelic Facilitator and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s most meaningful transitions. Her work is grounded in both clinical expertise and a deeply intuitive, relational approach to healing. Trained through Naropa University’s Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies program, MAPS education, and other recognized training programs, Alix brings a trauma-informed and compassionate presence to both individual and group work. Known for her warmth, humor, and attunement, she meets each person exactly where they are, helping them reconnect with their inner wisdom and innate capacity for healing.
Thundereater is a member of the indigenous Shasta Nation, White Eagle Clan. A 65-year old great grandfather, he has lived a very full life including serving in the US military abroad, working with plant medicines and many trainings in the realms of spirituality and healing. Most recently, by trade, he is a stone mason, and the visionary and creator of the Sacred Land’s magical Labyrinth.
As a Native American and Tibetan shaman, Thundereater has spent the last 20 years facilitating full moon healing circles at Mt. Shasta, California bringing together people of different cultures and religious frames of reference to promote the Peace and Healing of all.
Thundereater’s ancestors came to this Sacred Land (Ashland, Oregon) to heal to heal with the Hi-U-Skookum medicine, and he came to this land to play as a child. He has now returned as an Elder to help usher in the next iteration of the land’s journey and help preserve it as a place of healing for all in perpetuity.
Arin brings over a Arin brings over a decade of experience in professional psychedelic settings, from indigenous South American traditions to modern North American underground communities to industry leading psilocybin-assisted therapy centers.
However, what makes Arin truly qualified to support individuals in their personal practice with plant medicine is her own deeply embodied experience and commitment to her own personal practice. In addition to over 10 years of personal psychedelic experience with various plant teachers, within the last decade Arin has spent thousands of hours in intensive retreat and has studied with masters from the Peruvian Andes to the Nepalese Himalayas to the foothills of Northern India.
As a lifelong student of transformation Arin has also trained in some of the most effective integration-focused and consciousness-altering modalities from yoga, breathwork and meditation to coaching, somatic embodiment and various psychotherapeutic systems. She is also a devoted lifelong student-practitioner of Eastern nondual yoga.
In addition to bringing professional experience as a Certified Coach, Yoga Therapist, Reiki Master and psilocybin facilitator, Arin anchors her approach to transformation in the notion that one's dreams and desires are bound for inevitable fulfillment.
A notion poetically expressed by Danish author Karen Blixen:
“Nobody has seen the trekking birds take their way towards such warmer spheres as do not exist, or rivers break their course through rocks and plains to run into an ocean which is not to be found. For God does not create a longing or a hope without having a fulfilling reality ready for them. But our longing is our pledge, and blessed are the homesick, for they shall come home.”
Arin sees her primary role as a coach as simply supporting folks in stoking this fire of their deepest longings and coming home to themselves.
Details of this retreat
Confluence Retreats offers transformative 5-day psilocybin experiences in the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument just outside Ashland, Oregon. The program includes two psilocybin sessions, breathwork, meditation, and integration workshops, all guided by experienced facilitators. Guests stay in modern two-bedroom cabins and enjoy farm-to-table meals. The founder, Myles Katz, brings extensive expertise from co-founding Synthesis Retreat, hosting over 1,000 legal psilocybin experiences in Amsterdam. Confluence Retreats operates within Oregon's licensed and regulated system for legal psilocybin services, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the retreat.
For more details, visit Confluence Retreats @ https://confluenceretreats.org
Fly in to Rogue Valley International Airport (Medford, Oregon) or drive from Portland, Oregon (5.5hrs) or San Francisco, California (6hrs)
Accommodation
Our two-bedroom cabins, each designed for two guests with separate quarters, offer a blend of comfort and luxury. Each cabin includes a full bathroom (no bathtub), a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious patio. To enhance your stay, enjoy a private outdoor jacuzzi tub, perfect for relaxing amidst the serene natural beauty.
Includes accommodation, meals, facilitation, transportation, and all workshops.
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
Nestled in the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument, our venue spans 100+ serene acres. It features modern, two-story, two-bedroom cabins that blend comfort and rustic charm. The versatile Forrest Room is perfect for yoga and workshops, with large windows and natural light. Guests can explore numerous hiking trails and enjoy the rich biodiversity. At night, dedicated star-gazing spots offer breathtaking views of the clear, starry skies, creating an unforgettable experience amidst nature's beauty.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our retreat features catered meals from world-class chefs experienced in plant-medicine retreats, offering nourishing and delicious cuisine that complements your healing journey.
All meals prepared on-site (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
2 guided breathwork sessions
Opening and closing circles
Psychedelic preparation workshops (virtual and in-person)
Integration practices and group discussions (in-person and virtual)
Use of the geodome for workshops and ceremonies
Private 1:1 preparation call with a licensed facilitator
Private 1:1 integration call post-retreat
Small cohort (maximum 8 participants)
Licensed facilitator team (3 facilitators + support staff)
Access to nature trails and outdoor reflection spaces
Complimentary 4-month membership to the Nectara integration platform
Educational resources on microdosing and harm reduction
All required Oregon legal compliance, protocols, and safety procedures
Airport shuttle coordination (Medford Airport) or local pickup guidance
What's Not Included
Airfare or travel to/from Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR)
Personal travel costs (rideshare, rental car, taxis, etc.)
Lodging before or after the retreat (unless booked as an optional add-on)
Private room or private cabin upgrades (unless booked as an optional add-on)
Optional 5th night integration stay (unless booked as an optional add-on)
Personal medications, supplements, or wellness treatments
Gratuities for staff (not expected or required)
Alcohol, tobacco, or recreational substances
Personal purchases or additional activities outside the retreat schedule
Customer Reviews
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life changing
Newly retired and feeling stuck and unmoored, I chose Confluence after much research and am so glad I did. Two psilocybin journeys rather than just one provided time for reflection and incorporation; individual one-on-one sessions with caring and thoughtful facilitators helped me process the range of intense emotions; sharing the overall experience with a small group fostered understanding and compassion among us all; beautiful settings provided a safe and secure environment; and integration sessions before, during, and after the journeys presented invaluable opportunities to say, to ask, to share, to hear, to consolidate. Before, I was struggling; now, the path toward important life changes and a lighter, brighter self is already coming into being. My immense gratitude goes to everyone involved in Confluence for one of the most profound experiences of my life.
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A Place of Hope and Healing
As a two-time participant, it is not an overstatement that the treatment program at Confluence has catalyzed meaningful changes in my life. Myles and his team have developed a program that masterfully combines evidence-based practicum, rigorous professionalism, and long-term client support, all delivered in an engagement framework that is defined by human-to-human connection (as opposed to business-to-customer). And the setting in beautiful, rural southern Oregon is the scenic icing on the cake that elevates this retreat from the merely bodily and spiritually therapeutic to the metaphysically edifying and sublime.
Unlike the passive patient model of conventional medicine, clients at Confluence are expected to “do the work,” and I credit the full and partial remission of multiple diagnoses since my time at Confluence as largely a product of my own effort, but an effort that was empowered through the support of the incredible staff at this organization; I could not have done it alone. If you are looking for a nonprofit provider that ensures you feel safe, comfortable, and empowered to take a quantum leap on your journey of healing and self-development, this is the place to start.
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The experience I needed!
I came to the Confluence retreat searching for clarity and connection. I wanted to better understand the patterns in my life—especially the ones that were holding me back—and to find a way to begin reshaping them so I could show up more fully as an individual, mother, daughter, friend, and partner. Coming into the retreat, I was navigating low-grade depression, anxiety, and underlying anger. I felt somewhat disconnected from myself and my emotions, and I knew I needed space and support to truly look inward.
From the beginning, it was clear that this retreat was thoughtfully designed to support that kind of deep personal work. The preparation leading up to the experience helped me feel grounded and ready, and the follow-up created a sense of continuity and care that extended far beyond the five days. The Confluence staff and facilitators were exceptional—knowledgeable, attentive, and deeply compassionate. They created an environment where I felt safe enough to be vulnerable and to show up as my whole self, which is something I do not take lightly.
One of the most surprising and impactful parts of the experience was the group setting. I typically consider myself very independent, but being surrounded by others on their own journeys added so much depth and meaning. There was something incredibly powerful about witnessing and being witnessed—sharing space with people who were also doing brave inner work. It created a sense of connection and community that I didn’t expect but now deeply value. I left with relationships that I truly hope to continue.
The setting itself also played a huge role. Being immersed in the retreat experience over multiple days allowed me to slow down in a way that simply isn’t possible in everyday life. The setting was natural and beautiful, the accommodations were comfortable, the food was nourishing, and the space itself felt clean, comforting, and intentionally designed—a true container for this kind of transformative experience.
The structure of the retreat—particularly having two journeys with an integration day in between—was incredibly meaningful. The first journey opened the door in a profound way, but it was the second journey, after time to reflect and integrate, that allowed me to go deeper. I don’t think I would have accessed that same level of insight or healing in a single experience. Having the time, support, and space to process and then re-enter the work made all the difference.
Since the retreat, I’ve felt a noticeable shift. I feel lighter, more present, and more connected to myself and others. I’m able to access and move through a broader range of emotions instead of shutting them down or pushing them away. I’ve found myself allowing things to simply be, rather than reacting or closing off as I might have before. There’s a greater sense of wholeness and clarity in how I relate to my life and the people in it.
Overall, this experience was deeply impactful. It wasn’t just about the journeys themselves, but about the care, intention, and community that surrounded them. I’m incredibly grateful for the space that Confluence created and for the opportunity to do this work in such a supported, thoughtful environment.
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Conflucence Psilicybin retreat review
Confluence retreats are very well-planned, sensitively implemented, and founded on values and principles that underpin a deep understanding of and appreciation for the profound dimensions of life's journey. Attention to preparation and subsequent support for individual integration maximize the therapeutic potential of their work in partnership with their clients. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to pay more attention to their life journey.
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Exceptional experience! Exceeded expectations
I participated in the 5-day retreat and it was truly transformational and cathartic in the best of ways. The team at Confluence are the utmost professionals setting the conditions that allowed me to reflect meaningfully on the ways I wanted my life to change and then providing a safe and supportive environment for the powerful medicine to do its work. The curriculum and group format of their retreat further deepens the experience. Their facilities take full advantage of the beautiful town of Ashland and the beautiful surrounding mountains. The accommodations, meals and supporting logistics are outstanding. Superb and effective. I researched psilocybin retreat centers extensively for over 2 years and Confluence kept emerging as the leader in the space for legal US-operated psychedelic-assisted therapeutic programs. Confluence definitely lives up to their outstanding reviews and feedback from their participants.
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July 22 - 26, 2026
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: licensed and regulated psilocybin mushrooms and service center fees. Separate payment of $1,100.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
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Includes accommodation, meals, facilitation, transportation, and all workshops.
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