🍄 AWAKEN: 6-Day Psilocybin Retreat in Colorado - Legal, Non-profit, All-inclusive, & Trusted by 330+ Alumni

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Date
December 16 - 21, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • 6-day immersive with workshops informed by Eastern mindfulness, Western psychology, and Southern shamanism
  • 3 psilocybin ceremonies supported by experienced facilitators and therapists
  • 2 weeks of preparation with workshops, peer calls, trainings, readings, meditations, rituals, routines, and nutrition guidance
  • 5 weeks of integration with live workshops, peer groups, accountability, and practical exercises
  • State-licensed, legal psilocybin retreat in Colorado guided by licensed natural medicine facilitators
  • All-inclusive: private accommodations in curated nearby hotels/residences, 3× daily meals, and spa time
  • Limited to 16 participants for deep support, intimacy, and trusted community
  • Held in Boulder, CO — 1 hour from Denver International Airport and in the foothills of the Rockies
  • Guided breathwork session to safely experience an altered state before ceremony day
  • Daily practices: somatic work, meditation, and integration circles to hard-wire insights
  • Trusted by 330+ alumni with 1,000+ sessions facilitated
  • Community access to a growing network of creators and leaders walking the path of aliveness

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

As seen on TEDx, Mindvalley, The New York Times, and Fantastic Fungi • Trusted by 330+ alumni • 200+ video testimonials
Feel fully alive. This is your invitation to step out of survival mode and into the aliveness that’s been waiting for you—more joy, clarity, love, and freedom. Awaken is a 6-day, all-in, state-licensed psilocybin retreat designed by Ceremonia, a state-approved, licensed healing center. Every journey is guided by licensed natural medicine facilitators in a safe, legal, and deeply supportive container.

Why Awaken Works
🔒 Licensed & legal: Delivered within Colorado’s regulated framework by licensed natural medicine facilitators.
🏆 Proven track record: 330+ participants guided through 1,000+ sessions—with 200+ alumni video testimonials.
🧩 Transformation with structure: 2 weeks of preparation before you arrive + 5 weeks of integration after, so insights become lasting change.
👥 Small, powerful container: Limited to 16—intimate support, real community.
💗 Aliveness practices: Daily somatic work, meditation, and integration circles to hard-wire breakthroughs into your nervous system.
🌄 A setting that lifts you: Boulder, Colorado—1 hour minutes from Denver International Airport, and located in the foothills of the Rockies.

What You’ll Experience
🍄 3 guided psilocybin journeys in a safe, sacred, state-licensed setting
🧘‍♀️ Daily practices (yoga/somatic breath, meditation, nervous-system resets)
🗣️ Integration workshops & circles to turn insights into habits
🤝 One-on-one support available with licensed facilitators as needed
🚀 Post-retreat momentum: live group integration for 5 weeks so the shift keeps growing

Lodging & Comfort
Your rest matters. Private accommodations are included in nearby private residences curated for quiet, comfort, and recovery between sessions. Expect a tranquil space that supports deep sleep, reflection, and integration—just a short transfer from the venue.
Travel: Airport transfers are not included. Boulder is ~1 hour from DEN; rideshare and rental cars are simple. Detailed arrival guidance provided after enrollment.

Who This Is For
Awaken is ideal if you’re ready to:
🫁 You’re ready to release patterns of anxiety, grief, or burnout
🧭 You want to reconnect to purpose, presence, and self-trust
🛡️ You seek healing in a legal, expertly guided container
🫂 You want a community that keeps you supported long after you leave

Our Promise
We don’t chase peak experiences. We build enduring transformation—from the inside out. With a licensed team, a proven curriculum, and an alumni community that keeps your fire lit, Awaken helps you feel fully alive again…and stay that way.

Schedule

Each day follows a clear arc: we start with embodied movement (yoga/5Rhythms) to drop into the body, then move into inside-out workshops that layer Eastern mindfulness (noting, body-scan, loving awareness), Western psychology (IFS-informed empathy, circling, somatic release, Map of Consciousness), and Southern shamanic ritual (tea ceremony, elements blessings) to build presence, courage, and connection; after a mid-day break for rest and nourishment, we reconvene for guided group ceremony and evening integrations—progressing across the week through the pillars of Mind → Body → Spirit → Heart → Soul.

ARRIVAL (Tuesday) — Check-in & Orientation
5:00–7:00pm • Arrival, check-in, tea & snacks
7:00pm • Welcome dinner & meet-and-greet
8:00pm • Sovereignty agreements, values & intentions
8:30pm • Four Elements opening ceremony
9:00pm • “All One” eye-gazing connection practice
9:15pm • Breathwork journey (safe intro to altered states)
10:30pm • Rest & quiet hours

WEDNESDAY (Mind) — Movement • Mindfulness • Ceremony
8:00am • Morning movement (5Rhythms dance)
9:00am • Breakfast
10:00am • Noting/Smiling/Body-scan & Letting-Go meditations
11:00am • Noticing, Empathy & Circling (inside-out connection)
12:15pm • Lunch
1:00pm • Ceremony briefing + dosing self-check (kinesiology)
2:15pm • Contrast therapy: breathwork, cold plunge, steam (attention training)
5:00pm • Psilocybin ceremony (evening)
11:00pm • Light refreshments & rest

THURSDAY (Body) — Movement • Somatics • Ceremony
9:00am • Breakfast
10:00am • Integration circle in tea ceremony
11:30am • “Inside-Out” ecstatic dance + Letting-Go practice
12:15pm • Lunch
2:00pm • “I Am” workshop (Map of Consciousness; empowerment)
3:00pm • Water ceremony (nervous-system soothing)
6:00pm • Psilocybin ceremony (evening)
12:00am • Light refreshments & rest

FRIDAY (Spirit) — Movement • Nature • Relational Mastery
9:00am • Breakfast
10:00am • Integration circle in nature
11:30am • Dance + Letting-Go; organic sharing circle
1:00pm • Lunch
3:00pm • “In Connection” workshop
3:30pm • Giving & Receiving (relational presence)
4:00pm • Affirmation circles (being seen)
5:00pm • “Highest Self” workshop
7:00pm • Dinner
8:00–9:00pm • Feedback workshop or breathwork; rest

SATURDAY (Heart) — Day Ceremony • Celebration • Creativity
7:45am • Smoothies
8:30am • Daytime psilocybin ceremony (eyes-open, relational)
3:00pm • Celebratory lunch
5:00pm • Integration circle
6:30pm • Essential Movement + Inspired Creator workshops
8:00pm • Dinner
9:00pm • Cacao ceremony & talent share (optional pool time)

SUNDAY (Soul) — Integration • Closing • Departures
9:00am • “Journey Beyond” breakfast (integration planning)
10:00am • “Power Move” workshop (habits & commitments)
11:00am • Closing ceremony
12:00pm • Departures
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

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Healthy, organic farm-to-table service with vegan, vegetarian, and other options that follow a prescribed dieta for plant medicine.

What's Included

  • 6-day in-person retreat (Boulder, Colorado)
  • 5 nights of private accommodations in curated nearby hotels or residences
  • 3 psilocybin mushroom ceremonies guided by licensed natural medicine facilitators in a state-licensed setting
  • 3 chef-prepared meals per day (vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free on request)
  • 5 weeks of virtual integration (live workshops, peer groups, accountability support, practical exercises)
  • 2 weeks of virtual preparation (workshops, peer group calls, training videos, meditations, rituals, routines, nutrition guidance)
  • Guided breathwork session to safely experience an altered state before ceremony day
  • Daily practices: somatic work, meditation, and integration circles
  • One-on-one support available with licensed facilitators throughout the week
  • Ongoing community access after the program

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Plant medicine

Customer Reviews

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Almost beyond words - in a great way
Some folks have used the word "transformational" when referring to their time with Ceremonia. For me, that barely begins to describe my experience. I was expecting a few mushroom sessions, and in truth, those were the least of what helped bring me back to the happy, alive person I once was. The program is excellently planned, thorough, and even somewhat intense at times, which is what made it so successful for me. Austin and his team create an incredibly warm and supportive atmosphere, while helping us to understand more about ourselves and each other, and teaching us optional ways to view our life challenges and joys. Under their guidance, it took no time for all of us strangers to care very deeply for one another, and this only grew during our time at the retreat and afterwards. It's not my place to discuss what the other participants got from it all, but I do feel it is quite fair to say they had a fulfilling time as well. There is no question at all that I'll be attending other Ceremonia journeys in the future. It appeared pricey at the outset, but my results are immeasurable and priceless.

5.0
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Ceremonia quite literally changed my life.
Before coming here, I was in one of the darkest places I’ve ever known. I had lost all sense of hope, connection, and joy, and I truly didn’t see a way forward. I felt I had no purpose, nothing to look forward to and genuinely didn’t think I would make it much longer. The experience I had at Ceremonia helped me rediscover life in a way I never thought possible.
From the moment I arrived, I felt held, seen, and safe. The facilitators are some of the most loving, grounded, compassionate and wise people I’ve ever met. Their care, presence, and skill created a space where deep healing could happen. The workshops, the community, and the physical space itself—all of it radiated intention, beauty, and love. Every part of the experience, from the ceremonies to the shared meals, was filled with care, intention and heart.
During my time there, I was able to connect with myself and others on a level I had never experienced. I felt something awaken inside of me- a sense of belonging and peace that I thought I had lost forever. I left feeling lighter, open-hearted, and filled with genuine gratitude and hope. For the first time in years, I feel hopeful and alive.
This place has given me a second chance at life, and for that I will be forever grateful. My experience was so powerful that I’ve already decided to return for another retreat in a few months. I cannot wait to continue this journey with the people and the place that helped me remember who I am.
If you are seeking real healing, growth, or reconnection to life itself, I can’t recommend Ceremonia enough. It’s more than a retreat—it’s a place where miracles happen.

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Healing the Parts of Me I Once Hated
Attending Ceremonia was truly life-changing. It helped me confront something I didn't even fully realize was driving so much of my pain - my own self-hatred. Through the experience, I was able to see myself from a completely new perspective and understand that I'm not the person I once was. I don't have to carry those old feelings or identities anymore.

The environment was safe, supportive, and deeply healing. The facilitators created a space where could let go, explore, and ultimately rediscover a sense of peace within myself. It wasn't always easy, but it was absolutely worth it. I left with a clearer mind, a lighter heart, and a genuine sense of compassion for myself that I haven't felt in a long time.

If you're considering a retreat like this, go in with an open mind and heart - it might just change the way you see yourself forever.

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Life saving, life giving
I arrived to Ceremonia “on my last leg” after 10 years of limited progress in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, psychiatric care, and 12-step recovery. I’ve worn different labels (recovering addict, adult child of alcoholism), have had diagnoses (PTSD, ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder), and had been hospitalized twice for suicidal ideation. After all of that hard work I was experiencing the worst season of my life. I was dejected, disappointed, disillusioned, and angry at everyone and everything. My physical health was failing as well. 10 years ago, I was running marathons. The day before I left for my Ceremonia retreat, I went to my neighborhood fire station to check my vitals out of fear I was going to drop dead, and part of me wanted to. One of my mental health providers suggested Ceremonia based on another client’s great experience. A few minutes into my introductory call, I had enough hope to register for an Awaken psilocybin retreat. The Ceremonia facilitator was relatable, genuine, patient and answered all of my questions. The intake process was thorough and professional. The team made sure I had ample time to prepare for a safe and productive experience. I was hopeful but skeptical that anything would work for me after so many setbacks in other forms of recovery. From the moment I arrived to the retreat, I was met with compassion and interest both from the Ceremonia facilitators and other retreat participants (all but one were on their first journeys like I was). I have been in many group settings but have never felt more included, seen, and understood than I did at Ceremonia. In 6 days I experienced more profound progress than I did in the preceding 10 years. The Ceremonia team thought of and saw to every detail to ensure that the experience was not only safe and beneficial, but also enjoyable. The accommodations were exceptionally clean, spacious and comfortable. The food was amazing. Every aspect of the preparations instilled confidence in the process. At several moments, I was struck by the amazing balance of professionalism and reverence with levity which was a welcome departure from my other experiences. Through the group and individual interactions, the workshops, the medicinal journeys and integration processes, I experienced incredible gains almost immediately. It’s not fluff when I say that I “limped in and leaped out” - a mere 6- day journey from existing to thriving. I’ll be eternally grateful to my friends at Ceremonia and, for the first time, I embrace today and look forward to tomorrow.

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Beautifully run retreat
Ceremonia did an amazing job on my 6 day retreat. So much thought and love went into everything. The accommodations. The food. The workshops. The journeys. All surpassed my expectations. You won’t be disappointed!

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