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3 Day Unplug & Recharge Retreat - Nature Temple - Netherlands
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3 Day Unplug & Recharge Retreat - Nature Temple - Netherlands
4.9853 reviews
Stichting Earth Awareness, Ambonstraat, Teuge, Nederland
Up to 24 in group
October 3 - 5, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- THE NATURE TEMPLE is designed for ceremonial use, it functions as a compass and initiation center for truth-seekers. This beautiful organic roundhouse made from big logs, curly branches, clay and glass with a majestic floor, a geodesic dome on the green roof and a fire burning in the center. A place of initiation, for reflection on and reconnection with our origin and the greater whole. Make the most of your psilocybin journey and join a retreat at this phenomenal location.
- PERSONAL APPROACH
- We are dedicated to provide our guests the opportunity to benefit from the psilocybin’s potential to catalyse a life changing experience. For us it is not a job or a hobby, but a way of life. The main difference between us and other retreat centres is that we live at this place as well. You really visit us as our personal guest, you are truly involved in our off grid lifestyle and philosophy. You eat the veggies we cultivate, the artwork all around is home-made, so you can experience first-hand how it feels to live in closer connection to nature. Our guests often tell us this element is a contribution to the whole experience and surely a rare thing to find in Western Europe.
About this Retreat
Director of the organisation and artist of the Nature Temple, she is the care-taker of the holistic vision. Her experience in this type of journey-work is outstanding. Her quality lies in her empathic and bold approach. Her motherly, unjudgmental, supportive attitude and vibrant spirit makes people feel at ease quickly. She sings enchanting songs, plays various instruments and is a furious dancer. She is a mother of two grown children and an influencer on a sustainable lifestyle. With her guidance you can be sure that you are personally taken care for.
The initiator and director of Earth Awareness and architect of the Nature Temple, he is the master mind behind it all. Mark is a multi-talented person with great vision and a proactive attitude. As an extraordinary artist he is engaged with creating beauty in all its diversity, which is unmistakably found everywhere around the centre. For 13 years he and Maya are organizing countless events and retreats. His teachers came from many different shamanic cultures, but above all the Huichol, the Shuar and the Shipibo traditions. After a full-time cycle of initiation into medicine plants and by collaborating intensively with many wisdom keepers, Mark has an incredible understanding about the use of sacred plants as a tool for transformation. He is an inspirational speaker, a marvellous musician, a powerful chanter and a resourceful lead-facilitator during the retreats. He proved himself being an authentic bridge between the ancient knowledge and the modern Western culture.
Arend Jan is the respected elder of our team and is most appreciated for his sincerity and preciseness within everything he does. He is a multi-qualified team member of Earth Awareness for almost 5 years, he is a seasoned all-rounder. In 1976, at the age of 22 years old, he got involved in the work with medicinal plants and natural psychedelics and had the privilege of working closely together with some traditional wisdom-keepers from Northern America who learned him the intricacies of shamanism, like sweat-lodges and vision quests. His knowledge about shamanic practices, the medical use of plants, the functioning of the human body and healthy food are always of great value for all participants. He is studying natural health care and is making his own herbal medicines, he is very passioned about gardening. People often consult him for alternative medical treatment. As a ceremonial facilitator participants experience him as helpful, correct and most friendly.
Laura has been connected to our centre for over 10 years and we really love her cheerful presence a lot. As a young girl she was very passionate about movement and dancing, she did the previous education of the ‘National Ballet’ and Tai Chi. After 8 years of training, she works as a certified ‘Critical Alignment Yoga’ (CAY) teacher and runs her own yoga-studio ‘YogaDus’ in Amsterdam. She teaches to all ages and all levels. CAY focusses on the alignment of the skeleton. This form of yoga helps to move freely and without stress, in collaboration with gravity and breathing exercises. She helps people to build up confidence towards the physical body, which stimulates the self-healing qualities of the body. Laura is also a meditation/visualisation guide. She has over 25 years of experience with psychedelics and visited her shamanic teacher in Ecuador several times. As a ceremonial facilitator she is utmost caring for the participants and has an eye for their basic needs. She is a team player, very strong in practical’s and always in a good mood.
Sarah contributes to the Earth Awareness since the beginning of 2021 with her music and presence.
From angelic to primal, she weaves a powerful web of sound with her voice and instruments to
support you on your healing journey within.
As ‘Sarah Sounds’, she shares her songs and improvisations during ceremonial concerts and other events. She also offers Singing Circles and Voice Expression workshops.
As birthkeeper ‘Wonders of Life Doula’, she gives extensive emotional and practical support around and during childbirth. She also weaves music and birth-work together, offering opening- and closing ceremonies to honour and celebrate transitions in life, such as childbirth, becoming a parent, but also loss and grieve. For Sarah, life is ceremony. She’s a lover of silence and subtlety, but also of truthful raw expression.
She aspires to hold earth as sacred, to integrate and embody our divine human nature. Both her music and birth work are about creating safe spaces where people feel welcome, just as they are, and invited to connect to themselves, each other and all life more deeply.
Ramona is a warm and gentle spirit who is alround at the centre. You can find her in the kitchen as a ground facilitator or meet her taking care for the guests during the ceremonies as a ceremonial facilitator. At our retreats she is offen taking care for relaxing chair massages, which is a blessing for all participants and really compliments the retreats. If you are in need of some relaxation in the body’s muscles or a soothing touch to realine your body’s energy field, her hands will find the way. Her companie is called The Art of Relaxation and Creation. At her practice in Amstelveen she offers massages, coching & workshops. She also works over 10 years as a massage therapist in companies. As passionate as she is for giving massages, she also loves to cook delicious food. Specialty: homemade banana-bread! You will find Ramona also in our kitchen making great soups and salads.
Pascal is a steady and grounded presence, his first visit to the centre was in 2008. With his experience as Nature Life Coach, Shinrin-yoku walks, breath- and wellness coach and shamanic training, he is a versatile addition to the team. He is an active, compassionate and optimistic facilitator during the ceremonies and retreats. Sacred plant and animal medicine helped him to find his way in life and a more conscious spiritual and earth connected path.
He loves to challenge people to find their inner wisdom and become the best version of themselves. He loves to work in the garden as he is a permaculture teacher as well.
His practise is called NatuurKrachtCoach and that's why always loves a good walk in nature! He also works with the plant spirits through the use of the essential oils, aromatherapy so people can empower themselves with the use of natural products.
Details of this retreat
This 3 day Unplug & Recharge retreat offers you great opportunities for boosting your healthy lifestyle. Whether you are a new bee and you would like to discover what these selfcare tools can do for you, or if you are familiar with some of the workshops and therefore know for sure that it will benefit you.
Creating a save and sacred space together, where you'll meet other international individuals who like to explore and spend some quality time in the Nature Temple. Enjoy our home cooked meals, with veggies and fruits from the garden when possible. Spend time in the gardens, leave your mobile in your bag and unplug for a while. The off grid lifestyle that we promote will make sure that you'll be leaving fully charged with connections and inspiration!
Let's give you some context:
We organize already some decades retreats on this location, we are a well known retreat centre. But usually all of our retreats are built around the psilocybin mushroom experience. On many requests we now organize for the first time a whole retreat without the use of psychedelics, but with all of the transformational workshops that we usually also offer.
Special discounts available!
To celebrate this new type of retreat we offer a special discounts:
* Discount ticket 1: Come with someone else and pay only 600€ for 2 tickets. That's a discount of 180€ for this Unplug & Recharge retreat
* Discount ticket 2: If you ever joined a retreat in the Nature Temple before, you can get a discount ticket too. You'll pay 300€. That's a discount of 90€ for the Unplug & Recharge retreat
* Private Lodge on our indoor camping (on availability): 50€
The Program
What to Expect at Our Unplug & Recharge Retreat? Step away from daily life and reconnect with yourself in the Nature Temple. This 3-day retreat offers deep relaxation, self-discovery, and renewal, without psychedelics, but with full support from our team and a thoughtfully curated workshop program. Enjoy nourishing home-cooked meals, fresh garden produce, and a chance to unplug from digital distractions. Embrace the off-grid lifestyle, immerse yourself in nature, and leave feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected.
Friday
* Arrival between 15/16 hours
* Introduction circle
* Trance Drum Journey
Saturday
* Breathwork
* Tension Release Exersizes
* Voice Expression
* Fire & Music Ceremony
Sunday
* Critical Alignment Yoga
* Closing circle
* Departure at 14 hours
The Group
The group consists of maximum 24 participants, both male and female and probably from different nationalities, therefore we speak English. Many people are seeking a way to enrich and enhance their lives and reconnect with nature, feeling more and more enmeshed in impossible demands, pressure and stress, with a sense of being out of step with their true authentic self. If you feel that life has lost its magic or fulfillment, the path of psychedelics might help you to reawaken your spirit.
All participants share more or less the same intention; to create a more rewarding life. In the trust and safety of the group you find recognition and many times friendships evolve from these shared experiences. The group stimulates you to develop your talents and deal with your challenges.
Creating a save and sacred space together, where you'll meet other international individuals who like to explore and spend some quality time in the Nature Temple. Enjoy our home cooked meals, with veggies and fruits from the garden when possible. Spend time in the gardens, leave your mobile in your bag and unplug for a while. The off grid lifestyle that we promote will make sure that you'll be leaving fully charged with connections and inspiration!
Let's give you some context:
We organize already some decades retreats on this location, we are a well known retreat centre. But usually all of our retreats are built around the psilocybin mushroom experience. On many requests we now organize for the first time a whole retreat without the use of psychedelics, but with all of the transformational workshops that we usually also offer.
Special discounts available!
To celebrate this new type of retreat we offer a special discounts:
* Discount ticket 1: Come with someone else and pay only 600€ for 2 tickets. That's a discount of 180€ for this Unplug & Recharge retreat
* Discount ticket 2: If you ever joined a retreat in the Nature Temple before, you can get a discount ticket too. You'll pay 300€. That's a discount of 90€ for the Unplug & Recharge retreat
* Private Lodge on our indoor camping (on availability): 50€
The Program
What to Expect at Our Unplug & Recharge Retreat? Step away from daily life and reconnect with yourself in the Nature Temple. This 3-day retreat offers deep relaxation, self-discovery, and renewal, without psychedelics, but with full support from our team and a thoughtfully curated workshop program. Enjoy nourishing home-cooked meals, fresh garden produce, and a chance to unplug from digital distractions. Embrace the off-grid lifestyle, immerse yourself in nature, and leave feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected.
Friday
* Arrival between 15/16 hours
* Introduction circle
* Trance Drum Journey
Saturday
* Breathwork
* Tension Release Exersizes
* Voice Expression
* Fire & Music Ceremony
Sunday
* Critical Alignment Yoga
* Closing circle
* Departure at 14 hours
The Group
The group consists of maximum 24 participants, both male and female and probably from different nationalities, therefore we speak English. Many people are seeking a way to enrich and enhance their lives and reconnect with nature, feeling more and more enmeshed in impossible demands, pressure and stress, with a sense of being out of step with their true authentic self. If you feel that life has lost its magic or fulfillment, the path of psychedelics might help you to reawaken your spirit.
All participants share more or less the same intention; to create a more rewarding life. In the trust and safety of the group you find recognition and many times friendships evolve from these shared experiences. The group stimulates you to develop your talents and deal with your challenges.
Schedule
What to Expect at Our Unplug & Recharge Retreat? Step away from daily life and reconnect with yourself in the Nature Temple. This 3-day retreat offers deep relaxation, self-discovery, and renewal, without psychedelics, but with full support from our team and a thoughtfully curated workshop program. Enjoy nourishing home-cooked meals, fresh garden produce, and a chance to unplug from digital distractions. Embrace the off-grid lifestyle, immerse yourself in nature, and leave feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected.
Friday
* Arrival between 15/16 hours
* Introduction circle
* Trance Drum Journey
Saturday
* Breathwork
* Tension Release Exersizes
* Voice Expression
* Fire & Music Ceremony
Sunday
* Critical Alignment Yoga
* Closing circle
* Departure at 14 hours
Friday
* Arrival between 15/16 hours
* Introduction circle
* Trance Drum Journey
Saturday
* Breathwork
* Tension Release Exersizes
* Voice Expression
* Fire & Music Ceremony
Sunday
* Critical Alignment Yoga
* Closing circle
* Departure at 14 hours
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Earth Awareness, Stichting Earth Awareness, Ambonstraat, Teuge, Nederland
Directions
The centre is about 1 hour from Amsterdam. From the airport you take the direct train to Apeldoorn, and a 5 minutes train to Twello station where you are picked up with our car. The whole journey from the airport to our centre is max 1,5 hours and is easy going as the public transport in the Netherlands is well organized and easy to understand for foreigners as well. We are happy to assist you when needed.
Accommodation
Private Lodgings at Our Centre Each participant enjoys a comfortable and cozy private space in our indoor camping area. Your spacious tent (2.50m high and 2.50m x 2.50m wide) allows you to stand upright and comes fully equipped with a bed, mattress, sheets, blanket, pillow, carpet, and night lamp—providing all the essentials for a restful stay. The tents are set up in our bright and airy upper atelier, and occasionally, they are placed in the tranquil garden, offering a deeper connection with nature. Our accommodation embraces the simplicity and harmony of a natural lifestyle. During the retreat, you’ll experience off-grid living, showering in pure rainwater and managing with limited internet and electricity—a chance to truly unplug and reconnect. However, for your comfort, we do provide warm showers to ensure a refreshing experience.
Normal Ticket - bring your own sleeping gear
Normal Ticket + fully equiped private tent
Discount Ticket - 2 persons - bring your own sleeping gear
Discount Ticket - 2 persons + fully equiped private tents (2x)
Discount Ticket - 1 person - if you ever joined before - bring your own sleeping gear
Discount Ticket + fully equiped private tent - 1 person - if you ever joined before
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 Nature Temple is woven from over 40 different types of wood, mostly locally sourced, each carrying its own story, giving the space an unmistakable, authentic character. From a technical perspective, the Nature Temple is a harmonious blend of ecological building traditions, incorporating elements of earth-ship architecture, hobbit houses & log cabins. Constructed using straw, clay, and cord-wood, it stands as a testament to sustainable craftsmanship and deep reverence for the natural world.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We love good food and it is our pleasure to serve our guests healthy delicious home-made food and drinks. Veggies and herbs come straight from our own garden whenever possible. Vegitarian/biological.
What's Included
- Mind blowing location
- Experienced guidance
- Breathwork
- Voice Liberation
- Critical Alignment Yoga
- Tension Release Exersizes
- Sharing Circles
- Fire & music ceremony
- Lots of nature
- Off grid/eco/sustainable site
- Transport from and to the train station
- Warm showers
- Private accommodation at our indoor glamping
- Healthy (home grown) food and drinks
What's Not Included
- Transport from and to the airport (available at extra costs)
- Travel costs
- Banking costs
Customer Reviews
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Exzellent as wished
The whole weekend was amazing. Great Workshops, people and experiences.
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i recommend
the staff was professional and supportive.
give us the right set and setting for a psychedelic experience.
the place is in nature far from the crowded city great opportunity to find some inner peace..
give us the right set and setting for a psychedelic experience.
the place is in nature far from the crowded city great opportunity to find some inner peace..
5.0
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An unforgettable life-changing experience
I went to a five days psilocybin facilitated retreat at the Nature Temple and the setting were just perfect: not only the place is stunning but I also felt I was in a very safe and loving environment.
The insights brought by the immersive journeys are still with me and have changed the way I feel connection with everything and hence the way I experience every single moment: every breath, every thought, every interaction, every situation.
I feel deep gratitude towards the organisers Maya and Mark, for the amazing ceremonies, their profound talks, and their expert care. And I feel gratitude also towards the facilitators and coaches that were present: Laura, Sarah, Pascal, Ramona, Arend Jan - I so thoroughly loved their classes, wisdom, cuisine and music. And also I am grateful to all the participants, for their openness, their courage, their humour and their beautiful sharing. It has been an unforgettable life-changing experience.
The insights brought by the immersive journeys are still with me and have changed the way I feel connection with everything and hence the way I experience every single moment: every breath, every thought, every interaction, every situation.
I feel deep gratitude towards the organisers Maya and Mark, for the amazing ceremonies, their profound talks, and their expert care. And I feel gratitude also towards the facilitators and coaches that were present: Laura, Sarah, Pascal, Ramona, Arend Jan - I so thoroughly loved their classes, wisdom, cuisine and music. And also I am grateful to all the participants, for their openness, their courage, their humour and their beautiful sharing. It has been an unforgettable life-changing experience.
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Amazing!!!
Fantastic retreat. Mark, Maya and the workers clearly know what they are doing and do it with care and attention. A safe, supportive and considerate space to explore psychedelics
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