Quetzal Psilocybin Retreats

Quetzal Psilocybin Retreats:

The following writing comes directly from the local curanderos Mamoon collaborates with on Quetzal.

"In the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, right next to a national park, you'll find the land where local husband-and-wife shamans live, and where they welcome you to do deep introspective work with the medicine of the mushrooms.

This retreat is not just about meeting the psilocybin, it's an experience held within a spiritual framework, woven from decades of working with various Indigenous traditions from across the Americas.

From the North, we have walked with the Vision Quest, the Peyote ceremonies, and the teachings of the Mexica culture through the Moon Dance and the Temazcal — spaces of purification, prayer, and renewal. We have also received the medicine of the Sonoran Desert, from Mexico, with the Bufo, learning from its powerful, transformative nature.

From the South, we have been deeply nourished by the songs and teachings of the Shipibo people with the grandmother Ayahuasca, as well as practices from the Amazon like Kambó, each leaving its mark and offering impactful lessons that inform the way we hold space today.

Set apart is the sacred medicine of Psilocybin, which we also approach through the learnings we received from a Native Yupik medicine woman from Alaska, who, together with her partner, showed us the way they carry and work with this medicine. This connection has been a true gift, helping us understand the depth, respect, and delicacy with which this work can be approached.

In this 6 day retreat, we focus not only on the meeting with the mushrooms but also on the integral process of preparation and integration. For preparation, we use tools like the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, which helps us reflect on how we distribute our energy day by day and supports us in clarifying the intention we bring to the encounter with the medicine.

For integration, we offer two phone calls with our lead curandero, and a virtual community space called Remembering, where you will have access after the retreat to stay connected, engage with others who have journeyed with us, listen, share, and revisit the teachings received. We believe integration is an essential part of the process, a space where the seeds planted during the retreat can continue to grow and flourish.

Here we work the land, living in an evolving off-grid project where we build, grow some of the food we consume, and honor the natural altars that surround us. For us, this connection with the land is part of our prayer.

If this message resonates with you, we warmly welcome you to come, meet us, and experience this space, this medicine, this path.

Pura Vida. 🌿✨"


🪺 Quetzal | 6-Day Psilocybin Retreat

Itinerary

Day 1
• 7:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
• 8:00 AM – Arrival to Retreat
• 9:00 AM – Breakfast
• 10:30 AM – Temazcal (sweat lodge) w/ micro-dose of Peyote
• 2:00 PM – Lunch
• 5:00 PM – Sharing intentions for tomorrow
• 6:00 PM – Dinner

Day 2
• 8:00 AM – Breakfast
• 9:30 AM – Breathwork
• 10:30 AM – Psilocybin (Handshake-Intro Journey)
• 11:00 AM – Sound Meditation
• 12:30 PM – Ice Bath
• 1:00 PM – Nature Hike
• 2:30 PM – Lunch
• 7:30 PM – Dinner

Day 3
• 8:00 AM – Breathwork
• 9:00 AM – Optional Bufo Alvarius
• 10:30 AM – Breakfast
• 11:30 AM – Visit to Waterfall
• 2:00 PM – Lunch with Cacao
• 5:00 PM – Guided Meditation
• 6:00 PM – Dinner

Day 4
• 8:00 AM – Breakfast
• 10:00 AM – 2nd Temazcal
• 2:00 PM – Lunch
• 6:00 PM – Breathwork
• 7:30 PM – Psilocybin (Heroes-Macro Journey)

Day 5
• 8:00 AM – Breakfast
• 10:30 AM – Integration & Processing Circle w/ micro-dose of Peyote
• 2:00 PM – Lunch with Cacao
• 3:00 PM – Rest & Relax
• 7:00 PM – Dinner

Day 6
• 8:00 AM – Breakfast
• 9:00 AM – Closing Circle
• 10:30 AM – Departure
• 11:30 AM – Airport / Hotel Drop-Off


Quetzal 6-Day Retreat – $3,777

🌱 Includes

• 2 Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremonies
• 2 Micro-doses of Peyote
• 2 Costa Rica Cacao offerings
• 2 Preparation calls on the Tree of Life
• 2 Integration calls to process & reflect
• 1 intro journey w Psilocybin
• 1 macro journey w Psilocybin (hero's journey)
• 1 optional Bufo session
• 1 Waterfall excursion
• 1 Nature hike
• Ice Bath session
• Daily fresh meals prepared by a local chef
• Private lodging in rustic casitas immersed in nature
• Guided breathwork & sound meditation
• Airport / Hotel pickup & drop-off


Why We Do This Work:

Disconnection & Isolation
Feeling cut off from yourself, from others, or from the natural world around you.

Lack of Self-Kindness
Getting stuck in old patterns or self-criticism without clarity on how to shift.

Blocked Creativity & Doubt
Losing touch with inspiration or struggling to trust your inner voice.

Unresolved Grief
Carrying loss or pain that feels too heavy to face or move through.

Repeating Old Cycles
Falling back into the same thought loops or behaviors that no longer serve you.

Strained Relationships
Seeing conflict, distance, or misunderstandings arise with those you care about.

Avoiding the Shadow
Resisting or ignoring the harder parts of yourself that long to be acknowledged.

Confusion & Lack of Direction
Struggling to find clarity about purpose, relationships, or the next step in life.

One Step Forward, Two Steps Backwards
Noticing insights fade quickly, with old habits and mindsets returning.

Feeling Lost in Transition
Moving through changes in career, family, or identity without a steady anchor.

Emotional Weight
Carrying suppressed feelings that weigh you down or cloud your perception.

Uncertainty About the Future
Not knowing how to move forward or what truly matters most.


🍄‍🟫 Potential of working with Quetzal:

Connection & Belonging
Rekindling a sense of connection within yourself, with others, and with the natural world.

Self-Understanding
Recognizing patterns and limiting beliefs with greater compassion for yourself.

Creativity & Intuition
Unlocking inspiration and deeper trust in your inner guidance.

Healing Grief
Making room to honor loss, feel fully, and gently reorient toward what is next.

Freedom from Old Cycles
Loosening the grip of repetitive thought loops and opening space for new possibilities.

Renewed Relationships
Seeing loved ones and dynamics in a new light, softening defenses, and inviting openness.

Integration of the Shadow
Developing courage to face and embrace parts of yourself that were once hidden or avoided.

Insights & Clarity
Illuminating life direction, relationships, creative callings, and personal purpose.

Seeds of Lasting Change
Carrying home insights that can transform how you live, relate, and make choices.

Navigating Transitions
Finding steadiness and perspective during shifts in identity, career, family, or path.

Emotional Clearing
Allowing long-held emotions to surface and move, creating lightness and clarity.

A Fresh Beginning
Clarifying what matters most now and stepping forward with clarity and trust.



Quetzal FAQ

What’s the role of psilocybin in this journey?
Psilocybin is both mirror and teacher. It can help you see the patterns you live by, the beliefs you carry, and the emotions you’ve held. Although mushrooms are not just about insight: they invite connection with your body, with nature, with others, and with the mystery of life itself.

What if I’ve never worked with psilocybin before?
That’s completely fine. The retreat is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The first ceremony is an “intro handshake journey,” which allows you to meet the medicine gently before stepping into a deeper macro-journey later in the week.

Is this retreat religious?
No. Quetzal draws wisdom from Indigenous traditions of the North and South, from Kabbalistic teachings, and from lived connection with the land — but it is not tied to a single religion. The retreat is inclusive for people of all paths and backgrounds.

Why include Temazcal, Peyote, Cacao, and breathwork?
Each of these is a powerful medicine in its own right. Temazcal supports purification and grounding. Peyote (micro-doses) give energy and strength. Cacao opens the heart and softens the integration process. Breath-work creates body-mind awareness, which carry into the mushroom experience. Together, they hold and balance the Psilocybin journeys.

What is the role of Bufo in the retreat?
Bufo Alvarius is offered as an optional experience. For some, it provides a glimpse into the vastness of consciousness in a brief but powerful way, supporting deeper surrender in the psilocybin work.

Why the “Tree of Life” phone calls before the retreat?
The Tree of Life framework helps you reflect on how your energy is distributed across different areas of life. This creates clarity for your intentions before ceremony and serves as a map to guide integration afterward.

What if I’m unsure whether I can handle a “macro” journey?
Your retreat is paced with care. The first journey is intentionally lighter. The second, deeper ceremony is optional — you are always free to step in at the depth that feels aligned for you.

How do I know if Quetzal is right for me?
Quetzal is ideal for those who feel called to explore the healing capacity of mushrooms, with an intentional, ceremonial & indigenous approach to the medicine. If you feel curious, uncertain, or pulled toward this path, we invite you to reach out and explore further alignment.


Questions to Ask Yourself Before reaching out:

1. When you face change or uncertainty in life, what is your most common response?
A) I avoid or distract myself.
B) I push through without slowing down.
C) I reflect but sometimes get stuck in overthinking.
D) I stay open to what the change might teach me.


2. Which best describes your current sense of connection?
A) I often feel isolated or disconnected from myself or others.
B) I connect, but inconsistently… it comes and goes.
C) I generally feel connected, though I sense there’s more depth to discover.
D) I feel deeply connected, but want to strengthen and expand that.


3. How do you currently relate to your inner voice or intuition?
A) It feels distant or hard to trust.
B) I notice it sometimes, but often second-guess it.
C) I listen more often than not.
D) It guides many of my choices, and I want to deepen that trust.


4. Which best describes your relationship with creativity?
A) I feel blocked or uninspired.
B) I express creativity occasionally, but not consistently.
C) I have creative practices but long for new inspiration.
D) Creativity flows in me, and I want to explore it more deeply.


5. How do you usually respond to heavy emotions like grief, anger, or fear?
A) I avoid them or push them down.
B) I feel them but struggle to express or release them.
C) I give myself space to process when I can.
D) I welcome them as teachers and move through them with intention.


6. What draws you most to this journey?
A) Relief from disconnection or heaviness.
B) Curiosity about the healing capacity of psilocybin and plant medicine.
C) A desire to reconnect with creativity, clarity of direction, and love.
D) A clear call to deepen connection and live with more trust and purpose.


7. How do you view commitment to your own healing or growth?
A) It feels intimidating; I tend to shy away from it.
B) I engage when it feels urgent but struggle with consistency.
C) I value commitment when it aligns with my deeper goals.
D) I see commitment as essential to transformation and am ready to show up fully.


8. What is your relationship to silence, nature, and stillness?
A) I avoid it; it feels uncomfortable.
B) I enjoy it sometimes, but I easily get restless.
C) I seek it when I feel out of balance.
D) It’s a core part of how I restore and ground myself.


9. Imagine a 6-day retreat with psilocybin journeys, temazcal, peyote, bufo, meditation, and local community. How do you feel?
A) Unsure — it sounds overwhelming.
B) Curious — I want to learn more.
C) Excited — I feel ready for the experience.
D) Deeply called — this feels aligned with where I am now.

10. How do you relate to the unknown or mystery in life?
A) I feel anxious or resist it.
B) I tolerate it
C) I approach it with curiosity
D) I embrace it as a teacher


✨ If you feel ready to explore your inner world with the help of insightful guidance, holistic plant medicines & community support… let’s connect, and see if Quetzal is aligned for you.