Name: Winter Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
Start: 2025-01-18
End: 2025-01-18
Location: Zen Community of Oregon
Rating: 4.91

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Experiences on Retreat

Chris January, 2025

"I lost my wife of 32 years nearly three years ago. Although I have progressed well through the grief process, I had changed. I no longer was the same person. I had a lot of anxiety built up and was very insecure in many ways. I decided to give psilocybin a try. I honestly stumbled upon Confluence by a simple Google search. I’m so glad I found them! These were the most transformative 5 days of my life. Through the preparation process suggested by Myles and Jules, I was absolutely ready for the experience. The entire retreat was great. The venue was beautiful nestled into the hillside of beautiful mountains. So much nicer than being in a town or city. We did great breath work sessions and meditation on the days we weren’t doing the mushrooms. The food was phenomenal! All fresh and expertly prepared. For me though, the mushrooms were the stars of the experience. We had mushroom journeys on Thursday and Saturday. I received exactly what I wanted and what I needed. On the long journey on Saturday I felt as if I was told “Chris, it’s your time to be happy”. Not only that but I realized I can be happy on my own. I don’t need anyone else to make me happy. I hadn’t felt this way in years(if ever)and I truly believe the mushrooms are responsible for the new me. It’s been over a month since my experience and I am in a better place in my life. The journeys were life changing for me. The small group dynamic was wonderful. Everyone felt like family by the end of the retreat; participants, facilitators, everyone! I can’t imagine having the mushroom journey and going back to a lonely hotel room afterwards. I don’t think I would have gotten as much from the experience. The support received post retreat has been outstanding. They really want you to continue the integration process and they help guide you through this with supportive Zoom calls. These are done with the entire participant group and individually. I’m so grateful to the entire Confluence and Omnia teams. They are awesome people. I felt safe and secure in the container they provided. "

Rudo January, 2025

"I really enjoyed the guidance and framing on this retreat. I also very much enjoyed the cultural diversity and feel it really added to the richness of discussion. Very much a highlight for me."

Natalie January, 2025

"I lost both parents over the span of a year and was having trouble navigating the grief along with the new family dynamics that were left behind. I had previous experience with homegrown psychedelics and knew how the medicine had helped in other areas of my life. I was looking for a retreat that would support the grief experience in conjunction with the healing power of the psychedelics. What I received from Odyssey was that and so much more… Caroline and Amanda were such experienced and compassionate facilitators. I arrived feeling anxious and out of sorts, but they immediately rallied around me to make sure that I felt safe and welcome. The other women on the retreat were also exactly what I needed, and we made a bond that will hopefully last our lifetimes. It was amazing to support each other through our grief and give each other what we may have been missing in our everyday lives and support systems at home. The setting was meticulously prepared and the food was out of this world! I felt truly cared for the entire time I was with Odyssey and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a healing retreat where you can relax, unwind, and focus on nothing except your own healing. I don’t know what was more powerful medicine — the psychedelics or the team from Odyssey who orchestrated everything, including combining me with the women that were in my group. I am grateful for Odyssey and the uniquely exceptional experiences they have created! Thank you!"

Anonymous January, 2025

"WOW! A must for humankind! Gabe and his team have created a very safe and welcoming space for this kind of work to be facilitated. Psychedelic therapy is new to me, however; after my experience with Odyssey I have a refreshing perspective on the world around me. I really appreciate the intentions and work that went into preparing the retreat attendees for this experience as well as the efforts the went into the integration process afterwards. The dosing session was exceptionally profound & enjoyable for me, not to mention, very well conducted. Being a part of this in a group setting felt vulnerable but was extremely rewarding. The accommodations were above and beyond expectations. I feel very grateful for the Odyssey team supporting this kind of work. The retreat as well as the other people who embarked on this experience were a 10/10 all around. ...The food was also very good!"

Norm January, 2025

"I attended a 5 day Confluence Retreats psilocybin session during October of 2024 on the recommendation of my spouse of 45 years who had been there several months earlier. It was a very simple “I think you would find it a very positive experience and you may find answers to questions you don’t realize you have”. I was a bit hesitant of the thought at first but had seen first-hand the very positive results she had achieved and decided to follow her lead to see where it took me. To describe it as life changing would be an understatement. What would I want to improve in my life? What answers to what questions am I looking for at this stage of my life? Will I really get something out of this or will I come back wondering why I went? I pondered these questions over the next several months and prior to attending. If I was going to attend, I wanted to get the most out of it that I could, so what did I hope to achieve? I’m 64 years old and have been in leadership positions since my early years and always felt my self-worth revolved around completion of tasks or a “job well done”. I’ve never been a good communicator on an emotional level, nor have I been in touch with my spiritual side. I’ve always struggled with a sense of self, had trouble expressing how I feel and fully understanding others feelings when shared with me. These topics always made me very uncomfortable so I would close myself off by avoiding the conversation or shutting down, assuming that if it wasn’t discussed then everything must be okay. I decided that I wanted to find a way to overcome the emotional blocks I’ve experienced throughout my life, dig deep to improve communication and get in touch with my spiritual self. I went to the retreat feeling a bit up- tight and reserved but with the mind-set of “If I’m going to attend, I’m going to trust the process, fully immerse myself in the experience and see where it takes me”. Being “off-grid” in the remote Southern Oregon Mountains for a 5 day retreat was the right decision for me. It gave me the opportunity to unplug from my daily life, focus on myself and immerse myself in the full experience with others who were attending for their own reasons while allowing me to be there for mine. The well-defined daily schedule of events, group sessions, quiet time to reflect and look inward, community meals (excellent food by the way…), friendship & comraderie all fell in place to make the experience more meaningful and one I will never forget. Having 2 separate psilocybin journeys during the 5 day retreat was very beneficial to me and because of the retreat format, group sessions, etc. I felt prepared for each of the journeys as they occurred. Having them close together with the support and guidance of the retreat leaders added to and greatly improved the experience for me. Both journeys had their place and each had their own message for me; the first being one of facing some internal demons while the second was finding paths to improve my life. Answers to questions I had prior to attending came in to focus. Questions I didn’t know I had presented themselves as well, some were answered while others influenced future thought. Some came during the journeys, others soon after or over the next several days. I could feel new pathways had opened in my brain & I began to see things differently. I became more aware of and can now more readily express my thoughts & emotions. Prayer, spirituality and looking inward are no longer foreign to me but a comfort I’ve long sought. Meaningful conversations and hard topics are something I now look forward to. Living “in the moment” and being here right now-wherever that “here” is, has become my new normal. My wife said I came home a different but better person than the one who left. I agree with that statement and am very thankful to Confluence Retreats for helping me become that person. I like this version of me, I think I’ll keep it."

Anonymous January, 2025

"I had an amazing journey with Odyssey. All the facilitators were kind and helpful and the experience overall was very fulfilling. I've felt immense releif since returing to the "real world" and highly recommend the group experience I got with Odyssey to anyone looking into psycadelic therapy. "

Vi January, 2025

"The 5-day retreat was one of the most profoundly enriching experiences of my life. While committing to five days is a significant investment, I found the well-designed and expertly facilitated program invaluable for deep immersion. The "container" that Confluence cultivates provided a safe and supportive environment for honest reflection and sharing—something I didn't expect, but which led to meaningful insights for healing and growth. We had two distinct sessions involving the ingestion process—one at a lower, yet still potent, dose, and another at the maximum legal dose. Both took place in a spa-like setting, opposite from the cold, clinical setting. The space featured super comfortable beds, weighted blankets, and an atmosphere that maximized our experience. The retreat's stunning forest setting only enhanced the experience, with beautiful trails, quiet cabins, towering trees, a tranquil yurt, and even a cozy dining cabin offering amazing home-cooked meals. I can't praise Myles and his team enough. They are truly angels, providing unwavering support before, during, and after the retreat. Their care and dedication helped make this retreat a transformative, keystone moment in my life. It has propelled me forward in my journey of self-growth and healing, allowing me to level up in ways I hadn't thought possible."

Anonymous January, 2025

"I attended the Life Vows Weekend Retreat. The Retreat provided a balance of private and shared time that allowed me to fully engage in creating my first Vow. The leaders and attendees were very welcoming and supportive. After a long hiatus away from Zen Community of Oregon, it was a wonderful way to start the New Year and reconnect with my self and others. . "

Sam January, 2025

"In the fall of 2024, feeling quite desperate I made the decision to finally take a journey. I have utilized many modalities seeking to improve my overall health and wellbeing through the years including therapy, EMDR, SSRIs, neurofeedback, ketamine infusions and more. Researching mental health and resources for PTSD has opened my mind to the therapeutic use of psychedelics as medicine. I felt so stuck inside myself, stuck in therapy, stuck in the same thought patterns despite active work seeking change. Honestly, I felt so trapped by mental barriers, weary, and hopeless. So I reached out to Confluence Retreats, it took me a couple of weeks before I committed. The experience that I had facilitated through Confluence Retreats is one of the most profound of my life. I felt released from mental roadblocks and energetic blocks. This experience was indescribable; I felt an incredible energetic clearing and recalibration. I have so much gratitude that I participated with a group, the environment felt safe and supportive. I am also so glad I was able to journey 2 times as each journey had its own offerings and I appreciate the breath work offered prior to journeying. I believe I was meant to have the experience I did with the people in my group and will always feel connected to them, very impactful. Confluence offered well thought out supportive activities, delicious healthy food, and incredible facilitators and adjunct supporters. "

Brett January, 2025

"Hard to imagine a better experience for a psilocybin journey. Not kidding at all. Myles and Julianna were absolute masters at guiding us through the intentions and the nerves and the steps, and the whole Confluence staff was assiduous about taking care of our every need throughout the event. Gentleness, professionalism, openness, warmth, well-timed nudges, listening ears, flexibility, a breathtaking setting, great food, nice accommodations, deep discussion, laughs—it was all there. There was even a sacredness and ritual around the delivery of the medicine that put me in a reverential state for the mystery of what was about to happen. I was initially reluctant about the group setting versus just a one-on-one experience, afraid that it would be too personal or that I'd do something embarrassing under the influence. None of that happened, and quite to the contrary, having the group was a massive benefit, almost to the point that I wouldn't want it any other way. We bonded up front, and that made it feel safer to go through such an intense experience for the first time. After the first journey, we processed together, supported each other, and shared that feeling of having weathered something powerful hand-in-hand. I still feel a gratitude and a love for my retreat-mates and hold them almost as family. Having it be a retreat setting with multiple days in a place of beautiful nature was likewise surprisingly poignant. The follow-up one-on-one sessions with the facilitators, the walks in (stunning!) nature, and the group sharing circles all gave the medicine's effects space to sink in and integrate freely without the normal worldly cares interfering. As for the psilocybin itself, just... wow. I had been stuck, with serious depression, anxiety, and anger, for years. That's not all gone, but I couldn't get any freedom or purchase on progress at all, and now I can. Something tight and blocked in me, emotional in nature but that I could feel even physically in my body, just opened right up, and now I'm moving forward again. I consciously wanted that ahead of time, and it was like the psilocybin was a genie that just granted the wish. Not all of my intentions panned out exactly like that, but this one was massive. In addition, this years-joyless man started feeling joy again, and this intuition-dead man started intuiting again. I started trusting again that God is watching over me. On those counts, I'm talking night and day before and after the journey."

Jason December, 2024

"I came to the retreat seeking to live more intentionally. To make decisions that are hard. To put it briefly, to move forward in life and not be stuck in limbo. Before Confluence, I was struggling with taking care of myself, drinking more than I wanted, and being less intentional in multiple aspects of my life. Now, after the retreat, I feel more decisive. Even in making very significant life changes. The immersive nature of the retreat, being surrounded by nature 🌳 and having the support of the group and structured program was invaluable. It's definitely a far cry from the idea of being alone in a motel room after a session! 😨 That would have been a very different experience. He made us feel safe and comfortable—which is obviously more important than anything. Myles is super generous with his time and talent. He is very curious, and not judgmental whatsoever. Myles believes in what he does, and that comes across clearly. He is very upfront, and is open to asking any questions you might have. "

Michelle December, 2024

"I attended a 5 day Confluence Retreat in October, 2024. This experience was my first with psilocybin and I am grateful that I was led to Confluence. My intention was to learn which therapeutic modality would be most impactful and healing for me. Psychotropic medication and traditional therapy were not supporting my needs, after decades of participation. I chose the 5 day retreat, as I did want to experience two psilocybin sessions. I am glad I chose this option. My experiences for each session were very different, offering support with my intention in a more rounded way. I had tried ketamine prior, and did experience beautiful visual experiences with family members present in those images. I did not experience any long-lasting impact on anxiety or depression from ketamine, however. My psilocybin experience was more subtle, however resulted in a significant emotional release and lead me to begin "inner bonding" therapy that I am finding very helpful. I appreciated the whole experience I had at Confluence, as our group engaged in beautiful forest surroundings, breathwork classes, yoga, one on one therapeutic support, sharing of nutritional meals and sharing of experiences and exercises that I feel most definitely assisted me in translating my experience into direction, as well as keeping the memory of the experience strong. I do feel I would have lost the experience's direction if not for those reflective exercises and sharing with group. When needed again, I would consider a return to a Confluence retreat, one more rounded in support offered and individually supportive of group members' different experiences and fears. And I want to note that the after-retreat group and one on one support significantly benefitted me with integrating experience and making life changes."

james December, 2024

"This was a very important experience for me and among the most meaningful in my life. Going with Odyssey just made the most sense for me, and I found them to be a well organized, caring, professional group. The facilitators were excellent."

Shawn December, 2024

"This retreat was life changing for me. I have been in therapy for 8 years. Therapy has helped with many aspects of my life, but the Journey through Odyssey helped me identify problems I didn't know I was battling. The care to detail on this Journey was the highest quality. I haven't felt this relaxed in decades. "

Anonymous December, 2024

"“I had a transformative experience at Odyssey. The facilitators were knowledgeable, professional, caring, and attentive. Leadership went well above my expectations to create an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend Odyssey to others .”"

Heidi December, 2024

"This experience, from the moment I booked until the present moment, has significantly changed the trajectory of my life in a positive way. My hope from this experience was peace. I wanted to minimize the constant internal battle, thoughts, negative self-talk, etc. This experience took me on a journey of learning who I am and all the reasons I should love the person I have become. Additionally, each step of the process was meaningful, beneficial, and far exceeded anything I could have expected. The staff were some of the most amazing human beings I have ever met. It was evident they were truly called to this work. If you are hesitant on booking, I want to encourage you to- you will not regret it! "

Stephanie December, 2024

"I participated in Odyssey's grief retreat, and found it truly profound—something you have to experience firsthand to fully understand. The program was well thought out, with each step of the journey carefully planned. The facilitators were supportive, ensuring we felt cared for at every turn. The emphasis on integration, even after the experience concludes, was particularly meaningful and may be one of the most valuable aspects of the journey. Before choosing Odyssey, I thoroughly researched numerous organizations offering psilocybin experiences. My initial meeting with Gabe immediately put me at ease; this was my first time considering something like this, and I needed to feel safe. The fact that Odyssey's program was combined with a grief retreat was the deciding factor for me, as that was exactly what I was seeking. Now, I can say that I made the right choice. The facilitators were knowledgeable about plant medicine and grief—two areas that were equally important to me. Their experience with grief work made all the difference. They were compassionate, patient, and fully committed, giving so much of themselves to each attendee. It was clear that they truly cared about everyone in the group. One aspect I particularly appreciated was the opportunity to visit the facility the day before we began working with the plant medicine. This planning allowed our bodies and minds to recognize the space as safe and welcoming—a detail that meant a lot to me. The experience itself may not unfold in the way you anticipate, but it will be the experience you need. You will be well cared for and deeply supported. I'm so glad I chose to work with Odyssey"

Todd December, 2024

"Professionally, I work in the field of addiction and co-occurring disorders treatment and have been interested in psilocybin and its medicinal effects on a professional level as well as a personal level for some time now. Before my experience with Confluence Retreats, I experienced the medicinal effects of plant medicine and psychedelics through my working with ayahuasca. In my last ayahuasca journey I was pushed towards psilocybin as a continuation of deep work that had been the focus and intention of my work with psychedelics. I was seeking an OHA certified program (to satisfy my professional curiosity) and a personalized, experienced facilitator and retreat that could help me with the very personal MH work I wanted to continue. I found exactly what I was looking for at Confluence Retreats. Myles thought of everything. My partner and I stayed at a comfortable lodge-like cabin that was set in an amazing, quiet and beautiful landscape, which really allowed a state of presence before and after the journey. The Omnia Center was inviting, comfortable and accommodating to my needs throughout my journey. In short, the entire experience Myles and Confluence Retreats put together for us was more than I could have imagined. I will be re-booking to continue this very important work in my life."

Carolynn December, 2024

"I found Confluence Retreats while searching for legal psilocybin retreats in Oregon, and I'm so grateful I did. With previous experience in plant medicines, particularly Ayahuasca, I was familiar with their healing potential, especially in nature settings. I felt ready to take my healing journey to a deeper level. My partner and I were excited to discover that Confluence offered accommodation at a forest retreat center, which immediately set the tone for us (the cabins were just magical with everything you need including a fireplace and outdoor hot tub)! The psilocybin journey itself was incredibly powerful and transformative. Even now, weeks later, I continue to experience the healing effects and have made positive changes in my life. What stood out most was the sense of safety and care I felt throughout the entire process. Every detail was thoughtfully curated—from the nourishing, healthy food to the nature walks, breathwork, pre- and post-integration sessions, and intention-setting circles. It was clear that the retreat was designed with deep intention and expertise. For anyone seeking a profound healing experience in a beautiful, safe environment with experienced guides, I highly recommend Confluence Retreats. It was a life-changing experience, and I am grateful for the care and support that made it so impactful."

Michelle December, 2024

"From the minute we all met as a group, I knew this experience was going to be something special. But the weekend itself continued to far exceed my expectations. The facilitators and others in the group quickly felt like family and bonding with them became my favorite part. We met as strangers, but left as soulful friends who collectively shared an experience that was unique and very special to just us. I carry the journey with me daily now and it has changed my view of myself and the world around me. We are still in touch and are already planning to regroup next year! Make the journey. It is truly a gift to yourself. "

Michael December, 2024

"I had an amazing experience. The integration therapists were fantastic, and despite the fact that my journey (on psilocybin) was challenging, it was therapeutic, profoundly so. (I was able to cry multiple times). I felt held, safe, and cared for by the retreat staff and I made great connections to the other participants. the logistics and meals and lodging were really superb--beyond expectations. I am pleased to recommend this organization for anyone looking to experience psilocybin in a therapeutic milieu, with enlightened facilitators and beautiful lodging quarters. "

Mark December, 2024

"I had a few intentions in mind when coming to the retreat. I was having some breakthrough depression as well as some blank memories from childhood that I wanted to see if there was anything there. Another major reason for attending was for my own professional experience. I am a therapist interested in seeing if this could help with any of my clients; moving into the future I would like to incorporate psychedelic assisted therapy. One of the biggest things that I did find from the retreat was that I need to have other people around me; to have that human connection. I also realized how much I missed being outdoors among nature. Having the opportunity to be immersed in the forest in Oregon was an awesome experience and showed me that this is something I shouldn’t choose to live without. I also really enjoyed the structure of the retreat. Being there with others was a great experience for me. I really connected with my roommate and I feel like we will have a life long relationship. Having two psilocybin sessions was a very good experience because it allowed you to have both a smaller experience and a bigger experience. I couldn’t imagine having to do this alone, being there with the group for more than just one experience was well worth it to me. "

Lou December, 2024

"Confluence Retreats was, for me, a wonderful and enlightening experience--and not at all what I was originally expecting, despite all of the qualifying phone calls and literature that I was sent over the Internet before embarking on my "psychedelically-based journey" (no pun intended!) to Ashland, Oregon. Upon arriving, to say that I was pleasantly surprised would be a gross understatement. I was extremely impressed with the quality, sensitivity, knowledge and professionalism of the Director/"facilitator" as well as of the two other "facilitators" who greeted me my first day when I was picked up and driven up a beautiful lush mountain road to 4,500 feet elevation just outside of Ashland where I arrived at and stayed at a "boutique" quaint hotel in Ashland that Myles, the director/facilitator, had recommended that I stay at the day before the first day of the 5-day "psilocybin retreat." I was quite impressed with the other six participants' seriousness and intent in signing up for a "psilocybin retreat." Actually, I expected the other participants to be more like myself--an old "hippy" who, in the mid 60s to the mid-70s, while enrolled in college, had taken copious amounts of hallucinogens, marijuana, and was a member of the era's "counterculture" who was particularly curious about "tripping" on a hallucinogen for the first time since 1973 in an environment that was both pristine and serious about using the medicinal power of psilocybin mushrooms for psychologically beneficial and insightful purposes as well as for the release and resolution of possible buried past traumatic experiences AND at the same time of serving as a catalyst for a participant's spiritual/mystical search for cosmic consciousness (as was my particular case, among other things. I was seeking a 'reboot" of my brain and consciousness after 51 years of not having done any hallucinogens). Truthfully, although I had fond memories of my many past LSD experiences, I had never really experienced a strong dose of real psilocybin when consuming mushrooms in my college years, and I came to Confluence Retreats expecting my psilocybin experiences there to closely mimic my LSD experiences, which were almost ALL quite memorable and valuable to me, in my estimation. What I discovered was that even a supposed "mild" dose of psilocybin (consumed as powdered mushrooms that were exceptionally high in organic psilocybin, as determined by Oregon State certified chemists--and all legal at Confluence Retreats) was incredibly powerful and proved to be a more "inward" "trip" than what I had experienced many times before on LSD in my hippy "sixties" days, and much more likely to bring up buried psychologically challenging experiences from my past that were conveniently buried in my unconscious mind and still holding sway limiting my present ability to be fully realized and happy with my 76-year-old mental state--despite all of the wonderful revelations and insights that I had experienced 51 years ago through my many LSD experiences, which were of a more mystical and ethereal and ego-dissolving and transcendent nature.."

Andy December, 2024

"My experience with Confluence Retreats from first contact clean through to writing this has been excellent. Myles was an informed, professional, thoughtful, proactive partner in the process in every single detail and along every step of the way. From our initial discussions and preparation, within the journey itself, and in follow up, because of Myles' expertise and thoughtful prompting and responses, I have been able to maximize the gain from the journey and the experience as a whole. I came to the experience to investigate what a professionally guided psilocybin session would be like and how I might benefit from it; to explore and hopefully enhance my experience with joy, love, creativity, playfulness, and meaning-making; and, as a psychological professional, explore the therapeutic benefits of the medicine. Myles offered a digestible amount of information in advance, including background info, scientific data, meditations, and online resources, among others. I found his prompts and questions helpful in orienting me to my purpose and preparing me. During the journey Myles was a patient, pleasant, unobtrusive, and trustworthy companion. It is obvious he has great reverence for the plants and the experience of using them and that he understands what circumstances and approaches offer the best possibility for a meaningful journey. It was never in doubt that he wanted me to have rich experience and had developed a protocol to maximally ensure this. As a clinical social worker who has studied psychological and emotional safety for nearly two decades, I can attest that Myles set the stage well for a comfortable and safe experience. My experience of the medicine itself was more than I could have asked for. Having experimented in the past, I was aware of some of the medicine's potential. What I was unprepared for was how the curated setting, precise dosing of quality product, and guided experience would enhance my journey and allow me to surrender more and go further. Within the journey, I made vivid connections to meaningful experiences from childhood and other stages of my life. The medicine allowed me to have clarity about those experiences and see myself and others from different perspectives. I found this to be (and it remains) profoundly freeing. It has also allowed me to shift my perspective cognitively and emotionally since, leading to a similar freeing from ways of perceiving, thinking and feeling that limit and burden me. The medicines and the facilitated experience were therapeutically rich. I would even say that beyond therapeutically, the experience was maturationally rich and helped me to grow and develop. "

Marko November, 2024

"I had a wonderful time with Odyssey. This was not my first psilocybin retreat, as I had previously attended two retreats with "Atman Retreat" in Jamaica. What I can say is: the professionalism of Gabe and the Odyssey facilitators was top-notch. I instantly felt welcome and at home when arriving at this beautiful property. Not only that, but I connected deeply with my 4 fellow participants almost immediately. I can't speak highly enough of how the experience itself was curated. I found it exceptionally easy to trust, relax, and let go into the support of Aaron, David, and Jennifer. I was also exposed to a variety of novel meditations (plus breathwork!), which I found quite fun. While I would consider myself a fairly experienced psychonaut, I had never attempted two sequential macro-dose journey days before, as was planned for this retreat. The container these folks created was immaculate and enabled me to confidently push the boundaries a bit in ways I may have been fearful of on my own. Each meal came from a private chef, with a variety of options for folks with different dietary restrictions (some of the best gluten-free food I've ever had). My room was comfy and the aesthetics of our environment were delightfully pleasing to behold, inside and out. The property was in an incredible location in Bend, with large windows projecting out towards an endless ocean of trees. They had a basketball, tennis, and pickleball court! We had enough free time toward the end of the retreat to play some of these games. I even got the opportunity to go on a morning run with Aaron, one of our facilitators! Lastly, I should comment on the service center: for those who are not aware, retreat organizations like Odyssey cannot administer psilocybin on their retreat property. Instead, they must partner with a service center and transport participants to and from the service center before and after journeys. Our service center was only about a 15-20 minute ride from where we stayed and was very beautifully designed: a nice hybrid between psychedelic & clinical aesthetics, and ended up being an excellent place to cozy up with music & eye masks. Major props to the Odyssey team! I sincerely doubt you'll find a better mushroom retreat in the US, or perhaps even the world! Would love to make a return one day :)"

Eileen November, 2024

"I came to the retreat hoping to experience feelings of awe in my life and to resolve some personal relationship issues . I left feeling more emotionally connected to and inspired by other people and nature with more awareness of my body and more understanding my personal boundaries and role. As I now try to comprehend the changed political climate, I keep going by recalling my feelings of hope and oneness that I experienced at the retreat. My fellow journeyers convinced me that men can support and respect women. We had some real dog lovers in the group. My journeys were not what I expected. I spent too much time on my first journey trying to put it into words. On my second journey I relaxed and enjoyed. I thought I would struggle with people from my past but I had only pleasant experiences and felt happy. I saw the air around me filled with sparkling shards of light and I could feel intentional and harmony watching a flock of birds circling in the sky. The ongoing one on one support offered by the team was amazing. They were always alert to our needs and concerns. We connected before and after each journey and had plenty of time to share and think. "

Judy November, 2024

"I appreciated the pace and offerings by Jogen in this Home Retreat. It gave me an opportunity to treat the daylong time and space with care and awareness and consider how to make such care a practice. Thank you. Judy Todd Portland Oregon "

Nick November, 2024

"I came to Confluence Retreats after experiencing some incredibly difficult events in my life that unveiled a host of old traumas, destructive thought loops and unproductive patterns. I was ready for an experience that could help me advance the work I was doing in therapy, let go of some of these past experiences and patterns, and find ways to let joy and love into my life. From the first moment I spoke to Myles until I finished the retreat (and even in the subsequent post-retreat support work), I felt safe, supported and cared for. He and the team at Confluence Retreats are exceptional facilitators and even more exceptional human beings. I learned so much from them, and their seemingly unending well of patience, support and presence for those who attend the retreats was inspiring. The retreat experience itself was magical. The natural setting was peaceful and allowed for deep contemplation and reflection. The structure of the retreat allowed me to set clear intentions before each journey, and the support that was provided to process my experiences was invaluable. I am convinced that a single journey alone would not have yielded as deep of an experience as I had at Confluence. The entire structure was all so incredibly well thought out and intentional. My experience with Myles and the team at Confluence Retreats has helped me show up as a more present, loving partner and father. I am experiencing joy and gratitude in a way that I never have before, and I feel a love and acceptance for who I am as a person that I have never felt. I struggle to find the words to convey how much I valued this experience. But, I can absolutely say that the investment of money and time I made in this experience was one of the best investments of my life, and it all culminated in a truly life changing experience. "

Ed November, 2024

"I was intrigued with taking a psilocybin journey. It seemed I was in a rut and needed a reset. I meditate daily and that has helped me be my authentic self. It’s a slow steady process to get to that state with meditation. With psilocybin the process was intensified and shortened. In the past my meditation experience was filled with rumination. Now after psilocybin ruminating has decreased drastically. Similar to a 2 day meditation retreat in which the second day allows you to go deeper internally, the second session of psilocybin presented an opportunity to go deeper and experience those troubling emotions, ideas and feelings that occur during meditation. A reconciliation with those feelings occurred and I am less circumspect when interacting with others. My guard is down and I open up more easily. I faced some of the judgements I had of others and was able to reconcile and heal the hurt that those judgements caused. The psilocybin journey fits with my growth mindset. It has provided the fuel to help me grow. "

Karie November, 2024

"Single best investment I've made in myself, my family & my community. After a really brutal few years filled with tragedy & loss, I just wasn't thinking or functioning well. Coping felt more like cognitive decline. I wondered if I'd ever feel alive or like myself again. I did a two journey experience. The first was like running virus software....clearing out the experiences that held my mind hostage. The second was like everything I'd ever lost returned to me.... I found calm & clarity like I've not in years. Coming out of the 2nd experience I felt a deep sense of joy & gratitude again. I've maintained a pervasive sense of well being & clarity that I thought I would never again. I was kind of scared to do this initially but so thankful I found the courage to & support to set my mind free. "

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