Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Medical Doctors, Coaches, Trainers, Educators, and First Responders have a higher risk of burnout than many other professions.
You also deserve self-care!
If life has been demanding, your work overwhelming, and you’re in need of time to focus solely on yourself, you’ve found the right place. We’ve all been there, and we understand how it feels.
That’s why we invite you to join us at our peaceful countryside orchard in Culemborg, Netherlands. This retreat is designed for those who devote their lives to helping others, offering a space for profound healing and transformation. It’s a place where you can reconnect with yourself, restore your sense of peace and strength, and explore your inner depths.
“I get so focussed on helping others, I lose sight of helping myself“
Our approach combines:
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Psychedelics - administered in a carefully regulated and safe environment by trained psychedelic therapists.
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Psychotherapy - led by professional, practicing psychotherapists, offering comprehensive preparation and integration sessions.
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Breathwork - a gentler preparatory modality to help you enter non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Additionally, we offer supporting practices such as Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga to enrich your experience and guide you through the journey.
Location
The orchard in Culemborg offers a serene space to rest, relax, nourish your body, and connect with others. Located just south of Utrecht, this Dutch oasis is only a 45-minute drive from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Purposefully designed for psychedelic journeys and self-exploration, the space is lovingly cared for by Marieke and Eric. Many psilocybin journeys have taken place in this sanctuary, which has been thoughtfully created to ensure you feel relaxed, supported, and safe throughout your experience.
Netherlands, May 23rd - 27th, 2025
Retreat Highlights
Length of Stay:
5 Days & 4 Nights
Longer retreats allow you for more time to decompress. By gifting yourself with 5 days in a restorative setting, you can take time to connect to yourself and discover more about what feeds your soul.
Journeys:
2 Psilocybin Ceremonies
Staying over a 5 day period gives you more opportunities to connect deeper. Days 2 and 4 include morning breathwork and afternoon psilocybin journeys. Meditation, Yoga are offered each day.
Group:
Maximum 8 Participants
Helping professionals often focus on caring for others. Be part of an small and intimate group where receiving support is easier and vulnerability is easier to access. Develop bonds with fellow professional helpers.
Dates:
May 23 to 27, 2025
Make the best use of your time off. Arrive late Friday morning and depart on late Tuesday morning. Overlapping with the weekend allows you to take fewer precious work vacations days.
Location:
Apple & Pear Orchard
This lovely apple & pear orchard local which was purpose-built for psychedelic journeys and adventures of self discover. Allow yourself to rest in comfortable and stylish accommodations. Breathe fresh air.
Facilitation:
4 Skilled Facilitators
We offer a 2:1 participant to facilitator ratio. We look forward to connection with each of you 1-on-1 as you encounter yourself. We are excited and motivated to support you on your inner journeys.
Meet Our Facilitators
Over 1200 Guided Psychedelic Journeys
Our team of facilitators is dedicated to providing the safest possible introduction to psychedelics and other helpful altered states of mind. We are committed to welcoming helping professionals into a new form of personal development that we believe can connected each of us to our deeper sense of purpose and belonging. We're here to support your inward journey.
Accommodations & Meals Included
Accommodation and catered meals are included in the cost of the retreat. All rooms feature two single beds, shared with one other participant. Room assignments will be made by the facilitation team, considering various factors to ensure a comfortable experience. There are both indoor and outdoor common spaces for relaxation, and the orchard is home to a sauna, which we encourage you to enjoy.
Amenities
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Shared Kitchen
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Coffee/Tea
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Free Wi-Fi
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Outdoor Fire Pit
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Sauna (Except on Ceremony Days)
Meals
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Locally Catered
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Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
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Three Meals on Full Day
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Dinner on Arrival Day
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Breakfast on Departure Day
Schedule*
Morning
11:00 AM: Arrival at retreat center. Check-in and shared room allocation.
Afternoon
12:00 PM: Lunch.
01:30 PM: Welcome circle and introductions. Overview of retreat goals, venue, and house rules.
02:00 PM: One-on-one intention-setting with facilitators to discuss personal goals and dosing preferences.
04:00 PM: Group grounding activity: Breathwork and light yoga.
Evening
06:00 PM: Delicious organic dinner.
07:30 PM: Opening ceremony with guided meditation and sound bath to set intentions.
08:30 PM: Group discussion on resistance and intention-setting.
09:30 PM: Gentle movement session: Restorative yoga or mindful stretching to relax the body before sleep.
10:00 PM: Quiet time for journaling and rest.
Day 1
Fri, May 23rd
Arrive
Day 2
Sat, May 24th
Morning
08:00 AM: Light breakfast with easily digestible options (e.g., fruit, herbal tea).
10:00 AM: Breathwork ceremony
Afternoon
12:00 PM: Truffle tea ceremony.
12:30 PM: First psilocybin ceremony in a safe, guided environment.
04:30 PM: Light refreshments and group sharing circle for initial reflections.
05:00 PM: Sharing & integration circle
Evening
06:30 PM: Delicious organic dinner.
09:30 PM: Rest or optional relaxation time.
Journey
Day 3
Sun, May 25th
Morning
07:00 AM: Gratitude meditation and light yoga.
08:00 AM: Breakfast.
08:30 AM: One-on-one session with facilitators to process insights from the first psilocybin journey and prepare for integration activities.
09:30 AM: Nature walk or reflective journaling session in serene surroundings.
Afternoon
12:30 PM: Lunch.
01:30 PM: Group integration workshop focusing on insights from the first ceremony and practices for self-awareness.
03:00 PM: Optional personal time for reflection or nature activities.
Evening
6:30 PM: Delicious organic dinner.
8:00 PM: Sound healing or movement therapy session to deepen integration.
9:30 PM: Quiet reflection or optional relaxation in sauna.
Rest
Day 4
Mon, May 26th
Morning
08:00 AM: Light breakfast with easily digestible options (e.g., fruit, herbal tea).
10:00 AM: Breathwork ceremony
Afternoon
12:00 PM: Truffle tea ceremony.
12:30 PM: First psilocybin ceremony in a safe, guided environment.
04:30 PM: Light refreshments and group sharing circle for initial reflections.
05:00 PM: Sharing & integration circle
Evening
06:30 PM: Delicious organic dinner.
09:30 PM: Rest or optional relaxation time.
Journey
Day 5
Tue, May 27th
Morning
7:30 AM: Closing meditation and yoga session focusing on gratitude and future intentions.
8:30 AM: Breakfast.
9:30 AM: Final one-on-one session with facilitators to create long-term integration plans and takeaways.
Afternoon
12:00 PM: Closing circle with group reflections and farewell messages.
01:00 PM: Light lunch/snack and check-out preparation.
02:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Departure from retreat center.
*Please Note: Facilitators make adjustments in the daily schedules based on the needs of the whole group with a prioritization towards safety. Schedule details are subject to change without advanced notice.
Depart
Application Process
“Following the retreat, our Integration sessions facilitated understanding and synthesis of the thoughts, images, and emotions I experienced in the medicine session. It has been a delightful surprise to me that this medicine journey has stayed with me over time, continuing to unfold with additional insights that have strengthened my resilience“
Odessa Holt, MSW
Psychotherapist, Social Worker