Letâs be honest: life can get loud. Between work, relationships, constant notifications, and the general madness of modern life, itâs easy to feel disconnectedâfrom your purpose, from nature, even from your own self.
Thatâs where psychedelic retreats come in.
These arenât just vacations. Theyâre guided journeysâcarefully held spaces designed to help you reset, release, and reconnect. Whether youâre navigating trauma, seeking spiritual clarity, or simply answering a deep inner call, psychedelic retreats can be powerful doorways to insight, healing, and transformation.
What Is a Psychedelic Retreat, Anyway?
Picture this: youâre in a serene natural settingâmaybe the lush mountains of Oaxaca, the desert stillness of New Mexico, or a private beachfront in the British Virgin Islands. Thereâs a small circle of open-hearted people. Skilled facilitators are there to guide you with wisdom, safety, and compassion. Thereâs ceremony. Intention. Stillness. Sometimes laughter. Often tears. And through it all, the sacred medicine.
Whether itâs psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, or another entheogenic ally, the medicine works as a catalystânot to give you something new, but to peel away whatâs not you.
The real work? Thatâs the integration. And thatâs where we shine.
Why Choose Mycelia Monastery?
At Mycelia Monastery, we donât just host retreatsâwe hold them with sacred responsibility. We are not gurus. We are not tourists. We are modern-day stewards of ancient ways, blending deep respect for indigenous traditions with the best of modern science, ethics, and therapeutic care.
Hereâs what makes our retreats different:
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Small, intimate groups (usually 6â12 participants) for deep connection and personal attention
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Medical and psychological screening to ensure safety and alignment
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Integration support before, during, and after the retreat
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Optional 1:1 coaching, movement, breathwork, and nature immersion
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No pressure to perform, believe, or conformâjust show up as yourself
Weâve helped hundreds of people from all walks of lifeâtherapists, entrepreneurs, veterans, teachers, artistsâremember who they are and reclaim their wholeness.
Where Are the Retreats Held?
We rotate between our favorite sacred sites across the Americas:
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đ Oaxaca, Mexico â Indigenous wisdom, magic, and mushroom medicine
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đľ Taos, New Mexico â High desert clarity, pueblo soul, ancestral energy
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đď¸ Southern Oregon or Colorado â Wild rivers, pine forests, quiet refuge
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đď¸ British Virgin Islands (BVI) â Private beachfront, deep peace, gentle healing
Each location is handpicked for its natural beauty, energetic purity, and local cultural alignment. We partner with local healers, herbalists, and land stewards to ensure reciprocity and respect.
Who Is It For?
Our psychedelic retreats are ideal if you:
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Are at a crossroads and need clarity
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Feel emotionally âstuckâ or burnt out
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Have tried talk therapy and want to go deeper
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Are navigating grief, anxiety, or spiritual awakening
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Simply feel the call and know itâs time
You donât need to be an experienced psychonaut or have any particular belief system. You just need curiosity, openness, and a willingness to go inward.
Is It Safe?
Absolutely. Safety is sacred to us. Every participant goes through an application and screening process to ensure the retreat is a good fit. Our facilitators are trained in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and emergency response, and we only use natural plant-based medicines in legal or decriminalized settings.
This isnât a party. Itâs a pilgrimage.
Ready to Take the Leap?
If this speaks to you⌠trust that. Most people who come to Mycelia Monastery describe a âpullâ they canât quite explain. That pull is your inner knowing. Your healing is already unfolding.
đ We donât publicly list retreat dates or locations to protect participant privacy and sacredness of the space.
âĄď¸ Contact us to learn about upcoming retreats and get on the invite list.
Come as you are. Weâll meet you there.