Private psilocybin retreat
For the individual, couple and small groups.
Introduction
Psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms and truffles, has been used for centuries in sacred and medicinal contexts by indigenous cultures. In recent years, it has gained renewed (scientific) interest for its potential therapeutic benefits in modern clinical settings. Psilocybin is known for its ability to induce profound alterations in perception, mood, and consciousness, often leading to mystical or transformative experiences.
Intentional Journeying is a direct way to increase our awareness and explore the depths of our psyches in a mindful and supportive setting with the guidance of a trusted facilitator.
Our understanding is that the power of the psilocybin mushrooms and truffles can be harnessed best when approached with intentionality and mindfulness. Within that sacred context, the true depths of its healing potential emerges which could be a catalyst for personal, spiritual and creative breakthroughs.
For whom?
Intentional Journeying with psilocybin is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a deeper insight into themselves and explore the nature of reality. Our psilocybin retreats are designed to be approachable and effective for contemporary times and for people from all walks of life who feel called to the psychedelic experience.
With more (scientific) information coming out regarding the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, more people are now open to this new, but ancient approach to healing and wellbeing.
Each journey is held in a safe and nurturing container, where I am present to guide you through every step, offering gentle support as you navigate the realms of consciousness. By integrating intention and mindfulness into each psilocybin journey, we work together to unlock the transformative potential of this sacred medicine, helping you emerge with greater clarity, peace, and personal insight.
Our psilocybin retreats are designed to be approachable and effective for contemporary times and for people from all walks of life who feel called to the psychedelic experience.
Benefits of a psilocybin journey;
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Intuitive Intelligence
Psilocybin has a profound way of dissolving the boundaries of the so-called ego, our regular sense of self we usually solely identify with. Beyond this ‘relative’ self lies our intuitive intelligence. Through a psilocybin journey, we’re able to connect with, learn and grow from this innate dimension.
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Shadow integration
The shadow represents our repressed and neglected aspects. These can be both positive as well as negative, but our unawareness of these elements is often times the cause of mental-emotional suffering. A psilocybin journey is able to reveal our shadow, allowing us an opportunity to integrate these unconscious elements into our conscious being.
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Emotional release
Through the psilocybin induced state, we’re able to see what role we play in the manifestation of our own (lack of) wellbeing. Without the usual judgement or reasoning we're now able to connect with our emotions consciously, feeling them and therefore releasing this energy through laughter, tears and movement.
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Purpose & Meaning
People who have journeyed with psilocybin often report an increased sense of purpose and meaning. Through connecting with our intuition we get a clearer sense of our role in the world. Facing the difficulties of life head on, we learn re-contextualizing these so-called obstacles, and now view them as opportunities to reach our highest potential.
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Heart opening
Psilocybin has a magical way of opening one’s heart wide open, to the point of nearly being overwhelmed by love and compassion. In this opened state, we’re closer to letting go of heavy emotions and can more easily forgive ourselves and others. We feel a deep sense of acceptance and gratitude for the experience of life.
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Energetic cleanse
Just through the mere act of living, we build up a lot of tension. Energy that accumulates over time and literally becomes a part of our being, weighing us down energetically. Through the psilocybin journey we’re able to cleanse our energy and release any clutter that doesn’t serve our wellbeing.
The Guidance
My role as a facilitator is mostly supportive. I will assist you in co-creating a space that feels safe and encouraging enough for you to explore the psychedelic depths of the psilocybin mushrooms and truffles for your self.
In facilitating the whole psychedelic process, my guidance is characterized by adding intentionality and mindfulness to your journey. Furthermore, I’ll assist you in preparation for and reflection after the experience. As well as curate the psilocybin session, sharing suggestions that will enhance the introspective and therapeutic qualities of the truffles.
In our pre-journey video call we’ll go over your motivation, establish intention(s) and I’ll share practical tips and tools that will help you feel prepared for your upcoming psychedelic retreat.
On the day of journeying my role is seemingly more passive, but significant nonetheless. Offering you a sense of groundedness and reassurance through my presence.
I’m not there to color your experience, or interpret what you’re feeling, but I can leave room and create space where you feel encouraged to find out for yourself.
Psychedelic healing
Intention
The first video consultation serves as an introduction and preparation for the psilocybin session. I am interested in the motivation of the participant and learning how they’ve become aware of psilocybin’s healing potential.
I'll mostly ask questions, and we’ll go into more detail about what you’d like to give attention to during the journey. This will lead you towards establishing an intention, which plays a significant role in the whole psychedelic process.
Intention is our conscious contribution to the truffle experience and serves as an anchor we give ourselves. Especially when things get overwhelming and challenging during the journey, our intentions can help us find direction.
In the days leading to the session, I encourage the participant to cultivate a sense of receptivity and resilience towards the upcoming journey. Approach this as a unique learning experience, giving you the opportunity to deepen your understanding.
The Session
Depending on your preference you can choose to eat the truffles either raw or a truffle tea can be prepared. Before ingestion we’ll go into a breathing exercise, to calm down the nervous system.
The session begins with the participant laying on a mattress, their eyes covered with a meditation/sleeping mask, which induces more of an inward experience.
Having an intuitive way of guiding the psilocybin journeys, there’s plenty of room for spontaneity and creativity. The intimacy of the session enables you to completely surrender and give in to the experience.
My role is to facilitate the conditions that enhance the healing and therapeutic qualities of the truffles. During the session there will be opportunity for dialogue and processing, but I’ll encourage the participant to go inward as much as they can and be in a state of receiving.
Pricing
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Weekday: €500
Weekend: €600
*Including preparation video call & reflection moment
*Including transport fee within Amsterdam
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Price: €650
*Including preparation video call & reflection moment
*Including transport fee within Amsterdam
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€ 200,- per person
*Including preparation video call & reflection moment
*Including transport fee within Amsterdam
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Pre-session preparation videocall
5-hour facilitated psilocybin session
Post-session reflection contact moment
Transport fee within Amsterdam
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Transportation fee outside of Amsterdam; €0,30/km.
Food & Drinks
Accommodation
FAQ
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A magic truffle is very similar to a magic mushroom in it’s mind altering effects, with a bit of a sour tasting nut-like flavor.
Both contain the psychoactive element of psilocybin, enabling you to achieve an altered state of consciousness.
Magic truffles bring you deep below the surface of regular consciousness, and is capable of helping you become more aware of deep rooted thought and behavior patterns.
These insights can help heal mental imbalances, inspire creativity and assist your spiritual growth in a multitude of ways.
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Psilocybin truffles and mushrooms are legal to consume in The Netherlands. The truffles are regulated by the Dutch authorities, meaning; it’s not only legal to consume or administer truffles, but it’s also allowed to buy or sell psilocybin truffles.
There are no penalties for cultivating, administering or consuming psilocybin mushrooms or truffles in The Netherlands.
Despite being still a fairly new phenomenon for most people, retreat offerings are rising for psychedelic treatment worldwide, with The Netherlands being a frontrunner.
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No. Through the years, the feared damage by this natural product has been thoroughly researched. So far, none of these studies concluded that the active substances are harmful or associated with mental or physical addiction.
We do however discourage the use of magic truffles when suffering from severe mental problems, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder etc.
The psychedelic journey can be very confronting at times and is capable of shattering the ego construct of our minds, which isn’t always a very pleasant experience. After the journey the gained insights should be integrated by the participant, and we advice at least a few weeks without the medicine after a single journey.
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On the day of journeying, we urge you to fast for at least four hours before consuming the truffles.
The maximum healing effect of truffles is achieved on an empty stomach, however drinking water or herbal tea is fine.
On the day of the session, try to minimize the number of external triggers, and create space to reflect on your intention of the journey.
We also encourage our participants to refrain from animal flesh a few days before the session. This diet helps prepare the body, and make us more receptive for spiritual insights.
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Giving our preference to a more free flow of working and living, it’s possible to apply for a Magic Truffle session with psiloguidance through our contact form.
psiloguidance is based in Amsterdam, but is willing to come to your accommodation in The Netherlands, whether this is your own home or a booked Airbnb or other type of accommodation.
The advantage with having the Psilocybin session at your private accommodation is that you won’t have to move once the journey has come to an end.
After a 5 hour session you'll most likely still feel quite sensitive and a walk or drive isn’t recommended.