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Due to the format we follow, we’re not able to host people who are not participating in the retreat, even if they are friends, relatives, or partners of participants. We’ve learned from experience that having each person in the group fully share in the same set of experiences helps create the most beneficial environment for everyone involved. Thank you for understanding!

Maximum of 5 individuals per plant medicine retreats. Maximum of 6 individuals per 3 to 4-day wellness retreats. Maximum of 12 individuals per 7-Day wellness retreats.

2 facilitators always present per plant medicine retreat, for up-to 5 participants. 2 facilitators always present per 3 to 4-day wellness retreats. 4 facilitators per 7-day wellness retreats for up-to 15 partcipants. All facilitators have years of experience in their select fields of interest.

When you reserve your spot in our retreat, your attendance is anticipated and planned for. Our retreats are limited in participants, therefore we offer a more intimate and personalized experience for each individual attending. This allows us to focus on individual needs and provide a higher level of support. Additionally, the small group fosters are sense of community and connection among participants, creating a safe and inclusive environment for personal growth and transformation. We carefully curate every aspect of the retreat based on the number of participants, ensuring that we can offer the best possible experience for everyone involved. From accommodations to activities and meals. We meticulously prepare for each individual, ensuring that their needs and preferences are taken into account. By limiting the number of participants, we can prioritize quality over quantity, guaranteeing every attendee receives the attention and care they deserve during their time with us.

If you've submitted a partial payment or deposit to receive priority for upcoming retreats, you can request a refund at any time and receive a refund for the full amount of your deposit, minus a $42. payment processing fee. Payment processing fees are charged to us by our payment processor whenever we accept a payment, including payments where we issue a refund. We don't make any money from charging you a payment processing fee. ‍If you have an intake call scheduled with a facilitator and do not attend the call (a "no-show") without providing us with at least 24 hours notice, a $150 fee will be deducted from your deposit in the case you request a refund for your deposit.

and... it is more than 60 days from the first day of your retreat? Option 1 If you've made the full payment and it's more than 60 days from the first day of your retreat and you need to cancel, we can provide a full refund, minus a 15% administration and payment processing fee. This fee is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team.‍ Option 2 If you've made the full payment and it's more than 60 days from the first day of your retreat, we can move you to another, future retreat at no additional cost. In this case, the full amount of your payment would go towards the cost of that future retreat.

Option 1 If you've made the full payment and it's less than 60 days, from the first day of your retreat and you need to cancel, we can provide a full refund, minus a 20% administration and payment processing fee. This fee is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team, and to account for the possibility that we may not be able to fill the spot we had reserved for you before the retreat starts.‍ Option 2 If you've made the full payment and it's less than 60 days, from the first day of your retreat, we can move you to another, future retreat for a $250 rebooking fee. In this case, the full amount of your payment would go towards the cost of that future retreat. The additional fee is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team, and to account for the possibility that we may not be able to fill the spot we had reserved for you before the retreat starts.

Option 1 If you've made the full payment, it's less than 14 days, from the first day of your retreat, and you need to cancel, we can provide a 50% refund. The deducted amount is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team, and to account for the possibility that we may not be able to fill the spot we had reserved for you before the retreat starts. Option 2 If you've made the full payment, it's less than 14 days, from the first day of your retreat, and you need to postpone, we can move you to another, future retreat for a $500 rebooking fee. In this case, the full amount of your payment would go towards the cost of that future retreat. The additional fee is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team, and to account for the possibility that we may not be able to fill the spot we had reserved for you before the retreat starts.

Option 1 If you've made the full payment, it's less than 3 days from the first day of your retreat, and you need to cancel, we can provide a 25% refund. The deducted amount is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team, and to account for the possibility that we may not be able to fill the spot we had reserved for you before the retreat starts. Option 2 If you've made the full payment, it's less than 3 days from the first day of your retreat, and you need to postpone, we can move you to another, future retreat for a $1500 rebooking fee. In this case, the full amount of your payment would go towards the cost of that future retreat. The additional fee is to cover the cost of the time of our facilitators and team, and to account for the possibility that we may not be able to fill the spot we had reserved for you before the retreat starts.

Magic mushrooms are mushrooms that contain two compounds, psilocybin and psilocin. These substances are hallucinogens and There are over 200 subtropical species of magic mushrooms. Since many species look alike, it can be hard to tell them apart.

Psilocybin is one of the major chemical compounds found in psychedelic mushrooms. It is known as a prodrug, meaning it needs to be metabolized by the body to become pharmacologically active. After oral consumption, psilocybin is rapidly converted into psilocin, a psychoactive compound. While psilocybin receives most of the credit for its mood and perception-altering properties, psilocin is most likely the molecule that delivers the psychoactive effects. There’s a partial analogy with cannabis. The cannabis plant does not contain THC; it produces THCA (THC-acid), which is non-intoxicating. Our bodies can’t convert THCA into THC, it needs to be activated with temperature, such as a lighter when smoking, or an oven when making cannabutter. However, with psilocybin mushrooms, activation occurs through the body’s metabolism. In cannabis, “THC content” refers to the total potential amount of THC, assuming all THCA is converted into THC. Likewise, the “psilocybin content” of mushrooms is the total psilocin content: how much psilocin the body will be exposed to after psilocybin is metabolized into psilocin. In 2019, the FDA classified psilocybin therapy as a breakthrough therapy for two clinical trials investigating the effects of it on severe depression and major depressive disorder. This designation was intended to “expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat a serious condition.” Pharmacologically, evidence suggests that psilocybin has a very low toxicity and is well-tolerated. While psilocybin is still classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, federal attitudes appear to be changing.

There are many benefits to consuming magic mushrooms, and they have been used in many cultures around the world for thousands of years. The benefits of magic mushrooms are now beginning to be recognized: Studies have shown “a single dose of psilocybin produced substantial and enduring decreases in depressed mood and anxiety along with increases in quality of life” (Journal of Psychopharmacolocy). The mystical and profound experiences that so many have experienced since the 1960s in American culture are now being explored in mainstream medical science. The results are compelling and paint a proven, positive, symbiotic picture of magic mushrooms as a power healer. Clinical trials are being run to use magic mushrooms on patients with life-threatening cancer. These trials are trying to understand how a high magic mushroom dose administered in a therapeutic environment can reduce psychological stress and anxiety that comes with life-threatening diagnosis. Psilocybin is proven to improve neuroplasticity. This is the brain’s ability to learn and grow and change. Magic mushrooms treats Cluster headaches. Anecdotal evidence suggests in the 2000s, medical professionals started taking notice of psilocybin and LSD as a possible treatment for cluster headaches after some of their patients reported remission following a recreational use of psychedelics. Magic mushrooms have successfully reduced symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a small study of patients who did not respond to conventional serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) drug therapy. Magic mushrooms have been used as part of an assisted treatment plan to treat alcoholism. Reports show that significant reduction in drinking and abstinence from drinking were reported when magic mushrooms were administered as part of the treatment program. Magic mushrooms have been used in a recent trial to help people quit smoking tobacco. In this trial, two to three treatment sessions with psilocybin as part of a larger cognitive-behavioral therapy program for smoking cessation had an 80% success rate. 12 out of the 15 subjects were able to quit smoking! Conventional smoking cessation approaches such as gum, patches, cold turkey, etc. have about 35% success rate. Last but not least, it is fun.

Studies have shown that magic mushrooms do not have tendencies to cause addiction. On the contrary, magic mushrooms have been used therapeutically to end addiction. With repeated consumption one’s tolerance may increase, requiring a larger dose to achieve the same effects.

If you have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or mood disorders, you should avoid consuming magic mushrooms. The way psilocybin works on the brain, taking mushrooms might have negative consequences for someone whose mental health is already compromised.

NEVER mix magic mushrooms with other drugs, this includes alcohol. Some Users Experience Positive Interactions with: Cannabis: Cannabis has the potential to enhance the psychedelic nature of the mushrooms, but it’s best to wait until the latter half of the experience so you don’t interfere with the insight provided by psilocybin. Ketamine: Psilocybin + ketamine is the classic Burning Man combination. If you combine ketamine with psilocybin, wait until the intensity of the psilocybin experience has passed before utilizing ketamine. MDMA: Colloquially known as “hippy flipping,” mixing MDMA and psilocybin is a common practice. While no existing research supports the safety or danger of this combination, anecdotal reports show that MDMA can enhance the psilocybin trip and even help you avoid being overcome with negative emotions. NEUTRAL INTERACTIONS: Coffee: There are no known side effects to mixing coffee and psilocybin, but some believe the energy boost of caffeine can enhance the psilocybin experience. Some Users Experience Negative Experiences Combining With: Alcohol: Anecdotal reports from emergency rooms suggest that abstaining from alcohol while on mushrooms is the safest and smartest bet. In fact, it’s best to abstain from alcohol while using any psychedelic. Adderall, Xanax, SSRI antidepressants: These are powerful psychoactive drugs with largely subjective side effects, and psychedelic use should be approached with extreme caution if you regularly take any of these substances. On top of that, psilocybin is a potent serotonin agonist, which means it could interfere with any medications that alter the serotonin system. [follow link] for added drug interactions

The use of magic mushrooms in rituals and ceremonies has been woven throughout history. Evidence reaching back to 10,000 BCE in the form of mushroom art on rocks in Kimberley, Australia, points to psilocybin use. There’s also proof littered throughout literature across the ages that diverse global cultures have dabbled in shrooms. The Teonanácatl, or “God mushrooms,” of the Aztecs were immortalized in text by the Spanish in the 16th century. The mythical substance Soma, mentioned in the ancient Hindu text the Rig Veda, was argued to be derived from magic mushrooms. For ethnomycologist Terence McKenna, the consumption of magic mushrooms irrevocably influenced the trajectory of human evolution (aka his stoned ape theory), contributing to advances in language, culture, religion, and even hunting, a belief echoed by ethnomycologist R. Gordon Wasson. Wasson’s writing on magic mushrooms saw awareness of the fungi spread to psychedelic chemists such as Albert Hofmann. Hofmann then launched into research to isolate the active compound in mushrooms and uncover its uses. Other leading figures in the psychedelic movement founded the famous, and controversial, Harvard Psilocybin Project in the early 1960s, notably Timothy Leary and Ram Dass. The project investigated and documented the effects of psychedelics on Harvard graduate students. Research into the therapeutic applications of magic mushrooms essentially ground to a halt in 1970 following the introduction of the Controlled Substances Act in the US. This trend is being reversed today, as researchers lean back into psilocybin research.

Shrooms are known for their profound effects on consciousness and perception. Taking a moderate dose, the experience usually lasts between 4-6 six hours, with the peak occurring 2-3 hours after consumption. Taking a larger dose will increase the length and intensity of the trip. Psilocybin can invoke a wildly diverse range of responses in consumers. Those who trip on shrooms commonly report changes in perception and time, including dream-like feelings, illusions, hallucinations, and synesthesia, or a mixing of the senses, such as sounds triggering color and other visuals. Voyagers often report altered sensory experiences such as flowing patterns or fractal images, a sense of time being drawn out, and personal insights that feel deeply meaningful. These trips can be extremely positive experiences, yet can also be frightening and disorientating. Cognitive function can also be affected, causing divergent thinking; spontaneous, free-flowing, non-linear thinking — unlikely word associations, enhanced creativity, and an emphasis on the experience and meaning of music. Mood swings often occur on top of these: Individuals may experience a range of intense feelings, spanning from bliss and elation to anxiety. The voyager's mindset and the onset of taking mushrooms will strongly influence the direction a trip takes — this is known as “set and setting.” For many people, mystical experiences are one of the most defining or memorable features of a shroom trip.  Mystical experiences are defined by feelings of unity or interconnectedness with the surrounding world - peace and joy; a sense time and space have been transcended, and the belief the experience has provided insight about the nature of reality. Often deeply meaningful, these encounters have the ability to initiate profoundly positive, enduring changes in a person’s life. It’s important to note: the consumer’s voyagers mindset and the context in which they take the mushrooms, will strongly influence the direction a trip takes — this is known as 'set and setting.' Why a voyager takes psilocybin, or what they hope to achieve, their intention — is equally important. Dosage also plays a role in how a trip turns out. Low doses usually result in more mild effects, like drowsiness and intensification of the pre-existing mood. These effects start to ramp up as the dose increases: Medium doses can lead to a controllable altered state of consciousness, while higher doses can send the voyager into a strong psychedelic experience.

Mushrooms are consumed orally and the liver converts psilocybin into psilocin. Psilocin then binds to a subset of serotonin receptors in the brain. Psilocin activates new neural pathways, ultimately causing the brain to communicate in non-ordinary ways. This form of new communication decreases activity in the Default Mode Network (DMN). Default Mode Network: The default mode network is not a physical part of the brain, rather it is a system of connected regions that plays a role in introspective activities. Daydreaming, thinking about oneself or others, ruminating on the past or future, are all mental processes overseen by the DMN. By inhibiting the DMN, psychedelics increase integration across all of the brain, allowing more fluid forms of thinking to overcome entrenched, repetitive thought patterns.  Experts have theorized that the inhibition of the DMN dissolves ego boundaries, reducing the feeling that the “self” is distinct from others and the surrounding environment. New sensory inputs, perceptions, and experiences can then enter the individual’s awareness. “When the DMN is turned down, an individual’s sense of self begins to dissolve, often freeing people — at least temporarily — from negative thought loops,” . Psilocin also increases both neuroplasticity and neurogenesis. Neurogenesis refers to the creation of new neurons and connections in the hippocampus of the brain, and neuroplasticity is the process of how the brain changes and is rewired in response to new stimuli and experiences. Neurogenesis is a fundamental aspect of neuroplasticity, with new brain cells created when we learn something new or engage in activities that stimulate our brain. In healthy brains, neurogenesis occurs throughout life, but can be impaired by factors such as a poor diet, alcohol, insufficient sleep, stress and mental illness. Many psychedelic drugs increase both neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.  Research has shown that psychedelics increase the growth and density of neurons in the brain and activate new neural pathways safely, a feat few compounds are capable of achieving. Enhanced neurogenesis and neuroplasticity have been linked to improved mental health. Experts have pointed out that psychedelics may be ideally positioned to treat psychiatric disorders by stimulating connectivity and integration across the brain, and boosting neurogenesis.

Micro-dosing is to take a miniscule/non intoxicating doses to achieve mental, emotional or physical benefits to your health. It is the administration of doses so low doses, they will not provide a full body effect, but high enough for a cellular response and positive change.

There are a few proven and well used by many methods to microdosing. If this is your first time consuming any type of psychedelic start off with Dr. Fadiman’s approach. After experimenting if you desire more effect try the workaholic’s approach. Dr. Fadiman’s Approach (1 microdose every 3 days) Dr. Fadiman recommends taking one microdose every 3 days to prevent changes of tolerance over time. Take 1 microdose pill each morning with breakfast on the indicated days below. Week 1: Mon/Thu/Sun Week 2: Wed/Sat Week 3: Tues/Fri Week 4: Mon/Thu/Sun Workaholic’s Approach This plan is geared towards individuals looking for high performance at work and creative fields. We recommend this approach to be used after having tried Dr. Fadiman’s approach. This method requires a daily microdose during the week and weekends are left open for recovery to baseline, in case of changes in effect over time. Take 1 microdose pill each morning with breakfast on the indicated days below. Week 1: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri Week 2: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri Week 3: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri Week 4: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri Balanced Microdose Approach If you find that Dr. Fadiman’s approach is not providing the desired effects, try this method. Similar to Dr. Fadiman’s approach but instead of every 3 days, microdose every other day. Microdoses are taken 3-4 times per week. Take 1 microdose pill each morning with breakfast on the indicated days below. Week 1: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun Week 2: Tue/Thu/Sat Week 3: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun Week 4: Tue/Thu/Sat

Since a microdose is meant to be non-psychoactive, it is difficult to measure it's effects without being very conscious of yourself. Some self-reflection is required to understand your improvements. You can track the effects with this ‘Check Yourself’ checklist. You may not be affected in all areas, yet it is important to take a comprehensive review of the effects. There are 7 areas to track: Mental: Notice the thoughts running through your mind. Are they the same as usual, or different in nature? Are you having more or fewer thoughts than usual? In general, is your mind more clear or more cluttered? Creative: Are you finding new qualities in things, like stories in objects? Do you find your mind wandering in directions it doesn’t usually? Are you getting more ideas than usual? Do solutions to problems come more easily? Emotional: Do your feelings take on any different qualities than before? Are there more or fewer feelings experienced than usual? How quickly do you process them before reaching a resolution and moving on? Is sex better, or a different quality? Social: How are you expressing your thoughts and feelings? Are there any changes in the pacing, tone, or nature of your speech? What about your facial expressions? Do you smile more or less? What frequency do you agree or disagree with someone in conversation? Do you talk differently with your coworkers, spouse, friends and family? The barista at the local coffee shop? Body: Take a look at how aware (or not aware) you are of your body. Now zoom in on the body by closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths. Slow your mind and place your full attention on any sensations in your body. Do you notice anything? Capabilities: Notice if you’re more able to complete certain tasks than usual. This might manifest as changes in attention span, physical/visual acuity, verbal fluidity, problem solving ability, empathy, different areas of awareness, and so on. Outlook: Are you more positive or negative? More optimistic or pessimistic? More or less skeptical? More fearful and guarded, or open to possibilities Feelings of oneness, universality, truth, connectedness, love, or peace are also in this area.

Consuming magic mushrooms on a regular basis will build your tolerance for psilocybin. The good news: tolerance to psilocybin builds and dissipates quickly. If you take magic mushrooms once a week, the effects will be diminished. The built up tolerance should dissipate if you take a few days off.

Myth #1: Magic Mushrooms cause bleeding in the brain. A bleeding brain would be diagnosed as a stroke, hemorrhage, or aneurysm. No evidence of a brain bleed has ever been recorded after consuming magic mushrooms. Myth #2: Magic Mushrooms cause kidney failure. Simply not true. Some people experience nausea after consuming magic mushrooms, yet kidney failure has never been recorded from consumption of magic mushrooms. The psychedelic mushroom species Psilocybe semilanceata does not cause kidney issues, but mushrooms in the family Cortinarius are often mistaken for P. semilanceata, and are harmful to the kidneys. You can avoid these risks by not consuming wild mushrooms or products with unknown origins. Myth #3: Magic Mushrooms make you go insane. Research has shown that psilocybin mushroom trips and psychotic episodes like those found in schizophrenia have some similarities, yet in all cases trips are temporary. Even people who have been admitted to the emergency room after taking magic mushrooms, return to their normal physical and mental state within hours. A recent study has also conclused a reduction, or likelihood of psychological distress and suicidality among those who have experienced psychedelics such as: magic mushrooms and LSD. Myth #4: Magic Mushrooms are poisonous. This depends on the definition of “poisonous”. If you consider a chemical substance that induces intoxication, altering consciousness, and cause some physiological changes as poisonous, then sure, magic mushrooms are poisonous. If this were the case, then all drugs are poisonous, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and caffeine. Even a narrower definition of a poisonous substance, would not categorize psilocybin as such. Mushroom poisoning from non-psychedelic mushrooms are possible and can cause serious physical illness and in rare cases death. Magic mushrooms are not toxic. To avoid danger, proper identification of mushroom species is critical. We do not recommend eating wild mushrooms without proper identification.

Psychedelic mushrooms are commonly known as psilocybin mushrooms, magic mushrooms, booms, and shrooms. They belong to the polyphyletic group of mushrooms, which are enriched with various psychedelic compounds like psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin. Almost 200 different types of mushrooms exist and vary due to their composition. The amount of psilocybin, (the psychedelic effect causing component) is the main differentiating factor between certain types of psychedelic mushrooms. Although magic mushrooms may have hallucinating effects, they can easily be confused with poisonous mushrooms. Therefore, clearly identifying and familiarizing yourself with different types of mushrooms is vital. Types of Psychedelic Mushrooms There are about 200 species of psychedelic mushrooms which are distributed around the world. These species have different names and are often classified according to their biological genera. Psilocybin, gymnopilus, panaeolus and copelandia are among the most common genera found throughout the world. Mexico has the most types of psychedelic mushrooms (53), while more species are spread out in Canada and the US (22), Europe (16), Asia (15), Africa (4), and Australia and surrounding islands (19). In general, psychedelic mushrooms are dark-spored, gilled mushrooms which grow in meadows and woods of the subtropics and tropic regions, where the soil is usually rich in humus and plant debris. Psilocybe Cubensis: The most common and well-known varieties of magic mushrooms is cubensis, which is often referred to as the golden cap due to its cinnamon brown top and can have a diameter of 2-8 cm. The cap gains an eventual flat surface with time as it starts its growth with a conical shape. Psilocybe Mexicana: Another common mushroom is the Mexican mushroom, commonly known as psilocybe Mexicana. This mushroom grows in Central and South America and tends to develop a brown cap of a diameter 0.5-2 cm. An injured mushroom can be differentiated from a healthy one by its cap color, while a healthy full-grown cap appears to be brown, an injured mushroom tends to turn blue. This mushroom is known to give mild effects to consumers. Psilocybe Semilanceata: Another common form of magic mushroom is the ‘liberty bell,’ which is always found in grassy, damp fields where animals graze. However, it does not grow on animal dung. These mushrooms tend to have a conical, large cap with a varying diameter of 5-25mm, and their nipple shape usually does not change over time. Consuming this mushroom leads to visual hallucinations, over responsive reflexes, increased heart rate, and pupil dilation. Psilocybe Aurescens: Growing in the northern Oregon Coast, Psilocybe azurescens are an example of magic mushrooms with relatively higher concentrations of psychoactive biochemicals like psilocybin and psilocin. Due to their cap shape, they are often referred to as the ‘flying saucer’ mushrooms. This highly adaptive species tends to induce its effects in the human body, 30 minutes after ingestion. Psilocybe Cynescens: Psilocybe cyanescens are also known as ‘wavy caps’ which is due to the shape their cap takes once the mushroom is fully grown. This mushroom is also referred to as the ‘cyan’ or the ‘blue halo’ with areas of growth in the United Kingdom and North America. Due to its potency it is widely used in the United States. Psilocybe Pelliculosa: Psilocybe pelliculosa are often observed to grow in clusters on forest debris. This magic mushroom is commonly found in British Columbia, Canada, the the Pacific Northwest regions of the United States. With a cone shaped cap in its earlier stages of growth, it later develops a broadly bell-shaped top. This mushroom is known to have weaker effects for those who consume. Psilocybe Weilli: The rarest magic mushroom is Psilocybe weilli which is found only in northern Georgia in the United States. This fingus grows in the months of May to December in areas with red clay soil with pine needles. The traits of the mushroom include the peculiar smell and taste which is often described to be similar to cucumber. Psychedelic Mushrooms Range Far and Wide Although, psychedelic mushrooms vary from each other in regard to their features, shape and the duration of effect, all of them tend to have similar effects on the human body. After 20 minutes of ingestion, psychedelic mushrooms tend to show their effects which may include hyperventilation, increased heartbeat, over heightened sensory and emotional response, and sleepiness. The extent to which the effects are felt is directly correlated with the concentration of the active biochemicals present in the mushroom. Psychedelic mushrooms are spread throughout the world and have specific traits which need to be carefully analyzed as they can be easily confused with poisonous mushrooms.

Similar to shroom consumers of times past, psilocybin is used recreationally nowadays for enjoyment, to spark spiritual journeys, and to uncover insights about the nature of existence and consciousness. Researchers are also picking up where Leary, Hofmann, and other psychedelic trailblazers left off in the late sixties by further uncovering the therapeutic uses of this remarkable molecule. “Psilocybin is currently being explored in clinical trials as a potential treatment for a host of neuropsychiatric disorders,”. “ Synthetic psilocybin has been the subject of a number of clinical trials and research studies to explore how it works in the brain, and its potential uses, in conjunction with psychotherapy and to treat neuropsychiatric disorders. A number of clinical trials have already been completed, reporting that psilocybin-assisted therapy offers benefits for: Major depressive disorder End-of-life anxiety Obsessive-compulsive disorder The FDA recently designated psilocybin as a breakthrough therapy for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. Breakthrough status expedites drugs that are believed to display advantages over existing medical treatments. Gauging by this fast-tracking research, psilocybin looks set to play a role in shaking up and transforming the mental health landscape in the years to come. Do Note: We, at Vita Lotus Retreats do not use synthetic compounds of psilocybin. We use organic plant based magic mushrooms. Miro Tomoski // Nov. 11, 2019 Updated June 2, 2021 "... debate continues over the differences, between lab synthesized psilocybin and the mushrooms themselves, which archeological evidence indicates have been used spiritually for millennia. These two worlds, that of modern and ancient medicine, revolve around the same molecule, but collide when it comes to the question of what’s lost when components of a fungi—or plants like cannabis and ayahuasca, for that matter —are isolated and synthesized for clinical trials. The three main alkaloids in psychedelic mushrooms are psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient; psilocin, a metabolite which is activated in the organism after psilocybin is ingested; and baeocystin, which comes in low concentrations in the kind of mushrooms we normally consume. Of the three, only psilocybin — in its isolated form — has been tested and shown promise by modern science for treatment-resistant depression, end-of-life distress, and nicotine addiction, among other conditions. The only available evidence of the effects of shrooms themselves comes from underground use and generations of spiritual practice..."  

Each Vita Lotus Retreat includes two magic mushroom voyages; offered in variable ways depending on the chosen retreat setting. (capsules, liquid infused tea, blue lotus compliment) The dose is between 3-7g of mushrooms - our application process is designed to help us and you determine a dose best suited to your preferences, intentions, and experience.

Psilocybin is generally safe and well-tolerated. It is not physically addictive, and overdosing is almost impossible (it would require eating at least several pounds of mushrooms). Researchers in the UK deemed psilocybin mushrooms to be safer than alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and over a dozen other substances. Individuals with personal or family histories of bipolar, schizophrenia, or other personality disorders may be at risk if using psilocybin. A strong psychedelic experience can exacerbate or trigger the onset of these conditions. These risks are addressed in detail during our video chat call.