While our Core retreat is focused on helping people open up to the magic of the universe — taking those first steps into the unknown in a safe, supported setting — the Dharma retreat is for those who are feeling called to explore psychedelics and consciousness through a more spiritual (and specifically Buddhist) lens.

The Core retreat does include some meditation practices, but our aim is to create a space where everyone can explore — regardless of their spiritual path or interest. The Dharma retreat, on the other hand, will definitely have a strong focus on Buddhist teachings and meditation. We'll cover all the same psychedelic essentials as in the Core retreat, including lots of focus on preparation and integration, along with your journey at the retreat.

It might be! This retreat is about exploration, not expertise, and is open to both new and experienced meditators. If you're curious about Buddhism or Dharma, and want to go deeper, you're welcome to join us.

We'll guide you through everything, answer all your questions (even the ones you think are silly), and help you find practices that work for you. That said, it's probably not for you if you've never tried to sit and meditate — in that case we'd recommend starting with our Core retreat to get a taste before you go deeper.

Not at all. While meditation is part of each day, we've created a balanced schedule that includes workshops, the psychedelic ceremony, Dharma talks, connection, and plenty of free time. This is about giving you the space and time you need to explore and find answers —not spending every second in silence. That said, meditation will be a foundational part of the curriculum, so if that's not something you're into, this probably isn't the right retreat.

Dharma is the word we use for Buddhist wisdom and insight — both the ideas and concepts behind it, and the path of personal exploration and insight through which each individual experiences these ideas for themselves.

Something that’s important to know (especially if you’re new to Buddhism) is that Buddhism isn’t a spiritual philosophy that tells you what to believe. Instead, it shares practices and insights, with the expectation that you will explore them yourself, and can decide for yourself how they apply to your life.

In the context of this retreat, Dharma refers to our focus on Buddhist wisdom, using it as the base for our psychedelic exploration. We’ll be sharing Buddhist teachings, exploring meditation and insight practices, and seeing how they can support and deepen the psychedelic experience — and vice versa.

This is an incredibly personal decision, and ultimately, you’re the only person who can decide what feels right to you and your own path.

What we can do is give you our take on this, and see how it lands.

There is no one “right” way to approach psychedelics, from a Buddhist perspective. While some teachers and Sanghas might frown on any substances that are seen to alter the mind, this is by no means the only approach. In particular, some more esoteric and mystical lineages have clearly used substances as part of their practice.

For us, what’s important is the intention going into this kind of exploration. It requires a certain level of awareness, clarity, and strength of mind to engage with psychedelics in a way that is truly beneficial (and not just intoxicating).

Because almost anything can be an intoxicant. Your phone can be an intoxicant. Everyday life can be an intoxicant.

It’s all about how we approach it, and what we do with it.

The intention with this retreat is to use psychedelics in a way that supports our Buddhist practice, and that helps us develop our wisdom and compassion. For us, this has been an incredibly powerful synergy, and one that has been worth exploring.

The question of whether this is the right path for you is something only you can answer. You have to find what feels right to you. If you want to discuss it, you can always get in touch.