Question 1

What if I don't know how to be a sitter?

Accepted Answer

That’s fine! The retreat is designed for people who are new to psychedelic guiding, so you’ll be in good company. Our intention is not only to explore the basics of guiding, but to provide a context in which you benefit not only from your own journey, but from supporting and learning from those of your fellow travelers. In our experience, sitting for others in a group setting has the potential to powerfully inform and deepen our own work. Our team will be present during the retreat and includes individuals with more experience in sitting that can supervise you and be available for any difficulties that might arise.

Question 2

Do I have to already have experience with psychedelics and/or ACT?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no requirements for participants to have had their own previous experiences with psychedelics or knowledge of ACT. However, while there are many other wonderful
opportunities available for people to participate in psychedelic retreats that are oriented around other traditions, this retreat is specifically designed for those who are interested in learning about how ACT and other contextual behavioral science approaches might be applied to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Question 3

In what ways is this a "secular" retreat?

Accepted Answer

While many retreats incorporate spiritual elements into their preparation/integration practices, dosing ceremonies, etc., Perspective Retreat practices are not grounded in any spiritual or religious basis.  Our stance is one of pragmatism, science and respect for each individual spiritual beliefs.  Our structure and activities, reflect our core values: safeness, openness, self-transcendence and light-heartedness.

Question 4

What's included in the price?

Accepted Answer

The price for our 2026 retreat is $4,750 USD and includes:
 • Three 90-minute, online, pre-retreat preparation sessions
 • Seven days and seven nights private room accommodation. You will have your own room.
 • All meals (except one dinner on free afternoon).  Our team will provide breakfast every morning, lunch supplies every day, and 6 healthy, locally sourced dinners. Vegetarian options are always available.
 • Professional facilitation for all sessions
 • Two 90-minute, online post-retreat integration sessions
 • Comprehensive retreat materials
Personal costs NOT covered by the retreat price include:
 • Travel to/from the retreat location
 • Mandatory travel insurance
 • Personal psilocybin truffles ($50-100 total for both dosing sessions)
 • Important Note: Participants are responsible for purchasing their own psilocybin truffles in the Netherlands. Our team will provide detailed guidance on this straightforward and legal process, including specific recommendations for trusted establishments.

Question 5

Are CE Credits available?

Accepted Answer

Participants who attend the whole retreat will receive 18 CE credits for attendance. Partial credit is not available. The educational content of this event is co-sponsored by the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research & Training Center, who is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Portland Psychotherapy, Clinic, Research & Training Center maintains responsibility for all programs and content.

Question 6

I'm only interested in this for my own personal growth and not in any professional capacity. Is this still a good retreat for me?

Accepted Answer

While all of our participants are also interested in personal growth coming out of this experience, this retreat is specifically designed for those who also have a professional interest in psychedelics. That can include therapists, other allied health professionals, students, or others who are interested in learning how to work with clients/patients in some capacity involving psychedelics, whether that be as a potential guide or doing harm-reduction or integration work with them. A core element of our program, which is unique, is that in addition to giving you the experience of your own (2) psychedelic journeys, you also have to opportunity to get trained in and practice the usually equally profound experience of sitting for some else's journey, resulting in both personal growth and professional development.

Question 7

Where are retreats held?

Accepted Answer

Our retreats are held in Oostkapelle, Netherlands,(https://www.perspectiveretreats.com/about-1) a beautiful rural  location about 2 hours from Amsterdam that is accessible by car or  train. It is a private, beautiful space with ample room both indoors and out and includes little touches like a sauna, pool table, lots of wild flowers, and resident horses that always appreciate it when folks bring them a little apple from the garden! The property is walking distance to a charming small town, close  to horse-back riding, a beach, and biking/walking  trails.

Question 8

What's the space like?

Accepted Answer

In a word, it's BEAUTIFUL! Where you will be staying is a charming old country farmstead that has been converted into this retreat setting. There are two main large living room areas that are perfect for psilocybin sessions, as is the large private garden. Because this is a group retreat, you can expect to be in the same common area as other participants.

And, while we strive to make the experience as comfortable and welcoming as possible for our retreatants, we also value creating community. While we will have interns available to assist with meal preparation, cooking, and dishes, we ask that participants be willing to help with our shared communal space by being prepared to help out with some of these tasks as needed. Also note that there is no housekeeping service during the retreat so p will be responsible for the upkeep of their individual bedrooms.

Question 9

Will there be vegetarian and/or gluten-free meal options available?

Accepted Answer

Meals will be simple and fresh.  There will be a vegetarian option available at every meal, and we will do our best to accommodate other dietary preferences when possible.  Participants will also have access to a common kitchen where they can store and/or prepare their own food items, beverages, snacks, etc.

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