Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

The all-inclusive program fee for our August 2027 retreat is $4,950 USD. (Partial scholarship funds are available.) To reserve your spot, payment is due within 2 weeks of your acceptance notification, unless you have arranged a payment plan with us.We understand this is a significant investment. If you'd like more information about the cost and how this compares to other psychedelic retreats, please see our Retreats page.

The cost for our retreat includes:Three 90-minute, online, pre-retreat preparation sessionsSeven days and seven nights private room accommodation. You will have your own room with your own en suite bathroom.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. Please let us know if you have other dietary restrictions or allergies.Two psilocybin dosing sessions with 1:1 sitter/doser ratio and supported by 6 additional professional facilitatorsTwo sessions in which you are able to be in the role of sitter for a fellow retreatantOn-site integration following every dosing/sitting sessionTwo 90-minute, online post-retreat integration sessionsComprehensive retreat materialsA portion of your retreat cost goes to our scholarship fund to help increase access to our retreats, especially for individuals living and working in low income countries.Personal costs NOT covered by the retreat price include:Travel to/from the retreat locationTravel insurance (optional, but highly recommended)Personal psilocybin truffles (Approximately $100 USD 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.We understanding this a significant investment. If you'd like more information about the cost and how this compares to other psychedelic retreats, please see our Retreats page.

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.

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 psychedelic facilitator, doing harm-reduction or integration work with clients, or simply being better equipped to talk with your current clients who may already be using or considering psychedelics. You do not need to want to be a psychedelic-assisted therapist to attend and many of our participants attend simply because they want to learn more about how psychedelic science might interface with mental health care. 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.

Our retreats are held in Oijen, Netherlands, a beautiful countryside location about 1 1/2 hours from Amsterdam that is accessible by car or train. It is a private, beautiful space with ample room both indoors and out. Our retreat home is the lovingly restored former Oijen Castle. There are orchards, gardens, a river, and yes, even a moat! The area is stunning and we can even help arrange bike rentals for you so that you can enjoy the beautiful countryside the true Dutch way – on two wheels!

In a word: beautiful. You'll be staying at a lovingly restored estate located on the grounds of the former Oijen Castle — the castle itself no longer stands, but the outbuildings have been beautifully restored and fully modernized, all with private (non-shared) bedrooms with your own en suite bathroom. We have the entire property to ourselves, with plenty of outdoor and indoor spaces for psilocybin sessions. There are orchards and a river and lots of privacy. As this is a group retreat, you'll share common areas with fellow participants throughout your stay, including dosing days.We strive to make your experience as comfortable and welcoming as possible, while also fostering a genuine sense of community. Our interns take care of meal preparation, cooking, and dishes, and we ask that everyone pitch in to keep our shared spaces feeling clean and cared for. Please also note that there is no housekeeping service during the retreat.

Meals will be simple, fresh and locally sourced. 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.