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Why Choose a Guided Psilocybin Retreat?
Our small-group psilocybin retreats combine careful preparation, experienced facilitation and structured integration to support meaningful, lasting change.
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Average group size of 8 participants
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Personal intake & safety screening
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Structured integration & follow-up
How the Retreat Works
Preparation & Screening
Personal screening, preparation and guidance before your retreat begins.
Guided Ceremony
A professionally guided psilocybin experience in a safe, supportive environment.
Integration & Aftercare
Structured integration to help turn insights into meaningful, lasting change.
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Choose Your Retreat Format
Find the retreat that best matches your experience and goals.
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“From preparation to arrival and the retreat itself, everything was exceptionally well organised. We felt supported and cared for.”
Sarah • Retreat Participant
What Guides Every Retreat
Every retreat is built around these three commitments.
You Are Safe
Professional guidance in a carefully prepared environment.
You Are Supported
Preparation, guidance and integration throughout your journey.
You Are Not Alone
A welcoming community before, during and after your retreat.
The Story Behind Elevated Mind Retreats
Before founding Elevated Mind Retreats, I attended a guided psilocybin retreat while recovering from burnout.
I had no idea one weekend would completely change the direction of my life.
Today, that experience shapes how we prepare, guide and integrate every retreat.
Read the founder story (5–7 min read)
Discover my complete personal journey in the free ebook, The Retreat.
A Glimpse Into Our Psilocybin Retreat
Discover the peaceful spaces where participants slow down, connect with nature and experience our guided psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands.
Meet the People Behind the Retreat
Meet the experienced team guiding participants before, during and after the retreat.
Niels van der Valk
Founder & Retreat Director
Founder of Elevated Mind Retreats, Niels guides participants through preparation, ceremony and integration. His own experience with psilocybin during burnout inspired the creation of the retreats and continues to shape their philosophy today. As a Certified Breathwork Facilitator, he focuses on creating a safe, grounded environment where participants can explore meaningful and lasting change.
Fleur Bekke
Women's Retreat Leader
Fleur leads our Women's Psilocybin Retreats and supports participants throughout preparation, ceremony and integration. She creates a warm, compassionate environment where women feel safe to explore their experience at their own pace. Her calm presence and attentive guidance help participants feel supported before, during and after the retreat.
Lisette Laurens
Process Facilitator
Lisette supports participants throughout the retreat journey and helps create a safe, welcoming atmosphere. As a certified Trauma Release Practitioner, she brings a gentle, grounded approach to emotional processing and integration. Her presence helps participants feel seen, supported and able to engage fully with their experience.
Tinus van der Linde
Process Facilitator
Tinus facilitates breathwork sessions and supports participants throughout the retreat with a calm, grounded presence. As a Certified Trauma Release Coach, he helps participants reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous system and integrate their experiences. His steady approach creates a sense of safety throughout the retreat.
Participant Experiences
Hear directly from participants about their experiences with Elevated Mind Retreats.
Chris – Reflections After a 3-Day Psilocybin Retreat
Science and Research
Research into psilocybin continues to grow, with studies exploring its potential role in emotional well-being, psychological flexibility and lasting behaviour change.
At Elevated Mind Retreats, scientific research informs our approach alongside careful preparation, experienced facilitation and structured integration.
Psilocybin Retreat Guides
Practical articles on preparation, safety, legality and what to expect before joining a psilocybin retreat.