Real words, from real people — after real journeys.

“It’s been half a year since I attended the retreat, and whenever I think back to it, I immediately feel something deep inside me. It was an incredible experience that went so much deeper than I ever could have expected.

I originally joined out of curiosity. I had read so many articles about psilocybin, about its effects on the nervous system, how it can help regulate the body, quiet the endless spirals of thought, and even help with anxiety and emotional overwhelm. Coming from a scientific background, everything I had read made a great deal of sense to me. I arrived with a very rational, analytical mindset.

But I received so much more than I had anticipated.

Honestly, the retreat alone, even without the journey itself, would have been worth every cent. Ioanna and Imke are extraordinary facilitators who guide the entire experience with authenticity, compassion, and genuine dedication. Under different circumstances, what I experienced might easily have been called a “bad trip.” But because of their loving guidance, I was able to surrender to it. I was allowed to feel the fear I carried inside me and to recognize that the pain I encountered during the experience was my own pain, pain that deserved to be felt.

And once I moved through that phase, it became something indescribably beautiful.

It felt as if I had reached the very core of myself, deeply connected to everything around me. Problems that had kept me mentally stuck in endless loops suddenly became visible from completely different perspectives. I felt entirely free from ego, self-doubt, and rigid patterns of thinking. It was a truly transformative journey.

So transformative, in fact, that I would recommend an experience like this to almost everyone I love, my friends, my family. I genuinely believe that, when done safely and with proper support, this is something worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime. And not alone, because guidance matters immensely.

The preparation beforehand was also incredibly valuable. I followed the recommended fasting, reduced sugar, wheat flour, and coffee intake, and I truly believe that helped me tremendously. The preparation guidelines gave me a sense of safety and trust throughout the process.

And that feeling of safety stayed with me the entire time thanks to Imke, Ioana and the whole team supporting the retreat. They were all absolutely wonderful.”

Rosa, woman, Foundation Retreat November 2025