Complete confidentiality
Many of our guests value their privacy above all. Your retreat is shared only with the people you choose, and everything you tell us is kept confidential from your first call onwards.
Private retreats · The Netherlands & Costa Rica
Our flagship retreat. Two facilitators dedicated to you, a private venue, dates you choose, and a programme shaped around your intentions, from the first conversation to lasting integration.
Discretion assured. For individuals, couples and small private groups, with 2026 and 2027 dates available.
1,000+ guests since 2018
Guests from 45+ countries
Current research collaboration partners
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Our flagship retreat
For eight years we have guided individuals, couples and small private groups through private psilocybin retreats. They are for people who value privacy, confidentiality and an experience built entirely around them, in their own time and at their own pace.
A psychedelic experience can be profound. What turns it into lasting change is everything around it: careful screening, real preparation, skilled facilitation and integration that continues after you return home. On a private retreat, all of that is dedicated to you.
There is no group to fit into and no timetable set by anyone else. We combine psychotherapy, psychedelic research and nature-based traditions, and adapt every part of the retreat to what you need.
Guests choose a private retreat for
Prefer the support of a circle? See our group retreats.
The private difference
Many of our guests value their privacy above all. Your retreat is shared only with the people you choose, and everything you tell us is kept confidential from your first call onwards.
One of them is always a psychotherapist or psychologist. Their full attention is yours for the whole retreat, and you can tell us your preferences, such as two female facilitators.
Your intentions shape the practices, the pace, the music, the meals and the dose. On the four-day retreat, the second ceremony lets us tailor the dose further.
We agree dates that suit you, then choose the private venue that best fits your needs, in the Dutch countryside or in Costa Rica.
Medical and psychological screening by our team, a one-to-one consultation with a psychotherapist, and a medical doctor on call throughout your retreat.
Private transfers, accommodation and meals prepared to your taste, so your attention can rest entirely on your inner journey.
Choose your retreat
Both are fully private and include your transfers, accommodation, all meals and the complete preparation and integration programme. We’ll help you choose on your call.
A focused, powerful introduction
Thorough preparation, one psilocybin ceremony, therapeutic support and integration: a focused chance to step away from everyday life and explore what is ready to emerge.
Ideal if you are
More time, more space, more depth
Two ceremonies, with time between them for reflection, embodiment and nature, so insights can unfold. The second ceremony lets us tailor the dose and go deeper if you need to.
Ideal if you are
Prices are for the Netherlands and include 21% Dutch VAT. For Costa Rica, ask us for dates and prices.
A private retreat is bespoke: complete privacy, two facilitators dedicated to you, and dates that work for you. No one joins who you haven’t chosen.
A group retreat offers the support of a circle: shared intentions, connection with people on a similar path, and insight from hearing others’ journeys.
Explore group retreats
The complete journey
Not included
Flights and travel to Amsterdam or Costa Rica, and monthly integration sessions. Psilocybin truffles are bought separately for legal reasons; allow about €75 per person.
An example retreat
A typical four-day retreat. The three-day retreat follows the same shape with one ceremony, and every part of it can be adjusted to you.
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Our standards
At this level, you should expect clear answers. These are the things we believe matter most, and what you can expect from us.
The settings
The Netherlands. A small collection of private houses in the Dutch countryside, within easy reach of Amsterdam: from a characterful farmhouse with a wood stove, oak beams and quiet attic bedrooms, to a modern villa by the water with a barrel sauna. Once your dates are agreed, we choose the house that suits you best, and it is yours alone for the retreat.
Costa Rica. Private villas surrounded by rainforest and close to the Pacific, with your own room and time by the ocean. Arriving from Europe in winter, you trade grey skies for the tropics. Ask us about dates and what can be added to your stay.
Inside our private venues
Warm rooms, good food and quiet places to rest, reflect and be held.
Your facilitators
Your two facilitators are drawn from our core team of psychotherapists, psychologists and practitioners, and matched to you and your intentions. We work in the tradition of Dr Stan Grof, drawing on the Irish heritage of working with nature for healing and growth.
Co-founder · Psychotherapist
Accredited psychotherapist (MIACP, MSc) and transpersonal therapist, trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy at CIIS and in MAPS MDMA therapy.
Co-founder · PhD
Post-doctoral scientist who brings research rigour to our therapeutic approach.
Gestalt psychotherapist
Accredited psychotherapist (MSc Psychology), certified in psychedelic-assisted therapies at CIIS and trained in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr Gabor Maté.
Psychotherapist · Psychiatric nurse
Psychotherapist in existential analysis with over a decade as a psychiatric nurse. Based in Costa Rica.
Psychologist (MSc) · Hypnotherapist
Facilitating with Inwardbound since 2021. Her Master’s research at the University of Innsbruck explored the therapeutic potential of psilocybin.
Coaching psychologist · PhD
Over 20 years in psychology and coaching, and author of Coaching in the Grey Space.
Psychedelic practitioner · Voicework
Trauma-informed practitioner and ceremonial vocalist, drawing on shamanic traditions and trauma-informed therapy.
Psychotherapist (MIAHIP)
Accredited Irish psychotherapist, psychedelic facilitator and meditation practitioner, working with relational, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches.
In their words
“The private villa was beautiful beyond belief, creating a sanctuary of healing and reflection… Rob was a steady guide, knowing just when and how to speak, change the music, or to step back and trust the medicine… The conclusion of the experience was not one of abandonment. The integration process with Inwardbound has been one of continuous support.”
“The level of professionalism, knowledge and experience was beyond my expectations. I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way… both facilitators held the space for an incredible experience.”
“I had worked in mental health for many years… I was impressed with their dedication to the entire process from preparation to integration. It was a peak experience for me.”
“I felt safe and in very good hands. The highly skilled and experienced facilitators create an exceptionally loving and compassionate environment to support your journey.”
“This is a truly 5 star experience from start to finish… So much care, love, compassion and understanding from the facilitators.”
Safety and the law
Psilocybin truffles are legal to buy and use in the Netherlands, unlike dried psilocybin mushrooms, which have been banned since 2008. For legal reasons we never sell psilocybin: you buy your truffles yourself from a registered store, and we arrange this for you.
Psilocybin has low physical toxicity and is not considered addictive. Its risks are mainly psychological, which is why we screen every applicant, prepare you carefully, and stay beside you through each ceremony and afterwards.
No medical claims
We don’t make medical or therapeutic claims. Experiences vary from person to person, and a retreat is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.
For your safety, we can’t accept you on a retreat if you:
If you’re unsure, book a call. We’ll tell you honestly whether a retreat is right for you now.
How to begin
A confidential, no-obligation conversation to answer your questions and explore whether a retreat is right for you.
Tell us your preferred dates, complete our medical screening form and pay a deposit to hold them.
Our screening team reviews your form, and a consultation with one of our psychotherapists confirms your place. Please book travel only after this.
We confirm your venue and facilitators, and your preparation begins.
Cancellation policy
FAQ
Anything else, in confidence? Book a private call or email [email protected]. You can also read our methods and full FAQ.
Yes. We are used to working with guests who value their privacy, and discretion is assured. We never add other guests to a private retreat, and everything you share with our team is kept confidential.
Yes. You can book alone, as two, or as a small group of people you know, and the price per person falls as your group grows. Each guest completes their own screening and consultation.
Two experienced facilitators from our senior team, one of them always a psychotherapist or psychologist. Tell us your preferences when you book; for example, two female facilitators is absolutely possible.
We have availability through 2026 and 2027. Tell us the dates you have in mind and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Your dates are confirmed once your screening is approved.
In the Netherlands, we collect you from your hotel, central Amsterdam or Schiphol airport, and bring you back by 14:00 on the last day. Our venues are in the countryside, within easy reach of Amsterdam.
Yes. Private retreats in Costa Rica take place in villas close to the Pacific. Ask us for dates and prices on your call or by email.
Our screening team reviews your medical and psychological screening, and you have a one-to-one consultation with one of our psychotherapists. We recommend getting the all-clear from your own GP, and for more complex medical cases we consult Spirit Pharmacist, specialists in psychedelics and medication. A medical doctor is also on call throughout every retreat.
We agree your dose with you, from light to high depending on your needs, and discuss it with you during your consultation. On the four-day retreat the second ceremony can be a higher dose if it suits you, but whether you take it is always your choice. Each ceremony lasts around four to seven hours.
No. Many of our private guests come to us for their first psilocybin experience. Your preparation covers what to expect, how to work with whatever arises, and how to set your intentions.
Flights and travel to Amsterdam or Costa Rica, monthly integration sessions, and the psilocybin truffles, which you buy separately for legal reasons (allow about €75 per person).
It isn’t essential, but we suggest taking as much time as you can to rest and let the experience settle.
Begin in confidence
Book a private, no-obligation call. We’ll answer your questions and help you decide whether a retreat is right for you.
Or email [email protected]