Our retreats are for people who recognise that meaningful change rarely comes from a single experience alone. While some of our retreats include legal psychedelic experiences, we see these as one part of a broader process of preparation, embodied practice and integration, rather than an end in themselves. Many people join us because they are looking for a more relational, body-led and trauma-informed approach than they have experienced elsewhere. We ask everyone to engage wholeheartedly with the process by participating in preparation and integration, exploring themselves alongside others, and taking an active role in their own experience. Our role is not to transform you, but to create the conditions in which meaningful change becomes more possible.

You don't need previous experience of yoga, meditation, group work or psychedelics to join us. Our retreats welcome both those who are completely new to this work and those who have attended retreats before. Whatever your previous experience, we aim to meet you where you are and invite you to participate in ways that feel manageable, meaningful and authentic.

Many people who attend our retreats have experienced trauma, chronic stress or significant life challenges. Everything we offer is grounded in trauma-informed principles, including choice, collaboration, predictability and respect for each person's unique experience. However, trauma-informed does not necessarily mean trauma-focused, and not every retreat will be appropriate for every individual. This is one of the reasons we speak with everyone beforehand, so together we can determine whether the retreat is the right fit for you.

Talking about your personal experiences is always an invitation, never an expectation. Some people find it meaningful to speak openly, while others prefer to reflect quietly or simply listen. We believe there are many different ways of participating, and that meaningful engagement doesn't always require words. Healing doesn't necessarily come from telling the story of what happened. It can also emerge through new experiences, developing greater awareness, building capacity, connecting with others and discovering new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.

Yes. We see preparation as an essential part of the retreat, not simply something that happens beforehand. Depending on the retreat, this may include a screening conversation, health questionnaire, preparation guidance and reflective exercises to help you arrive feeling informed, grounded and ready to engage with the experience. If the retreat includes legal psychedelic experiences, preparation also includes dedicated support to explore your intentions, ask questions and understand what to expect. We don't see preparation as a hurdle before the retreat begins. It is the beginning of the retreat.

No. Although our work is informed by contemporary trauma research, psychotherapy and body-based approaches, our retreats are not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment. Rather than offering therapy or diagnosis, we create carefully facilitated experiences that support greater contact, capacity, embodiment and self-leadership. Many people choose to attend alongside ongoing therapeutic support, while others simply come as part of their own personal development journey.

Yes. We believe integration is just as important as the retreat itself. Powerful experiences can continue unfolding long after you return home. While insight can arise in a single moment, weaving those insights into everyday life often takes time, practice and support. This is why every retreat includes structured integration, with opportunities to reflect on your experience, ask questions and begin translating what you've discovered into meaningful, sustainable change. For those who would like ongoing connection, you'll also be invited to join Around The Fire — our year-round community of practice. Through regular live sessions, body-led practices, resources and a supportive community, Around The Fire offers a place to continue developing awareness, capacity, embodiment and self-leadership long after the retreat has ended. We don't see the retreat as the finish line. We see it as the beginning of an ongoing relationship with yourself, supported by practices and a community you can return to whenever you need.