24 – 31 July 2025 · Negril, Jamaica
Psychedelia Retreats
Journey in the Caribbean — Integrate & Reconnect
Limited to 10 participants per retreat
A Unique Opportunity for BIPOC Communities
This retreat is a groundbreaking collaboration designed to offer a deeply supportive and culturally attuned space for healing and reconnection. Discover how our unique approach integrates scientific rigor with ancestral wisdom, led by a team that shares and understands your lived experiences.
A Groundbreaking Collaboration
University of Ottawa • University of Washington • Psychedelia-Stiftung • CISN ICBH. This unique partnership brings together leading research institutions and foundations dedicated to ethical psychedelic research and BIPOC wellness.
Rooted in Science — Attuned to Culture
Protocol co-designed by physicians, clinical psychologists, and Afro-Caribbean plant medicine healers, integrating modern research with traditional wisdom.
Majority BIPOC Facilitation
Led by highly qualified professionals who share lived experience and understand the specific cultural context of participants.
Expert, Integrative Team
Scientists, healthcare professionals, and traditional healers working synergistically to offer the best of both worlds for comprehensive care.
Intimate Cohort
Max 10 participants per retreat to ensure individualized attention, depth of connection, and a safe container for vulnerability.
Legal & Safe Setting
Psilocybin ceremonies are fully legal in Jamaica. Comprehensive 24/7 medical coverage and emergency protocols are in place.
Dedicated Aftercare & Integration
Integration support continues post-retreat for every participant to help ground and embody the retreat experiences into daily life.
What to Expect During the 7 Day Program
Each day of our retreat is thoughtfully designed to support your healing process, combining sacred medicine work with expert support, community building, and integration, all within a nurturing Jamaican environment.
Two Psilocybin Ceremonies
Experience two guided psilocybin ceremonies on Days 3 & 6, held in a safe and supportive setting designed for deep introspection and healing.
Preparatory Sessions & Integration Circles
Benefit from comprehensive preparatory sessions before ceremonies and dedicated integration circles afterwards to help process and embody your experiences.
Daily Workshops & Community Offerings
Engage in daily workshops, group discussions, and community offerings designed to foster connection, share insights, and build a supportive container.
Individual Expert Check-ins
Receive individual check-ins with our team of physicians, psychologists, and traditional healers, both during the retreat and post-retreat, to support your ongoing journey.
Rest, Nature & Self-Reflection
Enjoy ample free time to rest, swim in the Caribbean waters, journal your reflections, or simply be present in the lush natural beauty of Jamaica, allowing for personal integration.
Who Should Apply
This retreat prioritises Black, Indigenous, and other People of Colour affected by racial stress or intergenerational trauma. We welcome individuals who are:
Physically Healthy & Emotionally Stable
In good physical health and sufficiently emotionally stable to engage with deep personal work.
Curious for Self & Ancestral Exploration
Possessing a curiosity to explore a deeper relationship with self, ancestry, and community through guided psychedelic experiences.
Willing to Engage in Group Process
Open and willing to engage respectfully and vulnerably within a supportive group process.
Able to Complete Screening
Willing and able to complete our comprehensive medical and psychological screening process to ensure safety and suitability.
Research Component (Optional)
Help research by completing surveys on racial identity, discrimination experiences, and community connection. This includes a pre-retreat group meeting.
Your participation supports impactful research in the field of racial trauma but is **not required for acceptance** to the retreat.
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We are committed to making this profound healing experience accessible. This retreat includes a voluntary clinical study, and participation allows us to offer a significantly subsidized rate.
Actual Program Cost to Run
USD $4,800
Your Subsidised Contribution (with study participation)
USD $880
(Includes accommodation, meals, ceremonies, transfers*)
*Airport transfers from Montego Bay (MBJ) included. Airfare to Jamaica is not included.
Participation and Subsidy Terms
This retreat includes a voluntary clinical study focused on participant experiences and outcomes. Individuals who consent to take part in the study—by completing all required forms and assessments—will receive a subsidized retreat rate and may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of gift cards.
Please note: The subsidized rate of USD $880 is conditional upon full participation in the study. Participants who attend the retreat but choose not to complete the required study components will be responsible for paying the full, non-discounted retreat fee of USD $4,800.
Need-Based Scholarships
Beyond the general subsidy, limited additional need-based scholarships are available. We encourage you to inquire about these during your free screening call.
Book Your Free Inquiry CallWhat Your Contribution Covers
- Full 7-day/6-night boutique accommodation
- Two guided psilocybin ceremonies
- All nutritious farm-to-table meals (vegetarian & ital options), snacks & non‑alcoholic beverages
- Preparatory sessions and post-ceremony integration circles
- Daily workshops and community offerings
- Individual check-ins with experts (onsite and post-retreat)
- Round-trip airport transfers (from Montego Bay - MBJ)
- Opportunities for rest, nature immersion (swimming, journaling)
Your Sanctuary
Experience Jamaica's Natural Beauty
Our carefully selected retreat venue in Negril, Jamaica, offers a serene coastal sanctuary designed to support your healing journey. While the final site specifics are confirmed closer to the retreat date, expect an environment embodying these essential qualities:
- A serene coastal venue in Negril, Jamaica, chosen for its tranquility and natural beauty (final site details shared upon confirmation).
- Comfortable and inspiring rooms & gathering spaces designed for ceremony, integration, rest, and gentle movement.
- Nutritious, lovingly prepared farm-to-table meals, featuring fresh local ingredients with vegetarian and ital options.
- Abundant opportunities to connect with nature, from nearby pristine beaches to lush tropical gardens on-site.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Our retreat is designed specifically for BIPOC individuals seeking a safe, supportive, and culturally attuned environment for deep healing work through psilocybin-assisted therapy.
Next retreat: July 24 – 31, 2025
Limited to 10 participants to ensure a personalized experience.
Apply for the Retreat
We accept 10 participants per cohort.