Mazatec Psilocybin Mushroom Retreat

You are invited to participate in an intimate retreat that includes ceremonies in the ancient tradition of the Mazatec people of Oaxaca, Mexico. These ceremonies are profound spiritual undertakings that trace their origins back through generations. It became known worldwide in the 1950s and 60s through Maria Sabina, a medicine woman who first opened the ceremony of the holy children (mushrooms) to the world. Centuries of wisdom and reverence for the “holy children” have culminated in a sacred practice designed to facilitate deep introspection, spiritual healing, and cosmic communion.

In addition to the two ceremonies, we offer a traditional sweat lodge ceremony, extensive preparation, and integration support before, during, and after the experience to empower you in making the most of this experience over the long term.

THE LOCATION

We will be staying in a beautiful, private property immersed in nature, close to the ancient town of Malinalco. The center is an intimate place surrounded by a beautiful garden and has an open communal space. The ceremony will take place inside, by the fireplace, surrounded by the majesty of the natural surroundings outside. Amenities include a swimming pool and a sweat lodge.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The ceremony takes place at night, enveloped in a tapestry of songs, prayers, and a profound connection with the divine. Above all, it embraces the sanctity of silence, providing a sacred space for connecting with the profound depths of your soul.

Within the Mazatec community, psilocybin mushrooms are seen as sacred allies, bridging the gap between the physical and spiritual realms. They are believed to carry the essence of a divine consciousness, offering healing, wisdom, and connection to the sacred forces of the universe.

One of the spiritual leaders of this tradition, “Hugo Esteban Perez,” will join us to share two ceremonies. He started working with Maria Sabina when he was 9 years old as her translator and continued his studies with many of the Mazatec elders. He is recognized by the Mexican government as a healer of this tradition and has received legal permission to work with psilocybin mushrooms.

We take a holistic approach to optimal wellbeing and spiritual development designed to deepen your experience and offer extensive preparation and integration support before and after focused on lasting results. During the retreat, we use several modalities to enhance your experience, such as movement, breath work, meditation and a traditional sweat lodge. To help you feel at your optimal best organic and locally sourced (where possible) meals are included during your stay with us.

Each participant will be assessed before entering the program through a compulsory application form and screening. Due to the powerful nature of psychedelic ceremonies and the impact that others sharing the space can have, we limit this retreat to 16 selected people.

PREPARATION

In the 4 weeks leading up to the retreat, we will virtually support you with your preparation.

Private 1:1 coaching call focused on your intention, preparation and to answer any questions you may have
Individual preparation activities
Group preparation call

RETREAT

This is a 5 day in person retreat starting on Monday and concludes on Friday morning.

2 Mazatec mushroom ceremonies
Breathwork
Traditional sweatlodge
Group sharing circles
Private 1:1 coaching

INTEGRATION

We offer integration support for 4 weeks after your retreat to transition what you have learned in your day-to-day life.

2 x group integration calls
1:1 coaching session – Further integration coaching/support is available. Please contact us on support@ancestralceremonies.org to explore.