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If you’re a perceptive, soulful person who’s ready to reset the patterns & beliefs that upset your life, then join us in captivating Southern Portugal for this short yet immersive and cost accessible spiritual adventure!
During our time together, your wellbeing will be supported in every way possible: Nourishing vegetarian/vegan food, a cozy bed, sacred medicine, and our curated activities to stroke your soul, unleash belly laughs, and nurture meaningful connections.
The retreats are intentionally designed to create deep heart-felt connections, whether we have three attendees or ten.
Sacred Plant Medicine Experiences
When integrated with Emotional Liberation techniques, these experiences aim to enhance emotional healing and self-discovery for deeper introspection. The spiritual journeying ceremonies with plant medicine are included in the retreat cost.
Additionally, a 1:1 post-retreat integration session is included so that we’re able to connect in the weeks to come. You can count on expert support in this unfolding transformative experience.
Rest assured that you will be fully supported and guided at every level, no matter your experience with plant medicine.

*Please note: Sacred medicine and teachings are not for sale. Your economic contribution helps support the expenses associated with hosting the event and supporting the endeavors and livelihood of the facilitator(s). In 2001, Portugal decriminalized the possession and consumption of all drugs for personal use. Personal use of substances is not illegal but operates in an undefined regulatory space.
Cuisine to Cleanse & Restore
During our time together, you’ll be served nourishing vegan/vegetarian meals that complement your retreat experience. On the macro-journey ceremony day, we’ll eat more lightly, as medicine is most effective on an empty stomach, which also helps prevent nausea.
Other meals will be a delightful spread, served up buffet-style. All are plant based (w/ the occasional addition of eggs) & prepared fresh, in-house. Nourishing the body is not just about physical health – it’s about creating harmony within, allowing your mind to clear so your spirit can flourish.
The Lasting Impact
These three days are designed to provide you with a powerful, transformative journey that will resonate long after you leave.
Through sacred teachings and poignant discussions, you’ll discover why your difficult emotions can elevate your own personal wellbeing.
Our time together will help you commit to a path toward emotional growth and resilience.

Reflections on the Retreat
What’s Included
- High-end villa in stunning Southern Portugal
- In both our short and longer retreats, our days together include deep-dive sessions and meaningful discussions and sharing
- Personalized pre-retreat intake interview to define your goals
- Spacious accommodations with comfy twin beds and ensuite bath for shared or private occupancy
- 1:1 Follow-up integration session post retreat
- Daily movement, breath work, and active practice sessions
- Emotional Liberation learnings and bonding discussions
- Sacred journeying ceremonies are included
- Access to facilitator(s) at all times during retreat
- Wholesome & delicious vegan/vegetarian meals
- Program support at the highest level with small group size
- Departure shuttle to Lagos train station (train goes to Faro Int’l airport and points across the country)
- Get to know your fellow travelers in our private retreat Telegram group. Receive up-to-date trip info, get tips on how to prepare and make the most of our time together
- Free wireless internet access – disconnect from technology but enabled to stay “in touch”
- Massage sessions on site (separate fees)
About Southern Portugal & Our Time Together…
What can we say? We LOVE the Algarve, which gives us warm, sunny, and gentle weather most of the year.
Traveling to our retreat villa is simple and straightforward – with good airports, trains and highways while coddling us in the lap of this country’s exceptional beauty and vibrant culture.
The Portuguese have a charming way about them, with a kindness and spirit of generosity that is irresistible. The country is one of the safest in the world and here in the south, English is widely spoken and makes it easy to communicate.
And rest assured, if you’re attending by yourself, you will be among like-minded friends in a welcoming environment. In the immortal words of William Butler Yeats: There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.

The retreat’s program harmonizes with your needs, whether there are areas in your life that simply need tending to or there are deeper issues you would like to explore in order to process and release.
Meet Becca

I’m going to spill my guts here to tell you why I am so passionate about supporting others in their journey of emotional healing.
I know what it’s like to live with out-of-control emotions… the kind where rare periods of relief would evaporate as soon as somebody would say or do something – or an errant though would poke me and I was, once again, caught in a tsunami of emotional flooding.
I spent decades looking for relief. Talk therapy allowed me to talk about my pain and what caused it and while it felt good to be witnessed it didn’t affect big changes. I tried the quiet sitting of mindfulness meditation repeatedly but eventually abandoned it because of my relentless pounding thoughts and dissociation.
There were countless New Age seminars, spiritual retreats and Jungian elucidations. “That didn’t work, that didn’t work, that didn’t work.” Of course it wasn’t that black-and-white. I’d get excited and pick-up things and then eventually let them go as the old default thoughts would cloud over that particular ray of hope. Yet I stumbled forward despite the despair. I trusted that there was some dim beacon within me that kept me lifting and peering under every rock, saying, “This could be the solution!”
If you’re anything like me, I became a seeker because I was searching for relief from suffering. But for others, perhaps you, the journey might not be as deeply rooted in trauma – perhaps it’s about addressing bothersome concerns or simply exploring life’s mysteries.
Discovering how to process & release emotional pain
In 2014, I encountered the healing method that ended My Search and has since helped thousands of others. It’s a revolutionary discovery that emotions are an essential part of our very accurate sensory system; they are a source of information to avoid trouble, heal the past, and help access the peace and happiness that are the goal of every being.
Through this work we learn what emotions are and why they are “bothering” us. We can then intuitively drop in to feel them by accessing our invisible inner life through active breath work and expressive body movements. Through this Emotional Liberation method, we process and release the emotional pain and the trauma that underpins it, whether it’s a little or a lot. As an emotions therapist, I have found that for many, the judicious use of psilocybin supports and amplifies this process.
This remarkable program of emotional healing catalyzed me to drop my work as a health editor (I’m a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist) and television producer and invest my time – my life – in supporting others in releasing their destructive and self-defeating patterns.
Teaching this efficient and effective portal to healing, whether there are areas in your life that simply need tending to or there are deeper issues you would like to explore, is my passion and one that I want to share with you in our time together in the rejuvenating environment of Southern Portugal. It’s my honor to do this work, to help you identify your road blocks, heal, raise your vibration, transform and live your best life now!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the location of the retreat?
Our accommodations are based in Lagos. Address will be provided upon registration.
What can I expect for weather?
We typically host retreats during the spring and fall in Southern Portugal. These seasons are very mild – with both being sunny and warm. It’s balmy enough to relax poolside or on the beach during the day, with a light layer for evenings out.
How does the plant medicine mesh with the Emotional Liberation Work?
Incorporating the plant medicine with the Emotional Liberation techniques opens you more deeply to the introspection and resulting insights brought about by our work together. This experience is designed to connect you with your intuition through sacred ceremony, reflection time and integration.
When we complete the retreat, you’ll have insights and tools to take with you to continue your healing journey. I also offer a 1:1 post-retreat integration session (included) so that you and I are able to touch base in the weeks to come. You are not alone in this journey and my team and I are honored to support you in this transformative experience.
Is a psilocybin session safe?
Yes, but of course there can be critical circumstances that need to be checked first. We carefully screen the health condition and medications of our participants to ensure that we can safely provide psilocybin.
Additionally, rest assured that Becca is a highly trained and experienced facilitator and guide. She is experienced with the medicine and is able to create a safe space of support for all participants equally. Psilocybin is generally very safe when working with it responsibly.
What dose of psilocybin will I take in my journeying?
All doses are customized to each participant. There are many factors that determine the exact weight of dried medicine you’ll take. We have a 1:1 pre-retreat session as well as your full honesty/disclosure on your registration to help inform dosing.
You can be confident that regardless of your experience (or no experience) with this plant medicine, you will be fully supported and guided in every aspect.
Please note: Sacred medicine and teachings are not for sale. Your economic contribution helps support the expenses associated with hosting the event and supporting the endeavors and livelihood of the facilitator(s).
Are there potential adverse effects of psilocybin?
Psilocybin is cautioned or strongly advised against under these special circumstances:
• People with medically diagnosed psychoses, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia
• Chronic high blood pressure and unstable heart conditions
• Pregnant or lactating women
• Other medications that can be unsafe with most psychedelics: Depressants (and sleeping pills), Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Anti-hypertensives (blood pressure medications), Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
We want to optimize your experience. The items below can negatively affect your experience with psilocybin.
• Drugs that should not be combined with psilocybin before (at least one week): amphetamines (like crystal meth), MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine or any psychedelic such as ayahuasca or LSD
• Alcohol should be avoided for at least a week before the ceremony
• Other medications that should be discontinued: allergy medications like antihistamines, cough syrup with codeine, sedatives, tranquilizers (Benzos), amphetamines (Adderall), some hypertensive medications, sympathomimetic amines (including pseudoephedrine and ephedrine), carbamazipine, methylphemidate (Ritalin), macromerine, phenelanine, tyrosine, tryptophan and asarone
Are there any medical staff on site?
This environment is essentially a leisure retreat. Please be aware we are not a medical facility and have no medical staff on site. Our retreats are an immersive well-being experience and not equipped to care for guests in need of medical attention. Our retreat is designed to help cleanse the body, mind and soul and give you the opportunity to leave feeling unburdened, lighter, refreshed and alive.
We ask that our guests with medical conditions consult with their doctor prior to booking with us. Guests are also required to agree to our full terms and conditions prior to their stay, which states that they accept full responsibility for their own health.
Where do I fly into? What’s the best way to get to the retreat villa?
You have several options:
• The main airport in Southern Portugal is the Faro airport (airport abbreviation is FAO), which is about 50 minutes away from Lagos.
• Fly into Lisbon and connect to a flight to Faro and then train to Lagos (1 hr train ride).
• Fly directly into (FAO) Faro (with the Algarve’s popularity, more airlines are offering this). Then take a train or bus from Faro to Lagos.
• Personally, my favorite is to fly into Lisbon and then take the train or bus (a leisurely scenic 3 to 4-ish hours) to Lagos.
What should I bring?
• Positive attitude and open heart
• Your Passport
• ONLY biodegradable soaps, shampoos, etc
• Yoga pants, loose fitting pants, and capris for fluid, easy movement are always a good choice
• Swim suit and cover-up
• Sandals and walking shoes
• Sun hat
• Light jacket, sweater, or wrap for evenings
• Reusable spill-proof water bottle
If I can only come to part of the retreat, can I still join?
It is not possible to arrive late nor leave early from the retreat, as this disrupts the group dynamic and the flow of programming. Furthermore, energetically, we cannot be responsible for what may occur should you choose to leave early.
Are children allowed to attend the retreat?
Our policy is that only adults age 21 and over can attend the retreat.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
A 50% refund (beyond the nonrefundable deposit) will be provided on cancellations between 60-89 days prior to the start date of the booked retreat. A 30% refund (beyond the nonrefundable deposit) will be provided on cancellations between 30-59 days prior to the start date of the booked retreat. No refund will be provided on cancellations 29 days or less prior to the start date of the booked retreat.
No refund/credit will be provided for premature leaving of the retreat or failure to arrive at the retreat for any reason.
Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended whenever making travel plans. You can use our suggested Travelex Insurance online to get a quote and choose policy options.
If we find that the trip is not a good fit for you, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation, in which case your payments will be fully refunded.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum. (If we do so, you will be refunded in full.)