When joining their 9-day plant medicine retreat, I think I was expecting to receive some magical answer that would transform me and help me change my life. I see now that what I gained was a much more valuable version of that. What this experience ultimately gave me was a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation and wonder for the life that I already have. I feel this sense of peace and trust in myself and in the Universe that I never thought was possible before.

I really appreciated the psychology-grounded approach that they have. I felt like it held space for spirituality without revolving around it and showed me that growth is less about waiting for external guidance, and more about realizing that a lot of the answers we seek may already be within us, and the plant medicine can help us find them by gently bringing those insights out from the subconscious into awareness.

The whole experience was so incredibly well thought out. We had workshops before the ceremonies that really helped bring to the surface some personal questions and themes to explore. The movement classes, yoga, and guided meditations also gave us great practical tools to help stay grounded, connect with our bodies and out voices, and quiet our minds — those were all useful during the ceremonies, but mostly lessons and tools that I am taking with me for life. I got really emotional at one point when I realized I could use this focus exercise we learned during one of the yoga classes to help regain control of my mind and quiet my overthinking. The constant mental noise is something that I struggle with and deeply affects my mental health, and now having a tool to help deal with it is just life changing for me. I’m getting emotional again just writing this.

The whole team was amazing! I felt fully supported the entire time. Everyone involved was so professional and knowledgeable, but also very personable and easy to connect with. Just really kind, genuine and down to earth people. They were always available for every little thing we needed, both in and out of the ceremonies.

Another pleasant surprise was how much the group itself ended up becoming part of the experience. Every single person was so open and loving, not afraid to be real and vulnerable, and it created a space where I felt safe to put my guard down and just be myself. That was a gift in itself, and I feel like I have made connections that I’ll carry for life.

The food was also a highlight, everything was so healthy and delicious. I’m autistic and food is something I’m very sensitive about. They were so kind and accommodating, I got to discuss my preferences and limitations ahead of time and they made sure the kitchen was aware of it so I’d always have plenty of options.

And oh my God, the music! The playlists for each of the ceremonies were so incredible. The flow and build up was on point and I think really helped guide the experience in the right way. They also gave us the opportunity to create our own playlists for the last ceremony that was during the day. It was such a nice surprise, and it made the journey feel so much more personal and meaningful. It was the perfect way to close the loop and connect back to my real-world self. That ended up being one of the most special parts of the retreat for me.

I truly have no words that could express how wonderful everything was. Every little thing was done with so much care. I loved that the schedule included the right balance of activities and free time to allow us personal time for rest, introspection or connection. Every detail was so thoughtful—you could really feel the love and how much planning went into creating this experience.

So, the main thing I’m taking with me is probably gratitude: for the wonderful team, for the beautiful group that they put together, for all the love and peace I got to experience, and mostly for my life.

This was an experience that I’ll always cherish be grateful for, and I look forward to joining other Reverie retreats in the future!!