InwardBound Private Retreat Programme
With Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist), Dr. Darragh Stewart Phd, Michael Ledden- Psychotherapist, Renee Hendriks, Sophie Adler- Psychologist, Helena Angelini- Psychologist, Dr Lauretta Cundy Phd, Psychologist and Nicky Halliday
Open Dates
Please note: To apply for a private retreat, please email Admin@Inwardbound.ie for more information. We have a number of different packages available to suit your needs. We will arrange an exploration call with you where we will answer any questions you may have. If you feel a retreat would benefit you, you can then submit a full screening form and deposit to hold your place. A consultation call with our Psychotherapist will then be arranged to assure full suitability for our retreat.
We provide bespoke private legal and safe psychedelic retreat programmes in the Netherlands. Our private programme is 3 or 4 days depending on your requirements. You will be supervised by our highly trained psychedelic facilitators who will guide you through a preparation and integration programme so you are fully supported before and after the retreat.
Our private retreats are suitable for a single participant or for small groups of 1-4 participants that already know each other.
At Inwardbound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believes in weaving together the threads of science and spirituality, knowing that the two ways are one. We work in the broad tradition of Dr Stan Grof – creating a safe container for people to access the wisdom of their own inner healer.
We come from a long tradition of psilocybin use in Ireland. Our Celtic ancestors used the wild mushrooms of Northern Europe (Psilocybe Semilanceata) and worked with the patterns of nature for healing and spiritual growth and we continue that land-based ancestral tradition to create a modern context for psilocybin ceremony and reconnection with nature.
Dates are not fully confirmed until approved after a screening call and a consultation with the Psychotherapist. Please only make travel plans then.
Our Private program includes:
- Pre-departure:
- 1x exploration call
- Full screening
- 1x preparative consultation with one of our Psychotherapists
- Preparation workbook and videos
- On retreat:
- 3 or 4 days in a private venue surrounded by nature.
- 1 or 2 sessions with Psilocybin Truffles (stepped dose)
- 2 trained facilitators for the duration.
- Private transfer from city center/ airport to and from the venue.
- All meals: vegetarian/vegan, organic and local (where possible).
- Tailored movement practices/yoga/embodiment techniques.
- Tailored breathwork techniques (e.g. pranayama/Wim Hof/ conscious connect breath/ circular breathing).
- Art and mandala work.
- Nature walks/ sauna/jacuzzi (depending on the venue).
- Depending on the participant, we may also offer:
- Massage therapy
- Transpersonal therapy
- Essential oils
- Integration after the retreat:
- 1:1 Integrative consultation with our Psychotherapist
- Follow-up options and referrals
- Integration workbook
- Lifetime access to community
Venue
We operate a pool of retreat venues in beautiful locations in rural Netherlands based on availability. We can choose a suitable venue for you or your group. Our venues have shared or private rooms and may offer a sauna, jacuzzi/hot tub, lake or sea swimming and forest walks.
Schedule
- Meeting Point: Central Amsterdam/your hotel/Schiphol airport on the first day of the retreat.
- Dropoff Point: Schiphol Airport/your hotel/central Amsterdam no later than 14:00 on the final day of the retreat or earlier if requested.
Example Retreat Schedule
Day 1: Pick up from the airport/hotel/central Amsterdam that evening. Arrive at venue for evening of preparation, dinner, opening circle, nature walk/sauna and early night.
Day 2 and day 3: Yoga/body movement and meditation/breathwork followed by breakfast. Mid-day Psilocybin session 1. Evening of reflection and integration with the support of the facilitators, followed by dinner and evening integration practices/art work/time in nature.
Day 4: Yoga/body movement and meditation/breathwork followed by breakfast. Morning of integration and support. Leave the venue late morning. Drop off at airport/ hotel/Amsterdam city center.
Booking Conditions
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- Deposit of €1,500 euro is required to secure your place.
- The programme fee does not include flights or other transport to the Netherlands. For legal reasons, the cost of the truffles is not included. We will arrange for you to buy the truffles from a third party (allow €75 per person).
- If you do not qualify for the retreat programme after a consultation with our psychotherapist, we will return your deposit minus the Therapist’s consultation and admin fee of €250.
- Our coronavirus protocols can be found under the FAQ section of our website.
- REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
The retreat is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date. The retreat is non-refundable if cancelled 0-29 days before the event start date.
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- Read full Terms & Conditions.
Questions?
Please visit the InwardBound website or contact us.
Costa Rica
From January 2025, we are also offering private retreats in Costa Rica. Email rob@inwardbound.ie for full details.
Group retreat
If the private retreat is not an option we recommend checking out our group retreat options here
Private retreat FAQ
1. Where do you meet on the first day of the retreat?
We arrange pick up from the center of Amsterdam/your hotel/Schiphol airport.
2. When does the final payment need to be in by?
Final payment needs to be sent 1 month before the retreat start date. Prices are per person.
3. Where is the venue?
We operate from a pool of venues about 1-2 hours from the center of Amsterdam depending on your requirements.
4. Can I book extra preparation or integration sessions?
Yes, these can be added when you are applying or after you have applied.
5. What are the doses of truffles used?
The first psilocybin session is a light/medium-high dose. The second is a higher dose however you can discuss your preferred dosage with the Psychotherapist.
6. How long are the psilocybin sessions?
Approximately 4-6 hours
7. Do I have to do 2 doses?
We offer the two doses as standard for our 4 day retreat. It is up to the participant if they want to do both doses. We allow plenty of time for discussion so you can feel what is right for you. You can also book a 3 day retreat where there is one psilocybin session.
8. What dates can I book?
We have a range of availability. Please let us know the dates you have in mind and we can try our best to accommodate you.
9. What is better, a private retreat or the group retreat?
This depends on your circumstances. The private retreat is bespoke and tailored to your needs. You have the full attention, care, and presence of 2 facilitators. The private retreat gives you full privacy, space, and time to reflect and connect to yourself. A private retreat is unique to you and anyone you book in with.
The group retreat can be a beautiful experience connecting with other like-minded people who are on a similar journey to you. Great connections can form with sharing of insights, wisdom, and knowledge.
10. Do I need to take work off after the retreat?
It is not essential but we do suggest taking off as much time as you can, to allow you to reflect and integrate after the retreat.
11. How many facilitators are there?
We usually have 1 male and 1 female facilitator so there is the balance of masculine and feminine energy, however you can discuss your preferred choice when booking.
12. Are the retreats private?
We are used to working with clients who value their privacy. Privacy and discretion is assured.
13. I am am female client and would like two female facilitators, is this an option?
Yes, of course. We can tailor our retreats as required.
About the Facilitators
Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist)
Inwardbound Co-Founder Rob (MSc/ BA Hons) is the co-founder of Inwardbound. He has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 9) from Dublin City University, is an accredited psychotherapist, and is a professional member of MIND- the European Foundation for Psychedelic Science and the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy (UK). He is also a […]
Learn more about Rob Ó Cobhthaigh (Psychotherapist)Dr. Darragh Stewart Phd
Inwardbound Co-Founder/ Scientific Lead Facilitator. Dr Darragh Stewart (Phd) is the co-founder of Inwardbound. In his early twenties, Darragh reached a turning point in his life. Due to the death of his grandmother, the ending of a long-term relationship, and the immense pressure of his University studies, he had a mental breakdown. He suffered from […]
Learn more about Dr. Darragh Stewart PhdMichael Ledden- Psychotherapist
Michael is a fully accredited psychotherapist (IACP, IAHIP, ICP Accredited, Msc. Clinical Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy) with an interest in CBT, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Existential and Transpersonal Therapy. Following extensive personal therapy conducted throughout training as a therapist, Michael discovered and cultivated an interest in plant medicines, transpersonal psychology and shamanic healing. He […]
Learn more about Michael Ledden- PsychotherapistRenee Hendriks
Ever since a young age Renée became aware of the energy that exists in and around us. Dealing with depression and family trauma since puberty inspired her even more to go within and explore her innerworld. In 2015 she had a life changing experience during her first Ayahuasca Ceremony. From that moment she established a deep connection with […]
Learn more about Renee HendriksSophie Adler- Psychologist
Sophie-Charlotte Alice Adler, MSc, is a psychologist, hypnotherapist, researcher and author. She has specialised in working with altered states of consciousness since 2017 and has been supervising ketamine infusions at Instituto Dr. Scheib in Mallorca since 2018. In Autumn 2020 she built up a private practice for Dr. Scheib in Berlin where Ketamine Therapy is […]
Learn more about Sophie Adler- PsychologistHelena Angelini- Psychologist
Helena Angelini is a therapist with 19 years of professional experience. She is a psychologist who graduated at Universidade Fumec in Minas Gerais/Brasil, specializing in the Jungian Psychological approach. She has keenly continued education with various courses in Complementary Therapies, Mythology and has travelled all over the world looking to obtain broader and vaster perspective […]
Learn more about Helena Angelini- PsychologistDr Lauretta Cundy Phd, Psychologist
Coaching Psychology is described as: “A process of enhancing wellbeing and performance in personal life and work domains underpinned by models of coaching grounded in established adult and child theories and approaches” (Source: ISCP). As a coaching psychologist her focus is on enhancing life experiences across life domains, through the systematic application of behavioural science. […]
Learn more about Dr Lauretta Cundy Phd, PsychologistNicky Halliday
Nicky’s interest in nutrition was awakened when she travelled around the world and explored a huge variety of cuisines. On arriving back in Ireland, she made the decision to study Nutritional Therapy. Nicky was fascinated by what she learned about the connection between what we consume and our health. Having passed her Nutritional Therapy course […]
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