Guidance for Your Psilocybin Journey

Practical articles on preparation, safety, integration and choosing the retreat that's right for you.

Two people sitting together on a bench beside a pond at an Elevated Mind Retreats venue, with sunlight filtering through the trees

What I’ve Learned After Guiding More Than 1,000 People Through Breathwork and Retreats

After guiding more than 1,000 people through breathwork, workshops and retreats, five lessons about safety, insight and lasting change have stayed with me.

6 min read

Participants gathering in nature during an Elevated Mind Retreats psilocybin retreat in the Netherlands

Why Every Part of Our Retreat Has a Purpose

Discover why every stage of an Elevated Mind Retreats experience—from preparation and personal guidance to the retreat itself and integration—is intentionally designed to support meaningful and lasting transformation.

7 min read

Portrait of Niels van der Valk, founder of Elevated Mind Retreats.

Why I Founded Elevated Mind Retreats

From burnout and panic attacks to founding Elevated Mind Retreats. This is the personal story behind the experiences that inspired me to create a safe, supportive environment for lasting transformation.

9 min read