Elevated Mind Retreats is a small-group psilocybin retreat centre in the Netherlands offering structured retreats that combine preparation, breathwork, guided ceremonies, and integration support.
At Elevated Mind Retreats, our approach to guided psilocybin retreats prioritises safety, careful preparation, and meaningful integration. All retreats are held within the Dutch legal framework for psilocybin truffles and are guided by experienced facilitators in a structured and supportive environment.
We combine legal psilocybin ceremonies with breathwork, meditation, and reflective practices designed to support insight, grounding, and continuity beyond the retreat itself.
Participants are supported throughout the entire process — before, during, and after the retreat — through preparation guidance, facilitated experiences, and integration practices that help translate insights into everyday life.
Our retreats are facilitated by trained breathwork practitioners and experienced retreat guides who support participants throughout the entire process.
How Our Psilocybin Retreats in the Netherlands Are Structured
Our retreats are designed to create a calm, contained environment where participants can explore inner experiences without pressure or overwhelm. Structure, clarity, and personal guidance are central to this approach.
The Core of Our Psilocybin Retreats
Our retreats are built around three core pillars that work together to support depth, stability, and meaningful integration.
This approach is applied across our 3-Day Psilocybin Retreats, including our Women’s Psilocybin Retreat, as well as our more personalised Private Psilocybin Retreats, ensuring consistency regardless of group size or format.
Our retreats welcome participants from across Europe and internationally who are seeking emotional clarity, personal insight, and a deeper connection with the present moment.
Breathwork
Breathwork supports nervous system regulation, emotional grounding, and a shift from mental analysis into direct experience.
Breathwork is used before and after the psilocybin ceremony to help participants regulate the nervous system, quiet mental activity, and reconnect with the body.
Psilocybin Ceremonies
Our psilocybin ceremonies are held legally in the Netherlands and guided with care, intention, and attention to individual readiness.
Ongoing Support
Preparation before the retreat and integration afterwards ensure insights are understood and carried into daily life.
For more detail on preparation and contraindications, see our Psilocybin Retreat Safety page.
Why the Netherlands Is a Leading Destination for Psilocybin Retreats
The Netherlands is one of the few countries where psilocybin truffles are legal, allowing retreats to operate transparently within a clear legal framework.
We work entirely within this framework so participants can engage in the retreat process with clarity, legality, and peace of mind.
The Impact of Our Psilocybin Retreats
Participants often describe their retreat as deeply meaningful rather than overwhelming.
Rather than offering escape, our retreats aim to support sustainable change—helping participants return to daily life with greater awareness and balance.
This depth-focused approach is reflected across all formats, including our Women’s Psilocybin Retreat, where safety, presence, and group coherence are central.
The Three-Phases Structure of Our Psilocybin Retreats
This three-phase structure is used across all our 3-Day Psilocybin Retreats and Private Psilocybin Retreats.
Preparation
Before arrival, participants complete a personal intake and health screening and receive guidance on intention setting and preparation. This helps participants arrive informed, grounded, and supported.
Immersion
During the retreat, participants are supported through ceremony, breathwork, rest, and reflection in a calm, contained setting that encourages presence and self-regulation.
Integration
After the retreat, integration support focuses on making sense of the experience and applying insights in practical, sustainable ways. This phase is essential for lasting impact.
Participant experiences and reflections can be found on our Psilocybin Retreat Reviews section.
Responsible Sourcing of Psilocybin Truffles
All psilocybin truffles used during our retreats are sourced from licensed producers in the Netherlands and cultivated under controlled conditions.
Responsible sourcing is an essential part of our retreat approach. It supports transparency around origin and reliability, and forms part of our broader commitment to legality, care, and informed participation. You can learn more about psilocybin and its legal status on our Psilocybin page.
Who Facilitates Our Retreats
Elevated Mind Retreats was founded by Niels van der Valk after a career in the corporate sector and extensive training in breathwork facilitation.
The retreat team includes trained facilitators experienced in breathwork, trauma-informed practices, and supportive group facilitation.
Retreats are guided by two facilitators to ensure participants receive attentive support throughout the experience.
Many participants describe the facilitation style as calm, grounded, and attentive to individual needs.
Safety & Care
Participant safety is fundamental to our work and embedded throughout the retreat process.
Psilocybin truffles are sourced from licensed Dutch farms and cultivated under controlled conditions. Medical support is accessible nearby should it ever be required.
Those seeking a more contained or one-to-one setting often explore our Private Psilocybin Retreats.
Women seeking a dedicated, female-only group setting often explore our Women’s Psilocybin Retreat.
Psilocybin Retreat Reviews
