Odyssey - Psilocybin Retreat for Grief
With Amanda Gerace and Caroline Holm
September 19 - 23, 2026
This psilocybin retreat is tailored for individuals navigating prolonged grief from sources such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, or other significant life changes. For individuals who have been stuck suffering from grief for an extended period of time, psilocybin can play an important part in one’s journey back to living fully.
This retreat is also intended for individuals who are past the ‘acute’ phase of grief. Grieving is a normal and healthy response to loss. Undergoing a psilocybin experience during the acute phase of grief is generally not recommended, as it may overly intensify what are already intense and natural emotions, and may not aid in the healing process. A psilocybin experience is most beneficial to individuals who have reached some point of ‘stuckness’ in their grieving process.
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We ask for a $500 deposit to begin the registration process. This initiates your screening, including a call with the retreat leader. If you are not approved, or decide to withdraw for any reason, your deposit will be fully refunded.
Location: The retreat will take place at Fernlove.
Group preparation sessions: 1 & 2 weeks before.
Group integration sessions: 1 & 3 weeks after.
Day 1 Monday: Settle-in
11am-1pm: Arrive
3pm: Meditation and Opening Circle
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm-10pm: Open time: Journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 2 Tuesday: Journey 1
8am-9:30am: Grief ceremony
10am: Group psilocybin session start
5pm: Group psilocybin session end, leave for retreat center
5:30pm-6:30pm: Quiet reflection, journaling
6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm-10pm Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 3 Wednesday: Journey 2
9am-11am: Integration circle
11am: Leave for service center
12pm: Group psilocybin session start
7pm: Group psilocybin session end, leave for retreat center
7:30pm-8:30pm: Dinner
8:30pm-10pm Open time: journaling, relaxing, 1:1s
10pm: Quiet time observed
Day 4 Thursday: Integration
8am-9am: Breakfast
9am-11:30am: Integration circle
12pm: Lunch
1pm: Nature integration/group hike
3pm-4pm: Free time
4pm-6pm: Creative integration/Art exercise
6pm: Dinner
7pm-8pm: Free time
8pm – Somatic movement
Day 5 Friday: Closing
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am-10:30am: Group integration & closing circle
11am: Departure
About the Leaders
Amanda Gerace
Amanda’s personal experience with psilocybin has been life changing. It has helped her to process debilitating grief, trauma and depression from the loss of her daughter and a near death experience and eventually come back to herself with renewed vibrancy and extreme gratitude for the mystery and magic of the mushrooms. After experiencing the healing […]
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Caroline Holm
I’m Caroline Holm, a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator, artist, author, poet, and mother. My practice with clients is centered on creating a compassionate space where you feel safe to explore new perspectives, process difficult emotions, and awaken to your own capacity for transformation. Psilocybin has been a profound tool in my own life, helping me navigate […]
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