Your Psychedelic Retreat - The Numinous Approach
At Numinous Ways, we offer bespoke wellness and psychedelic retreats that go beyond the ordinary. Our aim is to help you cultivate a state of relaxation and surrender which will enable you to have an experience which brings you in touch with the deeper mysteries of life… the Numinous. We approach this work as a delicate art, combining ancient wisdom with modern scientific understandings to offer a holistic approach to personal growth and transformation.
We know that lasting change takes more than just the psychedelic experience. That’s why our retreats include therapy-based integration sessions before and after, along with practices like art, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and group workshops. Together, these support you in making sense of your journey and applying it to real life.
In 2021, we started to measure the outcomes of our psychedelic retreats and found an incredible 79% of our retreat participants have attested to profound mystical experiences that left an indelible mark on their lives. You can read our past participants’ testimonials here. We strive to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to integrate these experiences into your everyday life, allowing you to continue the journey long after the retreat ends.
Whether you are seeking personal healing, or a deeper connection with yourself, your relationships and the world around you, Numinous Ways is here to guide you. You can learn more about our philosophy and the Numinous way of life here.
To learn more about our approach to integration and psychotherapy, please visit our services page here.
Preparation and Integration
We understand that psychedelic experiences can profoundly shift your sense of self, reality, life, and death. That’s why we place strong emphasis on both preparation and integration.
Since February 2024, we’ve introduced the Psychedelic Preparedness Scale (PPS) to help assess your readiness and guide your journey. You’ll have a one-on-one online session with your facilitator, join a small group call to meet fellow Numinauts, and can opt into extra sessions and monthly community meetings.
After your retreat, we offer one-on-one and group integration sessions, additional support options, webinars, and ongoing community access. Combined with practices like art, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and immersive workshops, this structure helps you process your experience and integrate it into lasting personal change.
Experience the Numinous
At Numinous Ways, the psychedelic journey is just one doorway into a much deeper encounter—with the mysteries of existence, and what we call the Numinous. In our psychedelic retreat, you’ll take part in two or more guided sessions within a carefully held process that includes preparation and integration, alongside complementary tools such as breathwork, meditation, creative expression, bodywork, dreamwork, and group process. Each element—whether rooted in ancient tradition or modern science—is designed to help you stay open, grounded, and engaged as you navigate profound shifts in perception, identity, and meaning. Rather than offering a single path, we provide a rich landscape of practices that invite you to meet the sacred in yourself, others, and the everyday.
The facilitators work beautifully well together and expertly with retreat participants. Their warmth and complementarity suffuse reassuringly assured support with gentle vibes of mindful intention.
Sample Psychedelic Retreat Schedule
Numinous Ways is dedicated to supporting you on your journey, whether it’s overcoming challenges, deepening your practice, or exploring new aspects of yourself. Our 6-day retreat is carefully curated with intentional workshops and activities to lay the foundation for your personal journey. See a sample of our schedule below:
| Day 1 Arrival | Day 2 Experience Day | Day 3 Integration Day | Day 4 Experience Day | Day 5 Integration Day | Day 6 Leaving Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00 am Meditation and Movement Practice | 8.00 am Meditation and Movement Practice | 8.00 am Meditation and Movement Practice | 8.00 am Meditation and Movement Practice | 8.00 am Meditation and Movement Practice | |
| 9.00 am Breakfast | 9.00 am Breakfast | 9.00 am Breakfast | 9.00 am Breakfast | 9.00 am Breakfast | |
| 10.00 am Group Preparation | 10.00 am Small Pod and Whole Group Sharing | 10.00 am Small Pod and Whole Group Preparation | 10.00 am Small Pod and Whole Group Sharing | 10.00 Integration Practices | |
| 2.00 pm Meet in Faro or Eindhoven | 12.00pm Opening Circle for Ceremony | 12:00 Integration activity | 1.00pm Lunch | 12:00 Integration activity | 12.00 Closing Circle and departure |
| 4.00 pm Arrive and settling in | 1.00pm Lunch | 3.00pm Nature Connection | 1.00pm Lunch | ||
| 7.00 pm Dinner | 6pm Closing the Ceremony | 3.00pm Integration Activity | 6.00pm Opening Circle for Experience | 3.00pm Integration Activity | |
| 8.30 pm Opening Circle and Welcome | 7pm Dinner | 6.00pm Dinner | 12.00am Closing the Ceremony and Celebration | 6.00pm Dinner |
Your Psychedelic Journey - Set and Settings
At Numinous Ways, we recognise and prioritise the importance of set and setting in our retreat experiences. Scientific research shows time and time again that the environment in which a psychedelic journey takes place, along with the mindset of the participants, significantly influences the outcomes and overall experience. Therefore, we meticulously curate every aspect of the set and setting to create an optimal and safe space for deep exploration. During your retreat, you will be guided by expert facilitators who have a wealth of knowledge and understanding of psychedelics, the brain, body and personal development. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate support, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the process remains paramount. You can find out more about our facilitators here. Read more on set and settings here.
Psychedelic Retreat Venues: Portugal, and Netherlands
Our beautiful venues nestled in Portugal and the quiet Netherlands countryside serve as safe and nurturing environments where you can explore the depths and heights of consciousness and embark on a deeply meaningful inner journey.
Portugal, Algarve
Our venues in Portugal offer spacious rooms, open spaces for meditation and breathwork as well as an array of facilities including a heated pool and sauna.
The Netherlands
Our Netherlands location is a sanctuary amidst luscious green spaces where nature’s embrace invites tranquillity and rejuvenation. A perfect setting for introspection and deep journeying during your psychedelic retreat.
Our Payment Options
We believe that embarking on a journey of self-discovery should be accessible. That’s why we offer a variety of flexible payment options. Choose the simplicity of a single payment, the convenience of staggered instalments, or discuss our partnership programs for alternative arrangements. For those seeking ongoing support and deeper engagement, we also offer a membership option with a convenient prepaid plan, providing access to exclusive resources and services. Our priority is to ensure that financial considerations do not hinder your path to transformation. Rest assured, every transaction is handled with the utmost security, safeguarding your data and financial information.
