Client Testimonials and Reflections
What our participants say about their psychedelic retreat experiences. From deep personal breakthroughs in private settings to shared insights in group journeys, each story reveals the powerful impact and growth our retreats can offer. These testimonials reflect not only the uniqueness of each journey, but also the caring, supportive space we work hard to create for everyone who joins us.
You can also read more in-depth accounts from our retreats for a fuller picture of what these experiences can truly offer.
Tripping God and Healing
In this raw and intimate account, Fiona reflects on her April 2025 retreat with Numinous Ways—revealing how psychedelics, deep preparation, and communal support helped her confront childhood wounds and break free from a lifetime of smoking.
Opening the doors of perception
Neil, a numinaut and participant on Numinous Ways retreats, shares a moving reflection on how nature, psychedelics, and deep attention have helped him dissolve the boundaries between self and world.
Drawing on the work of Nan Shepherd and Roger Duncan,
My recent retreat experience with Numinous Ways was high amongst the BEST of my life! A mind-blowing, incredible and healing week in Portugal with a wonderful group of humble, mindful, courageous, discerning folk from all over the world. The professional team are warm & welcoming, highly capable, inspiring, incredibly caring, hard working, and dedicated to enabling deeply meaningful and profound experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend them for your first psychedelic therapeutic retreat, or to develop further if you are a seasoned psychonaut. You will be treated carefully and held safely by some very special souls.
I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the Numinous Ways team.
The retreat organisation was excellent, & I felt very looked after, from the preparation phase, right up until the leaving day.
The retreat I joined was held sensitively, creatively and gave space and time for one’s own reflection & processing, as well as time to join with others in the simple yet beautifully curated group sessions.
I loved being part of a “pod” where I knew I could return to talk and ask questions as needed, & yet the week wasn’t too filled to the brim, which may have constrained one’s own individual process. The setting was stunning and just perfect for this kind of sacred, life-altering, & invariably ineffable experience.
I go away incredibly inspired, humbled, and excited. Also, accepting of the ongoing integration and work that must continue, to keep the powerful magic of psilocybin medicine at the forefront of my life.
Thank you all.
My experience with Numinous Ways was beautifully life-changing and transformative. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience and the loving team to everyone. Before the retreat, the team ensured everything was taken care of logistically and they were always available and open to answering questions and ensuring that we would be heading off to the retreat feeling safe and ready. The retreat itself was the most significant time of my life. The unmatched dedication of the team to help in our healing/growth along with their deeply loving and caring nature allowed me to process and heal so much more than I could have ever imagined. I feel reborn, I finally feel like myself again, at peace and whole. I really couldn’t have reached this point without Numinous Ways. The activities (e.g. meditation and free dance) were carefully crafted to help us along our journeys and complimented the ceremonies beautifully. The highly experienced, professional and loving facilitators are like no other, so much so that I would only go on future retreats with them. Their genuine care about our journeys and healing and their unmatched knowledge and guidance is heartwarming, providing a safe and loving space for true transformation. They even provided incredible aftercare post-retreat, making me feel heard and so incredibly looked after. Whether you’re just looking to explore, or you’ve got a specific challenge you’d like to work through in mind, I truly could not recommend Numinous Ways enough.
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.
One of the best experiences of my life.
I couldn’t have asked for a more professional, supportive and loving environment for what is an extremely profound experience. I will return, and I have recommended it to family and friends!
I felt secure and supported throughout my psychedelic journey, fostering deep self-reflection and insight.
Truly transformative experience that made me realise the vastness of my mind and a sense of calm perspective. The facilitators went above and beyond to make sure that we gained lasting impact from the experience.
The facilitators’ guidance during the psychedelic sessions was nothing short of exceptional. They skilfully created a sacred space where I felt completely comfortable and able to explore the depths of my consciousness.
I am so grateful to the facilitators for holding the most beautiful space during the retreat, and for creating a truly memorable experience. Their warm, nurturing presence and support for the journeys made the whole group feel welcome and safe.
As a first-timer in the world of psychedelics, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. For anyone looking to embark on a spiritual or psychedelic journey, I cannot recommend Numinous Ways enough.
