Psychedelic & Indigenous Medicine Retreat

At just 23 years old (just a child as I reflect back over 20 years ago), I escaped a domestic violence situation with my baby and a will to survive (only for his sake). My initial years from that point forward are a blur as I was in pure survival mode trying to make sense out of what I had been through. I have been in therapy for 20 years on and off to try and deal with the severe PTSD I suffer from with very little ability to calm my mind or offer any compassion to myself for what I endured. I had convinced myself I didn't deserve love and I deserved what had happened to me. I feel as though the decision to attend this retreat was in desperation for a change and I can honestly say as I write this that this has been the most impactful and profound experiences of my life. I left this experience with a gratitude to the world around me and a love and compassion for myself I have never felt. I feel lighter and overwhelmed by a sense of calm and joy. I have forgiven myself for the battering I have given myself for all these years for what I thought were my own missteps and mistakes. I feel like my heart is wide open to accept love and give love, more than ever before and I am excited to continue the work to rebuild myself for an amazing future. The staff at Floresta are incredible and genuine and so clearly have created what they offer with so much love. For anyone who is struggling, for any reason, and want to have an enlightening and empowering experience, I highly recommend taking part in one of these retreats. I am really looking forward to the ongoing connections I have made with new friends I made this weekend as well as the Floresta team and am excited to take part in a future retreat as well.

I attended the Floresta Ketamine retreat in November. It was an excellent experience and I’m glad I went. The weekend’s programming was very well organized and included yoga, music, and a group hike. And it was a great bunch of people who attended and I found it to be helpful to have this experience in this group setting. I received many great insights and clarity on these Ketamine journey and it was a solid step forward in my healing journey. If you are considering Ketamine assisted psychotherapy in a group context in special nature settings, from my experience, you’ll be in great hands with the Floresta team and I can enthusiastically recommend them. Thank you for everything!

Floresta created a safe place that was ideal for letting go and receiving a truly spectacular experience. I felt so much support from the professionals in charge. This is an intense and very spiritual approach to letting go and being open to new possibilities and insights.

Floresta retreats have been transformative for my outlook, my mental health and my relationship with my wife. I've been working on being the best version of myself for a long time, but nothing else I've done has even approached the amount of personal progress I've been able to make in just a few days with the Floresta family. The effects are real and lasting.

From the moment that I met Eugene and Shannon, I felt completely at ease and an undeniable presence of authentic kindness and attunement. Eugene & Shannon really helped me find my inner strength as well as tap into my body's wisdom--both of which were needed to make the most of the experience. Eugene & Shannon honored my body's pace and never made me feel rushed whatsoever. I felt like I was in competent but most of all genuinely CARING hands the whole way through. To be surrounded by such loving, generous, nonjudgmental, open energy during such an experience is really transformative. Eugene & Shannon are precisely the kinds of people you want present during such an experience.

From the moment I first entered the space, I could tell that I was in the correct place. I told myself that despite any reservations I had, I was committed to going along with the process and with whatever was offered to me. It was pure bliss, peace and was the most amazing and profound thing I’ve ever experienced! If you’re looking to evolve, then this is your chance. Eugene and Shannon are incredibly skilled at their roles of facilitating, so that you will feel ease and comfort the whole time.

I have attended many ceremonies and groups with others over the past several years and found that Eugene & Shannon are the best facilitators that I have encountered. I find it easy to let go when with them as they are aligned healers full of love, wisdom, and understanding. It is very comforting to have them present when going through these types of experiences. They have a deep understanding of the human experience and their singing is beautiful too.