Massachusetts Plant Retreats
About Us
We are two practitioners working in the Shipibo tradition of Amazonian plant medicine, bringing small, carefully held retreats to the New England area. Between us, we have over 15 years of combined experience studying directly with a master Shipibo curandero in Peru, and have each completed extensive dieting and training — the traditional path of preparation that this lineage requires. We came to this work not out of curiosity but through our own deep healing processes, and that personal experience informs how we hold space for others.
Our approach is trauma focused and deliberately small group. Every prospective participant goes through a thorough intake process reviewed in consultation with licensed mental health and medical professionals, and the retreat includes extensive pre ceremony preparation and post ceremony integration support. One of us has a background in western trauma processing modalities including work with childhood sexual trauma, substance abuse, and compulsive disorders and brings that lens alongside the traditional practice. The other is an approved facilitator under a licensed psilocybin framework in Massachusetts and has been singing in ceremony for roughly five years.
We believe this medicine works best in community, which is why we welcome couples, family groups, and friend groups alongside individuals. Our retreats are currently held in Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts in a natural, supportive setting, with upcoming dates this summer. We review every case individually and are happy to have an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit, including if it isn’t.
1 Review on “Massachusetts Plant Retreats”
Nick and Jonathan created a beautiful, powerful and safe ceremony space. I had never had any kind of psychedelic experience and didn’t know Nick, Jonathan or any of the participants. Everything about my experience is highlighted with gentleness and compassion… from my initial exploratory call with Nick to the integration process. I immediately felt at ease when talking with Nick about potentially participating; he exudes humility, grace, and compassion. The intake process was thorough and healing in and of itself… guidance in setting an intention was profound and insightful. Nick made it abundantly clear, and I felt genuinely sure, that he was available for further questions, thoughts, and discussion. Upon my arrival, the space was stunning and exceeded what I could have imagined. It is a true retreat setting: open, bright, quiet, ensconced in natural beauty, and the energy is incredibly warm and peaceful. Jonathan is a dynamic host and facilitator. He embodies so many dichotomies with grace and ease: gentle and powerful, masculine and feminine, calm and exuberant. He is divinely human … real and present. The ceremony itself truly felt sacred. Their wisdom, energy, and dedication to and reverence for a traditional approach all contributed to an experience that was insightful, powerful, and profound… so much beauty and light and clarity. I have the utmost gratitude for them stepping into this role and making this wisdom accessible in an honorable and truthful way. I feel so honored to have met them both and to have had them next to me during such an integral part of my journey.