Quick answer: Is psychedelic therapy legal in Amsterdam? The landscape of psychedelic experiences in Amsterdam exists in a fascinating legal gray area that often confuses visitors and locals alike. While psilocybin mushrooms have been banned in the Netherlands since 2008, psilocybin truffles—technically the sclerotia of the same fungi—remain legally available in smart shops throughout the […]
Read more >The short answer is, yes, psilocybin retreats are legal in the Netherlands. However, there’s some nuance to that answer that you should understand before attending one. Mushrooms, aka magic mushrooms or shrooms, have been illegal to sell since 2008, according to Dutch Law (Drugs Info, n.d.). You can, however, take truffles—no, not the kind that […]
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Read more >At Beckley Retreats, we often say that the journey doesn’t end when the psilocybin experience fades — it’s where the real growth begins. As neuroscientists often remind us: ‘what fires together wires together’ so while psilocybin mushrooms create new neural connections full of possibilities, it’s our ability to sustain these connections through new habits and […]
Read more >Our surroundings shape us more than we realize. From the spaces we inhabit daily to the broader environments we engage with, our mental well-being is deeply intertwined with the world around us. By understanding environmental factors in psychology, we can create a healthy household and develop a setting that fosters clarity, balance, and productivity. At […]
Read more >In the quiet rhythms of digestion, a deeper conversation unfolds — one that bridges biology and belief, microbiota and mind. At Beckley Retreats, we’re captivated by these quiet miracles. As the fields of neuroscience and integrative wellbeing continue to evolve, the connection between gut health and emotional vitality is becoming more than a passing curiosity […]
Read more >Our surroundings are more than scenery — they are mirrors, catalysts, and co-conspirators in our personal journey. The spaces we inhabit, the air we breathe, the sounds that surround us — all of it touches our nervous system, our thoughts, our sense of belonging. At Beckley Retreats, we invite participants to step into environments designed […]
Read more >In Conversation with Beckley Retreats Facilitator and Psychotherapist Candace Oglesby-Adepoju For Candace Oglesby-Adepoju, the path to becoming a psychotherapist began with a deep, personal truth: that her own experiences of pain held the seeds of something greater. Healing, for her, wasn’t a destination — it was a calling. And that calling led her into the […]
Read more >How Psilocybin Retreats Offer More Than a Moment — These Psychedelic Retreats Offer a Pathway There’s something extraordinary about sitting across from someone who has made it their life’s work to hold space for transformation. Kosu Boudreau is one of those people. After nearly two decades supporting others as both a spiritual care practitioner and […]
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