Psychedelic Retreat Masterclass 2026: Meet the Experts at the Nature Temple
- Nature Temple Teuge
- 30 minutes ago
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Are you considering joining a psychedelic retreat—or planning to host one yourself? On March 14, 2026, the long-standing retreat leaders Mark & Maya, founders of the Nature Temple and pioneers in psychedelic ceremonies since 2008, open their doors for a special Psychedelic Retreat Masterclass. This 3-hour event is the perfect opportunity to meet them in person, ask your questions, and understand how safe, ethical, and well-structured retreats are facilitated.
A Masterclass for Spaceholders and Participants
Whether you’re:
someone who is interested in joining a psilocybin retreat, or
a spaceholder, therapist, guide, or facilitator looking to deepen your knowledge,
…this masterclass gives you direct access to two of the most experienced teams in the Netherlands.
Working with psychedelics is deeply intimate. Feeling safe is essential, and safety begins with trust. This event lets you meet the team, explore the Nature Temple, and understand the philosophy behind our retreats before deciding whether to book a ceremony.
What You Will Learn
During this afternoon, Mark & Maya share insights from over 18 years of field experience:
For Future Participants
How our psychedelic retreats are structured
Different types of retreats we offer
What preparation looks like
What you can expect during a ceremony
How we create a safe and grounded environment
Time and space to ask personal questions
For Space Holders
If you are already hosting psychedelic retreats, or planning to start, you’ll get rare insights into the real-life dynamics that unfold during ceremonies. Topics may include:
How to respond to challenging emotional processes
How to manage group dynamics
Safeguarding ethical and safe boundaries
Integration support
Energetic and emotional regulation during sessions
This is a unique opportunity to ask candid questions to experienced facilitators who have guided thousands of journeys.
Our Expertise: 18+ Years of Psychedelic Facilitation
With so many retreat centers emerging today, it can be difficult to know who to trust with something as intimate as a psychedelic journey. At the Nature Temple, your guides Mark and Maya bring more than 18 years of dedicated experience in facilitating psilocybin ceremonies and transformational retreats. Since establishing their retreat center in 2006, they have guided many thousands of participants from all over the world through deep and meaningful processes.
Their expertise is grounded in a unique blend of intuitive presence and practical skill. Over the years they have developed a refined method of creating safe, stable, and nature-connected group experiences. They are known for their calmness, clarity, trauma awareness, and the profound sense of trust they bring into every ceremony. This allows participants to feel deeply held, seen, and supported—no matter what arises during the journey.
Their long-standing team works in harmony, offering a level of coherence and stability that is rare in the psychedelic field. Many participants describe their retreats as life-changing not only because of the psilocybin experience itself, but because of the wisdom, warmth, and integrity that Mark and Maya embody.
Program (March 14, 2026)
13.00-13.30 | Arrival in the Nature Temple, tea / coffee |
13.30-14.00 | Introduction by Mark & Maya |
14.00-15.15 | Q & A Session |
15.15-16.00 | Informal conversations & cross-pollination |
About the Facilitators: Mark & Maya
For more than 18 years, Mark and Maya have been among the most experienced psychedelic facilitators in the Netherlands. They founded the Nature Temple Retreat Centre in 2006 and have since guided thousands of people through psilocybin ceremonies, integration processes, and nature-based transformational work.
Their approach combines:
Deep intuitive presence
Trauma-sensitive guidance
Clear structure and grounded facilitation
Strong team coherence
A nature-rooted ceremonial setting
Years of experience handling all types of emotional and psychological processes
Their retreats are known for being safe, professional, and deeply transformative. Mark and Maya’s guidance continues to attract participants, spaceholders, and professionals from across Europe who want to learn from their extensive experience.
Reservation & Ticket Information
Because space is limited, reservation is required.
Early Bird (until Dec 15): €7
Standard Ticket (until March 1): €20
Last-Minute Ticket: €25
Please note:
Early bird tickets are non-refundable
Cancellation before March 8 → 50% refund
Cancellation between March 8–14 → no refund
Rescheduling not possible
The event will be held in English, unless the entire group speaks Dutch.
You will leave with inspiration, knowledge, and practical tools for your own journey or facilitation path.
What can I expect from the effects of magic mushrooms?
On an empty stomach, psilocybin truffles generally take effect within 30 minutes. The body may feel restless at first, which often fades as you relax into the experience. The journey usually lasts 4–6 hours and comes in waves. Some people feel mild nausea, which can be eased through breathwork, movement or relaxation.
Experiences can include visions, emotions, insights and shifts in perspective. The journey may move between clarity, emotional release and profound bliss. Our team
supports participants before, during and after the ceremony.
Why do people attend a magic mushroom retreat?
People join retreats to:
Heal past experiences
Reduce anxiety or emotional burdens
Gain clarity, insight or vision
Reconnect with creativity and inner guidance
Improve self-care and relationships
Feel supported in an honest, open community
Mark important transitions or life moments
Do you use truffles or mushrooms?
We use psilocybin truffles, which are legal in the Netherlands. Truffles contain the same active compounds as the mushroom fruiting bodies. We use the term “mushrooms” in our texts because visitors outside the Netherlands are more familiar with that term.
How do magic mushrooms compare to ayahuasca?
Although both psilocin and DMT are serotonergic compounds, each substance has a distinct character. Psilocybin tends to be gentler on the body, with less physical detox than ayahuasca. Psilocybin experiences are often described as playful and outward-focused, whereas ayahuasca journeys can be more introspective.We only serve psilocybin truffles at our centre — no ayahuasca or other plant medicines.
How should I prepare for a retreat?
Good preparation is essential. We recommend:
Adequate rest
Avoiding alcohol, drugs, red meat and heavy foods for one week
Taking time for self-reflection
Setting a clear intention
Once your intake is approved, we send detailed guidelines for preparation.
What are the contraindications?
Our retreats are for people in good mental and physical health. They are not a substitute for medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.
Psilocybin should not be combined with antidepressant or antipsychotic medication. Always consult your doctor if you are under medical care.
We cannot accept participants who:
Are pregnant
Have schizophrenia or psychosis sensitivity
Have borderline personality disorder
Are suicidal or severely traumatised
Have serious cardiovascular or neurological conditions
Honesty in the intake form is essential for your safety and ours.