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Nature Temple
The Nature Temple is a 140 m2 square work of art, organically built with thick trunks and curly branches, coloured glass and clay.
It is a uniqye place and it is especially built for doing psilocybin ceremonies. The atmospheric place will surely contribute to the whole experience.
The building of the Nature Temple started in 2012. Mark and Maya are the main builders, but over the years about 250 volunteers have contributed to this amazing artwork.
The Temple has an outside ring where people can lay down during the ceremonies and an inside circle around the fireplace.
Sanitation
Our sanitary includes a warm water shower, 3 toilets and a washing area.
These facilities are off grid, this means we are not connected to regular systems for water, gas, sewage and electricity. We make use of compost toilets, rainwater shower and solar panels.
Our facilities are fairly easy to use but we do need everybody's mindfulness to keep these systems functioning well.
Indoor camping
Here you can leave all your personal belongings behind and withdraw after the ceremony.
The tents are 2.5x2.5x2.5m with a bed, mattress, pillow, blanket, carpet and a night light. A 100% mosquito-free and clean sleeping area.
Visually you are closed from other particiants, you have a private spot. Off course that's not the case in terms of sound. So if you know you are a notorious snorer, you might want to reconsider if this retreat is most suitable. And also if you are a very sensitive sleeper, be aware of the challange this may be. For most people earplugs are sufficient.
Geodesic dome
The 7 diameter geodesic dome-shaped vault at the green roof functions as a galactic clock through which you can watch the celestial constellations at night or see the trees moving in the wind during daytime.
The play of light that is created on the floor surface because the sun shines through the colored surfaces is just fantastic!
The Nature Temple is vertically oriented. This design ensures that the focus is not horizontal like in most buildings but our attention in drawn to the light.
Here we see the rainbow colours coming back again, reminding us that there is a treasure nearby..
Foods
Veggies, fruits and herbs come straight from our own garden whenever possible. We grow pumpkins, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, beetroots, spinach, lettuce, apples, berries, cherries and much, much more.
We only serve vegetarian meals, soups and snacks. Our dishes are hand made and as much biological as possible.
We do not serve special dishes for people who are following a diet. However if you want to avoid dairy in your meals that's fairy easy at our place. You are always welcome to communicate with the kitchen staff what are your preferences.
Majestic floor
The floor of the Nature Temple looks definitely royal. It is a combination of wood and marble. The marble are stones from all over the world. The wood is walnut.
The walnut planks are pointing as a sun towards the nostalgic fire flace. During most ceremonies (unless the weather is too hot) the fire will be the centre point of attention in the space, it helps the transformation process.
The outside ring is made of an old sandelwood herringbone floor which gives the space even more splendour. It fits all perfectly togerher.
Live music
Every retreat we organize has at least one live music ceremony. With a multitude of instruments we create a magnificent soundscape that caries you through the experience. Music is a very important element during our ceremonies. Our live music ceremonies are alive and dynamic.
We offer a clear ceremonial structure that leaves space for a playful, open minded and intuitive course. We create together wonderful acoustic music, sing vulnerable and powerful songs and speak with sincerity.
Our 5 day retreats also have one ceremony where we don't make life music, but instead a careful selected playlist will be used. This playlist ceremony brings you deep inside, it is a more quiet and less dynamic ceremony.
Art
Everywhere on the retreat centre you'll find art. For us making art is a way to integrate psychedelic experiences. We believe it to be a great way to express yourself and create beauty in the world. The Phoenix statue can be found acros the public street, it is a wonderful space to wait if you're early for an event.
Psychedelic greenhouse
The psychedelic greenhouse is a special place full of psychedelic cacti. There are several types of Huachuma or San Pedro cactus, but we also grow Peyote.
San Pedro cuttings can be bought in our souvenir shop.
Other features
Around the retreat centre you'll find all kind of extra's that make your stay here more pleasant, like the big wooden picknick table where 20+ people can sit and eat their meals. A great contribution to the coziness, a place where we lauch and have good conversations.
But we have created several seating areas where you can sit in the sun or shade, read a book, have a chat, listen to the birds.. There are a few huge swinging chairs and we have the sundeck, the lounge area. Off course you also find a lot of lounge chairs all around the gardens.
We also have a little shop where you can find souvenirs. Bring cash money in case you want to purchase something here.
Surroundings
A bikeride away from the Nature Temple lies a lake with forrests, called Bussloo. Here you can swim, walk or supp. Here you'll find also Thermen Bussloo, a huge sauna complex with hotel, for a relaxed preparation or integration time.
Or you go to biggest National Parc of the Netherlands. This parc calles 'the Veluwe', it's a 15 minutes drive by car. From Apeldoorn you can also get there with public transport.
Enjoy the forests, dunes and plains full with wildlife. You can make long hikes or rent a bike at Apeldoorn station to explore this parc.
If you are looking for a great place to chill out before or after a retreat, we can surely recommend you this area. Find yourself a nice b&b to extend your visit in this area.
Eco Off Grid
Due to the lack of regular systems for water, gas, elektricity and sewer, we've been addapting to an off grid lifestyle. For you as a guest it has been made friendly to use, but you do need some mindfulness to keep our systems run well. This mindfulness is a contribution to your retreat experience, not to take everything for granted.
Whenever possible we eat veggies and fruits from our own garden. This is the fastest and tastiest way to connect with this land.
Spirit of Community
In these retreats the connection with other people plays a huge role when it comes to feeling hope for humanity, personal relationships, inner healing, tribal connection and practicing with expressing ourselves.
From these group experiences often sproud lasting friendships.
From the early beginnings of the creation of this centre, friendships and co-creation have been the foundation. In the building process of the Nature Temple at least 250 people were involved and contributed their time, sweat or recources.