Frequently Asked Questions about Psilocybin Retreats
Q. Do you have an overview of the options available and their prices?
A. Sure, take a look at this:
(Please see the blog post about reduced rates for people who aren’t financially affluent. It is called “The green bottle sliding scale”, and it is also discussed more briefly in the QA further down this page. Why do we offer reduced rates, why should you pay full price and when should you apply for reduced rates?)
Our 2 day group retreat is our most affordable option, where you get a ceremony, a breathwork session and group integration activities.
*Basic meals/food always included. Pickup and drop off in Altea/Benidorm included. Pre- & post-retreat video calls included. Towels and linen included.
1-to-1 ceremony only (all options includes pickup/drop off in Benidorm or hotel near Polop and food for the day)
1 person – 400 euros
2 people – 750 euros
Accommodation at the retreat per night (includes, dinner and breakfast)
(You can choose to stay at a more affordable hotel of your choice (please check location with us first) and will be picked up and dropped off there free of charge. We can make recommendations if needed.)
1 person – 90 euros (no sliding scale)
2 people – 120 euros (no sliding scale)
1 extra ceremony (Note that one day of rest is necessary between 2 ceremonies)
1 person – 350
2 people – 700
2 day group retreat (includes 1 ceremony, 1 breathwork session + food and accommodation)
Private, en-suite room – 350 euros (no sliding scale)
Shared twin – 250 euros
Shared triple - 200
4 day group retreat (includes 2 ceremonies, 1 breathwork session, 2 yoga sessions + food and accommodation)
Private, en-suite room – 1000 euros (no sliding scale)
Shared twin – 800 euros
Shared triple - 650
Pickup/drop off Alicante airport – 70 euros per trajectory
60 minute massage at the retreat – 70 euros
Q: When are the upcoming group retreats?
Summer 2026
2 day group retreat - June 20-21
** SUMMER DEAL 100 euros OFF ** - 4 day group retreat - July 3-6
2 day group retreat - July 11-12
2 day group retreat - July 22-23 Mid-Week Magic
Autumn 2026
2 day group retreat - September 5-6
4 day group retreat - September 11-14
2 day group retreat - September 26-27
4 day group retreat - October 9-12
2 day group retreat - October 24-25
4 day group retreat - November 13-16
2 day group retreat - November 28-29
4 day group retreat - December 4-7
2 day group retreat - December 12-13
Q. Is it safe to attend a session or retreat with A New Day Retreats?
A. Your safety is our top priority, both your physical and psychological safety. You will be screened before being accepted, so you can rest assured that this is suitable for your circumstances (people with bipolar or other health conditions are not advised to partake in ceremonies, for instance).
At A New Day Retreats we have facilitated more than 250 journeys, and counting, so we have both training and ample real life experience to help you navigate a potentially challenging and yet possibly life changing experience.
Emergency services are a couple of kilometres away should they ever be needed, however, we will make sure that you are mentally and emotionally prepared for the retreat/session, and we have partnered with two psychotherapists/integration coach who can work closely with you about any concerns you may have related to your journey or your general mental health. Furthermore, there is a pre-retreat and a post-retreat call to make sure you are ready before and integrating well after the retreat.
Q. How do I get to the retreat?
A. If you come by public transportation to Benidorm (direct 45 minute bus from Alicante airport): We can pick you up and drop you back off at public transportation in Benidorm free of charge (or to a hotel in the area if you choose outside accommodation). Or you can make things easy and book an airport pickup and drop off for 70 euros each way.
Q. Can I talk to someone before booking/participating?
A. Absolutely! We can set up a phone or video call so you can familiarise yourself with A New Day Retreats before deciding to book. Moreover, we will do a pre-retreat call to make sure you feel ready for the experience.
Q. Who is a retreat or a session suitable for?
A. People from any walk of life can find healing and personal growth with sacred plants (but do note that there is a screening process in place to make sure that you will have a safe and positive experience). Maybe you have struggled with anxiety or depression, or maybe you just feel that life could have more to offer. Maybe you have been slaving away in a profession that doesn't fulfill you anymore or you feel burnt out at a stage of your life where you are starting to ask for more.
I founded A New Day Retreats because I had a very powerful, transformational first experience with psilocybin in a therapeutic setting, and since that day I have worked towards being able to pass this gift on to others. I believe deeply that it is a gift that most people, and our society as a whole, would benefit from greatly.
Q. Is A New Day Retreat spiritual/religious?
A. While we do not promote any particular religion or spirituality, we believe in the benefits of meditation and a practice of showing daily gratitude. Also, we have experienced the spirituality that comes with the use of entheogens, and there is no turning back from it when you have lived a mystical experience yourself. But you can come as you are, no matter what you believe in. We wish to create a safe and respectful space for anyone coming to us.
Q. How old do you have to be?
A. Certainly of legal age, but anyone younger than 20-25 will have to show a certain maturity to partake in a reatreat.
Q. Individual session or group retreat - which is better for me?
A. That depends, they both offer something unique and wonderful. If you are open to a group retreat, we would generally recommend that, and groups are a fantastic option for both beginners and more experienced guests. Groups are small, up to 5-6 guests, and they offer a great mix of support as needed and the chance to journey and bond with likemided people. It can be refreshing to witness others in their struggles, successes and on their individual healing paths, and every person on a group retreat will teach you something you didn't know you needed to learn.
An individual session might be more suitable if you are very anxious about the experience, whereas a group retreat allows you to feel connected with others, get to know new amazing people, connect with nature and the universe in a very profound way.
I started with an individual session myself and then continued with both group ceremonies and individual sessions on my journey.
Q. Will I be alone while at the retreat if I book a 1-to-1 ceremony?
A. Your facilitator will be there with you throughout the ceremony until you are ok to be on your own again. If you stay the night after the ceremony, you may share the retreat space with another guest who has booked a 1-to-1 ceremony, or if nobody else has booked the same date, you might be alone at the retreat.
If someone else is also doing a 1-to-1 on the same day as you and you are both staying the night (NOTE: you will both have have a facilitator with you in each your private ceremony space), you will share the house with them but have private rooms.
Please note, that being on your own at this tranquil and lovely place is an important part of the process, in my opinion. To me, this is also about taking time out for reflection and slowing down enough to make this experience as a whole really count. There are no distractions, no TV (yes, there is wi-fi, but I strongly recommend that you disconnect as much as you can!) This is a perfect opportunity to dig deeper within!
Q. Tiered pricing - what is it and how does it work?
A. Mental healthcare, and maybe this type of care in particular, is generally unaffordable to much of the population. We wish for mental healthcare to be more accessible and have decided to use a sliding scale, so that people who are having a hard time financially can have access to the powerful transformation that can be experienced through these experiences.
Take a look at the Green Bottle sliding scale below and figure out where you fall on the financial privilege scale. (Tier 3 is not struggling financially, tier 1 is struggling to make ends meet). Tier 3 is at 100% of the price, tier 2 and tier 1 get a discount.
We have included a blog post about it to explain it in a bit more detail, you can find it here.
Please note that to make A New Day Retreats sustainable, we can only take a portion of reduced rates per retreat / individual sessions per month, but our aim is to grant reductions as much as possible when requested.
(* Basic needs include food, housing and transportation. ** Expendable might mean that you are able to buy coffee or tea at at shop, go to the movies or a concert, or buy new clothes, books and similar items each month. Image and framework created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.)
Q: When do I have to arrive/depart for group retreats?
A. We highly, highly recommend that you arrive in the area the night before your retreat. It can be easy, comfortable and affordable to stay at Hotel La Estacion in Benidorm for example. You can get a direct bus to there from Alicante airport.
We do pickups at Benidorm bus station at 11:00 on the morning of the morning of group retreats (Saturday for 2 day retreats, Friday for 4 day retreats). You can get there by tram from Altea and Alicante too.
Your retreat finishes around noon on the last day (Sunday for 2 day retreats, Monday for 4 day retreats). At this time will will take you back to Benidorm bus station where you can make your way to wherever you are going next.
We highly recommend that you take a day or two in the area to make the most of your journey.
Reduced rates prices:
Please be in touch about your needs and we'll be very happy to accomodate you!
Q. My friend/family/partner is worried - will I be a totally different person when I get back?
A. That is areally good question, which my husband also worried about when I embarked on this journey. I am still the same person? Yes and no. But is that really the right question to ask? Maybe it would be better to ask: I am true to myself? Have I been true to myself in the past? Do I want to be true to myself in the future? If these questions scare you, then maybe you need to have some conversations with yourself/your people, regardless of wheter or not you participate in a retreat.
Q. I take SSRIs/SNRIs, can I participate?
A. While we welcome people who struggle with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, SSRIs and SNRIs make it difficult to dose these plants, so it is advised that you work together with the physician prescribing your medication to become free of the use of this type of medication at least 3-6 weeks before participating, depending on how long you have been taking it. This is to increase the likelihood that you will get a safe and meaningful experience.
Q. What kind of support is included when I book a session or a reteat?
A. We offer a pre-session phone call to familiarise ourselves with one another and for you to ask any questions you may have about the process and risks involved. During your stay at A New Day Retreats there will be an experienced guide around at all times during sessions/ceremonies who are there to support your journey and help to make you feel safe. After your session/reatreat, we offer a post-session call to see how you are integrating your experience and how you feel in the days after. Should you need more support than this, our three psychedelics informed psychotherapists (one being a qualified psychedelic integration coach) offer online therapy at their usual rates where you can delve deeper into your concerns.
Q. Is is possible to buy a gift voucher for someone else?
A. Yes, it is! Maybe you have already experienced the transformational power of a mushroom journey and wish to pass on this amazing gift to someone you love, or maybe it is for that person in your life who has it all. Gift vouchers is a new feature with A New Day Retreats. You can read all about it in our blog post here. It answers questions such as Is it customisable? What if the person I give it to isn't able to pass the safety screening test? And others.
Q. Ok, I am convinced. How do I book?
A. Great. Before we can begin to look at dates, you will have to go through the screening. Email us on ditte@anewdayretreats.com, and we will take it from there.
You will go through the screening procedure, which is a questionnaire you will have to fill in. Once you have been approved, we will decide on a date so you can book flights etc, and you will be given more information about how to prepare, what to expect and how to pay the deposit.
