How to choose a psychedelic retreat? Start with the people.

When I bring someone into a Vine of the Soul retreat, I look for one thing before any qualification: are they walking this path themselves? Depth work asks the same of the guide as it does of the guest.

The therapists, coaches, counsellors and health professionals I collaborate with have done — and keep doing — their own inner work, so they can meet you in yours with compassion rather than distance.

This isn't a fixed roster. Each retreat is held by a considered combination of practitioners, supported by the people who cook, clean and carry the logistics so the space stays calm and cared for. Who joins depends on the work in front of us — but the standard doesn't change: trauma-informed, sober throughout your journey, and genuinely present.Their backgrounds range across trauma-informed coaching, Rapid Transformational Therapy, somatic and mindfulness practice, addiction support, belief work and psychedelic integration. What they share is a way of holding space: listening deeply, combining science-based method with real warmth, and putting your safety first.