In-depth therapeutic truffle retreat
For those who want more therapeutic guidance around psychedelic ceremonies such as a truffle ceremony, we now have a tailored programme specifically aimed at therapeutic support during our four-day psychedelic retreats. This four-day retreat is a carefully structured experience in which preparation, ceremony and integration support one another. A unique opportunity to experience the power of psilocybin, which is found in magic truffles, in a legal way.
This retreat is more profound because it is not solely about the psychedelic experience itself, but about the entire therapeutic process surrounding it. Through the 4-day structure featuring online preparation, a guided truffle ceremony, and an extensive integration day, the inner journey is supported on a physical, emotional, and relational level. Methods such as IFS, Voice Dialogue, Psychodrama, and mindfulness are utilised, ensuring that insights are not fleeting, but are embodied and woven into daily life. The guidance provided by experienced therapists and the follow-up session after six weeks ensure that transformation is not merely touched upon, but truly integrated.
The supervising therapists
These retreats are led by Ronald Hochstenbach and Reineke Brandt, both therapists who, in addition to their personal and professional experience, have also completed the RINO training for psychedelic therapy. Within Triptherapie they have further specialised in the Triptherapie protocol, which brings together preparation, guidance and integration from a holistic perspective. Ronald is a psychosocial therapist and mindfulness trainer with a background in body-oriented and transpersonal therapy. He brings calm, clarity and safety to processes of deep inner transformation. Reineke is a psychologist, yoga teacher and breath coach, and works from a warm, embodied presence that invites trust and softening. With her experience in Yoga Nidra, breathwork and body-oriented integration, she guides participants in anchoring insights into daily life. Together they provide a safe, professional and human-centred foundation in which healing and growth can unfold naturally.
Ronald is a psychosocial therapist and has completed the following training: Jungian Philosophical Therapist, Psychodrama Therapist, Master Voice Dialogue, Transformation Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness and Compassion Trainer.
As a psychologist, Reineke combines both conventional and alternative care methods. She uses various techniques, such as talk therapy, yoga, breathing exercises, and EMDR in combination with the therapeutic effects of psychedelics.
The therapeutic modalities
During this retreat, a rich combination of therapeutic modalities is used that complement and deepen one another. From an integrative approach, elements are drawn from IFS (Internal Family Systems), Voice Dialogue, TSM Psychodrama, Interpersonal Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion-focused work. These methods help to recognise inner parts, give space to emotions, and develop compassion for what presents itself. In addition, body-oriented techniques such as breathwork, TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises), and Yoga Nidra are employed to involve the body in the integration process. By bringing together the head, heart, and body, an experiential deepening is created in which insights are not only understood, but truly felt and embodied.
The four-day event programme
The programme consists of several parts, including the intake, following a personal preparation plan, online group preparation, the ceremony, the integration day and a follow-up video call.
Intake
Completing the intake form is necessary for us to determine whether you can participate in psychedelic sessions. If you are able to participate, you will receive personal preparation advice from us shortly after booking, based on the intake information you have provided.
Personal preparation
After booking
The personal preparation we give you after making a reservation is designed to prepare you physically and mentally for the ceremony itself. This advice is tailored to your intake and can be carried out independently. If you need support, you can always contact the Triptherapie team.
Online group preparation
Approximately 1.5 hours via Zoom, about a week in advance
We will start with an online meeting to strengthen intention, safety and connection.
You are invited to connect with what within you is willing to open.
Through breathing space, body awareness and a short meditation, we prepare the consciousness and the body for the ceremony.
A gentle and mindful transition into what is to come.
Day 1
Reception and introductions
20:00 | Arrival & introductions
21:00 | Circle of safety
22:00 | Overnight stay
Day 2
The psychedelic ceremony
08:00 | Light breakfast
9:00 | Intention Meditation and TSM Circle of Powers
10:30 | Changing and setting up the ceremony space
11:00 | Preparing, affirming intentions and opening ritual
11:30 | Start of psychedelic ceremony
12:30 | Introspection
15:30 | Introspection & reflection with therapist
17:30 | Dinner
18:30 | Opportunity to share experiences
19:00 | Conclusion of the day of ceremonies
19:30 | Free time for self-reflection or a walk
22:00 | Overnight stay
Day 3
Integration day
8:30 | Breakfast
10:00 | Opening & Circle of Strengths
10:45 | Embodiment & Interpersonal Mindfulness
11:30 | Coffee break
11:45 | Witnessing Circle
12:45 | Lunch break
13:45 | Relational meditation: Opening in Connection
14:45 | Reflection & symbolic work
15:15 | Tea break
15:30 | Creative integration of the symbol
16:00 | Symbol drama – the four forces in dialogue
17:30 | Yoga Nidra & conclusion
18:00 | Group dinner and free evening
22:00 | Overnight stay
Day 4
Coming home in life
8:30 | Breakfast
10:00 | Final sharing circle:
Integration of insights and strengths and conclusion
11:00 | Departure and return to life
Follow-up
Online follow-up (1.5 hours via Zoom)
Six weeks after the four-day event, we will gather again via Zoom. A moment to share what has worked through, explore questions and anchor insights. We will work with reflective dialogue and a short meditation to reconnect with the thread of the journey. Integration is not a moment, but an ongoing movement.
About the location
The Psychedelic Loft in Schiedam is a fantastic place that inspires! With its ideal location in South Holland, near The Hague and Rotterdam, it is easily accessible by public transport and, what's more, you can park for free within walking distance.
This loft has been furnished with care and creativity, full of art and patterns that create a special atmosphere for the psychedelic retreats. And after the ceremony you can stay overnight at no extra charge (not compulsory), allowing your experiences to settle even further. Discover more about this unique location via the button below!
Atmospheric photos of the Schiedam location
Questions about the psilocybin retreat
The most frequently asked questions about truffle psychedelic retreats
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This retreat is intended for people who not only wish to experience an extraordinary psychedelic experience, but above all yearn for therapeutic depth and inner healing. It is suitable for anyone who feels that something wants to shift. This may involve letting go of old patterns, healing emotional pain, or rediscovering direction and meaning in life. During the retreat we work with various therapeutic modalities such as IFS (Internal Family Systems), Voice Dialogue, TSM Psychodrama, Interpersonal Mindfulness, self-compassion-focused work, body-oriented therapy, TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) and Yoga Nidra. This integrative approach creates space not only to gain insights, but also to feel and anchor them in the body and in daily life. This retreat is therefore particularly suitable for those who want to connect psychological growth, embodiment and spiritual development into a single whole.
The difference between a truffle ceremony and four-day therapeutic psychedelic retreat mainly sits in the depth, duration and therapeutic guidance. A truffle ceremony is usually a one-day or two-day experience in which the focus is on the inner journey itself. That is a guided truffle trip with attention to intention, music and emotional support. The three-day retreat, on the other hand, is structured as a complete therapeutic journey, in which preparation, experience and integration being connected with one another. Alongside the truffle ceremony, an entire day is dedicated to body-oriented and psychological integration, guided by therapists trained through RINO and trained in the Triptherapie protocol. Moreover, there is an online preparation session beforehand and a follow-up six weeks later to anchor insights. Where a truffle ceremony mainly offers a single transformative experience, the three-day retreat is designed as a complete journey of awareness, healing and grounding in everyday life.
The price of this comprehensive retreat is 1350 euros. For this you get a great deal of therapeutic support and two nights' accommodation. Should you want a less intensive weekend with one ceremony, please take a look at the truffle ceremony with overnight stay worth 650 euros.
A psychedelic ceremony can carry risks, especially for people with certain medical conditions or who are taking certain medications. Some of the main risks are:
No, at the Schiedam location there is a large 80m2 ceremony room and two bedrooms with 3 beds each. With six participants staying overnight, we often have two people per bedroom and another two people divided across the ceremony room. How we divide this is discussed with the group, but we do separate the male and female participants. Would you really like a private room? Then consider a hotel nearby to stay in or opt for a private session with an integration day afterwards.
It is not mandatory to stay overnight at our location during our retreats. Some people choose more privacy and stay in a nearby hotel or at home, returning the following morning to join in again. Furthermore, the overnight stay and participation on day four are optional, as day 4 is dedicated to breakfast and a final sharing circle.
At present, health insurers do not reimburse psychedelic therapy. For the time being, psychedelic therapy is not yet recognised as a medical treatment and is rather regarded as coaching under the influence of a recreational substance. We expect that psychedelic therapy will only be partially reimbursed under certain conditions by 2026/2027. By that time, more studies will have been completed and health insurers may be less hesitant.
To make a reservation, we need two things. We need to check whether you can take part in such a ceremony and this can be done via this intake. In addition, you also to reserve a place via the group ceremonies booking page. Following approval of your booking, you will receive an email with a request for a deposit. Once the deposit has been paid, your booking is confirmed and we will draw up your personal preparation.