Earth Circle Retreats
Psychedelic Retreats in Boulder, Colorado: A Holistic Healing Experience
Welcome to Earth Circle Retreats by The Makaranda Method, where we guide your mind, body, soul, and spirit through a transformative journey rooted in ancient wisdom and modern science. Our retreats, nestled in the natural beauty of Boulder, Colorado, offer a space for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing, blending ancient rituals with modern day, evidence-based, Western practices. Our approach draws inspiration from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) protocol. We offer…
One private retreat a month!
One group retreat each season!
What is an Earth Circle Retreat?
Want to join us this season?
Psychedelic coaching is a therapeutic approach that utilizes psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin, MDMA, or LSD, in conjunction with psychotherapy to facilitate healing and personal growth. Grounded in both ancient traditions and modern scientific research, psychedelic therapy offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of consciousness, access repressed emotions and memories, and catalyze transformative insights. Under the guidance of trained guides in a safe and supportive setting, individuals may experience shifts in perspective, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening.
Our founder, Eleanor Medina is a formally trained therapist using a coaching approach to explore psychedelics. She has her masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and has studied under various Psychedelic programs and leaders. You can read more about her story and formal education here.
What is Psychedelic Coaching?
What makes our retreats unique?
Expert Guidance: Our experienced guides provide a safe and supportive environment for your journey, drawing from the latest research and therapeutic protocols. Certified and well-trained therapists, guides and practitioners are there to help you each step of th way.
Community Support: For millennia we have been healing in circle. We belive there is power in doing this work together. Join a community on a shared path towards healing and self-discovery. Cultivate meaningful connections and receive ongoing support throughout your journey.
Evidence-Based Practices: Since the psychedelic studies were shut down in the 1970’s by President Nixon, there is a huge missing gap of research. Our retreats incorporate the most recent, evidence-based practices from the MAPS protocol and newly explored scientific research. We are still discovering the healing and potentially harmful effects of these medicines. The Makaranda Method is at the forefront of creating these protocols and we are learning more every day.
What to Expect:
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Preparation | Pre-Retreat
Before the retreat, we gather to connect as a group, share intentions, and prepare for the journey ahead. Participants also complete our online course, Ground, to acquire essential skills for navigating the psychedelic experience.
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During the Retreat
Immerse yourself in nurturing practices such as movement, dance, guided meditation, sound journeys and nature immersion. Engage in individual and group ceremonies, facilitated by experienced guides, to explore the depths of your consciousness and foster healing.
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Integration | Post-Retreat
Following the retreat, we continue to support your integration process through post-gathering group sessions and dieta (diet) guidance. Our goal is to empower you to integrate insights and experiences from the retreat into your daily life for long-term transformation.
What's included:
Three days of comfortable accommodation
Nutritious meals
Earth Circle Ceremony
Live sound healing sessions. We use a Traction Sound System. The high frequency horns are milled from solid wood providing a sonic warmth that feels like a myst of sound on the skin. The frequency of the music creates a healing vibration from the outside in. In this type of healing there is actually nothing you have to do but breathe and receive.
Daily guided meditation and movement practices
Dieta (diet in Spanish) support and guidance to keep the body clean and clear
Pre-gathering and post-gathering group sessions to build community and support integration