The Retreat

Where Is The Retreat Held?

Good Hope Great House, Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica
(45 minutes away from Montego Bay airport)

Good Hope Estate is a 2000 acre historical property situated in the hills of Trelawny Parish. We’ll have the entire property to ourselves for the duration of the retreat. There are a number of paths and roads for walks and hikes, and many areas amenable to quiet reflection.

 

Is This Work Legal?

Yes. Psilocybin mushrooms are legal to work with in Jamaica. It is not legal for foreigners to bring psilocybin mushroom into Jamaica, and the mushrooms we work with are grown there and handled by the Jamaican members of our staff.

Will This Work Be Safe for Me?

Yes. We screen participants for medical and psychological risk factors as part of our intake process and do not offer the retreat to any parents for whom it would pose any kind of risk to their physical or mental health.

Is This Therapy?

No. Though our staff holds training in psychiatry and psychotherapy, the psychedelic at the retreat is not offered as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy but rather as a group ritual experience which we believe can be profoundly helpful as a support for bereaved parents. We require that parents enrolled in the retreat also have ongoing support from a psychotherapist separate from our staff.

 

 

When is the next retreat?

We are also currently planning future retreats for 2024.


How many parents will be there?

We expect to have between 8 and 12 parents at the retreat.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost of the program is based on a flexible fee model which we will discuss with you on our first phone call together. We aim to make this work available to anyone who needs it regardless of their resources.


What's Included in the Price?

  • Accommodations and amenities

  • Transportation to and from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay

  • 3 delicious meals daily

  • Two sessions with a psychedelic guide over video link before and after retreat to support preparation and integration as well as two group video sessions after the retreat.

  • Group and individual preparation and integration at the retreat.

  • Two guided psychedelic group experiences

  • Nature-based rituals; walking, swimming, and more,

  • Therapeutic activities balanced with activities that are restful, grounding and restorative.

How Do I Sign Up?

Please contact us through the form button below, or send us an email at info@jamaicagriefretreats.org and one of our staff will reach out to you.