The end of summer is a time of completion and balance. The days are still warm, the light softer, and nature shows its final abundance before the pace slowly begins to shift. During this 4-day Summer Retreat, you take time to pause and reflect. What has come into bloom? What will you carry with you into the next season?
During this 4-day psychedelic retreat, you tune into the energy of late summer: presence, clarity, and reflecting on how you have grown. In connection with nature, you experience summer in its final, full expression — dahlias still in bloom, warm light at the end of the day, and an atmosphere that invites you to slow down and go deeper.
In a safe and warm setting — with careful attention to rest, comfort, and thoughtful guidance — you are invited to fully surrender to two guided psilocybin journeys on Friday and Saturday.
The first journey, with a medium dose of psilocybin, offers a gentle opening. You explore the themes that are present in your life right now and connect with what is asking for attention. This experience carefully prepares you for the second journey, where a higher dose allows you to sink deeper and open further.
Both journeys take place in the yurt and are supported by carefully selected music, sound healing, and scents. Our experience shows that this structure – two journeys on consecutive days – creates a powerful and balanced combination of insight, feeling, and integration.
Before the retreat, there is:
• an individual online intake session
• an online group introduction
Afterwards, there is an online integration session to help anchor your insights into daily life.
Practical information
The program starts on Thursday, August 27th, in the afternoon (arrival between 3:00 and 6:00 pm) and ends on Sunday, August 30th, around 1:00 pm.
During the retreat:
you’ll have your own private room (shared bathroom)
delicious, light vegetarian meals are provided
you can enjoy the sauna
there is plenty of space to relax in nature
Our cabins are located right in nature. If you prefer more comfort and less nature, you can book a room in the main building for an additional €150.
The facilitators speak Dutch, English, and German. As the groups are often international, the main language during the retreat is usually English.
Everything in this retreat is designed to help you slow down, refine your inner compass, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Has your curiosity been sparked?
Do you want to read more about psychedelics as preparation, have a look at this page. This is our collection of information about psychedelics.
Psychedelic End of Summer Retreat Netherlands
You're signing up for a 4-day retreat in Culemborg starting on Thursday 27 August 2026 and ends on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Price: € 1.750
They have carefully designed this program to give you the opportunity to fully relax, prepare thoroughly for the journeys, and return home with valuable insights.
In the Netherlands, it is legal to purchase and consume psilocybin in the form of ‘magic truffles’. Truffles are a different part of the mushroom, known as sclerotia, which remain dormant and help the mushroom regrow after damage. Magic mushrooms, in contrast, are illegal.
Psilocybin is completely safe when used responsibly in a safe environment with people you know and trust. It is a naturally occurring substance that is converted by the body into psilocin, which acts on the serotonin receptors in the brain. Psilocybin is not addictive and there are no known reports of overdoses.
Psilocybin is not an addictive substance. You may enjoy and get a lot out of the experience, but you’re not likely to become physically dependent on psilocybin.
The age limit of 25 years is installed because the brain is still growing and developing up to that age. Important contra-indications as some disorders are found almost always before the age of 25 (but not always before 20). We must take this contra-indication very seriously because of the immense consequences when things go wrong. And as a young adolescent you rather not come in contact with a very high dose of psilocybin, like participants use in our Retreats.
If you are taking medication, consult your doctor before taking any further steps. Before you sign up for a retreat, please let us know what type of medication you are taking. We can also consult our medical expert to help you gain clarity.
What other people say
a unique chance to meet myself, again, to learn how to open kind-heartedly myself to myself
"My retreat was a unique chance to meet myself, again, to learn how to open kind-heartedly myself to myself, to dive deep into a seemingly impossible reflection on my own personality and individuality.
It is personal development not just an experience, it means preparation before the journey, a pleasant yet structured time over a couple of days, learnings and insights to take away and integrate as one returns to everyday life."
Nic
Switzerland
Tears not only of sadness, but also of wonder, insight and clarity
"I'd never experienced this before, though I'd heard a lot about it. The initial intensity was quite intense, but afterward, I felt more peace and surrender. Even though it was a challenging session emotionally, the tears weren't just tears of sadness, but also of wonder, insight, and clarity. I'm glad I experienced it and very grateful for the support Eric, Marieke, and Mirjam provided during the session."
Willem
The Netherlands
An unforgettable experience
"It was an unforgettable experience and I look back on our discovery with gratitude. I'm sure there will be more 'loosening up'. I'm looking forward to that. The welcome, care and loving 'holding space' was really overwhelmingly beautiful. You do that incredibly well."
Sandra
The Netherlands
Therapy with myself
"It was as if I had a good conversation with my subconscious, actually a kind of therapy with myself"
Fanny
The Netherlands
I wouldn’t want to experience my next psychedelic journey anywhere other than at ‘The Matter'
Eric and Marieke have made a dream come true with 'The Matter' — a place for anyone who wants to grow personally with the help of plant medicines.
The yurt, the music, the apartments, the food, the conversations with the coaches, the program, absolutely everything is just right. It creates a calm and safe environment where you can fully surrender and let go in complete trust — and grow from it. I wouldn’t want to experience my next psychedelic journey anywhere other than at ‘The Matter’.
Brigitte
The Netherlands
Connecting to my inner world
"This past weekend it was time for a journey with magic truffles. What a wonderful experience. I was able to quiet my mind (that alone was a relief) and to connect with my inner world and my own authenticity. I felt and saw a lot. For me a journey in a whole new dimension. Eric and Marieke thank you for sharing your fantastic place and for being there as a spaceholder!"
Ellen
The Netherlands
Incredibly profound and mindblowing - Cannabis Retreat
For me, a psychedelic journey is incredibly profound and also mindblowing. Sometimes the journey is abstract, full of feelings an images who are not so clear to me and sometimes is overwhelming, beautiful full of love and a deep feeling in my body and mind. Afterwards the light always conquer the darker images and experiences, even the dark can be seen different. The cannabis journey gave me 2 journey's in one trip, a mindjourney and a different journey in my body. A profound physical experience like a never experienced before.
Astrid
The Netherlands
An overwhelming gratitude
"I arrived with an intention to connect. There was a sense of celebration, too, because my first real psychedelic experience felt like it would be a reward for all the personal development work I have done over the years. When I left that same evening, what I took with me was an appreciation of opposites; overwhelming gratitude for the loving connection to my wife and son; and a sense of my effortless brilliance, coupled with a deep understanding that, whoever I am, I exist only in relationship – it is solely through connection to the people who cross my path and walk alongside me that I am able to shine."
Jonathan
The Netherlands
It helped me discover things about myself
"It’s like a long psychotherapy done within a weekend. It helped me discover things about myself, let go of what’s unimportant, become more aware and present. The journey I went through helped me live a better life. All I did is trusting the process and the coaching team."
Karolina
Poland
A truly special place
A truly special place – beautifully located, lovingly designed, and perfectly equipped. The retreat offers a harmonious balance between natural simplicity and modern comfort, with delicious food and sensitive, well-paced guidance throughout. What stood out most was the thoughtful integration of spiritual depth with a modern approach – without losing the essence and sacred value of the medicine. Everything felt genuine, caring, and deeply aligned. Nothing to improve – simply perfect.
Viktor
Germany
A wonderful journey through the unknown
A wonderful journey through the unknown. A beautiful start to discover more.
George
Nederland
It changed my life forever
"It was an intense but unforgettable day and night. I dare say it changed my life forever. In a loving and honest way, Marieke exposed my ingrained habits and beliefs and gave insights that I was not even aware of. The journey, the beautiful location, the delicious food and the beautiful conversations made a deep impression on me."
Paula
The Netherlands
One of the most profound and meaningful experiences in our life
"The psychedelic journeys provided us with direct and easy access to hidden and often un-reachable parts of our mind and soul. It allowed us to connect with ourselves in both profound and spiritual ways. The psychedelic experience allowed us to look at ourselves from new, therapeutic, and healing perspectives, broadening our understanding of ourselves. We find that this experience has a positive and lasting impact on our daily life. This is undoubtedly one of the most profound and meaningful experiences that we have encountered over our life."
R & D
Israel
It gave me a sense of peace and trust
"Because of my first experience, I was able to step into the second discovery with more trust. That made the journey even deeper and more beautiful, even though some intense themes came up. It gave me a sense of peace and trust — I really enjoyed it."
Rick
The Netherlands
An experience I want to cherish
"Thank you for all the good care. A wonderful experience that I want to cherish for as long as possible."
Bauke
The Netherlands
Wonderful experience
It was again a wonderful experience and so very loving!! Thank you Eric & Marieke
Leon
The Netherlands
Coming home
"Going to Eric and Marieke is always like coming home. Their hospitality is heartwarming and the location fantastic. The whole concept has a 'worry-free' effect. You can and may let go of everything for a while and focus entirely on yourself and your own process. You will be guided where necessary. The trips are sublimely accompanied by appropriate music and the necessary care. If you would like to take a big leap in personal development and do so in a very beautiful way, this is the place to be!"
Rob & Cindy
Belgium
It's wonderful to be here
"If you're reading this, don't hesitate any longer. This is the best place to have psychedelic experiences. The whole team is at your service so that you can have a really good and profound journey. It's wonderful to be here. I can recommend this place without reservation."
Ute
Switzerland
Dealing with the purest form of all my emotions
"I opened the door to my inner self and spent some time in there, dealing with the purest form of all my emotions, answering my most pressing questions, and making peace with my world and self. Beyond that, I connected with the oneness that we're part of, taking a peek at the building blocks of the journey that we call life."
Cosmin
Germany
Every journey has taught me a lesson
"I made three journeys, each completely different, but each taught me something. The music and the fantastic guidance of the facilitators helped me calm down and/or experience very deep physical and emotional reactions, both intense and very pleasant. A journey that deeply confronted me with one of my unhelpful patterns that I wanted to break. The next journey brought me 'home to myself' in a very pleasant way. It has given me immense strength, and I expect to be able to shape my life differently through this."
Evelien
The Netherlands
I experienced heaven!
What a liberation, I experienced heaven!
You have made sure that you didn't miss anything. You cared for us with so much love and dedication. I felt at home and safe at all times. I couldn't have wished for a better place for my first psychedelic experience. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for these three days full of insights.
Alexandra
Switzerland
Intensely beautiful experience
"We are in the after glow of enjoying an intensely beautiful experience. Thank you so much for your guidance on this beautiful day!"
Marjorie
The Netherlands
Unforgettable experience
"Thank you so much for our unforgettable experience."
Helena
The Netherlands
What an amazing, beautiful experience
"What an amazing, beautiful experience. Words can’t really describe the journey I was allowed to make. The way I experienced it, I would wish this for everyone. For me, this is just the first step into a space I definitely want to explore more. Lots of love to these two wonderful people who crossed my path."
Emil
The Netherlands
Reconnect with my emotions
"An exciting new endeavor that is nothing like anything I have done before. But which unfolds in a familiar journey through my innerself and where I could reconnect with my emotions in a warm, beautiful and calm setting, Where untrodden paths can suddenly be walked again is a wonderful gift."
Sanne
The Netherlands
Connecting to my inner self
"In a beautiful place, where I felt safe and comfortable, I got the opportunity to connect to my inner self in a very special journey. Throughout the journey and the aftermath I was be able to give attention to feelings and thoughts that in daily life I easily ignore. This experience created awareness of my soul and peacefulness within myself."
Hester
The Netherlands
A sense of security
"I was able to embark on my journey with confidence thanks to the team's pure, calm, and grounded support.
The combination of Eric's deep connection, Marieke's loving wisdom, and Noor's embodied care gave me a sense of security.
The environment also offers that peace and safety. The yurt is a stable, comfortable place surrounded by beautiful, lush nature. It's a place where I could sink into relaxed peace, both with and without psychedelics."
Annelies
The Netherlands
Beautiful insights
"Many thanks for the wonderful day and beautiful insights. I wouldn't have missed for the world. I see it as just the beginning of the journey. We see each other again soon."
Heiko
The Netherlands
A true gift to myself
"What a fantastic experience this was. A true gift to myself. Many thanks for a provoding such a caring and safe environment."
Petra
The Netherlands
Our mission
“It is our mission to facilitate others so that they gain new insights, get closer to themselves and be able to see their own beautiful and unique qualities again. To be who they want to be.”
The place
Rest is one of our most important basic needs. We do everything we can to create a soothing experience that makes you happy, fulfilled and energized. Calm your mind in our beautiful place and find the clarity and silence to find your true self.
With guidance, you’ll take a psychedelic journey.
On our estate, you can fully enjoy nature.
The yurt is a safe place to take the journey inward.
Discover our other events
We are convinced that everyone has the power to reach their highest potential. Driven by a deep respect for the nature around us, we help people become the best version of themselves by continuing to discover themselves. Turn potential into matter.
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