CEREMONIAL PSILOCYBIN RETREATS

ALCHEMY OF CLARITY

Next Retreat- Earth Edition May 18-23 2026

clarify the mind, align with purpose

Spend a time nestled in the Portuguese wilderness- Pine forests, crystalline rivers and starry skies tending to our most ancient memory. Join us to get clear on where you are and where you are going. Leave us with a deeper sense of community and wellbeing.

Signature Retreat
Earth Edition
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Next Retreat- Earth Edition May 18-23 2026

DO YOU HEAR THE CALL ?

These are times of unprecedented stimulation. Through the noise it is easy to forget the sound, the voice, of our true self.

Alchemy of clarity has been designed to help you remember the distinct hum of your soul.

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“As a women who has been on the spiritual path for more than 40 years, I have been incredibly moved by the team “Alchemy of Clarity” to say the least. The sincerity , devotion to service and intention to assist humanity with this sacred medicine was deeply humbling. The teams personal commitment and consistency to their personal spiritual practices and growth was very apparent and came through strongly within this retreat.

My personal experience with Psilocybin during this retreat was profoundly impactful. It opened up many traumatic memories hidden away for centuries in the most intelligent, and benevolent way. An unraveling process has began and many connections that I had no access to, are now being made within my psyche. Besides the healing process I have hoped to get out of this experience with Psilocybin, I feel deep gratitude to the earth and the medicine that has made me even more aware that everything and everyone is connected and has a deep effect on the whole!

-Angela

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The Alchemy of Clarity retreat was one of the most nourishing experiences of my life. I felt nourished by the beautiful location, the clean air and water and wonderful food. I felt nourished by the deep connections- with the group, facilitators, as well as with myself, which the silent time really enhanced and made possible. The plant medicine ceremonies were gentle, wholesome and led with such care and wisdom that I felt safe to immerse into the experience and really follow what it was meant to show me. Christiana, Julia and Andrew are wonderful human beings who thrive in their roles as retreat hosts and are also completely down to earth people ready for great conversations and lots of laughs.

-OLA KLAMUT . PSYCHOLOGIST

www.olaklamut.com

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I had such a rewarding, powerful, insightful and very positive time at the Alchemy of Clarity retreat. I didn't go with specific trauma that needed to be resolved or any specific goals to achieve. I wanted to arrive and stay open to the experience, to feel that I was in a safe space and was well looked after, so that I could fully experience however the journey unfolded. My expectations were absolutely exceeded. I always felt very well taken care of and that I was in safe hands. This allowed me to fully let go and go deep. I loved the 3 hours of silence on most days and the integration and introspection it allowed, the ceremony were carefully planned and carried with love. There was never any expectation put on me to do or not do any thing and however much of the plant medicine felt right for me was the right amount. Having the medicine dosage specific for each person and having the option to have a second or third dose during each ceremony worked very well for me, allowing me to ease into the experience and go deeper later.

-Andrew 2023

I don’t even know where to begin on how grateful I am that I was able to experience an Alchemy of Clarity retreat. I booked the retreat as a bit of a last chance saloon, desiring so desperately to feel like myself again. For the last couple of years I have been on a journey to get back into my body. Andrew, Julia, and Christiana have created such a special container to help do just that. They say your connection and sense of safety with whatever facilitator is just as, if not more important that the actual modality of healing itself .. they offer both the space and teachings to heal AS WELL as a deep level of understanding and empathy for connection. I left the experience feeling a joy that I knew was in me, but was calloused over. I really cannot recommend AOC enough. Truly the best thing I have done for myself.

Kelsey 2024

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The retreat is located in a beautiful valley in Portugal, with several river ponds to swim pretty close to the rooms. The facilities are quite original and every detail is well taken care of for you to enjoy and relax throughout the whole experience. Food too is something that needs to be mentioned, just amazing every single day.

Then the people who manage the retreat provided a perfect container for every one of us to feel confident and safe to surrender to the experience and share our perspectives within the group. For me personally, it was a great balance between personal space/work and group activities (yoga, meditation, art, workshops, sharing circles, fun discussions, ...). Regarding the ceremonies, having tried psychedelics before, I honestly felt like these ceremonies are something special and powerful thanks to the surroundings, the acknowledgment of each of us, the acceptance, and the people who hold the space with beautiful words and rituals. All these together with the medicine provided made me experience profound introspective moments and feel completely connected to nature and any living being. I would fully recommend it to anyone, no doubt!!!

-LAUREN

This was my second retreat with Alchemy of Clarity and the experience didn't just equal the first, but surpassed it which I doubted was possible. One of my intentions was to go deeper with my healing journey and that certainly was the case. I felt so safe and held in order to do this deep work that I am forever grateful to the wonderful facilitators. Vale de Moses is the perfect venue also as you are immersed in pristine nature. My time here was a true retreat from the chaos and busyness of life and I have no doubt I will be back.

A.F

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Testimonials

After being on an inner quest to heal over the past few years, I really wanted to delve deeper into really creating a cellular change in who I was because I knew there was a deeper level of peace that I was destined to feel. I joined AoC after googling this style of retreat and felt a gut feeling that this was a sign. My intention was to deepen my self love and self acceptance, to make peace with my body and to find a new way of existing with ease in my life time. The gifts not only from the medicine but from the facilitators has been life changing. I experienced with ease so many tangible changes that I can integrate into my life just from being around other like minded people and the integrity of the facilitators. I left AoC cellularly changed and my intention bathed in fulfilment from this life changing retreat. The mix of nature, stillness, presence and kindness mixed with my personal intention left me felling totally fulfilled and since the retreat there is a resounding peace running through me. I loved the facilitators and the retreat so much that I cannot wait to attend next year also!

Tori Godsall 2024

My primary intention was to understand and hopefully reduce my anxious nature. At the end of the week-long retreat, I found the 'stillness' I was looking for. Now, it is up to me to maintain it :-). Christiana, Andrew, and Julia are highly professional and empathetic individuals who quickly created a sense of camaraderie among all participants. Their welcoming approach made me feel comfortable and encouraged me to explore without hesitation. All the activities—including meditation, movement, and ceremonies—were perfectly interconnected, making each day thoroughly effective. The valley is so beautiful and quiet, and it significantly enriched my experience. The underlying belief and passion that Christiana, Andrew, and Julia have for their work ultimately shine through above all else. I highly recommend Alchemy of Clarity; this has been one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you, folks.

Gowtham 2024

I had been thinking about going on a plant medicine retreat for over a year and kept postponing it. I thought about doing it at home with some friends, but the setting at Alchemy of Clarity was better, with a focus on healing. I came because of Burn Out Symptoms and anxiety, also just feeling lost/stuck and not sure about my next steps in life. Everything was organized very well and the team was very helpful and friendly. The retreat in Portugal was very nice and quiet and a good place to relax and take a break from the busy world. The food tasted very good and was very healthy. The dining area had a good view into the valley. We had very good weather and could sun bathe and swim or just relax in a hammock. Everybody came with the intention to work on themselves and our group got along really well. I met some very nice people. We took part in three ceremonies, during which we took the plant medicine. The first ceremony was difficult for me as many memories came up and I saw certain parts of myself I don’t like. (Behaviors and beliefs) I felt very safe though with group around me and the team singing songs and playing music, in the traditional ceremonial way. The second ceremony was during the day and more relaxing as I could deal with many things that came up in the first and find solutions for them or look at them from a different perspective. The final ceremony was also difficult and exhausting, but also very helpful and the best one. A lot from my subconscious came to the surface and was at first difficult to feel, but with time I was able to find an answer. This felt very good. I also had a short experience of how things could be and feel like, after having dealt with all of this. I now know what the cause for quite a few of my issues are and what steps I have to take, to overcome these. The first few days after I was still very aware of this and could feel it and understand what was going wrong and what to do. Now things have normalized, but I know what to do and feel different/changed in certain aspects and situations and also feel better. I can see which habits, thoughts and things I have been doing in everyday life were not good and am starting to change these. I will be interesting to see how this develops. I would definitely do it again and thanks to the team for their work. You did a great job

Michael 2024

My intention with the retreat was to connect with myself, nature and other people. To take some days to just reconnect, put my phone and job aside and be present in the moment. Andrew, Julia and Christiana did an amazing job this week to meet all of us and make a safe and relaxed space to be in. I feel really blessed and grateful for coming to this retreat. It gave me so much clarity and comfort to my journey in life, and I would love to come again sometime!

Hilda 2024

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    It's all about set and setting, isn't it? The setting was idyllic, in the mountains of Portugal. And the set was properly respectful and ceremonial, with life and humor in proper proportion. I always felt myself in good and capable hands, surrounded by warm and accepting people.

    -Doc

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    I've just returned from a retreat.. and would like to thank Andrew, Christiana and Julia for a wonderful, life-changing experience. They took such good care of us all while creating a safe and nurturing environment to explore our innermost selves. I would recommend this retreat 100% to anyone considering it. You won't regret it!

    -A.F

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    Andrew, Julia and Christiana made the retreat a truly trustable space to heal wounds, build a community and learn how to transform. 3 journeys in 8 days had such a profound impact to my life. The Retreat Center offered all what is need - good food, nature, sauna, animals.

    -Thankfully yours, H.

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    I HIGHLY recommend Alchemy of Clarity to anyone who is ready to authentically meet the true Self, heal long standing issues and join a fast growing spiritual awake community.

    -Angela