Beckley Retreats
Venue Highlights
- Legal Psilocybin Truffle Ceremonies: Conducted in the Netherlands, where psilocybin truffles are legal, using protocols informed by Imperial College London research for safe, transformative experiences.
- Expert Facilitation Team: Led by professionals like Lucyne Pearson, with over 100 years of combined experience in psychotherapy, shamanism, and neuroscience, ensuring trauma-informed support.
- Holistic Wellness Program: Combines Vipassana meditation, yoga, breathwork, and nature immersion, fostering emotional, spiritual, and psychological growth over an 11-week journey.
- Tranquil Natural Setting: Set on a 14-acre estate with a lake, nature trails, and renovated 18th-century farm buildings, offering a peaceful environment for reflection and connection.
- Intimate Group Experience: Limited to 20 participants, ensuring close-knit community dynamics and individualized attention during ceremonies and integration sessions.
- Comprehensive Support: Includes 4-week virtual preparation and 6-week post-retreat integration with group and 1:1 coaching to embed lasting change.
About this Venue
Details of this venue
Beckley Retreats’ De Hoorneboeg location is set on a 14-acre estate in Hilversum, Netherlands, just 25 miles from Amsterdam, built on the site of two former sheep farms dedicated to contemplation and meditation. Founded in 2021 by Amanda Feilding, the “Queen of Psychedelics” (Forbes), Beckley Retreats draws on the Beckley Foundation’s 25+ years of psychedelic research to offer legal psilocybin truffle retreats. De Hoorneboeg’s quiet, lush environment, with a lake, nature trails, and tastefully renovated 18th-century farm buildings, creates an ideal setting for introspection and personal growth. The venue’s ethos emphasizes peaceful connection with nature and others, fostering awareness and sustainable living. With over 400 participants served across Beckley’s programs and an 83 Net Promoter Score in 2023, De Hoorneboeg, accessible by train, taxi, or bicycle, provides a luxurious, safe space for transformative experiences, guided by expert facilitators like Dr. Dingle Spence and Lucyne Pearson, blending science and ancient wisdom.
Schedule
- Pre-Retreat (4 Weeks): Four weeks of virtual preparation via Zoom, with two group sessions (e.g., 02/02, 02/23 at 8am PST) and one 1:1 intake to set intentions, explore protective mechanisms, and build rapport using mindfulness and somatic practices. Flexible, self-paced options are available.
- Day 1 (Arrival): Check-in at De Hoorneboeg by early afternoon, followed by an orientation, group introductions, and a grounding Vipassana meditation or yoga session to establish a safe, communal atmosphere. Participants explore the 14-acre estate and lake.
- Day 2: Morning meditation and organic vegetarian breakfast, followed by breathwork and intention-setting workshops. Evening features the first 6-hour psilocybin truffle ceremony, guided by facilitators with live music and shamanic elements, followed by initial sharing.
- Day 3: Morning integration session with journaling and discussions to process ceremony insights. Afternoon includes nature walks or yoga, with a second psilocybin ceremony (5-night programs) or reflective practices in the evening.
- Day 4: Morning integration circle, breathwork, and creative exercises (e.g., art or journaling). Afternoon offers free time for trails, lake visits, or sauna relaxation, with an evening group activity like a shamanic ritual.
- Day 5 (Departure): Final integration session with tools for sustaining change, a group farewell, and departure by midday. A 6-week virtual integration program follows, with four group sessions (e.g., 03/07, 03/14, 03/28, 04/11 at 8am PST). Note: Schedules vary; 3-night programs (one ceremony, $3,550) and 5-night programs (two ceremonies, €5,500+) are offered.
Getting Here
Directions
Fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). De Hoorneboeg is a 25-mile, 30-minute drive or train ride from Amsterdam. From Amsterdam Centraal Station, take a train to Hilversum (20 minutes), then a taxi or shuttle (arranged by Beckley Retreats, details post-booking) to the retreat center. The 14-acre estate is accessible by well-maintained roads, train, taxi, or bicycle, offering a secluded, nature-immersed setting. Participants should complete the screening process before arranging travel to receive precise transfer instructions.
Accommodation
At De Hoorneboeg, Beckley Retreats offers simple, comfortable accommodations in tastefully renovated 18th-century farm buildings, designed to support introspection and rest. Guests can choose private rooms (€5,900+) or shared rooms (€5,500) with twin beds, fostering a communal experience. Rooms are minimalist, filled with natural light, and feature sustainable design elements, with views of the lush 14-acre estate, lake, or nature trails. Shared bathrooms and showers are modern and clean, with gender-specific schedules for privacy. The quiet, nature-centric setting enhances the retreat’s focus on personal transformation, complemented by communal spaces for ceremonies and workshops. Daily housekeeping ensures a tidy environment, allowing participants to fully engage in the 11-week program, including psilocybin ceremonies, meditation, and integration, in a distraction-free sanctuary.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
De Hoorneboeg offers a curated selection of amenities to enhance the transformative psilocybin retreat experience on its 14-acre estate in Hilversum. The venue features a hammam and sauna, providing spaces for relaxation and physical grounding after ceremonies. Free Wi-Fi supports virtual preparation and integration sessions, while towels and daily housekeeping ensure a clean, comfortable stay. A dedicated yoga studio hosts daily Vipassana meditation and breathwork, with open-air communal spaces for integration circles and workshops. Coffee and tea stations encourage relaxed group bonding, and the estate’s lake, nature trails, and lush greenery provide serene spaces for reflection and nature walks. While amenities like pools or fitness centers are not confirmed, the focus on sustainability, interconnectedness with nature, and simplicity fosters a profound connection to the retreat’s holistic goals, complemented by the renovated 18th-century farm buildings’ aesthetic charm.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Beckley Retreats at De Hoorneboeg provides all-inclusive, primarily vegetarian meals crafted by top chefs using organic, locally sourced produce, often from the venue’s gardens, to nourish participants during their psilocybin journey. Meals include nutrient-dense dishes like fresh salads with edible flowers, vegetable soups, quinoa bowls, and roasted seasonal vegetables, designed to sustain energy and clarity for ceremonies. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served communally in light-filled dining areas overlooking the 14-acre estate, fostering group connection and a sense of community. Breakfast may feature fresh fruits, granola, and herbal teas, while lunches and dinners offer hearty, plant-based options with Dutch influences, such as lentil stews or root vegetable gratins. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets are accommodated with advance notice, ensuring inclusivity. The organic, wholesome cuisine aligns with the retreat’s holistic ethos, supporting physical well-being and enhancing emotional and spiritual transformation.
What's Included
- Psilocybin Truffle Ceremonies: One (3-night programs) or two (5-night programs) 6-hour legal psilocybin truffle sessions, guided by experts with live music, shamanic practices, and a 1:4 facilitator-to-guest ratio for safety and depth.
- Preparation Program: 4-week virtual coaching via Zoom, with two group sessions and one 1:1 intake, to set intentions, prepare mentally, and build rapport using mindfulness and somatic practices.
- Integration Support: 6-week post-retreat virtual program with four group sessions and 1:1 coaching, using science-backed techniques to sustain transformation and integrate insights.
- Holistic Practices: Daily Vipassana meditation, yoga, breathwork, and nature walks on the 14-acre estate, fostering personal growth and grounding.
- Accommodation: Minimalist private (€5,900+) or shared (€5,500) rooms with natural light and estate views, in a sustainable, distraction-free setting.
- Meals: All-inclusive vegetarian, organic meals, accommodating vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets upon request, served communally.
- Transportation: Complimentary shuttle transfers from nearby train stations (e.g., Hilversum) to De Hoorneboeg, with details provided post-booking.
- Community Access: Ongoing connection with retreat groups and Beckley’s alumni community, including access to events and resources. Note: Excludes airfare; 50% non-refundable deposit required, full payment due 60 days prior.
