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For those feeling called to the sacred medicine of Bufo (5-MeO-DMT), Behold Retreats cultivates an environment of safety, sovergnity, integrity, and trust. This is an opportunity to do deep transformational work with this powerful entheogenic medicine under the care of a highly-experienced facilitation team.
The secretion of the Sonoran Desert Toad, (aka Bufo Alvarius toad or the Colorado River toad) contains high levels of 5-MeO-DMT, one of the most potent entheogenic medicines known to mankind, and is a powerful initiation for those looking to enter a new phase of life.
The experience with Bufo Alvarius toad venom is much shorter in duration that other visionary substances like Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and psilocybin. Once the toad secretion is inhaled, the mystical effects begin within seconds - a transcendental psychedelic experience of universal Oneness with massive therapeutic potential.
One leading study in 2019 of 5-MeO-DMT showed that, after smoking the toad venom, participants underwent a profound mystical experience, with high levels of "ego dissolution or oceanic boundlessness during their session displayed higher ratings of satisfaction with life and lower ratings of depression and stress."
We offer the opportunity for 3 private ceremonies during your retreat, though even a single ceremony can, and often does, bring about profound healing and self-realization. To help you get the most from your Bufo (5-MeO-DMT retreat, Behold's team of diversely qualified therapists and coaches can guide you through a 1-on-1, 7-week Psychedelic Integration program to help you alchemize your Bufo (5-MeO-DMT experience into life-long change. We also offer Integrative Health Coaching for those guests who want to reach their top physical shape before embarking on this journey of spiritual growth.
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We keep our 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo retreats intimate (never more than 6 people) because we're passionate about offering our guests the most focused, personalized, and effective healing experience possible. We believe that receiving sacred medicine in a small group of thoroughly-vetted guests (or even 1 on 1) can be the difference between just another psychedelic experience, or your life's turning point.
You will receive personalized attention from our professional, compassionate, and highly-experienced facilitation team who are dedicated to healing work. Request a discovery call to learn more about our locations.
During your stay, you will receive unwavering support from our experienced staff. In addition to our 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo ceremony facilitator, a professional Psychedelic Integration Counselor, massage therapist, yoga teacher, and chef will be on site with you at all times.
Aside from our 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo ceremonies, there will be many beautiful offerings made available to you during the week, including daily breathwork, guided movement and meditation, a traditional sweat lodge ceremony, sharing circles, and tools for integration. Most importantly, we respect your right to take time for yourself, and all our offerings are completely voluntary - including the 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo experience. If you need a day off to rest and integrate, we respect your sovereignty. We're here to listen, adjust, and help you get exactly what you need from day to day.
A 6 night, all-inclusive Bufo Alvarius 5-MeO-DMT retreat with a small group (6-8 person max) of thoroughly-vetted guests.
• Safety Screening
• Up to 3 Bufo Ceremonies
• Traditional Temazcal Ceremony (Sweat Lodge)
• Daily Movement & Breathwork
• Private and Shared Room Options
• High Vibrational Meals & Nourishment
• Cacao Ceremony
• Dedicated / Highly Trained Support Team
• Beautiful Scenery
• Private and Group Preparation Coaching
• Private & Group Integration Coaching
• Physical & Digital Detox
• Travel and Planning Assistance
• Complimentary Airport Shuttles
• Unwavering Support
Fully Private 6 nights, all inclusive. For a fully personalized experience, we can accommodate you or a small private group up to 4 people.
• Safety Screening
• Up to 3 Bufo Ceremonies
• Traditional Temazcal Ceremony (Sweat Lodge)
• Daily Movement & Breathwork
• Private and Shared Room Options
• High Vibrational Meals & Nourishment
• Cacao Ceremony
• Dedicated / Highly Trained Support Team
• Beautiful Scenery
• Private Preparation Coaching
• Private Integration Coaching
• Physical & Digital Detox
• Travel and Planning Assistance
• Complimentary Airport Shuttles
• Unwavering Support
Please contact us to enquire about specific dates and availability. You can reach us at enquiries@behold-retreats.com
Our hand-picked team of experienced and caring facilitators and healers are always on hand to guide you through your journey.
Luke is a wellness retreat facilitator and ceremonialist with over 10 years experience in creating safe spaces for group and individual healing. He serves his community as an Integrative Health Practitioner, Kambo facilitator, ceremonial musician, massage therapist, breath-worker, QiGong & meditation guide. His passion for the sacred healing arts have led him to immersive studies in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Nepal, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States.
Luke is a wellness retreat facilitator and ceremonialist with over 10 years experience in creating safe spaces for group and individual healing. He serves his community as an Integrative Health Practitioner, Kambo facilitator, ceremonial musician, massage therapist, breath-worker, QiGong & meditation guide. His passion for the sacred healing arts have led him to immersive studies in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Nepal, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States.
With a highly personalized and heart-centered approach, Alexa will empower you with the tools and practices essential for continued growth and self-discovery. Through both talk therapy and experiential based mindfulness, Alexa utilizes modalities of Depth Psychology, Internal Family Systems, Relational/ Cultural, and Yin Yoga Therapy with techniques of nervous system entrainment, neuroscience-psychoeducation, and the appropriate implementation of mythology, ritual, and ancestral connection.
Alexa serves as a psychedelic integration counselor, creativity coach, grief companion, ceremony facilitator and death doula by implementing her Masters in Holistic Counseling & Eco-Expressive Arts, a Bachelor degree in Humanistic Psychology (Brown University), and ten years on the path of ritual healing, grief processing, and plant medicine.
With a highly personalized and heart-centered approach, Alexa will empower you with the tools and practices essential for continued growth and self-discovery. Through both talk therapy and experiential based mindfulness, Alexa utilizes modalities of Depth Psychology, Internal Family Systems, Relational/ Cultural, and Yin Yoga Therapy with techniques of nervous system entrainment, neuroscience-psychoeducation, and the appropriate implementation of mythology, ritual, and ancestral connection.
Alexa serves as a psychedelic integration counselor, creativity coach, grief companion, ceremony facilitator and death doula by implementing her Masters in Holistic Counseling & Eco-Expressive Arts, a Bachelor degree in Humanistic Psychology (Brown University), and ten years on the path of ritual healing, grief processing, and plant medicine.
Hear first hand what a life-changing experience a Behold retreat can be from our past participants.
Great experience! This was my second time doing a Behold retreat and it definitely delivered again :) The sweat lodge was magical, the facilitators were very knowledgeable and experienced, the location was beautiful and I really enjoyed the house we stayed at! Then of course the medicine did its job and was very powerful! Having the alternative food options was nice as well at most of the meals. I'm not a huge mushroom fan so it was helpful when the cooks did that as well.
Overall it's all part of the experience and I'm grateful for it!
The people is what I loved most. Don't think I would have changed much.
An experience that will never be forgotten. I found a level of peace & love in my heart that I never knew existed. I met total strangers that became family in a matter of days. What I thought was once a burden I would live with forever was relinquished and replaced with a happiness I will forever cherish and share with the world.
Thank you Luke, Alexa, Elizabeth and Mark for creating this space.
The team was great and was there for us at all times!
This transformational program includes 7 weeks of 1-1 coaching with one of our psychedelic psychotherapists or coaches. Healing with psychedelics requires integration, whether you're working with mother Ayahuasca, Bufo Alvarius, psilicybin, or San Pedro. This program is designed to help you integrate the lessons of your healing journey into your daily life.
We have a great team of highly skilled and experienced coaches, each with their own specialties and style. We'll help you connect with the best fit for you. Our program has been refined over serving 1,500 clients over 10+ years and will provide you the insights and guidance for deeper breakthroughs and to sustain more benefits and improvements to quality of life.
• Get clear on your goals, and setting a clear trajectory for success.
• Identify and remove any mental and emotional blockers and self limiting beliefs.
• How to calibrate yourself energetically ahead of retreat.
• Tools for navigating challenge during your journey with ancestral medicine.
• How to integrate the experience into your every day moving forward.
To learn more about the motivations behind our program, and how to get the most out of plant medicine and avoid years of retreats, mistakes, and slow progress, watch our webinar here.
