Fungi ceremony
Join us alone, with your partner or gather a small group for an unforgettable healing experience.
Artwork by the wonderful Aphra NatleyFor this offering we retreat for roughly 24 hours to ask for guidance from the Spirit of Mycelium. In a ceremonial, intimate and therapeutic setting, you will go on a somatic self-inquiry journey by yourself, with a friend or partner, or with a group of maximum 5 souls who want to undertake this work together in a safe, supportive and collaborative setting. This could also include management teams or employee groups.
For individuals, keep an eye on our events page to join a group ceremony or a retreat.
What to expect.
In the month before
First, we might have an informal conversation to gauge initial levels of interest and vibe, and answer any basic questions you may have β establishing trust between us is vital. You are also free to jump straight to the intake form.
A second, more formal intake conversation and Somatic Inquiry session will be had based on your intake form, through an 1,5 hour video call. Here we will further discuss your background, what has brought you to this point, as well as expectations and possible concerns. Through the Somatic Inquiry session we will be able to have a more distilled and integrated understanding of your intentions for the ceremony by shedding light on whichever is blocking you in your life.
Prior to the ceremony, you will also receive a thorough preparation guideline to set your intentions and to prepare yourself mentally and physically in the weeks before.
Ceremony
On the first day of the gathering, you will be explained exactly what to expect over a cup of tea, and we will discuss any last questions you may have. We will then settle in with several relaxation exercises to soften the body and activate the parasympathetic nervous system β we will use simple bodywork, breathwork and meditation. This will help you step into the journey feeling comfortable, safe and grounded.
We will then proceed with the ceremony: you will consciously consume a personalised dose of fungi medicine (usually a moderate dose) which will be the start of your safely guided psychedelic healing journey of roughly 5 hours. The participants lie down on a bed in a comfortable space, designed specifically for the session, or in a suitable space in their own house. Once the ceremonial space is opened, participants wear an eye mask and listen to a carefully curated music playlist and healing sounds to help them focus internally.
I will be present throughout the session, together with an assisting guide β depending on the size of the group. After a nourishing meal, the chance to share and journal about your experience, the participants will rest or go to sleep. With 1:1 sessions taking place at the therapy room, you will need to get back to your accommodation first by taxi (we can drive you if you are staying within a 15 minutes drive).
The following morning will be all about integrating your experience: you will be guided through another Somatic Inquiry session and you will have the opportunity to express your insights and analyse your journey.
After the ceremony
Further communication over the following days via voice or text message is possible to help with any other integration needs you may have.
A final hour-long Somatic Inquiry video call will happen around ten days after the ceremony.
Ceremony schedule
example.
In the weeks before: intake, Somatic Inquiry video call (roughly 1,5 hr) and physical, mental and energetic preparation
At least one week before: diet adjustments
Day 1
Before 10:30 Vegan breakfast at home
12:00 Arrival venue
12:00-14:00 Introduction talk, bodywork
14:00-19:00 Fungi ceremony
19:00-19:30 Silent dinner
19:30-20:00 Sharing
20:00-21:00 Integration, tea, bed time
Day 2
10:00-11:00 Somatic Inquiry integration session
11:00-12:00 Sharing
Keep the rest of the day off for a quiet integration; preferably the day after as well.
Approximately 10 days after
Hour-long Somatic Inquiry integration video call
Artwork detail by Aphra NatleyReservation & investment
Your investment for all the above β a full-day ceremony with a meal, a two-hour live integration session and two online Somatic Inquiry sessions β is:
for 1 person: β¬750
for 2 persons: β¬550 p.p.
for 3 persons: β¬500 p.p.
for 4 to 5 persons: β¬450 p.p.
Reservations are made by means of a deposit of β¬50 p.p. The rest of the remaining due will be paid in cash on the morning of the event.
Adults under the age of 25 get a 20% discount.
These numbers are based on the time, energy and costs we invest to make these ceremonies possible, as I can only host a maximum of 3 ceremonies per month due to the intensity of the work. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if this is out of your reach; we aim to stay accessible for everyone in search of healing β‘
Due to costs already incurred, there is no refund of the deposit in case of cancellation.
Half of the payment is required for cancellations within the last 7 days prior to the event.
Full payment is required for cancellations within the last 3 days prior to the event.
Let us know if you would like to receive an invoice beforehand.
To start the booking process, you can send an email to hello@stellarfolk.org, or you can directly fill in the intake form. Feel free to contact us anytime to book a free introductory phone call, we would be happy to answer any questions at all you might have.
Fungi connects us with our natural inner healing intelligence, which knows whatβs best for us.
Preparation & integration
Both the preparation period prior to the ceremony, and especially the integration time afterwards, are a huge part of the experience and essential for its success and transformational quality. The more you approach a ceremony with reverence, the more gifts the mushroom will bestow on you. The cleaner, healthier and more aware you live and eat in the period before, the more benefits you will receive from the ceremony.
For days or weeks before your journey, commit to living a healthy lifestyle and abstain from certain sensory inputs that may cause unwholesome and uneasy states of mind.
We ask you to reduce to zero at least 7 days prior to the event: caffeine, meat, alcohol, drugs and medicines. Avoid cigarettes.
Some medicines will be required to stop being taken for at least 6 or even 12 weeks. These, and other requirements for your health and safety, are mentioned in the following link:
On the day itself you will only eat a plant-based (vegan) breakfast, until at least 2 hours prior to the start of the event. Make sure you drink plenty of water or herbal tea in the morning. Remember: no coffee!
Keep your agenda as empty as possible in the days before and especially after the retreat for a nice, quiet preparation and integration. Keep both retreat days completely free.
There will be an intake form to be filled out for first-timers.
The Somatic Inquiry sessions both before and after the ceremony will be of great help for preparation and integration.
Plan your travel and accommodation
For people coming from abroad, itβs best to travel on the day before the ceremony and to plan in at least 2 days of rest and integration after the ceremony before travelling back home. We recommend the following:
Day 1: travel to Ibiza
Day 2: ceremony
Day 3: integration session & rest
Day 4: rest or travel back home (we highly recommend travelling back home on Day 5 if your agenda allows it).
For individual sessions in Ibiza, we have a therapy space available. Itβs best to find an accommodation within 15 minutes from the Santa Eulalia area (we are in Es Canar to be exact). Affordable places in nature we like to recommend are Casa Shakti, which is just a 5 minute drive away, and a little further you will find Hostal Cala Boix (ask for a room with sea view). Staying in Santa Eularia del Riu town is nice if you want all amenities at walking distance β you will find many options on Booking.com.
For two or more participants, most people who come from abroad rent their own house via Booking or Airbnb and we use this as the ceremony location. In case your house isnβt suited for a ceremony or youβre staying at a hotel, we can arrange a private location (price on request).
