Join us for an amazing transformative women's plant medicine retreat crafted exclusively by women, for women, to introduce you to the soul and science of psilocybin.  Our private beach retreat hacienda blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings, providing a serene haven for the participants to embark on their psychedelic journey. Each guest will have a personalized deep journey plant medicine session with the support of Heather and Monica, two of the US's first Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapists. Heather and Monica's pioneering work in women,s psychedelics has been featured by Lisa Ling, CBS News and the Drew Barrymore Show.  

During the week you will also have the opportunity to experience a mycomindfulness nature immersion. Mycomindfulness is nature immersion enhanced by microdosing.  Guided by a skilled local plant medicine curandero, a Medicine Man deeply connected to the spirit of the jungle, and with the support of our team we will engage in a Mayan temple ceremony and swim in a private sacred cenote. This powerful experience will bring us back into connection and alignment with the spirit of the natural world.

It is our honor to create a safe and sacred space for women to explore the depths of their souls, intuition and inner wisdom. This retreat offers a truly unique and authentic journey—an intimate dance between ancient plant wisdom, therapeutic expertise, and the nurturing embrace of the jungle.

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Nestled within the enchanting beauty of the Riviera Maya, our Women's Wellness Psychedelic Retreat offers an exquisite, private beachfront boutique resort—a secret hideaway space that you've been yearning for. Stepping into the serene embrace of our splendid private Hacienda, your senses will awaken, and you'll be transported to a world steeped in the mystical echoes of the ancient Maya's rich heritage. Notably, our stunning property has received the prestigious Traveler's Award for 2023, earning the title of "Best of the Best." Join us for an indulgent experience in luxury and self-discovery!

*********Payments can be broken up into 6 payments*******

Bring a Friend and you both take off $150 with Code: SISTERLOVE

Return Guest: $175 off with Code: RETURNLOVE

If you have been curious about psychedelics you will have the option on this retreat to experience a legal, safe, and soulful guided psychedelic medicine experience.  All the elements of this retreat have been thoughtfully designed to bring you back into a state of peaceful balance and mind/body/spirit alignment. Enjoy our magical setting which includes amazing views and hikes, private dinner parties, and a Goddess Moon celebration. 

If you feel inspired and want to do some sightseeing, we have an optional trip to the ancient ruins of Tulum. Tulum's Mayan ruins are exceptional because they are among the few ancient archaeological sites in Mexico located right along the coastline, providing breathtaking oceanfront views. The well-preserved structures, notably the El Castillo pyramid, offer a glimpse into the ancient Mayan civilization's history and architectural prowess. Tulum, Mexico, is renowned for its pristine, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and well-preserved ancient Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea. 

Your hosts, Heather and Monica are the leading experts in designing and delivering safe and soulful psilocybin experiences for women. Their retreats have been featured by CBS and Lisa Ling and Women's Health Magazine as the gold standard. They have designed this luxury-level retreat to introduce women to the soul and science of the psilocybin journey as a path to connect with intuition and inner wisdom. Through skillfully crafted nature immersion, mindfulness, and a guided medicine journey you will reconnect to your passion, path, and purpose and move forward lighter and more enlightened.

An interview is required to secure your spot on our retreat. Please use the link below to schedule a time or reach out to info@wellnessandwisdomjourneys.com

https://calendly.com/d/33j-yhh-x82/wellness-and-wisdom-interviews-heather-and-monica

Ideal Participants:

1. Women Seeking Deeper Personal Growth: The retreat is tailored for women who have already explored traditional therapies and personal growth modalities but are looking for a more profound and transformative experience. You are ready for a deep dive into your soul and psyche. 
2. Those Interested in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: This retreat is ideal for those who are open to and interested in the use of psychedelics, specifically psilocybin, as a therapeutic tool. It's meant for individuals who believe that traditional talk therapy has its limitations and are looking for an alternative approach.
3. Nature Lovers: Participants who appreciate the healing power of nature and are interested in immersing themselves in a beautiful natural environment. The retreat takes place in a location with ocean views, perfect for those who find solace in nature and ocean lovers.
4. Luxury Seekers: People who enjoy luxurious accommodations and are looking for a high-end retreat experience with top-notch amenities.
5. Individuals Who Value Reflective Time: The retreat is designed for those who appreciate quiet time for self-reflection and personal growth, allowing them to connect with themselves and nature.

Benefits:

1. Deep Transformative Healing: The retreat offers a unique opportunity for deep, soul-level healing. It aims to address underlying issues and provide profound personal growth and transformation.
2. Reduction in Mental Health Symptoms: Research has suggested that psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with substances like psilocybin, can lead to a decrease in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Participants may find relief from these conditions through the retreat.
3. Mystical Experiences: Psilocybin is known for its potential to induce mystical experiences and a sense of connection with the world and its inhabitants. Participants may gain a greater understanding of their place in the universe.
4. Positive Lifestyle Changes: Research as shown that some of the "side effects" of psilocybin are:  improvements in lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and a closer connection to nature. This could result in healthier living and a desire for more natural experiences.
5. Enhanced Social Connection: The retreat suggests that participants may experience a closer connection to others, potentially improving their relationships and social well-being.

Heather is one of the US’s first Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapists. Heather has been a women's  wellness coach/ psychospiritual therapist and woman’s retreat leader for over thirty years. She is the Founder and Director of Medicine Woman Retreats and uses her depth of understanding and expertise in the soul and science of psychedelics to create magical and meaningful women's retreats internationally,

Heather is passionate about plant medicine as a powerful path for connecting with inner wisdom and greater mind/body/spirit wellness. Her own cancer journey has deepened her personal connection to psilocybin as a medicine for the soul. She has experienced firsthand the ability of psychedelic medicine to illuminate the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical dis-ease.

Monica Ramunda, MA LPC, LCMHC has been in the mental health field for over 30 years and in private practice for the last 23 years. She is the owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Counseling Services and Lighthouse Counseling Services. She is a trained  Ketamine Assisted Therapist with Fluence and one of the First US Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapists.

 Monica's passions include transforming people’s lives with the assistance of psychedelics. She is a lifelong learner, hoping to inspire other women to find their passion and happiness during their 40s and beyond.  Monica Ramunda finds inspiration from nature, animals, and travel. She is inspired by Grandma Moses ( who shares her same birthday), who began painting at age 78 and was voted “Young Woman of the Year” at age 88. She hopes to follow in her footsteps. 

Monica was a tour guide in South America for over a year, leading tours in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Monica had the honor of leading guests to sacred sites such as the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, and famous Lake Titicaca, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. She experienced the beautiful traditions of the indigenous people of Peru, witnessed their ceremonies, and experienced the time-honored traditions of the native indigenous tribes. Monica has a particular love of Peru and the Quechua people and culture. She is now bringing her background as a tour guide and experience witnessing native traditions and rituals to her retreats. Monica’s passion for travel and love of native traditions, as well as her therapy background, helping people gain insight and breakthroughs in their lives, have come together in her retreats, with the assistance of psychedelics. 

Through Monica’s own journey into middle age, she has found inspiration, a wealth of knowledge and inner wisdom, and contentment. She has found new meaning as her children have transitioned into adulthood and a chance to fully enjoy this time of renaissance in her life.  

The benefits of psychedelics include: 

1. Increasing neuroplasticity
2. Increased openness and increased ability to create change
3. Decrease in depressive symptoms and anxiety
4. Access to intuition and inner wisdom
5. Help with cognitive aging and flexible thinking. Neuroprotective
6.  LIkeliness of a mystical experience, deep connection to self, others, and our planet
7. Repatterning and shifting of Negative thought processes and rumination

Psychedelic medicine is steeped in tradition and ceremony and used by people all around the world for hundreds of years. When consumed these medicines open our hearts and souls to a deeper perspective of ourselves, our lives, nature, and meaning. It is an honor to work with psychedelic medicine and ceremony to help bring awakening, insight, and inner wisdom to those who journey.

Psychedelic medicine's therapeutic benefits are gaining great support from the medical and mental health community. The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is leading much of the research and continually demonstrating these medicines' safety and effectiveness. Ketamine and psilocybin are some of the safest drugs available, safer than alcohol, cigarettes, and almost anything in your medicine cabinet.

This all-inclusive retreat includes:

 1. )5-night lodging and 6 days in our luxury Hacienda 

2.) Savor healthy and Exquisite Cuisine, Including Private Dinner Gatherings Each Evening

3. ) Gourmet Chef prepared gourmet meals at the home 3 a day

4.) Professionally supported psychedelic experience with your trained psychedelic wellness guides Heather and Monica ( a plant-based psychedelic experience)

5.) Pre and Post group Integration Sessions

6.) One post-integration group session AFTER the retreat 

7.)Exclusive Integration workbook and Activities exclusive to Psychedelic Soul Sisters

8.)Beautiful goodies bags with Spa items for self-care and nurturing

9.) Somatic-based therapies such as art, yoga, dance, sound healing, and forest bathing

10.)Opportunities for journaling, immersion in nature, relaxation, and self-reflection

11.) Exclusive Fire Ceremony and Bonfire on the Beach

12.)Maid service daily and evening turn-down service

13.)Full Moon Goddess Ceremony

14.) Two cocktails daily with meals provided

15.) Safe, filtered drinking water

16.) Exclusive workshop on finding your Passion, Path, and Purpose with your Guides Monica and Heather, with over 30 years in the mental health field. 

Important Information and Considerations:

*Interested individuals must have an interview prior to registering for this event. Please use the link below to schedule a time or reach out to info@wellnessandwisdomjourneys.com

https://calendly.com/d/33j-yhh-x82/wellness-and-wisdom-interviews-heather-and-monica

*Transportation is not provided for this retreat

*All participants assume their own risk and will acknowledge their state of health, psych history, and use of medications as part of their application

*Guests selected for this retreat will pay a non-refundable $2000 deposit (Refunded if the host  cancels the event)

*Guests are asked to be considerate of the discreet nature of this event and the participants involved.

*Travel Insurance is Mandatory and Wetravel offers travel insurance when you sign up,  but there are other options such as Allianz, or Travelex 

*This is a personal growth and wellness retreat NOT a therapy retreat.

As leaders of the retreat, our policy allows us to exercise discretion in declining participation in the plant medicine experience if, in our clinical assessment, we determine that it may not be suitable and is contraindicated during the retreat.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Kindly note that reservations canceled by guests are non-refundable. As our retreats have limited rooms and slots due to their intimate boutique nature, we are unable to provide refunds. Travel insurance is mandatory for all participants, and we recommend Wetravel (this site) for its affordable coverage. You can conveniently purchase travel insurance when making your reservation or opt for a different provider of your choice. Please be aware that cancellations will not be eligible for any refunds.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance with a "Cancel for any reason" policy to cover these circumstances.

Payments: 

DAMAGES

Any damages to the rooms and the hotel property will be promptly assessed and charged to the credit card of record.

SMOKING POLICY 

Smoking is not permitted 

*To schedule an interview and receive an application please e-mail

info@wellnessandwisdomjourneys.com 

Hacienda Secreto is truly a hidden gem, conveniently located just 25 minutes from Cancun Airport, ensuring stress-free accessibility. What's more, they provide private transportation, so you can leave all your worries behind upon arrival. Once you step onto the grounds, you'll be transported to a secluded paradise, far removed from the bustling streets of downtown Playa del Carmen.

Nestled on our own private beach, this breathtaking Hacienda exudes a Casablanca vibe, offering a serene escape. With its powdery white sands and crystalline turquoise waters at your doorstep, you have the freedom to unwind, frolic in the ocean, or take a dip in your private villa's pool or hot tub. Lounge in beach chairs or hammocks—the choice is yours.

As a family-run luxury resort, Hacienda Secreto is dedicated to pampering and indulging its guests. Their unwavering commitment to service includes around-the-clock assistance, tailored accommodations to suit your needs, and mouthwatering, locally-inspired cuisine prepared exclusively for us.

The experience begins the moment you arrive, with friendly staff greeting you and offering your choice of a margarita or mocktail. As you take in the soothing sounds of the nearby cenote and the gentle lapping of the surf against the shore, all under a picturesque blue sky and the striking turquoise waters of the Mayan Riviera, you'll find that stress melts away, and your transformative journey commences.

Within the comforting embrace of your beautifully designed Mayan-style room, you'll find yourself at home, at peace, and primed for a unique adventure that lies ahead. Heather and I eagerly await to welcome you and connect you with like-minded women. Rest assured, we're here to ensure your relaxation and introduce you to the sacred sisterhood within our private and enchanting Hacienda for the week!