EVOLEAD: A TRANSFORMATIONAL PSYCHEDELIC RETREAT JOURNEY

We have two guiding criteria for the admission of applicants to our program: safety and group fit.

Safety: Making sure there are no contraindications

• Because we want to maximize your safety, we require all applicants to fill out a screening questionnaire on their mental and physical health as well as to undergo a screening call with one of our medical professionals prior to admission. While we strive to adhere to the best known therapeutic practices and professional standards, we currently do not treat mental illnesses. This is why we do not admit participants with e.g. diagnoses of depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders.

Group fit: Curating a good group

• Group dynamics are paramount for a powerful experience – hence, unfortunately, we cannot accept every applicant that passed the medical-psychological screening.
• We aim to assemble a coherent yet diverse group of participants who can support each other during and after the program. We designed the EVOLEAD program for people who are aware of their potential to influence others / their environment / the state of the world and want to responsibly act upon it.
• While many of our clients have a leading role in their relevant social context / organizations (C-level, directors, founders), we judge the appropriateness of our applicants not by their job title but by their willingness and potential to assume responsibility for themselves and for others. Our participants must be willing to enter into an honest, open and sometimes challenging dialogue with themselves and with others. They need to be curious and willing to engage in self-exploration, reflection and deep inner work.
• This is why, prior to final admission, we have individual video / phone calls with every applicant to ensure participant-program fit.

We would like to highlight that taking psychedelics (psilocybin-containing truffles) is not the primary goal and intention of EVOLEAD. Rather, we perceive psychedelics (psilocybin-containing truffles) as an instrument for insight and development, an extraordinarily powerful “consciousness technology”.  

Given the right mindset, ceremonial setting, preparation and integration, psychedelic experiences can potentially catalyze profound development. To induce a deep state of altered consciousness, our participants consume legal psychoactive psilocybin truffles on the day of their guided psychedelic ceremony.

These truffles contain the psychedelic molecules psilocin and its phosphorylated counterpart psilocybin. Once ingested, psilocybin is metabolized by the body into psilocin, and then unfolds its serotonergic effect – what people usually refer to as “the trip”.

The dose of ingested truffles can be adapted to each participant’s individual profile and preferences.

In the Netherlands, psychedelic truffles are legal, while psychedelic mushrooms were classified as a scheduled substance in 2007. The legal truffles are sourced from authorized and quality-controlled manufacturers in the Netherlands.  

We maximize your safety by the right screening, preparation, facilitation, and integration.

Screening:
We undertake a physical / mental health screening via an online questionnaire and a phone call to minimize the risk of any potentially adverse health-related outcome. Clinical evidence shows that psilocybin from truffles is a physiologically safe substance with no known addictive effects (e.g. see here).

Preparation:
Participants will learn about a responsable approach to working with psychedelics (risk and harm reduction). Latest scientific evidence will be presented about the potential upsides and downsides of using psychedelics. In addition, they will receive guidance in how to navigate during states of altered consciousness.

Facilitation:
The psychedelic ceremonies with legal psilocybin-containing truffles we offer are guided by experienced facilitators and guides. Our experts give you enough freedom to make your own steps and will be always at your side in case you need their support.

Integration:
Psychedelic experiences with psilocybin-containing truffles can be very profound and transformative. Journeyers can go through intense emotions days and weeks after their ceremony. This is why we crafted an integration program that will help you incorporate your insights into your life in a sustainable manner.

We know very well how important privacy is to most of our clients. We will never share any information about our clients publicly or to any third-party. We will never post photos of participants from our retreats without the prior explicit written approval from the affected participants.

We process personal data (e.g. name, email address) in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”).

The EVOLEAD 4-day immersion will take place in the Netherlands.

Our exclusive retreat center is located in a calm and green spot 90 car minutes away from Amsterdam.

The facilities offer a relaxing and private atmosphere with ideal conditions for deep work.

All participants will be housed in simple but high-quality private rooms.

We will offer fresh and healthy drinks and vegetarian food. 

We will get in touch with you regarding your logistics as soon as you have been admitted to EVOLEAD.

The main language for the group sessions (virtual and on-site) and of the EvoLEAD material is English.

However, our facilitators and guides speak multiple languages and your 1:1 sessions plus individual conversations on-site can be in German, French, Dutch, Russian or Spanish as well. Let us know during the application phase if you have any questions or concerns regarding languages.

Our highest aim is to provide a safe and highly customised context for profound self-exploration and transformation. Participating in our program is an investment into your personal development and probably a “once in a lifetime” experience. 

The price for the EVOLEAD hybrid 12-week leadership development program depends on your household income and ranges between EUR 3.500 and 5.900 for private payers (self-payers). This includes all costs for the entire program (screening, prep & integration group sessions, 1-on-1 coaching sessions, ceremony, curated content, facilitators and coaches) as well as accommodation, learning material, food, and drinks. Your travel costs are not included in this price.  

In case your financial situation doesn’t allow you to pay the full price please reach out to us – there is a limited number of stipends available for applicants in low-income situations or from the non-profit, public and academic domains and we will discuss your options with you on an individual basis.