“I am so grateful for the safe and loving space created by Natasja and the group of healers. I felt I had support at each step in my journey. Natasja's abilities to listen, understand and to react appropriately to one's needs are truly amazing. Also, the entire group of healers are so compassionate and non-judgmental, they showed genuine care. I was impressed with the level of detail everything is taking care of. There was much more than the medicine itself that was really helpful in the healing. The preparation of intentions, the connection that we build with the whole group, the tabacco ceremony, the cacao & breathwork, the laughter, the beautiful house and surroundings, the openness, the shared humanity and the toolbox of resources. I didn’t know this would turn out to be so valuable for me. The 5 week's journey showed me new perspectives, it revealed what I have to work on, what I value the most and it set a base on which I can continue my healing and on which I can grow the medicine within.

Flavia Obreja, Romania, Product Development

“I attended the Towards Wholeness retreat and it was incredible! The themes that brought me to this retreat went beyond the mind. I could logically reason the changes I was searching for but couldn't access them in a way that actually made a difference in my experience. Through the powerful container, held by a whole team, I experienced shifts that have given me the ability to relate differently to the themes alive for me. For me, this is priceless.”

Rosa Stables, NL, Entrepeneur

“Before I was going through a grief process of the recent loss of my grandmother and I was feeling quite overwhelmed by everything that had happened during that month. I was also feeling a lot of unresolved feelings such as guilt and shame.

The ceremonies helped me go through that grieving process but also showed me more lightness and softness while going through these processes in life. I could be more compassionate to myself and to my mother and grandmother and felt then more connected to them than I ever did before.

A month later, I still experience this lightness and I am being able to navigate my emotions and periods of discomfort in a different way. I also feel more secure in myself and this is directly reflected on how I show up in my close relationships. My relationship with myself has also significantly improved and I feel I have more self-esteem and self-compassion now. Thanks, Natasja and team for this wonderful experience!”

Jessika Langard, NL, Co-Founder of Women On Psychedelics

“ Awaken The Medicine Within Retreat was a beautifully held experience. What stood out for me was the deep and genuine care for all who attended. The thoughtfulness, attunement, attention to detail, wisdom and knowledge shone through. Natasja, and team created a light and joyful atmosphere while at the same time allowing all aspects of experience to be welcomed, both the light and the dark. They created a nourishing and deep container for 10 women to explore themselves fully and this is a precious and rare gift. They engender deep trust and this too is a precious gift. I would not hesitate to recommend their retreats to anyone wishing to dive deep in safe and wise hands.”

Clare Dea, UK, Psychotherapist

"Truly an incredible experience, beyond words. I recently participated in the Women’s retreat in Portugal and Natasja, Lorraine and Sandra were truly amazing. They created a safe space for healing and provided so much support and wisdom. All of them have such respect for the medicine and the healing process. Each person had an experience tailored for their unique needs and every detail was meticulously thought through. Not only were the medicine ceremonies profound, but I got equal value out of every activity, sharing circle, 1-1 a facilitator and every delicious meal. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone who is open and ready for growth. You’ll be in safe hands."

Emy Theodorakis, Netherlands, Lead Strategist

"Natasja has pulled together a team of truly gifted, generous, beautiful people who each bring their unique talents to the Awaken retreat to create a life-changing experience. The retreats are a perfect meld of traditional and scientific approaches that I think anyone, no matter preferences and previous experience, can feel safe, comfortable and engaged in.

This has been my second experience with Natasja and her amazing co-facilitator Lorraine, and the impact on my life has been profound. I especially appreciate the format of the women’s retreat, which creates a safe space for a particular type of healing and exploration that is difficult to find elsewhere. There is joy, laughter, good tears and yes, amazing food! You will love this experience - I recommend it to everyone. I´ve even talked my mum into signing up ;)"

Anonymous

"It’s hard to find the words to describe the beauty, the intensity, the profoundness of this experience. Sacred space was held by Natasja, Lorraine and Sandra with an extraordinary depth of love, compassion and kindness. These earth angels have an intuitive understanding of exactly what is needed by each participant in each moment - an extra blanket, a sip of water, a touch, a word. The respect and reverence with which they approach the plant medicine and each ceremony, each circle and each gathering brought a sense that the ancestors, too, were gathered around us, breathing their wisdom through these 3 extraordinary women, and adding to the experience of being so completely and so safely held. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to do such deep work while being so truly held, without judgment or expectation, to have been so completely seen and accepted."

Kate Austin, UK, Entrepreneur

"I did a 5-day psilocybin retreat with this incredible team at a beautiful site near Amsterdam. I was deeply impressed and touched by the care, love, humour, sensitivity, and wisdom I received from the team who have deep knowledge and immense experience of working with this medicine. They complimented the psilocybin ceremonies with other ceremonies, two of which I found as impactful and healing as the psychedelics! I could not recommend them enough and am saving up for my next trip with them."

Samantha Mennell, UK, Festival Director

"On both the personal, social and spiritual level Natasja, creating a safe and warm container for healing and transformation. I loved every aspect of the retreat: the gorgeous location, the other participants that seem to have been handpicked and shared a common storyline, the program, the rituals, the singing, the food, the medicine, the integration… one big beautiful, deep tapestry of meaning."

Sjanett de Geus, Netherlands, Steward of Yugenforest