Whispers of the Ancestors:
A Sacred Samhain Women’s Retreat

October 10-12, 2025 - Portland, Oregon

Whispers of the Ancestors is…

Intimate Group Setting

Experience deep connection in a small circle of just 8 women, where meaningful, lifelong bonds can naturally unfold. This intimate setting ensures a supportive environment for personal growth, healing, and transformation.

Two Nights at Evergreen Retreat Center

Relax and rejuvenate during a luxurious stay at the Evergreen Retreat Center, located in a serene and private home. Enjoy both private and shared accommodations, along with access to a sauna, hot tub, and spacious areas to reconnect with yourself and fellow participants.

Guided Psilocybin Journey with Licensed Facilitators

Engage in a transformative group psilocybin journey, guided with high levels of care by experienced licensed facilitators. With one facilitator for every four guests, you’ll receive personalized attention and support. This journey is safely administered at one of Portland, Oregon’s premier psilocybin service centers.

Deep Relaxation

Indulge in daily practices that promote deep relaxation and healing, including yoga, sound baths, guided meditation, reflective journaling, and sacred rituals. These activities are designed to bring balance, grounding, and emotional clarity, enhancing your overall well-being.

Nourishing Meals by a Private Chef

Savor nourishing, healthy meals crafted by a private chef, specifically designed to support your wellness journey. Every meal is thoughtfully prepared to fuel your body and complement the healing process throughout the retreat.

Preparation and Integration Sessions

Our connection doesn’t end with the retreat. Engage in several preparation and integration Zoom calls to seamlessly weave this transformative experience into your everyday life. These sessions will help you fully integrate your psilocybin journey and maintain lasting growth.

Honoring the Ancestors

Within each woman flows an ancient lineage—an unbroken thread connecting us to the wisdom, resilience, and spirit of those who came before. Our ancestors whisper to us in dreams, intuition, and the quiet spaces between thoughts, offering guidance, strength, and remembrance of who we truly are.

Women have been the keepers of sacred knowledge for centuries—healers, storytellers, and bridge-walkers between worlds. Yet, through the tides of history, many of us have been severed from this birthright, left disconnected from the deep well of wisdom that is our inheritance. Reclaiming this connection is not just an act of remembrance; it is an act of healing, both for ourselves and for the generations that follow.

Samhain: The Veil is Thin

Samhain (pronounced Sow-en) is an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark half of the year. It is a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual realms is at its thinnest, allowing us to commune with our ancestors, receive messages from the unseen, and honor the cycles of death and rebirth.

Now, more than ever, we are being called to reclaim the lost wisdom of our lineage, to stand in the truth of who we are, and to restore the sacred bonds between ourselves, our ancestors, and the great web of life.

This is a time for remembrance,
a time for healing,
a time to Awaken the Ancestors.

The call is resounding and unmistakable. Are you ready to answer it?

Psilocybin Mushrooms: A Gateway to Healing and Transformation

Psilocybin mushrooms, often used in psychedelic therapy and guided psilocybin journeys, have been revered for centuries as powerful tools for spiritual awakening and emotional healing. Modern research has begun to validate what ancient cultures have long known: Whether through psychedelic retreats, women's healing circles, or individual sessions sacred fungi hold immense potential for profound personal growth and psychological transformation.

Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self

In a psilocybin therapy session, these natural medicines gently guide you back to your true self, helping you peel away the layers of societal expectations and reconnect with your inner truth. Studies show that psilocybin can help dissolve the "default mode network" in the brain, which governs ego and self-referential thought, creating space for self-discovery and a heightened sense of purpose. This transformative experience allows individuals to access deeper layers of consciousness and gain profound insights into their life's path.

Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit

The therapeutic effects of psilocybin-assisted therapy extend beyond the mind, fostering healing at every level. Research has shown psilocybin’s potential to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD by facilitating the release of unprocessed trauma and breaking negative thought patterns. These journeys can lead to a profound sense of wholeness, promoting emotional resilience and spiritual well-being.

The connection between psilocybin and neuroplasticity also supports its role in catalyzing long-term psychological and behavioral change, making it an integral part of holistic wellness practices.

Rediscovering Our Connection to Nature

A guided psilocybin journey often brings participants closer to nature, fostering a heightened sense of ecological awareness. These experiences remind us of our deep interconnectedness with the Earth, enhancing our role as stewards of the planet. Many report feelings of unity with all living beings, which strengthens their commitment to environmental mindfulness and sustainable living.

By returning home to Mother Earth, psilocybin invites us to embrace a more harmonious existence, balancing personal growth with ecological responsibility.

Awakening to Cosmic Connection

During psychedelic ceremonies or spiritual retreats, psilocybin mushrooms act as a gateway to the divine origin of the self. This journey into higher states of consciousness reconnects us with the timeless essence of who we are, fostering a profound sense of cosmic connection.

By dissolving barriers of anxiety, attachment, and fear, psilocybin helps us transcend material concerns, gaining a broader perspective on life's challenges. This awakening often leaves participants with a renewed sense of peace, clarity, and spiritual alignment, offering tools to navigate life’s complexities with grace.

Whispers of the Ancestors Retreat Schedule

  • Friday, October 10

    Arrival & Opening Circle

    Arrival & Settle In: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Opening Circle: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    A heart-centered gathering to introduce our sacred space, set intentions, and prepare for the journey ahead.

    Rituals of Remembrance: 5:00-6:00 PM
    A ritual to honor those who came before you through sacred altars, guided meditations, and ancestral storytelling.

    Dinner: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

    Yin Yoga & Sound Bath: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Relax and restore through a calming Yin yoga session and a healing sound bath to prepare for deep spiritual work.

    Free Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Take time to unwind, enjoy the sauna, soak in the hot tub, or sip on tea.

  • Saturday, October 11

    Journey Day

    Guided Meditation: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

    Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

    Leave for InnerTrek: 9:00 AM
    Travel to our designated psilocybin ceremony space for the journey.

    Group Ceremony: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    The heart of the retreat—an immersive group psilocybin ceremony designed to guide you through healing, awakening, and deep spiritual transformation.

    Group Dinner: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    Journal & Reverberate: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Reflect on the ceremony and the experiences you’ve had.

    Free Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Enjoy free time to relax, reflect, and continue integrating your experience in the sauna, hot tub, or with tea.

  • Sunday, October 12

    Integration & Reflection

    Yin Yoga & Guided Meditation: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    Begin your final day with gentle yoga and meditation to align your mind, body, and spirit for the integration process.

    Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

    Integration & Closing Circle: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Close the retreat by sharing your experiences, reflecting on your healing journey, and setting intentions for life after the retreat.









Meet your Facilitators

  • Sarah Moonstone

    Sarah is a spiritual mentor, sacred ceremonialist, and plant medicine facilitator.  Her passions and trainings focus on guiding groups through profound inner work and collective transformation. At the heart, her work is about creating powerful group experiences where women are encouraged to reconnect with their divine feminine strength and intuitive ancient wisdom. With a deep reverence for the sacred, she brings a grounded yet expansive approach to her practice, empowering others to reclaim their true essence and live in alignment with their highest potentia.

  • Jamie Blackburn

    Jamie is a mental health provider, certified 500-hour yoga teacher, plant medicine guide, and founder of the Inner MAP Project. With a deep passion for creating sacred spaces to bring people together in community, Jamie blends mindfulness, yoga, ecotherapy, and plant medicine to support healing and growth. Her approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and personal transformation, creating safe spaces where individuals can reconnect with themselves and cultivate resilience in their everyday lives. Jamie is dedicated to guiding others in unlocking their full potential and embracing their authentic selves.

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