Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are are the benefits of magic mushroom plant medicine?

    One of Nature’s Oldest and Most Effective Medicines

    Develop Empathy

    Unshackle yourself from Trauma

    Hit the reset button on your brain

    Allow love to flow more freely

    Increase creativity

    Reduce Depression

  • Who will my guides be?

    We have a team trained in guiding you through your journey as well as assistants that will sit with you to hear you, play beautiful music, help any with any discomfort, but mainly they are there to administer the medicine and sit with you and hold space for you.

  • Is it private?

    We have two options private or a small group. Please send us an email for more information.

  • What if I have a bad trip?

    We all know someone who has experimented with magic mushrooms; this medicine opens our consciousness to understand ourselves on a deeper level and tune into the circumstances surrounding us. We have trained guides holding space for you in a gorgeous location curated to inspire beautiful imagery and visions, allowing you to connect with nature. We are very intentional about preparing our clients for a positive experience here, we prepare you with yoga, meditation, and self-reflection. If you enter into a deep purging in your journey, you will not be alone; our guides will be there to bring you back to your heart and love through music, affirmation, and our presence.

    It is our humble opinion that there is no such thing as a bad trip, but a challenging journey comes for a good reason. You are purging what is holding you back from tapping into your ultimate potential.

  • Why choose Silo Sanctuary over other centers?

    We have been hosting wellness retreats for 2 decades, and although we are new to sharing our space for deep mushrooms journeys, our team has been guiding them for years, and we have together, we have the perfect combination of experience creating and holding space that supports a deeply moving and beautiful journey to the purest version of yourself.

  • What can I do to make the most of my experience?

    We recommend before the retreat, work on being more compassionate with yourself and others, practice breathing, and the art of surrender or, for lack of a better word, going with the flow.

  • Are there any risks associated with psilocybin journeys?

    Anyone can have a negative, emotionally painful, or frightening experience while on psilocybin, which again stresses the importance of a therapist and the integrative process, as well as a safe, calm environment. Which we provide with our compassionate guides, and spectacular jungle location.

    “Pain is not negative—you can have an extraordinarily painful experience that turns out to be the most positive experience of your life,” says Dr. McGee. “That’s why you need to be prepared beforehand, and coached to lean into the experience and accept it, not resist it. You’ve got to feel it to heal it.”

  • Can I consume psilocybin mushrooms if I am on psychiatric medication?

    You can. However, we strongly advise that you instead consult a licensed mental health professional about tapering off your medications before consuming psilocybin mushrooms with us.

    Psychiatric drugs will have a significant dampening effect on the experience, and since you’re investing your time, money, and energy into healing, we recommend your system is clear of other medications to let the psilocybin do its best work.

    Serotonin syndrome is one possible side effect of consuming psychedelics while on certain psychiatric drugs, but this risk is negligible for psilocybin mushrooms. This risk is primarily associated with ayahuasca since it involves compounds that serve as MAOI-inhibitors, making serotonin syndrome a risk.

  • What if I am not suffering?

    If you have landed on this page, we believe it is because you were being called. Not all of us have past life or traumas from our past in this life. Although magic mushrooms can cure many ailments, for those not suffering or, on the contrary, living their best life, the experience helps them to unlock the doors to their most genuine potential and harness a creative force that will inspire even more positive shifts and a deeper appreciation for the beautiful life you have created for yourself.