Not necessarily! We welcome people who are on psychiatric medication, though we do ask that you consult a healthcare provider prior to attending this retreat to double-check the safety.

You may also schedule an appointment with an RTH expert prior to proceeding.

If you choose to attend this retreat loved ones, we will respect that choice and welcome you all. We may assign you separate bedrooms, however.

We request that any interpersonal challenges or breakthroughs be shared with the circle so as to avoid “bubbles” or “cliques” from forming.

Non-participants are welcome to drop you off and pick you up from the retreat, but only registered retreat participants may stay on the premises during the retreat.

Exceptions are made for individuals with disabilities who require medical assistance.

We limit the group size to ensure potency and individualized care. Retreat capcity varies depending on the venue, but even in the largest of spaces our maximum is 14 guests per retreat.

We aim to have at least 1 staff member per 2 guests during mushroom dosing sessions, to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve.

Foreigners sometimes fear Mexico. While danger is always a risk, and while certain parts of the country should be avoided, the places that tourists venture within Mexico City and the retreat location are typically safe.

As with any place, it’s a good idea to travel in groups if possible, explore during the daytime, and stay mindful of pickpockets.

The scary news about violent crime in Mexico is almost always in border towns. We will be in Central Mexico – far, far away from the border.

Mexico is a large country that spans several different climates. That’s why we have more than one retreat location, and plan our retreat dates and venues according to the climate.

Don’t worry – we’ll tell you what clothes to pack depending on the retreat you register for.

Doing this work abroad allows us to customize the experience to each participant’s needs, with less red tape and lower overheads. It also allows us to weave in the traditions of the local culture.

The cost of one private session in Oregon is about the same price as our six day, all inclusive retreat that includes THREE medicine doses. Lower overheads for us means a more accessible price point for you.

Psilocybin mushrooms have a rich history of use in Mexico among indigenous people.

Article 195 bis of the Federal Penal Code respects the use of mushrooms for traditional spiritual practices or ceremonies, and members our staff include indigenous Mexicans.

The cost-effective structure of our retreats is made possible by a few factors.

Our overheads are lower by avoiding bureaucratic red tape. Furthermore, this is not a luxury retreat. The facilities are clean but rustic, and the food is fresh, though simple.

The retreat is also in part subsidized by tax-deductible donations.

There are some folks who we are not set up to support at this time. They include:

• Individuals who are particularly dysregulated, frightened and/or in need of more gradual, one-on-one support;
• Individuals who need a lot of special exceptions or a highly controlled environment;
• Individuals who are unable to stop using substances like alcohol, cannabis, opiates, etc. for at least one week before the retreat begins and for the whole duration of the retreat;
• Those who need a very particular, strict diet (eg: dedicated gluten free kitchen, low FODMAPs, low histamine diets);
• Those who recently discontinued a psychiatric medication abruptly and have not fully stabilized;
• Those with entitled, socially preachy, or otherwise “high maintenance” personalities who are unwilling to examine these defense mechanisms;
• Those with medical contraindications to taking psychedelics

We do offer payment plans, provided that the retreat fee is paid in full at least one month prior to the start of the retreat. The earlier you sign up, the more payment plan options you’ll have.

Depending on how many donations we receive, we may have some scholarship opportunities available. Please inquire when you apply to join us.

To stay in compliance with all rules and regulations, the retreat fee paid to Right to Heal does not include the substance itself.

The medicine is transported, handled, and administered by a local curandero  or marakame. We encourage you to make a donation to the medicine carrier in cash only (USD or pesos). Nobody will be denied care for inability to pay.

Something that sets Right to Heal apart from other retreats is our emphasis on container.  

“Container” refers to the safe and supportive space in which guests can express and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

It’s an essential element to the healing process. For this reason, all participants are required to respect our Container Agreements, which include:

• Confidentiality. I will hold in confidence the identities of the other participants and the personal nature of their healing work. I will ask for permission before posting photos of others to social media.
• Touch. All touch offered and given this week will be non-sexual in nature. (Exception: already established partners attending the Event together may engage in consensual touch.) I will respect the boundaries of others and ask first before delivering hugs, shoulder rubs, etc.
• Premises. I agree to stay on the premises for the entire duration of the event, unless explicitly given permission by an Event Leader. I also agree to stay within the defined ceremony space during medicine-assisted Activities.
• Platonic Healing. I agree not to run romantic energy with anybody else at the Event, for the duration of the entire Event. (Exception: already established partners attending the Event together.)
• Self Care. I will ask for what I need and speak up when I feel unsafe. I will not participate in Activities that I deem to be harmful for my wellbeing.
• Safety. I understand that the safety word is “Safety.” When I hear this word, I will immediately stop whatever I am doing, focus, and follow instructions. This is for my own safety, as well as for the safety of others. Likewise, if I deem that something dangerous is occurring during the Activities, I understand that I can likewise call “safety.”
• Personal Growth. I remember that I am here for the purposes of healing and personal growth, and that such processes often entail confronting parts of myself and others that may be uncomfortable. I agree that the Event staff may remind me of this throughout the week, and understand that they may help me see when I am deflecting, projecting, or acting out of alignment.
• Group Healing. I understand that the healing that happens in groups is different than one-on-one or solo work. I agree to respect the process of other individuals, as it may be quite different than my own. I agree not to touch or speak to other participants during the Group Medicine Ceremony.
• Judgement. I will be mindful of my own judgements and projections as they arise, and when they do, I will choose kindness.
• Attitude of Learning. I understand that there is no such thing as perfection, and that the Event staff and other participants may say or do things I dislike. I understand that this is all part of the learning – both mine and theirs.