reviews & Testimonials
Here’s what people are saying about their Odyssey experience
James warren: my experience with odyssey retreats
James warren: my experience with odyssey retreats
James warren: my experience with odyssey retreats

My psilocybin journey allowed me to truly see myself, to experience the connection I have with nature and people, and to give myself grace. We wanted our psilocybin journeys to be transformative and Odyssey's facilitators and program delivered. Odyssey is a professional organization who treats their clients with respect and dignity. Their facilitators are experienced, build a relationship with their clients and skillfully guide you through the preparation, journey and integration processes.

Hector - North Carolina, USA
Odyssey private session client, August 2024

It provided a number of deeply profound insights that have already begun to positively influence the way in which I am walking through the world. Aaron was experienced, warm and compassionate, aligned his approach to my needs and prepared me perfectly.

Janet - Pennsylvania, USA
Odyssey private session client, August 2024

I loved my time with Odyssey. The leadership team and the facilitators were truly unbelievable, caring, professional, and intuitive. Every small detail was taken care of.

Our group had a great dynamic. The psilocybin experience itself was emotive, positive, therapeutic. Truly a top class experience.

Daniel - California, USA
Odyssey retreat participant, September 2023

This experience was life changing in so many ways. It's like giving your soul a chance to be reunited with your body amidst breath taking scenery in a loving, safe environment. I felt like all of the facilitators were highly trained, empathetic, ethical and wonderful listeners. It was well worth the time and financial investment. I may even say it was more affordable than it should have been after seeing all that went in to it.

Emma - Florida, USA
Odyssey retreat participant, August 2024

My Odyssey therapist was able to guide me safely through one of the most important experiences of my life. I loved experiencing the most difficult emotions of my childhood in a more direct manner. This experience has left me feeling much more "in the moment" in my daily life. I find myself often being moved to tears, not in a depressed sense, but in appreciation and gratitude for my life. I cannot think of anything that could have been done better.

Ethan - Florida, USA
Odyssey private session client, August 2024

It was like my brain got a reset. 

The neural plasticity I read about in psilocybin studies resonated with my experience. In learning about others’ experiences, I believed mushrooms could be a multi-tool of sorts- able to work on trauma and consciousness expansion as well. This multifaceted ability of the medicine was also present in my journey.

By having this work be done transparently, safely, and legally, I felt especially safe with the process. I always felt safe to explore the limits of what my soul could discover through the vulnerable experience of working with mushrooms therapeutically for the first time.

B.P. - California, USA
Army Veteran & Odyssey private session client, September 2024

Odyssey’s experience has changed my life. I’m now 5 weeks post-ceremony, and only can I tell a difference in my symptoms, but everyone around me can. My first week back, my therapist couldn’t believe the difference. For the first time in many years, I can take a shower with no assistance. This has easily given me back an hour of every day.

I’m so thankful for Odyssey and the experience they helped facilitate for me. It has helped me be a better father, husband, sibling and friend. I encourage anyone who could benefit (and I think that’s nearly everyone) to explore the opportunity and see if it could offer them similar benefits. They might just be weeks away from the life they were meant to live.

Connor - Louisiana, USA
Odyssey private session client, July 2024

10/10 recommend. Truly one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I feel like I was able to take on years of therapy in a day. I feel like I was able to gain acceptance and breathe light into some darker situations. And things I knew I should believe I now believe in my body/core/soul. Alex was fantastic. Extremely professional, warm, and welcoming. The experience highly exceeded expectations.

Grace - New York, USA
Odyssey private session client, September 2024

I believe that it would be very important for someone to do eventually in their life and would recommend it to everybody. I was looking at other places internationally but chose to go to Odyssey because of the more modernized version of the experience without the more spiritual components. The experience highly exceeded my expectations!

Owen - Tennessee, USA
Odyssey private session client, August 2024

This retreat was well developed, safe, and professionally run. I would highly recommend to friends and family. I loved the location, the people, and the size. Having people from similar backgrounds helped create a cohesive group and integrative experience. That concept is brilliant.

Talia - California, USA
Odyssey retreat participant, August 2024

I was able to work with, feel and help heal major traumas in my life. I was also able to glean clarity in areas where I was unsure how to proceed or understand my true feelings. It helped strip away things that aren't truly important and remember what is...love, connection, compassion, family and my impact on the world. I gained a better understanding of habitual behaviors and regain an understanding of my true essence.

Sam - Oregon, USA
Odyssey retreat participant, August 2024

This was the single most meaningful experience of my life. I feel like I'm now the person I've always been but didn't realize it until now.

The experience can be very challenging and should be done in a controlled environment. I honestly don't know how I would have managed had I been on my own. Odyssey absolutely nailed everything.

Gentry - Texas, USA
Odyssey retreat participant, April 2024

Virtually impossible to find the words to adequately describe the experience. Out of this universe … beyond impactful … filled with powerful emotional meaning and healing. Odyssey curates their guests’ experience with the deepest attention to meaning, sensitivity to each individual, unbounded love and caring, comfort, emotional presence, and passion.

Jean - Montana, USA
Odyssey retreat participant, September 2024

My journey unlocked a deeply seated traumatic experience that I could never have accessed through traditional therapy. Although not pleasant, what I learned has already had life changing implications. As Aaron Donne, my facilitator, reflected, my journey was not what I wanted but what I needed. Odyssey is a safe and supportive environment that provides high quality, compassionate psilocybin journeys.

Luke - Minnesota, USA
Odyssey private session client, September 2024

I can confidently say it has been a pivotal turning point in my life. I find myself more in touch with my emotions, often moved to tears not by sadness, but by an overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude. This heightened emotional awareness has brought a sense of lightness, a pervasive happiness that colors my daily life.

‍This experience, while challenging, was also imbued with a sense of peace, bliss, and a serene calmness that enveloped me in a way I've never felt in my almost 35 years of existence. I experienced an intense feeling of love, a deep connection with my loved ones, and a profound oneness with the world around me.

Laura - New York, USA
Odyssey private session client, December 2023

This was a transformative experience. Living my entire life by a set of 'rules' that weren’t congruent with my core self has created years of needless anxiety and distorted perceptions. Both Gabe and Aaron were incredibly easy to work with and allowed me the space where I felt entirely at ease to explore the depths of my consciousness.

It's difficult to put this experience into words; it was incredibly profound, instilling within me a sense of calm and understanding I had never before experienced. The ease with which I could objectively examine my life and values, and understand my core self, is impossible to overstate; this was truly the first step in a new chapter of my life.

Nathan - Massachussets, USA
Odyssey private session client, February 2024

I felt very supported on my journey. JP knew that I wanted to have a deep experience and laid the groundwork for this well. It brought up a lot of emotions that I needed to process, and after my journey, I felt more grounded than I had in a long time. It helped me realize what is most important in my life in a very powerful, visceral way. I am so glad I took the time to do this for myself. I recommend this to anyone who is wanting to grow spiritually.

Lily - Nebraska, USA
Odyssey private session client, September 2024

I can’t put a value on it, it was immeasurable. I would have done this years ago if I would have known the impact it had on me. Aaron was super knowledgeable and prepared me for the journey ahead. He was super available and wonderful the whole time. It was a joyful journey of pure peace. I felt so much love and acceptance of who I really am.

Sofia - Georgia, USA
Odyssey private session client, October 2024
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Steven
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Sep 12, 2024
5.0
Pure love and caring

This experience highly exceeded my expectations, and was among the most meaningful of my life.

I am an internal medicine physician, and I chose this program because I could share the experience with people who are in the healthcare field. The background and experience of the facilitators was reassuring and the thoroughness of the intake interview gave me a feeling of confidence in the professionalism of the program.

Odyssey created a safe, caring environment to experience your journey with other people in the most beautiful setting. Perfectly curated from start to finish. A sense of trust and caring pervaded the entire weekend.

The facilitator team was fantastic. Each facilitator brought a unique perspective and were wonderfully supportive, caring and open. Michelle was in charge and in control the entire time. Organized, compassionate and simply as good as it gets. Just pure love and caring

I would strongly recommend Odyssey to anyone considering the program.

This experience highly exceeded my expectations, and was among the most meaningful of my life.

I am an internal medicine physician, and I chose this program because I could share the experience with people who are in the healthcare field. The background and experience of the facilitators was reassuring and the thoroughness of the intake interview gave me a feeling of confidence in the professionalism of the program.

Odyssey created a safe, caring environment to experience your journey with other people in the most beautiful setting. Perfectly curated from start to finish. A sense of trust and caring pervaded the entire weekend.

The facilitator team was fantastic. Each facilitator brought a unique perspective and were wonderfully supportive, caring and open. Michelle was in charge and in control the entire time. Organized, compassionate and simply as good as it gets. Just pure love and caring

I would strongly recommend Odyssey to anyone considering the program.

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Debra
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Aug 24, 2024
5.0
Psychedelic Retreat

I am a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Trained Clinical Hypnotherapist as well as a student at Vital Psychedelics. Odessey is a highly trained group of mental health professionals led by a visionary who walks the talk of spirituality. My psilocybin experience was life changing. The words beyond trauma are present. I never thought this was possible. I have done a lot of my own personal work up to this point and will continue to do so. Thank you Gabe and Company 🙏

I am a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Trained Clinical Hypnotherapist as well as a student at Vital Psychedelics. Odessey is a highly trained group of mental health professionals led by a visionary who walks the talk of spirituality. My psilocybin experience was life changing. The words beyond trauma are present. I never thought this was possible. I have done a lot of my own personal work up to this point and will continue to do so. Thank you Gabe and Company 🙏

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Anonymous
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Sep 09, 2024
5.0
Surprisingly affordable for how life changing it was

I can't even explain how much this retreat changed my life. It's like giving your soul a chance to be reunited with your body amidst breath taking scenery in a loving, safe environment. It was well worth the time and financial investment, and I may even say it was more affordable than it should have been after seeing all that went in to it.

I can't even explain how much this retreat changed my life. It's like giving your soul a chance to be reunited with your body amidst breath taking scenery in a loving, safe environment. It was well worth the time and financial investment, and I may even say it was more affordable than it should have been after seeing all that went in to it.

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Carol
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Dec 29, 2023
5.0
A renewed sense of involvement with the world

I came away from the experience with a fresh look at my life. I felt more open, positive, and involved with my surroundings. It helped to renew my feeling of involvement in the world around me. The care of the facilitators was special. They were deeply engaged in the retreat process and brought a great deal of knowledge and experience. They had a great deal of experience and seemed to know how to help. I felt comfortable and at ease during the entire process.

I came away from the experience with a fresh look at my life. I felt more open, positive, and involved with my surroundings. It helped to renew my feeling of involvement in the world around me. The care of the facilitators was special. They were deeply engaged in the retreat process and brought a great deal of knowledge and experience. They had a great deal of experience and seemed to know how to help. I felt comfortable and at ease during the entire process.

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Daniel
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Dec 27, 2023
5.0
A top-class experience

I loved my time with Odyssey. The leadership team and the facilitators were truly unbelievable, caring, professional, and intuitive. Every small detail was taken care of. The psilocybin experience itself was emotive, positive, and therapeutic. Truly a top-class experience.

I loved my time with Odyssey. The leadership team and the facilitators were truly unbelievable, caring, professional, and intuitive. Every small detail was taken care of. The psilocybin experience itself was emotive, positive, and therapeutic. Truly a top-class experience.

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Catherine
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Jul 06, 2024
5.0
A Truly Amazing Journey

I had no idea what this retreat would bring my way but I didn't hesitate to sign up and trust the process, which was so professional from beginning to end. The facilitators made themselves available to answer questions, describe the events leading up to our session, and they were there every step of the way with empathy, respect, and thoughtfulness. Honestly, I was concerned because I was the oldest person in my group (68) and thought I might not fit in but the members of my group and the facilitators embraced my presence and eased my doubts.I felt safe to allow myself to experience the journey fully and it was very meaningful.

My experience was truly enlightening and amazing. I never expected to face what I did during my journey and the insights really opened my eyes to what I need to work on. I have a path forward. I'm so glad I took this step for myself.

I had no idea what this retreat would bring my way but I didn't hesitate to sign up and trust the process, which was so professional from beginning to end. The facilitators made themselves available to answer questions, describe the events leading up to our session, and they were there every step of the way with empathy, respect, and thoughtfulness. Honestly, I was concerned because I was the oldest person in my group (68) and thought I might not fit in but the members of my group and the facilitators embraced my presence and eased my doubts.I felt safe to allow myself to experience the journey fully and it was very meaningful.

My experience was truly enlightening and amazing. I never expected to face what I did during my journey and the insights really opened my eyes to what I need to work on. I have a path forward. I'm so glad I took this step for myself.

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Michael
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Aug 21, 2024
5.0
astonishing

The location is exquisite, spent happy moments watching bats, birds against the backdrop of the Cascades - Broken Top and the 3 Sisters. Lavender bushes full of bees. Fantastic vistas. The house is beautiful and lived in. Minor fixes needed around the place but its beauty outweighed them.

As for the facilitators, I was astonished at how good they were. I feel like that part of Oregon (Bend area) is very rich in knowledge about therapeutic use of psychedelics. The leaders spoke of other experiences and research and were very generous with their time and knowledge. During the ceremony they were supportive. Afterwards with the integration pieces this continued. I never felt like it was intrusive. They listened, reflected and offered their experience. And I learned a lot.

The generosity, skill and support the facilitators provided made a huge difference for me. The medicine is strong - they helped me immeasurably through the process.

My group was fantastic as well. We all came from a similar professional field but - for the most part - did not know each other before. I have never experienced such caring and vulnerability from absolute strangers. I felt real connection.

This was a short event (2 travel days and 2 days on site) but was amazing. More than I imagined going in. Odyssey has worked hard to build up their program - thought went into everything but the whole thing did not feel packaged nor limited.

The location is exquisite, spent happy moments watching bats, birds against the backdrop of the Cascades - Broken Top and the 3 Sisters. Lavender bushes full of bees. Fantastic vistas. The house is beautiful and lived in. Minor fixes needed around the place but its beauty outweighed them.

As for the facilitators, I was astonished at how good they were. I feel like that part of Oregon (Bend area) is very rich in knowledge about therapeutic use of psychedelics. The leaders spoke of other experiences and research and were very generous with their time and knowledge. During the ceremony they were supportive. Afterwards with the integration pieces this continued. I never felt like it was intrusive. They listened, reflected and offered their experience. And I learned a lot.

The generosity, skill and support the facilitators provided made a huge difference for me. The medicine is strong - they helped me immeasurably through the process.

My group was fantastic as well. We all came from a similar professional field but - for the most part - did not know each other before. I have never experienced such caring and vulnerability from absolute strangers. I felt real connection.

This was a short event (2 travel days and 2 days on site) but was amazing. More than I imagined going in. Odyssey has worked hard to build up their program - thought went into everything but the whole thing did not feel packaged nor limited.

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Janele
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Jul 05, 2024
5.0
belonging to each other

Gabe at Odyssey created an open and relaxed environment from the initial inquiry call to the morning of departure. Our lead facilitator, Aaron, was with us from pick up to drop off from the airport. The Odyssey team took good care answering my questions and making my whole experience comfortable. Their understanding of this potent medicine is evident. I have attended many retreats and the presence the Odyssey team provided me and the group was exceptional. My experience was transformational. I highly recommend Odyssey for your journey experience.

Gabe at Odyssey created an open and relaxed environment from the initial inquiry call to the morning of departure. Our lead facilitator, Aaron, was with us from pick up to drop off from the airport. The Odyssey team took good care answering my questions and making my whole experience comfortable. Their understanding of this potent medicine is evident. I have attended many retreats and the presence the Odyssey team provided me and the group was exceptional. My experience was transformational. I highly recommend Odyssey for your journey experience.

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