--- title: Ready for a trip? Psychedelic retreats are going mainstream - The Hustle description: The next travel trend is one strange trip. image: https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/hubfs/The%20Hustle%20News/Assets/Images/496061094-httpsthdaily.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.comfinal_size-psychretreats_20230926222320.webp --- # Ready for a trip? Psychedelic retreats are going mainstream ![Sara Friedman](https://53.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/53/assets/hubspot.com/web-team/WBZ/HubSpot%20Media/Blog%202021/Images/Nav/Optimized/TheHustle_Icon_Dark.svg) [Sara Friedman](https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/author/sara-friedman) [Sara Friedman Twitter profile ](https://twitter.com/sarafriedmannn) Published: September 27, 2023 Updated: October 11, 2023 When planning your next vacation, your options might include destinations like Italy, Greece, or Spain. ![A woman with black hair and a black tank top doing a yoga pose and smiling, slightly blurry with a rainbow effect. Brown mushrooms in the background on a blue backdrop.](https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Hustle%20News/Assets/Images/496061094-httpsthdaily.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.comfinal_size-psychretreats_20230926222320.webp?width=595&height=400&name=496061094-httpsthdaily.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.comfinal_size-psychretreats_20230926222320.webp) But a growing number of adventurous travelers are looking for a different kind of trip: a psychedelic one. Though they’re still [illegal](https://psychedelicalpha.com/data/psychedelic-laws) in much of the US, psilocybin mushrooms are gaining popularity as states, like Oregon and Colorado, introduce new regulations and ease restrictions. In the meantime, psychedelic retreats are [taking](https://www.cntraveller.com/article/the-rise-of-psychedelic-retreats) travelers abroad to legally experience magic mushrooms along with some spiritual guidance: - [Beckley Retreats](https://www.beckleyretreats.com/) runs psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands. - Also in the Netherlands, [Alalaho](https://www.alalaho.org/) hosts guided retreats. - [The Buena Vida](https://thebuenavida.net/) holds women-led psilocybin retreats in private villas around Mexico. - [Silo Wellness](https://silowellness.com/) offers retreats in Jamaica, with Oregon trips coming soon. And some companies are already catering to specific niches: [The Journeymen Collective](https://www.thejourneymencollective.com/) is an invitation-only luxury experience in Canada designed for executives and entrepreneurs. #### **Psychedelics are gaining momentum…** … as more than just a fun trip. They’re increasingly being used to treat mental health [conditions](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research) like depression and anxiety. And researchers are [exploring](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/johns-hopkins-scientists-give-psychedelics-the-serious-treatment/) whether psilocybin can be used to alleviate issues beyond mental health, like Alzheimer’s disease and smoking addiction. Plus, other psychedelics are gaining popularity at retreats and clinics alike: [ayahuasca](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-its-really-like-to-join-an-ayahuasca-retreat), LSD, and ketamine in particular. #### **But no cure…** … comes without a cost — and psychedelic retreats can get pricey. Prices vary depending on the duration and location of the retreat, but can range from $2k to $10k+. They’re also not for everyone, and come with some serious [risks](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/well/mind/psychedelics-therapy-ketamine-mushrooms-risks.html). But, for the right traveler, a psychedelic retreat might be the perfect vacation. You’ll just have to figure out how to explain it to your boss… Topics: [Travel And Leisure](https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/tag/travel-and-leisure) ## Follow us on social media prev next - ![Ready for a trip? Psychedelic retreats are going mainstream](https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/hubfs/The%20Hustle%20News/Assets/Images/496061094-httpsthdaily.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.comfinal_size-psychretreats_20230926222320.webp) ### Ready for a trip? 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