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title: Ready for a trip? Psychedelic retreats are going mainstream
description: The next travel trend is one strange trip.
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# [Ready for a trip? Psychedelic retreats are going mainstream](https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/news/ready-for-a-trip-psychedelic-retreats-are-going-mainstream-1)

 Written by [Sara Friedman](https://hs-sbup.thehustle.co/news/author/sara-friedman) | Sep 27, 2023 8:54:58 PM

When planning your next vacation, your options might include destinations like Italy, Greece, or Spain.

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…

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