Retreat Info
About the Retreat:Sentience Retreats commitment to providing luxury accommodations sets the prescendent for the overall experience of the retreat. This consciously curated container for joy, safety and transformation is met and complimented by the incredible team of facilitators and therapists that will be holding you in the process.
The retreat includes:
- Two, 1 on 1 preparation sessions with our lead therapist, Â Koorosh Rassekh. Discover your intentions, dive into your childhood developmental psychology or spend time talking through what could be standing in between you and your authenticity.
- Day 1 will include introductions, a group ecstatic breath work session followed by a gorgeous and nutritious meal by our incredibly talented chef, Brooke Lawrence.
- Day 2 will start with a group yoga class with somatic badass, Joey Bothwell.  Joey will then lull you into a mindful somatic practice as you receive the first serving of our "stacked" medicine day. We will serve a "heart opener", followed by "the teacher" and then finishing with "The cosmic hug." Our deep dive  and how we serve, is what makes our medicine journey so unique. At the end of the journey, a registered nurse will be there providing IV treatments to hydrate and replenish. A sound bath will then be offered as you literally float on a pool, to help carry you into a restful evening.
- Day 3 includes a big breakfast, light restorative yin yoga, reiki and then an opportunity to process in a group therapy session. The afternoon offerings are an opportunity to explore another medicine session. Â Once you land we invite you to celebrate with a big dinner, hot tub, games etc. with a focus on connection, celebration and building community.
- Day 4 we wrap it all up. We will sit together processing our discoveries in more group talks and a delicious meal to close out the epic retreat.
Post care offerings; 1 integration session with our therapist Koorosh and one integration session with our somatic/ Reiki master, Joey Bothwell. Microdosing support and online classes are available and at our clienteles disposal.
DATES: Nov. 6- 9th 2024
Cost: $3,800 shared accommodations. $5,500 private room.
Where: Palm desert, CA *flights into palm springs or Los Angeles. Transportation options after flights will be available.
Description of Services:We really try to be a comfortable bridge marrying traditional research and mental health therapies with spiritual ceremonies and practices. We do this by offering a balance mix of classic talk therapy, yoga, breath-work, self regulation and reiki practices, meditations, plant medicines and supplement support. Our focus is on cultivating an understanding of  "What it means to be you" and building a sense of trust with your body and your authenticity that is generous and inviting. Our hope is that the retreats leaves you with a sense of belonging, joy, curiosity and maybe even some ounce of personal grace and radical self acceptance.
Testimonials :
"I am just an absolute amazement of my life right now, so while there is a little emotion behind "what if I don't ___", I really believe I will. This was the first time I feel I can safely put this in a place and you need to know and see it, you guys have changed my life. I love you for who you are, and all you do. My soul is pulled to you both in a way I don't even know how to describe considering the short time we have spent together. You have saved me and opened the door I didn't know existed in all areas of my life. You need to know the work you do matters so incredibly deeply. Thank you for the hard work you do. You are giving life to the hidden and ashamed you are showing us how to free ourselves." - Mandy, NE
"I’ve been on every kind of antidepressant out there since I was a teenager and couldn’t understand why everyone else in the world didn’t seem to struggle like I did. I started working with Joey and her healing modalities, doing both a macro retreat and the microdosing coaching. She helped me titrate off of my SSRI and then introduced me to my body and the ways that I had been ignoring it. I’m finally feeling like a person, again. I have emotions that don’t overwhelm me and tools to now understand how to move forward in my life with some compassion and ease. She’s so clear in her directions and joyful in her quirky metaphors that I can actually take in what she is saying and put it into a practice. I didn’t believe I was someone who could do these things for myself but now I am.. She’s a genuine angel. And I genuinely like myself now because of her. My only regret is that I didn’t meet her sooner." L, AZ
"What an impressive trio of kindhearted, clear, and competent folks!  Joey, Koorosh and Brooke really know their stuff at all levels of the bio-psycho-social strata and impart that wisdom with love and understanding. They were so so good to me and my co-participants and made us all feel safe, heard and free to explore the full spectrum of what these modalities offer.  A retreat with them can allow one to re-imagine the world in a ways that fosters an abundance of healing and connection. Just do it!"
-John Doyle MD.
Practitioners:Koorosh Rassekh
Brooke Lawrence
Joey BothwellTeam/Medical Staff:Tara Larson
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Founder(s) / CEO: Joey BothwellGroup Size: up to 15Price Range: $3500 - $5000Our Process
Overview of Experience:Sentience retreats emerged from the founders working with individuals in harm reduction and addiction recovery programs in Venice, CA. Upon aiding in many major success stories, the overall programming was hailed for not only its relationship to Psychedelic therapies but the full 360 degree approach to healing and personal growth. The fine-tuning of their carefully curated program combining the mind, body and spiritual curiosities has laid the foundation for the unparalleled results of this incredible four day retreat. Their 8 years of experience working in psychedelic therapy and over 15 years in mental health and somatic care sets them in a league of their own.
Intake Process:Our intake process is generally an over the phone conversation discussing everything from why this work? why now/ to medical history and assessments for candidacy. We like to connect and make this process as personal as possible.
Supplemental Modalities: Yoga, Breath- work, Reiki, sound bath, journaling. After care videos, work books. Guided meditations. Microdosing. IV treatments. Nutrion supportPsychedelic Substances Offered: Psilocybin, DMT,How does this Center source medicine?:Mushrooms are grown Personally. 5MEO is gifted from a ceremonial shaman
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