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About the Retreat:Each one of us has a North Star in the depths of our beings.
​We can connect with this star and look towards it as a guide
in the face of life's deepest struggles.
No matter how far we may have fallen, how deep our pain, or how alone we may feel,Âour true selves know that nothing is in vain.
The mission of the North Star Council
is to help others align with the compass which is the love in their hearts,
and recognize the inner counsel available to them at all times.
In this way, we can become our own greatest healers,
​and consciously align with our souls' deepest callings.
____________________________________________________________________________North Star Council offers psychedelic facilitation in the United States. Journey in the comfort of your own home with one on one support, or come visit our beautiful ceremony spacelocated just outside of Portland, OR.
____________________________________________________________________________NSC was born of a calling to help provide safe and skillfully held containers for people to experience the transformative power of entheogenic plants and other substances. Our goal is to co-create physically, energetically, and spiritually clean spaces for people to explore the healing potential that is available when provided with an opportunity to commune with the Inner Self in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Due to prohibition, we see many individuals hearing this call and even heeding it, only to find themselves disappointed after a psychedelic experience or even worse, re-traumatized simply due to a lack of information, guidance and support. There is a reason traditional cultures passed down authentic ceremonies and knowledge on healing in expanded states of consciousness for generations and had designated keepers of this knowledge. If you find yourself in a culture lacking keepers of this knowledge, it is not your fault, AND we don’t believe that should stop you from receiving the benefit of entheogens, this is our birth-right, even if you have no idea what you’re doing!
That’s where we come in.
This, by no means is a replacements for the traditional spiritual lineages utilizing plant medicines as sacraments all over the world. Our hope is to offer you support in creating your most ideal ceremony while meeting you right where you're at. We find great joy in bringing our knowledge and experience to you, right in the comfort of your own home.
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We believe that everyone deserves access to skilled, knowledgeable, and highly experienced supporters on their journey of healing and self-growth regardless of religion, identity, culture, age, income level, or life circumstance. It is an enormous honor to offer support in these powerful times of collective awakening and we are filled with gratitude knowing that we are playing our small part in the spiritual quickening of humanity.Description of Services:This is co-creative experience through and through. We work with you to create the most optimal experience for yourself, helping to set you up for success so that you can receive as much benefit as possible while working with your chosen sacred substance. Our space holding sessions always involve a consultation, preparation support, the actual trip sitting itself, and integration support after the experience. Additional services can include micro-dosing support, psycho-spiritual coaching, and ongoing education.
CONSULTATION:
All of our work begins with an hour-long consultation. During this time, we will have a chance to go over general intentions, previous experiences and answer any questions you may have while we begin to build your client profile to get a better idea of where you’re at on your life path. We will also take you through our screening process to make sure that it is totally safe for you to do this type of work at this time (checking for contraindications, reviewing medical history etc.)PREPARATION:
During our preparation sessions we will offer support in...Choosing the right medicine
It can be overwhelming, especially if you are just stepping into the world of psychedelics. Choosing the right substance for not only your intention, but for who you are and what your life has been like is crucial in setting yourself up for success. We happily provide our clients with all of the information they need to make a well-informed decision for themselves.Identifying and refining intentions
Often something calls us to a psychedelic experience, only to shift and evolve as we dive deeper into the why, and as we slowly open ourselves up to other possibilities or ways of being in the world. We will gladly offer gentle yet powerful inquiries to help deepen your process so you can get clear about what your prayer, intention, or hope is.Creating an optimal formatÂ
Sometimes what we do matters less than how we do it. We draw on experiences and teachings from traditional plant medicine lineages, as well as the modern insights gained from the clinical therapeutic trials taking place to help you envision an experience that is powerful and relevant to where you are on your path.INTEGRATION:
During the integration sessions we gladly support our clients in...Grounding
Working with psychedelics helps us to open in deeply profound ways which can be liberating, expansive, and healing, but also jarring and intense at times, especially when returning back to "normal life". Grounding is the simple process of tuning into our innate connection with the earth, our sense of self, and the presence of now. Grounding after a peak experience is of utmost importance so that we can utilize the teachings received in a practical way. Even if you realize we are all God and that death is an illusion, you still may need to go to work and or care for your children. Grounding can help us return to these earthly obligations in the most graceful way possible, while still holding dearly and honoring the insights and revelations gifted to us through our work.Unpacking
One of the many benefits of having a sitter or guide present is that someone will be there to witness your process, take notes if needed, and reflect back to you certain parts of the experience that sometimes tend to dissolve like a dream or simply get lost in the sauce. So much can come up in a psychedelic experience and unpacking is the first step in understanding our experience.Finding meaning in your experience
Some of the visionary states that we can enter while sitting with plant medicine is often so abstract and otherworldly that it can sometimes be a challenge to extract meaning from the symphony of colors, sensations, and emotions that are a psychedelic experience. Maybe it was about you, your parents, your ancestors. Maybe it was totally transpersonal and you experienced the thoughts/feeling of a different person, an entire culture, or even a completely different species and you may ask yourself, "How was that useful?"
Everything is relevant in medicine work. When we can find meaning in our experience we begin to
find even deeper meaning in our everyday life.Adopting practical tools for incorporating the insights, realizations, into your daily life
Life is the true ceremony.
We can help you find the sacred in your daily experience and begin to carve out pathways that lead
to the highest visions experienced in the depths of your heart.Connecting with resources for ongoing study and processing
This is a process.
We have seen AMAZING results with the use of these medicines
and that is why we are so committed to helping people utilize them in the best way possible for them.
A psychedelic experience is only the beginning, so we prioritize giving you tools and resources to continue this process long after we part ways. We are honored to support people in doing their work and fully believe that this is part of a much larger, collective mission of healing and re-membering. We have dedicated our lives to this mission and take pride in joining hands with the brothers and sisters we've served every day by knowing that we are here, consciously and actively engaging our healing process together. Each of us contribute to this collective mission in our own ways as we strive to grow, connect, and thrive in harmony with earth and all who inhabit it. This is bigger than a business model, this is the future of humanity, and we will do whatever we can to support you in realizing your purpose within it.Practitioners:Niko Whitefeather and assistants
Team/Medical Staff:Niko Whitefeather and assistants (These assistants rotate and may include therapists, healers, and alternative practitioners of all kinds)
We always have at least one certified CPR/first aid helper on site and have emergency plans in place if needed.
Details
Founder(s) / CEO: Niko WhitefeatherGroup Size: 1-10 peoplePrice Range: $1,000-$3,500Our Process
Overview of Experience:North Star Council is an organization operating out of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. We offer psychedelic support and ceremonial facilitation. North Star Council provides personalized ceremonies, preparation/integration services, micro dosing guidance, educational resources, and psycho-spiritual coaching. We serve individuals, couples, and small groups either in the comfort of your own home, or in our ceremonial space located near Portland, OR.
Intake Process:Each participant receives a consultation as well as 1-3 preparation sessions in which we will take you through our screening process to ensure it is safe for you to do this type of work at this time, go over intentions, navigation tools, and begin to co creat your ideal session.
Psychedelic Substances Offered: Psilocybin MushroomsHow does this Center source medicine?:Participants are responsible for sourcing their own medicine, this is how we can operate legally.
Practice reciprocity with local communities?: YesPhotos
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So far I have taken part in two treatments with Niko the first being a one-on-one experience and the second being a group overnight experience.
I’m clinically diagnosed with cptsd and have gone through therapy throughout my whole entire life. It’s always been a struggle to just be alive and to feel any form of connection. After doing quite a lot of research into mushrooms in particular and the benefit I finally decided to take the plunge and found North star Passage. The first treatment I did was uncomprehendably profound. It was like having a 5-hour grieving session for my life. I was able to feel the grief that I have barricaded from myself in a way that was needed.
Today after having two different sessions it actually feels like I might have a life ahead of me. I’m still going to continue doing treatment and sessions working hand in hand with my therapist but it actually feels like there’s a way to move forward. I can’t recommend this more. What Niko is providing is invaluable.
As I write this review I am listening to the music that was played in my time with Niko and i am transported back to this beautiful yert in the forest that was where a major transformation happened to me…my time with Niko was my first ever guided experience and I hit the jackpot. There is so much to say about Niko…he is a kind, loving and knowledgeable individual…he is definitely a master of his craft. Niko pays attention to every detail so you can experience the full power of the mushroom…I did a two day one on one session with Niko and have found it to better than any talk therapy I have ever experienced. Niko’s yert is situated amongst the trees in a beautiful forest right outside Vancouver, Wa. The space that Niko created is an environment that is safe, secure and full of love. I was blown away by my experience with Niko…the integration phone call pre and post session helped prepare me for the experience which have gone a long way in the process…the ceremony it self was AMAZING…I have learned so much and look forward to learning more as I plan to make an annual pilgrimage from the east coast. In my opinion you can not go wrong with Niko. I consider Niko a friend now and he will forever hold a special place in my heart…
I met Niko almost a year ago when I was in search of a “trip sitter” to be with me during my first psychedelic session. My hope for using plant medicines was to gain deeper insight into my subconscious to aid in choosing a new direction in several key areas of my life. Niko proved to be so much more than a companion by my side; he was and still is a dynamic, principled, and devoted spiritual guide. As we’re all learning, the use of plants to alter our state of consciousness can take shape as a clinical event, a form of entertainment, or in my case, metaphysical healing that is ongoing today and has evolved into a soul-awakening practice.
Niko brings to bear his personal soul-centered experience with South American indigenous peoples. His years of experience and apprenticeships with medicine healers and shamans guide his approach to assisting others including, if so desired, healing through the mindful use of plant medicine combined with prayer, song, and rhythmic instruments.
Niko’s work with me, which continues to this day, centers on healing personal relationships and increasing self-actualization (me, knowing and being, me), though he is fast becoming well-known for healing work in many health-affirming stages in our personal journies including healing pain from the past, and supporting improvements in depression, physical ailments, and addiction.
I consider my work with Niko to be a personal blessing and am forever grateful for his talent and skill in the healing arts of plant medicine.