California Retreat Application

Available Dates

5-Day Healing Retreats:

February 7-11, 2025

April 16-20, 2025

5-Day Pricing (Per Person):

Shared Twin Room – $3,800

Couple’s King Room –  $3,800

Single Private Room – $5,000 

Your 5-Day Transformational Retreat Package Includes:

Comprehensive 7-Day Preparation Course

Begin your journey with expert-led guidance to ensure a deeply meaningful experience.

Personalized Group Preparation Call

Connect with fellow participants and our team to prepare mindfully.

4 Nights in the Serene Location

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Joshua Tree surroundings, where each breath is filled with the essence of the desert breeze.

Gourmet Meals Served 3x Daily

Savor nourishing, chef-prepared meals, crafted with care.

Transformational Daily Workshops

Engage in enriching, daily sessions designed for deep personal growth.

Medicine for 2 Profound Macro-Dose Ceremonies

Participate in carefully facilitated ceremonies for an immersive experience.

Exclusive 2-Week Integration Course

Continue your journey with support through The Buena Vida mobile app.

Ongoing Support with a Group Integration Call

Continue your journey with a group integration call, with the option to add personalized follow-up calls for deeper support.

Take the First Step: Complete Your Application

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General Information

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Medical Information

Are you currently taking any SSRI/SNRI medications?(Required)
Are you currently taking any pain meds, sleep aids or benzodiazepines? EX: Ambien, Trazadone, Xanax, Oxycodone or others?(Required)
Any history of personality disorder diagnosis? Yes/No or short answer(Required)
Any history of an Eating Disorder diagnosis? Yes/No or short answer(Required)
Any recent history of alcoholism or substance abuse? Yes/No or short answer(Required)
Any suicidal ideation or hospitalization in the last 24 months? Yes/No or short answer(Required)
Have you been hospitalized for anything related to a psychiatric, physical or psychological issue in the last 2 years? Yes/No or short answer(Required)

Logistics and Fine Print

Cancellation Policy(Required)
We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for all our retreat participants. However, if we do not reach the minimum number of attendees required within 30 days of the retreat start date, we may need to either cancel or reschedule the retreat. If this occurs, you will have two options: 1. Move Your Reservation: You can transfer your reservation to a future retreat date of your choice, with an exclusive 20% discount applied. 2. Full Refund: You may opt for a full refund of any payments made.
Zero Tolerance Policy(Required)
The Buena Vida has a Zero Tolerance Policy around any recreational substances, including cannabis, ketamine, sleeping pills, non-prescription pills, or anything not listed on an application. In addition to a signed waiver and required medical screening, each guest will also be verbally acknowledging upon arrival that there have been no changes in prescription medications and that they do not posses any of the above while at The Buena Vida Retreat centers. The Buena Vida is not a clinical detox center, and is not equipped to handle those in active alcohol or drug addiction, nor an active eating disorder.
WHAT'S NEXT?(Required)
Details to book your interview will be provided via email. You can always reach out: [email protected]
SECURE YOUR SPOT(Required)
After submitting this form, you will be directed to a secure external link to complete your $1,000 deposit, payable by PayPal or major credit card. This deposit ensures your reservation and is fully refundable if The Buena Vida Team or you determine, before or during the Application Interview, that attendance is not recommended. Please note that your spot cannot be held without a deposit. For any assistance with payment or form submission, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Upon submitting this form, you will be redirected to a secure external link to complete your $1,000 deposit, payable by PayPal or major credit card.

Please allow 24-48 hours for processing.

Please be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list.

Have questions? You can reach us anytime at [email protected]. 

Full Terms of Service

Cancellation and Refund Policy

We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for all our retreat participants. However, if we do not reach the minimum number of attendees required within 30 days of the retreat start date, we may need to either cancel or reschedule the retreat.

If this occurs, you will have two options:

    1.    Move Your Reservation: You can transfer your reservation to a future retreat date of your choice, with an exclusive 20% discount applied.
    2.    Full Refund: You may opt for a full refund of any payments made.

  • Deposits refunded after an Application Interview Call will be deducted a 15% administrative fee.

  • Cancel 61 days or more in advance – 75% refund minus $85 administrative fee or balance is credit for transfer to another workshop or person to use within one calendar year.

  • Cancel 31 – 60 days in advance 50% refund minus $150 administrative fee or balance is credit for transfer to another workshop or person to use within one calendar year. (Limit 1 transfer to future date within 1 calendar year)

  • Cancel 30 days or less before the event – no refund or transfer available.

  • *If a retreat is full, you will receive a 90% refund, minus $100 admin fee*

  • If you need to move your scheduled and fully paid Retreat date for any reason, we will transfer your payment to another Retreat during the same season (ex. Fall 2021) at no extra cost if notice is given prior to 30 days of your scheduled Retreat.

  • Far and away the best option to protect your retreat from unseen circumstances is to have travelers insurance.

DISCLAIMER:

The Buena Vida and Sol Medicine does not supply, manufacture, distribute or condone the use of any illegal substances. The goal of The Buena Vida Retreats is to facilitate access to trained shamans who work with sacred plant medicines within an accepted, sacramental and ceremonial context. The shamans personally evaluate each guests’ needs and work strictly within the laws of their training and all local and national laws where the retreats will take place. We do not guarantee any results or outcomes, specific medicine usage, etc. Each participant is responsible for informing themselves about possible pharmaceutical drug contraindications, including but not limited to SSRI and other stabilizing medication. They assume all responsibility for due diligence required for their participation. For more information and additional resources, email [email protected]

Retreat prices include: accommodations, meals, transportation, massage, session facilitation and integrations services. For these services you will be billed electronically by Paypal. These prices DO NOT include the cost of mushroom medicine for your retreat. Psilocybin is legal in Mexico when done in a ceremonial and sacramental context. Due to current regulations outside of Mexico, The Buena Vida does not include the cost of the mushrooms in the retreat package price. Guests will be served medicine at the discretion of the medicine man/woman at the retreat under their guidance and our collective decision. Guests will be asked to pay a service fee to the shaman, whatever they decide is fair, for the medicine and their time. Shamans will always give medicine for free if someone cannot pay. In this challenging landscape we are committed to providing our guests with the safest, most legal option in psilocybin-assisted retreats.