California Retreat Application

Your All-Inclusive California Psilocybin Retreat Includes:

2 Profound Macro-Dose Ceremonies🍄

Immerse in transformative, expertly guided ceremonies with a break-through & therapeutic dose of our special medicine.

7-Day Preparation Course

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

Group Preparation Call

Connect with fellow participants and our team to prepare mindfully.

5 Days in the Magic Desert

Experience the serene beauty of Joshua Tree, where desert stillness deepens your retreat journey

Transformational Workshops

Engage in somatic sessions, art & movement practices crafted to support and deepen your psychedelic journey

Chef-Prepared Meals & Snacks

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

2-Week Integration Course

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

Ongoing Support with Integration Calls

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

Lifetime Church Membership

Lifetime weekly integration, breathwork, workshops and private Alumni events with The Buena Vida Sanctuary Church

2026 Dates

January 15-19th: SOLD OUT

January 22-26th: OPEN

February 12-16th: OPEN

Investment 

Shared Room – $4,000 /PP

Single Private Room – $5,000/PP-Limited

Needs-Based Scholarships available through our Church

Let's do this...Complete Your Application

Our church Members
After a beautiful week in the High Desert

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 Amanda@thebuenavida.net to your contact list.

Have questions?  Amanda@thebuenavida.net. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

To ensure a quality experience, we may cancel or reschedule the retreat if minimum attendance isn’t met 30 days before the start date. In that case, you can:

1. Move Your Reservation to a future retreat with a 20% discount.
2. Receive a Full Refund of any payments made.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy:

– Deposit refunds: after the Application Interview Call incur a 15% admin fee.

– 61+ days prior: 75% refund minus $85 admin fee, or transfer credit valid for one year.

– 31–60 days prior: 50% refund minus $150 admin fee, or transfer credit valid for one year (limit one transfer).

– 30 days or less: No refund or transfer.

– If the retreat is full: 90% refund minus $100 admin fee.

Retreat Date Changes: If fully paid and needing to reschedule, you can transfer to another retreat within the same season at no cost with 30+ days’ notice.

Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to protect against unforeseen changes.