The programme
Preparation, immersion and 90-day integration. Each phase is designed to support the next — so the retreat is not isolated from the life that comes after it.
How it works
4–6 weeks before
Once your place is confirmed, you enter a structured preparation phase. You complete confidential screening, digital consent, and a 1:1 assessment with Cheryl. You also begin the preparation modules: understanding the medicine, nervous-system regulation, intention-setting, and what to expect.
The retreat week
A small group of women, held in a quiet coastal setting in Portugal. The retreat is built around safety, pacing, and enough structure for the body to stand down. Days include preparation sessions, the medicine experience, integration circles, rest, movement, and shared meals.
90 days after
The work continues when you return home. Over the following 90 days you receive daily reflection prompts, guided integration modules, monthly group Zoom calls, and optional 1:1 support. The goal is not to hold the peak experience — it is to let it become part of how you live.
Timeline
A 15-minute conversation with Dr Cheryl Cross to explore fit and answer questions.
Complete your application and confidential health screening.
Once approved, you receive a welcome pack and access to the preparation portal.
4–6 weeks of modules, consent and your 1:1 assessment.
Six days in Portugal, held by the clinical team and facilitators.
Daily prompts, group calls, modules and ongoing support.
The team
Every retreat is led by a small, experienced team trained in clinical safety, psychedelic facilitation, and trauma-informed care.
Lead Clinical Psychologist Founder and Programme lead
Chartered Clinical Psychologist with specialist training in CBT, EMDR, CFT, ACT and DBT. Cheryl leads clinical assessment, preparation and integration.
Physiotherapist Co-founder & Retreat Director
Oversees the retreat experience, operations and the team. Octavia ensures every detail supports safety, containment and a sense of coming home.
Holotropic Breathwork Co-founder & Programme Lead
Shapes the programme content, integration resources and long-term community support. Sophie brings the vision of connection beyond the retreat.
Yoga Facilitator
Brief bio and role to follow.
Nutritional Therpaist Facilitator / Wellbeing Lead
Brief bio and role to follow.
Upcoming retreats
Each retreat follows the same three-phase programme. Choose the dates that work for you.
Portugal
Our flagship science-backed reset on the Portuguese coast.
Portugal
A deeper, longer immersion for returning and advanced guests.
Book a 15-minute discovery call with Cheryl. There's no pressure to book — just an honest conversation about where you are and whether the programme fits.
