ABOUT EDEN

It is a true blessing to witness the expansion of this work and to see the medicines becoming more accessible and available. We whole-heartedly believe in the healing power of these medicines when facilitated safely, ethically, competently, and combined with psycho-spiritual coaching or therapy. Eden was established in 2018, and as stewards in the plant medicine space for many years, we have seen a lot. It is with a sense of responsibility, that we feel compelled to make mention of some of what we are seeing as it relates to individuals wanting to sit safely with the medicines in retreat.

Surely there are practitioners who are doing this work with pure intention, reverence for the medicine, and the appropriate skill sets and mastery required to hold safe space for deep and vulnerable work. It is imperative that the utmost care for guests' safety and respect for the intimacy of the sacred journey is honored. To those practicing with this level of integrity and training, we say "thank you."  There are, however, many who are not practicing with pure intention, deep reverence, safety, nor ethical responsibility. Almost weekly, we are seeing retreat centers pop up overnight. These centers unfortunately are often led by individuals with little to no psychological education, no medical background, and a lack of competence that is vital for ethical and safe facilitation. 

This is deep work and safety in every sense (physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual) is vital.  Choosing where you go for facilitation is a personal and essential decision. With this in mind, we believe it is important for you to know...

WHAT TRULY SETS EDEN APART:

• We keep the number of guests in any given Retreat under 10. It is not our practice to pack in dozens of participants. Instead, we have intentionally chosen to take a very bespoke, customized, and intimate approach which allows each guest to dive into their own unique inner world with care, guidance, and individualized support.  
• It is our highly personalized approach that allows us to provide you with the attention an experience like this deserves and to consistently see life-changing results. 
• Our ratio of guest to staff (3:1) is unheard of. You will feel taken care of and you will know that you are safe. 
• Our team is led by a Doctor of Psychology with over 20 years of experience. We do this work with deep reverence, tremendous responsibility, unparalleled compassion, and safety #1.
• Our team is deeply devoted to our own personal work and it shows. We do not stack Retreats back-to-back. We do not take a turn & burn approach to Retreats with a revolving door of participants. Instead, we take time in between Retreats to do our own introspection, reflection, and integration so that we can hold truly honorable and safe space for you. 
• Our team is comprised of doctors, nurses, plant medicine healers, meditation teachers, yoga teachers, sound healers, and breathwork guides. We only hire individuals who have been through at least one Eden Retreat with us. This is so every member of our team truly knows where you are at and can meet you with profound authenticity.
• We honor confidentiality. You will not see us parading your photos around on social media. This is why we have been the top choice for Fortune 500 CEOs, political figures, celebrities, lawyers, doctors, professional athletes, combat vets, SWAT members, Navy SEALs, and all persons who value privacy and discretion. 
• We closely follow the science and the most current research.  Our protocols are deeply informed by the protocols used at Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Imperial College of London.  
• Our Pre-Retreat preparation is unmatched. Most guests report experiencing powerful transformation before they even arrive for their in-person Retreat.  The Pre-Retreat preparation sessions are powerful, enlightening, and healing.
• We have over 350  5-star testimonials and have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, NPR, The Guardian, and several more reputable outlets.
• Once an Eden Member, always an Eden Member. You are joining a community of kindred souls. We stay connected through ongoing conversation, events, and community support. 

If you choose to come to us for Retreat, wonderful - we would love to have you! If you choose to go elsewhere, please trust your instincts, allow your inner knowing to guide you, and have a blessed journey.