What we’re about
This is a meetup group designed for current and aspiring Psychedelic Assisted Therapists and/or psychedelic facilitators/guides.
The psychedelic medicines that are legal in Colorado (namely THC, Psilocybin, DMT, Iboga, Mescaline, and Ketamine) represent a profound opportunity for expanding accessibility of mental health practices for the population of Colorado. However, the training required to optimize the impact of these medicines (and minimize risks) can be prohibitively expensive and inaccessible for some.
The Psychedelic Practitioners Cohort was developed to expand the accessibility and affordability of training for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Psychedelic Facilitation. The Cohort is peer-led, meaning every member of the cohort can propose and host an event or training (organizer screening required) and our longer retreats generally include space for each participant to present.
Meetups will be a mix of virtual and in-person and will not only focus on psychedelics, but also on trauma-informed therapy, harm reduction, equity of access and other important aspects of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and/or facilitating psychedelic experiences.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Peer-Led Pharmahuasca Retreat (June 13-16)Needs location$950.00
### Location:
Private Retreat near Salida, CO
(Exact location shared after registration)***
### Dates & Times:
Friday, June 13 @ 4:00 PM → Monday, June 16 @ 11:00 AM
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### Event Description:
The Colorado Psychedelic Practitioners Cohort (CPPC) is hosting a Peer-Led Pharmahuasca Retreat near Salida, CO, and we’d love to invite you to join us.
This 3-night gathering is designed for those ready to go deep in a grounded, peer-supported space — held by members of the CPPC who have been practicing with pharmahuasca for years. Join for a single night, or for all 3 nights.
As part of this event, we'll be celebrating CPPC Co-Founder Tony Shawcross' 50th Birthday.
This event will be more casual than our recent Peer-Led Pharmahuasca Retreats. Because there are multiple spaces, peer led groups will be welcome to use other substances (in-keeping with CO State Law), but the CPPC will facilitate oral and buccal pharmahuasca protocols that allow us to more precisely dose DMT & MAOIs, following the latest research.The weekend includes two nights of ceremony, integration support, and time in the most idyllic natural spots in Colorado, including a final overnight journey at a private hot springs on Sunday, June 15th.
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### What to Expect:
- Friday evening: Pharmahuasca ceremony at a private riverside lodge
- Saturday afternoon: Second ceremony using an alternative Pharmahusaca ROA
- Sunday: Optional Hot Springs Overnight
- Monday: Closing integration circle
- Shared meals (potluck-style), group integration, and peer support throughout
This is a peer-led event — not a commercial retreat or facilitator-led ceremony. Several participants will be alumni of our 5-month DMT Certification Program and there will be training for aspiring facilitators in addition to ceremonies. All activities are conducted in alignment with Colorado’s personal use laws.
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### Retreat Cost:
- $500 for a single evening ceremony
- Retreat Cost: $950 for Friday-Sunday
- Small Additional Fee (<$100) for Hot Springs, depending on accommodations chosen.
- $500 discount for couples sharing a bed ($250 discount per person)
- $100 Additional BIPOC discount
This cost covers lodging, shared supplies (including MAOIs), and the peer-guided space.
Rooms are assigned first-come, first-served — late signups may include shared rooms or sleeper sofas.***
### How to Join:
Space is limited to 13 participants.
Click here to apply + book a brief connection call
We’ll go over logistics, answer questions, and make sure it’s a good mutual fit.For the 4 days leading up to the 2025 Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver, the Colorado Psychedelic Practitioners Cohort will be hosting a 3-day Pharmahuasca retreat and celebration of Co-Founder Tony Shawcross' 50th Birthday.
This event will be more casual than our recent Peer-Led Pharmahuasca Retreats. Because there are multiple spaces, peer led groups will be welcome to use other substances (in-keeping with CO State Law), but the CPPC will facilitate oral and buccal pharmahuasca protocols that allow us to more precisely dose DMT & MAOIs, following the latest research.
This 3-night gathering is designed for those who want to try modern formulations of legal ayahuasca in a safe, grounded, and intentionally held space. The weekend includes two nights of ceremony, integration support, and time in the most idyllic natural spots in Colorado, including a final overnight journey at a private hot springs on Sunday, June 15th.
In keeping with the model of the CPPC, this event is Peer-Led, not a commercial retreat or shaman-led ceremony — it’s a co-created experience for shared learning that will include several experienced participants from our recent 5-month DMT Certification Program. All activities will be conducted in alignment with Colorado’s personal use laws.***
### What to Expect:
- Friday evening: Pharmahuasca ceremony at Riverside Lodge near Salida, CO
- Saturday afternoon: 2nd Ceremony using an alternative Pharmahuasca ROA
- Sunday: Optional overnight hot springs journey
- Monday: Closing Integration Circle in Hot Springs
- Group integration, shared meals, supportive space
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Retreat Cost: $950 for Friday-Sunday
Small Additional Fee (<$100) for Hot Springs, depending on accommodations chosen.
$500 discount for couples sharing a bed ($250 discount per person)
$100 Additional BIPOC discount
Discounts also available for experienced guides or others wanting to be in a volunteer or support role.
Cost covers lodging, shared supplies, and the peer-guided space. Rooms are assigned on first-come-first-served basis, so early registrants have private rooms, whereas late registrants may be in shared rooms or on sleeper sofas.
Space is limited to 13 participants.
Click here to apply + book a brief connection call
