Sample Retreat Schedule

FADEN retreats are firstly and foremost, a warm and safe container for your healing.

We are mental-health forward, trauma-informed, and deeply driven to supporting those of marginalized identities, genders, sexualities, races, and experiences. Each individual’s unique path informs the care they receive. 

We incorporate creativity, sound, and movement to invoke insights of the mind, and our full being. The medicine administered is enhanced by the work of additional professionals who provide nourishing meals, facilitate body and movement work, and more. We seek out the most highly-regarded collaborators of each community in which we plan our events.

  • Arrival to retreat space late afternoon on a Friday

  • Time to integrate into the space and spend time with personalized welcome kits to begin to awaken the senses

  • Opening circle to ground in ritual and safety followed by introductions and connection with the group

  • Flushing out intentions and addressing any fears or concerns

  • Nourishing organic dinner

  • Breath experience

  • Immersive sound experience, art exercise and fire circle

  • Rest

DAY ONE

DAY TWO

  • Optional movement class or nature hike in the morning followed by light organic breakfast/or fasting depending upon individual needs

  • Pre journey circle to deeply root in the experience

  • Ketamine lozenge is taken by the participant

  • Total journey time 1-3 hours

  • Post journey time to spend journaling and/or art making

  • Integration circle with various prompts to support present moment awareness, acceptance of one’s experience, flexibility and connection

  • Light organic meal and tea

  • Sound bath and/or breath experience before bed

  • Rest

  • Optional nature hike in the morning

  • Organic breakfast

  • Final group circle to support ongoing integration and set forth personal goals

  • Organic lunch

  • Closing circle

  • Home

DAY THREE

  • A retreat with Faden is a life changing opportunity. Not only was every detail of the retreat so perfectly thought out, from the absolutely stunning location, to the delicious, healthy meals, to each little element of the experience, but the Faden team, led by Lindsay Olshan, is the most welcoming, trustworthy and knowledgeable teachers I've ever come across. Lindsay has created an experience that feels like the warmest hug, from the second you walk through the door. And as the time passes, she helps you connect with your inner spirit and inner knowings with such ease, in the most beautiful, profound way. Lindsay also creates an opportunity for all the guests sharing space to connect with each other, authentically and naturally, and I left the weekend with new deep friendships that will certainly last a lifetime. It's hard to put into words how special a retreat with Faden is, but once you experience it you will understand there are not many experiences that compare.”

    Corina D. - Entrepreneur

  • “Faden retreat was just what I needed as I sat in the middle of a big life decision - what to do next for my career. I was in between jobs and wanted to have quiet time to reflect on this next stage of my life. The psychedelic journey, breath work, yoga, and healthy (and delicious) food helped me re-connect to myself and gave me a place to come back to when needed in daily life. It was my first time doing a journey and I was a little nervous. Lindsay and team created such a nurturing and safe environment I felt completely at ease. Unexpected by product of the retreat - met some new lovely friends!”

    L.K. - VP Marketing