PSYCHEDELIC MINDFULNESS PROGRAM
Santosha’s Psychedelic Mindfulness Program is a comprehensive, research-informed platform for seekers of deep psychological insight, emotional healing, and spiritual clarity. Integrating contemplative practices with the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy—specifically ketamine-assisted therapy retreats—this program offers a safe, structured path for inner exploration.
You may engage in a curated series of retreats, lectures, reading and discussion groups, and more, rooted in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and perennial contemplative traditions. Through mindfulness training, integrative journaling, community dialogue, and optional ketamine sessions led by licensed physicians, you learn to become your own guide, to soften inner resistance, process emotional blocks, and reconnect with purpose.
The program’s goals are grounded and clear: to cultivate emotional resilience, deepen self-awareness, and promote lasting personal growth. Each element—whether a silent meditation sit, a facilitated group discussion, or a carefully held psychedelic journey—serves to illuminate the mind’s patterns while inviting compassion and spaciousness. Throughout the program, participants often report feeling more anchored, alive, and open. Many experience a softening of long-held tensions, a renewed sense of direction, and an increased ability to be with life as it is—with clarity and courage.
This is not a shortcut. It’s a discipline of presence, held in trust. And it can change everything.
TRANSFORMATIVE RETREATS
FLICKER & FLOW RETREAT
DECEMBER 11 - 14, 2025
Flicker & Flow is a retreat for seekers of clarity in the liminal spaces of their inner world. With the support of ketamine-assisted therapy, held gently within a container of mindfulness and community, this retreat invites light into what has long felt shadowed or stuck. Like striking a match in a darkened room, insight begins quietly, but expands. Here, personal development isn’t forced; it’s revealed. You’ll be guided, safely and intentionally, to meet yourself with more compassion, more truth, and more light. Because healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering the luminous self already within. Let yourself be lit from inside.
THE OFFERING
UPON REGISTRATION
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SCREENING (VIRTUAL) WITH DR. RACHEL LOVINS
1:1 COACHING AND INTENTION SETTING SESSION (VIRTUAL) WITH JENNYBESS CHAIM
CURATED READING AND REFLECTION EXERCISES (SELF-PACED)
ONE WEEK BEFORE RETREATGROUP MEETING AND PREPARATION (VIRTUAL) - MEET YOUR GROUP AND BUILD COMMUNITY; SET GROUP INTENTIONS
ENTERING RETREATPRIVATE OR SHARED BESPOKE GUESTROOMS (PRIVATE ENSUITE BATHROOMS)
ALL ORGANIC MEALS INCLUDED - DINNER ON DAY 1, FOUR MEALS ON DAYS 2 AND 3, BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH ON DAY 4
EXPERT COMPASSIONATE STAFF, INCLUDING HOSTS DR. RACHEL LOVINS AND JENNYBESS CHAIM - SUPPORT STAFF TO BE INTRODUCED IN PERSON
DAILY YOGA, MEDITATION, AND YOGA PHILOSOPHY WITH YOUR FAVORITE SANTOSHA YOGIS
NOURISHING ARRAY OF HEALING ARTS
KETAMINE INFUSIONSTWO INTRAMUSCULAR KETAMINE INFUSIONS ON DAYS 2 AND 3
DAILY REFLECTION AND INTEGRATION - 1:1 AND GROUP SESSIONS IN REFLECTION AND INTEGRATION
QUALIFIED MEDICAL STAFF ALWAYS PRESENT TO GUIDE YOU
FOLLOWING RETREAT
GROUP INTEGRATION - 3 X 60-MINUTE SESSIONS (VIRTUAL)
1:1 INTEGRATION - 3 X 60-MINUTE SESSIONS
DISCOUNTED RATES - ONGOING INTEGRATION AND COACHING SESSIONS + SUBSEQUENT RETREATS
STAY CONNECTED WITH ALUMNI EVENTS AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITY
CULTIVATE THE LIGHT OF AWARENESS WITHIN YOU.
VALUE
$499 DEPOSIT HOLDS YOUR SPOT
PRIVATE ROOM
$2,999 PER PERSON
SHARED ROOM
$2,499 PER PERSON
INCLUDED IN VALUE
1:1 VIRTUAL COACHING SESSION BEFORE RETREAT
VIRTUAL GROUP MEETING BEFORE RETREAT
3 NIGHTS OF LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
ALL MEALS, COFFEE, AND TEA
2 X KETAMINE INFUSIONS
DAILY INTEGRATION SESSIONS (1:1 AND GROUP)
EXPERT PHYSICIAN-SUPERVISED STAFF
DAILY YOGA AND MEDITATION
DAILY YOGA PHILOSOPHY DISCUSSIONS
3 X GROUP INTEGRATION SESSIONS AFTER RETREAT
3 X 1:1 INTEGRATION SESSIONS AFTER RETREAT
DISCOUNTS ON FUTURE OFFERINGS AND COACHING
ALUMNI PROGRAMMING AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITY
NOT INCLUDED IN VALUE
MEDICAL PRE-SCREENING WITH DR. LOVINS
KETAMINE MEDICINE
BEVERAGES AVAILABLE AT BAR
HEALING ARTS TREATMENTS
TRANSPORTATION
DOG FEE, IF APPLICABLE
TAXES AND GRATUITY
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Great! Submit a booking inquiry here. You will make a deposit of $499 to hold your place. Rooms are reserved on a first-deposit-first-served basis. Due to the popularity of these offerings, we cannot spots in the interim.
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Our team consists of 3-4 professional psychedelic facilitators, including at least one licensed physician, who serve as your guides and caretakers throughout the weekend with a minimum ratio of 1:4. We offer multiple group integration sessions and 1:1 sessions during the retreat, as well as in the days and months thereafter.
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Safety is our top priority. Safety is centered on:
1. Your physical safety: Our retreat location is secure and we have easy access to medical care/services if needed. At least one physician is present throughout the retreat, as well as the other trained facilitators.
2. Your psychological safety: Education, preparation, intention setting, a feeling of safety and comfort, and proper integration are key. We pay special attention to your psychological safety and emotional wellbeing before, during, and after the retreat.
And yes, ketamine is legal in all 50 states, including Maine, if dispensed by a licensed health professional in accordance with state and national laws.
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All participants must be at least 21 years old.
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No more than 16 participants will join us for this retreat. We like to keep things intimate, not overwhelming.
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You’re welcome to depart on Monday instead of Sunday if you prefer. Let us know in your booking inquiry and we’ll include a quote for an additional night of retreat so you don’t need to rush home.
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You’ll make a deposit of $499 to hold your spot in the retreat, then subsequent payments until 30 days prior to the retreat, at which time you will be paid in full.
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Your retreat is non-refundable, just like retreats at Hillholm. However: we’re not looking to profit off anyone’s misfortune. If we’re able to fill your spot with someone else at the same rate, we’ll provide a credit you to use for Holistic Retreats at Santosha within six months of your scheduled retreat. If we’re unable to fill your spot with someone else, we’re unable to provide any credit. That’s why we HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing travel insurance for your trip.
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Absolutely yes! We pride ourselves on teaching all levels of student, including folks with varying levels of experience, physical mobility, and otherwise. Our small group sizes allow us to customize our practices for all bodies in the room.
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Nope! 85% of Santosha’s guests are solo travelers, so you’ll be in good company.
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Nope! There are so many activities to keep you busy that you won’t feel left out at all. If you’re not planning to participate in the ketamine portion of the retreat, please make note of that in your booking so we can provide an accurate quote.
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Absolutely not. If you’ve been to Santosha at Hillholm Estate before, you know how we roll: choose your own adventure. Do whatever will feel most rejuvenating to your heart and soul. Remember: this is your retreat, not ours. If you don’t want to participate in any part or you change your mind about an activity at the last minute, it’s totally fine.
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Absolutely yes. In advance of your retreat, we will collect pertinent information from you, including dietary preferences, and we will pass those along to our chefs. You’re in good hands.
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This retreat is not open to anyone under the age of 21, even if they will not be participating in the ketamine portions of the program.
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No problem: we have high-speed wi-fi on site.
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No problem. Email reservations@santosha.org with questions or to schedule a call with JennyBess to discuss.
LEGAL DISCLOSURE
All programming is designed and delivered in full compliance with Maine laws governing the practice of medicine and both Maine and federal laws regarding the possession and distribution of scheduled substances. Santosha at Hillholm Estate does not offer or administer ketamine or any other substances, and all medical services are provided solely by licensed physicians and medical staff wholly unaffiliated with Santosha at Hillholm Estate. Neither Santosha at Hillholm Estate nor its staff are engaged in the practice of medicine, nor do they exert any oversight of any licensed medical staff in any jurisdiction. Santosha at Hillholm Estate will not retain any portion of the fees earned by such medical practitioners, nor will it receive any discount or other compensation for the referral of any patients to such medical practitioners. Santosha at Hillholm Estate’s services consist solely of unlicensed (and non-medical) wellness offerings that do not require a prescription or medical diagnosis. Santosha at Hillholm Estate and the medical professionals engaged in this retreat individually reserve the right to decline any person’s participation in any or all components in this retreat, either before, during, or after this retreat, for good reason or no reason. All participants are required to sign a waiver, release, and indemnity agreement in connection with their participation in any retreat.