The Return

Our signature three day retreat program…

Our Invitation

We invite you to a powerful deep-dive journey on an island close to Vancouver to experience the beauty and power of psychedelics in a guided and therapeutic setting.

Maybe you've been carrying something for a long time. Maybe therapy helped… but only got you so far.

Maybe everything looks fine on the outside, but something inside feels grey, disconnected or stuck.

You've been thinking about this. Some of our guests sit with the decision for months. Some for years.

The Return exists for people who are ready to step through the door.

The Process

  • Preparation

    After completing a thorough intake process, we begin our preparation phase. Here we take the time to build trust and work together to co-create and articulate intentions that you would like to bring into your journey. We introduce you to modalities like breathwork and cold exposure which can help support your nervous system leading up to your journey day.

    (1-2 weeks)

  • Ceremony

    Our three day ceremony begins. Facilitated by a strong facilitator team. We work with you to come up with a personalized medicine journey tailored to you. We offer a unique blend of both inward directed journeying and nature-based therapies to support you in making the most of your experience. Our retreats are always safely held with a facilitator to guest ration of 1:2.

    (1 day)

  • Integration

    The most important aspect of any psychedelic experience is the integration that comes after. During this phase, we take the time to anchor insights and sensations that came up during your journey and weave them into your everyday life. The ceremony does not end when the journey ends. Integration is what counts.

    (1-2 weeks)

  • Community

    Effective integration requires community. We are proud to be partnered with one of the worlds largest and most diverse psychedelic communities to provide ongoing support. All Legacy Journey clients receive a free membership with The Flying Sage which unlocks professional support, courses and access to virtual and in-person events.

    (lifetime)

Who this is for

  • You are seeking a profound shift in your life

  • You are looking for alternative and effective options to support your mental health that go deeper than therapy alone

  • You value deep connections with other like-minded people

  • You are in the process of developing a new relationship to yourself

  • You are passionate about personal growth

  • You are seeking resolution and healing with past traumas

  • You are looking to enhance intimacy, relationships and connection in your life

  • You are seeking a deeper connection with “God”, Tao, Source, The Infinite, Universal Wisdom, Higher Consciousness

Who this is not for

  • People that are not ready to confront their internal world

  • People that seek to avoid their healing and aspects of themselves that are challenging to meet

  • People that need a one-on-one approach or experience. This is a group experience and so you must be comfortable in a group setting.

  • People that think psychedelics are a silver bullet

  • People with certain mental health conditions or medications that contraindicate with the medicine being offered (we can help you determine this)

What’s Included:

  • A complete, co-facilitated medicine journey with psilocybin and/or MDMA

  • 2 separate days dedicated to preparation and integration

  • Fully customized and catered meal preparation with an in-house chef

  • Cacao medicine offering

  • 8-person sauna and hot tub with a cold-plunge

  • Individual hapé ceremonies to assist in grounding and integration

  • Cozy and comfortable accommodations

  • Silent and guided forest immersion

  • Preparation & integration support before and after the retreat along with free access to The Flying Sage membership for ongoing support


Cost

Shared Room : $2750 per person
Private Room: $2950 per person

We offer partial scholarships as well on a case by case basis for those that need it. Please learn more in our FAQ section

Mexico Retreat – 2027

We are excited to announce that we are hosting a special retreat in Troncones, Mexico from January 30th – February 6th, 2027.

This will be a special format, 7 day retreat featuring a group psilocybin ceremony, Temazcal ceremony, psycho-somatic education as well as horseback riding, surf lessons all set against the backdrop of tropical waters and a quiet secluded beach town.

Retreat Testimonials

Our Team

  • Michael Oliver

    Michael Oliver is a community builder and psychedelic practitioner based in Vancouver BC. Since graduating with a degree in Cognitive Systems from UBC, Michael has focussed his work in advancing psychedelics. In 2020, he co-founded The Flying Sage, a psychedelic community and apparel brand on a mission to democratize transcendence. Michael also served as the Volunteer Coordinator and Executive Assistant for MAPS Canada for 3 years. Outside of the psychedelic space Michael also worked as a lifeguard with the City of Vancouver for 5 years.

  • Jonah Ocean

    Jonah Ocean is a Vancouver-based multi-instrumentalist and singer offering medicine music rooted in both technical mastery and spiritual tradition. Raised in a musical family and trained in classical and jazz music, his work bridges discipline and devotion. A former elementary school music teacher, Jonah brings deep attunement to intimate group settings. Since 2021, he has supported dozens of ceremonies and soundbaths alongside practitioners from around the globe.

  • Gabrielle Bachand

    Gabrielle Bachand is a breathwork facilitator, somatic coach and microdosing guide dedicated to empowering individuals on their personal journeys. She offers compassionate guidance and transformative experiences by weaving together breathwork, de-armouring, and somatic practices, helping you reconnect with the inner healing intelligence of the body. With a profound personal connection to communing with plant wisdom, she honours and draws insight from these sacred teachers. Gabrielle's facilitation approach is rooted in meeting you where you are, as you are, in loving awareness.

  • Mehran Seyed Emami

    Mehran (Mind Body Integration) is a trauma-informed MDMA-assisted psychotherapist based in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples now known as the city of Vancouver. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Certified Practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Gabor Maté). He is a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He is also trained in Somatic Experiencing and Holotropic Breathwork, and in his work with clients, invites a holistic and somatic (body-centered) approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens.

  • Iris Hollow

    Iris Hollow is a certified yoga and acro yoga instructor, sound healer, and professional retreat photographer/videographer dedicated to creating spaces of vitality, joy, and authentic connection. Her angelic singing serves as a gateway to help others experience emotional release and heart connection. Iris brings over 15 years of personal experience with psychedelic healing, as well as a global perspective shaped by organizing healing retreats in Egypt, Greece, Peru and travelling to over 50 countries. She is also deeply passionate about communication, relational dynamics and being a safe space for others to dive into their vulnerability. Her facilitation blends movement, sound, and ceremony, while her skill behind the camera captures the essence of transformation with artistry and care.

  • Yana Tarassova

    Yana grew up with a deep reverence for food. Her passion for cooking was sparked at a young age while watching her Ukrainian grandmothers tend to gardens and bake in wood-fired ovens. Today, Yana’s love and appreciation for food is woven into ethics around community, sustainability, and holistic nutrition. Working in various positions, from Managerial to Baker, to Prep cook, Yana feels happiest cooking nurturing meals for small groups who are focusing on healing. By making ourselves strong, we contribute to a strong and healthy community that is capable of goodness. Yana balances her entrepreneurial work in the kitchen at Gather the Table with Philosophy and Creative Writing studies at UBC.

 

Apply

Please fill out the form below to register your interest for a retreat. After this, we will send you a link to book a free discovery call along with our comprehensive intake form. After our team carefully reviews your submissions and we determine you are a good fit for the experience, you will be able to make your deposit and confirm your spot.


Retreat FAQs

  • Simply use the application form right above this.

    Or, just send us an email at info@legacyjourneys.ca

    We can help you make a decision around which retreat might be best for you if you are not sure.

    Once you apply, we will send over information about our intake process and also give you the opportunity to book a free call with a member of our team.

  • Our retreats are held on Bowen Island, a small nature oasis and community about 30 minutes away from downtown Vancouver.

    Historically, the island was also known as Xwlíl’xhwm (meaning "fast drumming ground").

    It is part of the territory where the Squamish people have hunted, fished, and gathered for thousands of years.

  • Deposits are non-refundable.

    We require participants to book a Discovery Call with us and complete our intake process first before paying a deposit. If we determine on our call that our retreat is not a good fit, we won’t ask you to pay a deposit and so no refund is necessary.

    However, if you are approved to join one of our retreats and you make a deposit with us, your deposit is then non-refundable. 

    If something happens and you can’t make the date you register for, we’ll do our best to fill your spot and switch you to another date.

    We typically need about 2 months to fill a spot with enough time for the screening and preparation process. 

  • Yes, we offer partial scholarships on a case-by-case basis to those who are experiencing genuine financial hardship.

    All you need to do is apply using this form. Partial scholarships are credited to spaces in one of our upcoming retreats - not our private sessions.

  • Integration is the process of weaving the insights gained from a psychedelic experience into one’s day to day life. It is a crucial aspect to any work with psychedelic medicines.

  • Yes absolutely. Our team is happy to book a free discovery call with you at your convenience. We can spend this time to learn more about your intentions and ensure that our retreats are the best fit for you. You can use this link to book a call.

    https://zcal.co/legacyjourneys/discovery

  • We offer a combination of private rooms as well as shared room options for those joining our retreats. The shared room options come at no additional cost. Feel free to reach out to learn more about the specific retreat you are interested in.

  • No, the Inward Retreat is designed to meet you where you are at and is suitable for all experience levels.

  • After submitting your application, we wll send you a comprehensive intake form which helps us determine your elligiblity for joining. We also set up an initial discovery call to ensure alignment and readiness.

    We assess many different factors to ensure that the retreat will not only be safe, but also effective for you and your unique background and intention.


Please note that we can also create custom tailored group experiences for you and your friends and loved ones. If you would be interested in exploring this, please check out our Legacy Excursions.

You can set up a free discovery call to discuss any of our offerings here.

Private Retreats

In addition to our public group offerings, we also offer private retreats tailored to your specific needs. These experiences are great if…

  • You would rather us travel to you

  • You desire privacy but also want to be immersed in nature

  • You would like to journey with a close friend, family member or small private group

Learn More