Symbiosis
13 - 18 July 2026 (6 days, 5 nights)
Access your inner wisdom on this deep journey of introspection, nature immersion and profound transformation in a spacious Dutch farm on a former Wadden Sea island. Starting at € 1.795, all-inclusive: ceremonies, accommodation, meals, integration support.
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A rite of passage.
Perhaps you feel like you’re at a crossroads — unsure of your next direction, stuck and restless for change, or simply longing for true inspiration in your life. And in these turbulent, shifting times, it’s natural to wonder what your place is, how your life can contribute to something that matters. You’re searching for a space to listen for that deeper guidance, to reconnect with yourself and the living world, and to remember what’s calling you forward.
If this is you, we warmly invite you to come transform, heal and rest with us. This retreat, an ancient rite of passage in a contemporary setting, supports you to meet the deeper knowing within you to rise to the surface, so you can live closer to your purpose.
In a stunning historical farm nestled on the Secret Wadden Island of Wieringen, close to the Wadden Sea in North Holland, you will explore your inner garden with mind-altering fungi under the most comfortable and safe circumstances, lovingly guided by highly experienced facilitators. This will help you reach places in yourself that are blocked by a lifetime of patterns, beliefs and conditioning. You will move your body to the rhythm of healing music, breathe yourself to freedom, nourish your system with incredibly tasty and nourishing food, explore The Netherlands’ typical country side and heal your nervous system from old traumas.
Six days and five nights of deep inner work, personal growth, connection and wellness, and a major kickstart for mind, body and soul that can ignite a new chapter in your life.
Do you feel the call home to your true, authentic Self?
Start your journey
To secure your spot, for questions or to book a free 15 minute discovery call, fill out this contact form.
You may also contact Andrea through WhatsApp: +34 670 421 513 or email: hello@stellarfolk.org
What to expect.
A fungi ceremony
Working with mind-altering fungi within the right set and setting can be absolutely life-changing. The core of this retreat will consist of a guided fungi ceremony. All the beautiful somatic, trauma-informed and self-inquiry practices offered during these 5 days of healing will serve to prepare for and to integrate this ceremony. We invite you to read in depth about this ancient medicine and Stellar Folk’s approach on the Healing with nature page.
Fill in the Symbiosis intake form to find out if this work is for you:
Supporting practices
During the retreat we will bring in both ancient and modern tools to help you get to the root of whichever is holding you back in life. We will be diving into deep and compassionate self-inquiry sessions, meditation and bodywork. The latter will consist of gentle yin yoga, transformational breathwork and somatic movement. You may also expect a stunning hike in nature, passing through an ancient mystical pagan site linked to Norse mythology gods.
All these practices are to support your wellbeing in the best possible way and to help you awaken and relax the body, restore the nervous system and inspire mindfulness of the body-mind-heart connection. We will gently guide your system to peel off the layers of conditioning, beliefs, insecurities and coping mechanisms that keep you from feeling safe, loved, grounded, nourished and in peace. In other words: living the life you deserve, aligned with your true Self.
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Rest and indulge
Besides all the deep inner work and play, there will also be some down-time for you to enjoy reading your book under a tree in the surrounding fields, go for a stroll, enjoy the wonderful surroundings, or just relax in your room.
We will be serving mouthwatering, healthy and hearty vegetarian and vegan meals and snacks, delicious warm drinks and vitamin-packed juices. A feast for the senses! Get ready to be pampered by our chefs.
Evenings will be spent dancing, with a beautiful movie night, or with stories by the fire.
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“Diving into the depths of this sacred and safe space, life reveals itself in its purest essence. It became a journey of rediscovery, a path leading to the heart of my inner wisdom. In this profound stillness, I found myself, reconnecting with the soul of my being in a way beyond words.”
Annika Heinrichs, participant
Ready to join?
To secure your spot send us an e-mail through hello@stellarfolk.org
If you have any question or wish to book a free 15 minute discovery call, you can use the above email, or contact Andrea through WhatsApp, Telegram or Signal: +34 670 421 513
symbiosis
noun
US/ˌsimˌbiˈoʊ·sis
a close connection between different types of organisms in which they live together and benefit from each other
Location
This edition of the Symbiosis retreat takes place in Wieringen, a former Wadden island and 9th-century Viking settlement in North Holland. The beautifully restored Wierschuur farm, with its impressive thatched roof, offers spacious and peaceful surroundings for our gathering. Inside its historic walls, you'll find multifunctional spaces and comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms. The location, less than three kilometres from the Wadden Sea, immerses you in the authentic Dutch countryside, complete with dykes, cow fields, and windmills.
The Wierschuur is set on a peaceful 12,000 m² property at the end of a quiet road continuing in a footpath. Surrounded by lush lawns, chestnut trees, a flowering meadow, and a spacious terrace overlooking the countryside, it allows you to completely unwind, linger and relax in nature.
All single, double and triple rooms are equipped with single box-spring beds, a desk and a private bathroom with rain shower. The beds are made up with crisp linen and towels are provided. There is a beautiful new ceremony space with amazing sound and views over the fields.
Located in the northern part of North-Holland, the Wierschuur is an hour’s drive from Amsterdam and 2,5 hours by public transport. Find out how to get there.
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Fully sustainable, the center features geothermal heating and cooling, 100 solar panels, and car charging points. Inside, it is beautifully decorated, light, inviting and incredibly spacious.
Your hosts
Robine, Jeroen and Andrea are passionate about creating safe spaces where real healing can take place. Jeroen and Andrea have been partners in life and in work for 17 years, and Robine is their dear friend. Together, they will make sure you will have an unforgettable stay filled with transformation and community. Jeroen and Robine will also be cooking all the delicious and nourishing meals during the retreat! Find out more about Andrea, the creator of Stellar Folk, on the About page.
Introducing our co-facilitator: Bettina Maureenji, offering her Medicine Music & Transformational Voice Work
Bettina Maureenji is an internationally acclaimed musician, yogi, ceremonial facilitator, song writer, certified Voice Healing Teacher and therapist. The songs and prayers Bettina has written and learned over the last 20 years are a reflection of her own personal journey of healing. Bettina’s intention in music is to facilitate a space that invites into other states of consciousness where healing and transformation can take place. For her, sound is sacred and a direct connection to the Divine that teaches us to stay grounded within our bodies, to be in touch with Mother Earth and to wish happiness for all beings seen and unseen.
Bettina will offer a Transformational Voice workshop – her therapeutic method rooted in Dhrupad, the Indian classical vocal tradition, integrating vocal exercises developed through personal healing from autoimmune conditions, studies at CIIS, and research in sound, trauma, and neurology. This deeply transformational method supports personal, vocal, and musical growth by using voice, sound, and silence to foster inner connection, emotional and physical healing, and authentic expression.
Introducing: Yin Yoga and Breathwork with Embodiment teacher Soraya Steen
Soraya will guide a deeply grounding and restorative yin yoga class, focused on slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and creating space to feel and soften. Her approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and rooted in over 8 years of experience in emotional healing, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness. With a warm and intuitive presence, she invites you to drop beneath the surface and come home to yourself — through stillness, breath, and deep listening. Having studied and taught across India and Europe, she holds a space that is both safe and nourishing.
In case you happen to have more days in the area before or after the retreat, Soraya also offers 1:1 sessions.
Testimonials
Retreat structure & schedule
What’s included?
6 days & 5 nights accommodation at the stunning Wierschuur
Full board – all food and beverages: hearty and nutrient rich vegan / vegetarian meals, delicious snacks, juices, tea and other warm drinks
1 safely guided fungi ceremony
A variety of healing activities (somatic inquiry, meditation, yoga, ecstatic dance, and more) to assist you on your journey, provided by your hosts and by invited teachers we love
A transformational voice workshop with Bettina Maureenji
A stunning hike in nature mushroom retreat
Sharing circles, sacred silence and lots of integration time
Personal intake call
1 x Group preparation video-call
2 x Group aftercare video-calls
Accommodation & Rates
Single bed in Single room
This type of accommodation is a single bed in a private room located in the old stables. Each room has a bathroom en suite accessed through a sliding barn door. All rooms are equipped with single box-spring beds, a desk and a private bathroom with rain shower. The beds are made up with crisp linen and towels are provided. These room are 14 m².
Room 1: booked
Room 2: available
Room 3: available
Room 4: available
Room 5: available
Early Bird: €2.195 p.p. – valid for deposits paid before January 31st
Regular price: €2.395 p.p.
All-inclusive: accommodation, meals, two ceremonies, preparation & integration support.
Choose a payment plan that supports your financial flow:
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€2,395 — one simple payment, all set.
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Deposit: €300 (secures your place)
1st instalment: €1,048
2nd instalment: €1,047
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Deposit: €300 (secures your place)
1st monthly payment: €698,33
2nd monthly payment: €698,33
3rd monthly payment: €698,34
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Deposit: €300
1st monthly payment: €524
2nd monthly payment: €524
3rd monthly payment: €524
4th monthly payment: €523
Total Paid: €2.395
All payment plans must be completed before the retreat begins. If you need a different rhythm, get in touch — we can often accommodate individual needs.
Prices include BTW/VAT. An additional 10% for administrative and service costs over the total is charged for companies who wish to receive an invoice.
Single bed in Shared double room
This type of accommodation is a single bed in a shared double room located in the old stables. Each room has a bathroom en suite accessed through a sliding barn door. All rooms are equipped with single box-spring beds, a desk and a private bathroom with rain shower. The beds are made up with crisp linen and towels are provided. The 2 single beds can be pushed together for couples. Each room is around 20 m².
Room 1: spot A available / spot B available
Room 2: spot A available / spot B available
Room 3: spot A available / spot B available
Room 4: spot A available / spot B available
Room 5: spot A available / spot B available
Room 6: spot A available / spot B available
Early Bird price: € 1.795 p.p. – valid for deposits paid before January 31st
Regular price: € 1.995 p.p.
All-inclusive: accommodation, meals, two ceremonies, preparation & integration support.
Choose a payment plan that supports your financial flow:
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€1.995 — one simple payment, all set.
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Deposit: €300 (secures your place)
1st instalment: €848
2nd instalment: €847
Total Paid: €1.995 -
Deposit: €300 (secures your place)
1st monthly payment: €565
2nd monthly payment: €565
3rd monthly payment: €565
Total Paid: €1.995 -
Deposit: €300
1st monthly payment: €423.75
2nd monthly payment: €423.75
3rd monthly payment: €423.75
4th monthly payment: €423.75
Total Paid: €1.995
All payment plans must be completed before the retreat begins. If you need a slightly different rhythm, get in touch — we can often accommodate individual needs.
Prices include BTW/VAT. An additional 10% for administrative and service costs over the total is charged for companies who wish to receive an invoice.
Payment plans, bursaries & donations
Payment plans
If you would like to set up a personalised payment plan, please contact hello@stellarfolk.org to explore the possibilities.
Bursaries
The above numbers are based on the time, energy and costs we invest to make these retreats possible. That being said, we strive to ensure that everyone who feels the call to join us has access through a partial bursary based on your application and circumstances (and on the number of sign-ups for the retreat). We consider this from a holistic perspective, so please evaluate your overall global status before applying. Priority will be given to low-income immigrants and BIPOC individuals. For more information, contact andrea@stellarfolk.org.
Donate to a friend in need
If our work has benefitted your life and you feel you would like to help offer this experience to a friend in need, known or unknown, donations are very welcome. Please contact andrea@stellarfolk.org for the details.
Start your journey
To secure your spot, for questions or to book a free 15 minute discovery call, fill out this contact form.
You may also contact Andrea through WhatsApp: +34 670 421 513 or email: hello@stellarfolk.org
Is this retreat for me?
You can also directly fill out the intake form to make sure if this work is suitable for you:
Symbiosis retreat is designed to bring you the peace and freedom you know is possible. Freedom from fear patterns and grief that no longer serve you.
You will use this time to listen to your body, stop the mind and renew your Spirit. The energy of the land, together with the sacred medicines we will be working with, will cleanse and regenerate you. You will return with new understandings, insights, acceptance, forgiveness, release and purpose.
We want to help you cultivate a more authentic way to relate and engage with your life, the people and the natural world to which you belong. To feel empowered moving forward knowing what optimal wellbeing and connection look like beyond our week together — mentally, physically and spiritually.
Healing takes courage. Healing is the biggest gift you can give yourself. Healing is better together.
Retreat details
Planning your travel & group calls
Group introduction video-call: Saturday the 4th of July 2026 10:30 am CET (Ibiza/Paris time) – hour long intro and round of questions.
Arrival & check-in: Monday the 13th of July 2026 between 3:00 and 4:00 pm (early check-in is not possible).* The opening circle is at 4:30 pm.
Departure & check-out: Saturday the 18th of July 2026 at 11:00 am.
Group aftercare video-call 1: Saturday the 25th of July at 10:30 am CET (Ibiza/Paris time) – 1,5 hour long integration session.
Group aftercare video-call 2: Approximately 6 weeks after the retreat – date TBC.
Whatsapp group: About a month before the start of the retreat, we will create a Whatsapp group where we will be sharing any final details, including a handy packing list. This group will also serve as a place to organise taxi shares to and from the venue with each other, etc.
Location: Wierschuur, Stroeërdijk 1, 1777 PG Hippolytushoef, The Netherlands (Google Maps link).
How to get there: Located in the northern part of North-Holland, the Wierschuur is an hour’s drive from Amsterdam and Schiphol airport, and 2,5 hours by public transport. Find detailed directions here or just use the above Google Maps link and choose your mode of transport.
Flights to Schiphol Airport are not included. We recommend checking out skyscanner.com
Airport transfers to and from the venue are not included. For people arriving by public transport, we can arrange pickups from Hippolytushoef town or from the bus station in Hippolytushoef (N99). Closer to date, you can share all your flight / public transport arrival times in a designated Whatsapp group that we will create, in order for you to have the opportunity to organise sharing rides, taxis or rental cars (both available at the airport) with other retreat participants.
*Please do not arrive earlier than 15:00 (3pm) as we will be very busy preparing the retreat space for you!
Is this retreat for you?
In order to create an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, this retreat is limited to 16 participants.
We understand that our bodies carry the imprint of our lived experience, including the ways the world has welcomed or marginalised us. We strive to offer a safe, dignified, and genuinely inclusive space for all who join us, and we’re here to encourage and support you. Stellar Folk is a welcoming home for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ participants. We stand for justice, equity, and the wellbeing of the natural world, trusting that inner healing, systemic change and collective liberation rise together.
Please write to us with anything we may need preparation for in order to make your retreat as comfortable as possible.
Read more about working with fungi on the Healing with nature page, and on the Fungi ceremony page. You may also write us via email at hello@stellarfolk.org or via WhatsApp at +34 670 421 513 to book a free 15 minute discovery call.
Through the intake form and intake call, we will assess your mental and physical state and make sure if this work is for you:
Retreat conditions
Prices are per person and include BTW/VAT. An additional 10% for administrative and service costs over the total is charged for companies who wish to receive an invoice.
We require a €300 deposit at sign up which is non-refundable. The remaining balance of your retreat price will be due 45 days before the retreat, on the 29th of May. Payment plans are available; please contact us if you wish to discuss the options.
There is no refund after the balance is paid; therefore, please consider purchasing a travel cancellation insurance. In case of illness or force majeure, it is possible to give your space to a friend; just inform us at least 10 days before the retreat takes place so we have time for the intake procedure and for their own preparation.
If we cancel the retreat date for any reason, you may transfer your full retreat payment to another retreat, or you may request a refund of your payment amount (less the deposit, which can be applied to another retreat) to your original payment method.
Organisers are not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip.
Organisers are not responsible for any loss, theft or damage to personal belongings; please consider purchasing travel insurance.
If you come alone, you will share your accommodation with a friend you haven’t met unless you book one of the single rooms.
Questions
If you have any questions at all, please write us an email at hello@stellarfolk.org
We look forward to welcoming you!
Check out photos and videos from previous editions here. ♡
FAQ
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Our personal favourite way to offer this experience is in a group setting as groups literally magnify healing; it is quite powerful!
Each person’s discovery is an invitation for another person’s quantum leap through shared intention, exploration and most of all: shared vulnerability. Magic happens in this space.
As Bessel van der Kolk says: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives."
This is very much missing in modern individualistic society. Loneliness is an epidemic. What we offer here is a safe space where everyone’s vulnerabilities are welcome. This, combined with the Medicine, has the capacity to take everyone’s ‘personality mask’ off, which forges deep, authentic connections fast. You will feel so seen and comfortable in a matter of hours upon arrival! Even if you suffer from social anxiety. Mark our words.
‘‘Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.’’ – bell hooks.
This article is great on the subject: Psychedelic Group Therapy Is More Powerful Than One-on-One Sessions -
Yes, but of course there can be critical circumstances that need to be checked first. We carefully screen the health condition and medications of our participants to ensure that we can safely provide the fungi. Head over to the ‘intake form’ button on top of the page to discover if this medicine is for you. Additionally, rest assured that we are highly trained, experienced and trauma-informed facilitators and guides. We are experienced with the medicine and able to create a safe space of support for all participants equally. Mind-altering fungi is generally very safe when working with it responsibly. It is seen as the safest of all mind-altering substances. Way more than alcohol even!
What dose will I take in my journeying? There are many factors that determine the exact amount of medicine you’ll take. Your full honesty/disclosure on your intake form (and the call we have afterwards) will help inform dosing. Generally speaking, a session is a “Moderate Macro Dose,” which is typically 2g - 3.5g. This is an inward journey, with the intention for deep healing. All doses are customised to each participant.
You can be confident that regardless of your experience (or no experience) with this plant medicine, you will be fully supported and guided in every aspect.
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Yes! We very much encourage you to reach out. You can message us directly on +34 670 421 513 or you can email us on hello@stellarfolk.org
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We fully acknowledge and support all participants, no matter at what stage they find themselves on their unique path.
We have welcomed individuals with a broad spectrum of encounters with psychedelics, spanning from novices to seasoned professionals within the psychedelics field.
Our retreats are meticulously crafted to accommodate individuals at various levels of experience in meditation and yoga, from total beginners to adept practitioners.
We provide daily guided meditations, and two yoga sessions intended to gently awaken the body, restore the nervous system, and foster awareness of the body-mind-heart connection.
Everyone is welcome. Please fill out the intake form to find out if this work is for you specifically.
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Retreats are really meant as a cocoon of safety and integration for the group of participants. We are on a week-long journey together and will go pretty deep. Bringing in folks from outside of the retreat setting can feel as a bit of a disruption of this safe space and is therefore not something we allow. If you are interested in a ceremony outside of retreat setting, you can find all the information and prices on the Fungi ceremony page.
Book your spot
To secure your spot send us an e-mail on hello@stellarfolk.org with your choice of accommodation and if you wish to share a room with a friend or relative. We will then send you our bank details for the €300 deposit.
If you have any question or wish to book a free 15 minute discovery call, you can contact Andrea through WhatsApp: +34 670 421 513 or email: andrea@stellarfolk.org
The truth is
Life wants all of you
Nothing comes to completion
Until it is liberated.
— Katie Abbott, Love’s secret: A Journey to the Beyond