The Inward Path
A community based psychedelic healing retreat
October 21-25, 2025
Inward Path 2025 has been cancelled due to low registration.
Are you looking to reclaim your energy and reconnect with your purpose?
Our 5 day Inward Journey Retreat offers safe and powerful ways to re-connect with yourself, re-examine your purpose, and re-ignite your passion. We build a safe community container through 2 pre-retreat zoom calls that prepare you to explore the depths of 2 experiential ketamine sessions during the retreat. Each day our team facilitates ways to integrate and reclaim your vital energy through self-reflection exercises, internal family systems therapy and somatic embodiment practices. Throughout our time together you will be nourished with delicious meals, and provided opportunities for processing your experience through journalling and creativity. We’ll also set aside time to for you to explore nature's fall colours at this spectacular 20 acre private retreat centre.
TOOLS USED
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Internal family systems therapy views people as a collection of parts with unique perspectives, desires and wounds and an underlying core self that is compassionate, courageous, calm, confident, clear and creative. IFS works to facilitate a connection between the parts of us that are concerned or suffering and the core self to enable our inherent capacity for growth and healing.
Somatic (Embodiment) Practices
Difficult past experiences can end up stored in our bodies as implicit memories. These memories can keep us locked in automatic nervous system response patterns that contribute to chronic stress, interpersonal conflict and difficulty accessing the nourishing “rest and digest” state our body needs to recover. Somatic practices invite us to orient to the wisdom of our bodies and compassionately witness the stories they carry.
Expressive Art Therapy
Words are limited in their capacity to enable us to express the multidimensional nature of our experiences and our emotions. Integrating art therapy into work with psychedelic medicines allows for the expression and further exploration of aspects of the experience that are otherwise unable to be expressed through words.
Guided Breathwork
Our breath is a powerful, natural and cost-free way to create balance in our being. Calming breath work will be used frequently throughout our time together to regulate & relax the nervous system. An energizing breath work ceremony will be offered on the 2nd day to help participants prepare for their second, larger dose ketamine session.
Restorative Yoga
A gentle yoga practice facilitating deep relaxation through fostering the body-mind connection. Postures and mindful movements are supported by props, modifications and guided meditation that allow a full release into the posture without strain or pain. This practice helps to regulate your nervous system and reminds your body of its intrinsic relaxation response.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine is sometimes referred to as a “heart opening” medicine given its capacity to enable individuals to access their compassion for self and for others. At lower doses it can be used to foster connection and creativity, enhancing the outcomes of an individual or group therapy session. At higher doses it can be used to facilitate a transformative non-ordinary state of consciousness experience, sometimes referred to as a psychedelic journey. During our time together you will have the opportunity to experience the healing potential of both.
A COMPASSIONATE CONTAINER
Inner healing work requires the right context. Our unique setting offers: a group of participants with shared experiences, a beautiful retreat centre located close to nature, and a group of facilitators prepared to help you witness and honour your social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs as they arise throughout our time together. With a 3:1 participant to facilitator ratio, you’ll have lots of support available each step of the way.
Daily Schedule
While the schedule will fluctuate slightly each day, this offers an overview of what you can expect:
8:00-9:00 - Breakfast
9:00-12:00 - Group Process
12:00-1:00 - Lunch
1:00-5:00 - Experiential Session
Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in two ketamine assisted experiential sessions during the retreat.
5:00-7:00 - Dinner
7:00-9:00 - Group Process & Optional Closing Activity:
Breathwork
Restorative Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Nature Walk
Fire Ceremony
THE FACILITATORS
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![Dr. Cheryl Willsie (she/her), Healing Retreat]()
Dr. Cheryl Willsie (she/her)
Integrative & Trauma Informed Psychiatrist
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![Dr. Anthony Giordano, Healing Retreat]()
Dr. Anthony Giordano (he/him)
Family Physician & Internal Family Systems Therapist
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![Maggie Pajak, Healing Retreat]()
Maggie Pajak (she/they)
Registered Social Worker & Internal Family Systems Therapist
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![Jared Dalton, Healing Retreat]()
Jared Dalton (he/him)
Registered Social Worker & Internal Family Systems Therapist
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![Woman with curly hair, glasses, red shirt, and pink patterned scarf sitting outdoors in sunlight.]()
Mary Foran
Yoga Teacher, Body Worker and Spaceholder
Shared accommodations (two people to a room) and plant based meals and snacks will be provided onsite.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Complete our online pre-registration form. Our care specialist will then be in touch to schedule a time for your initial medical consultation with one of our physicians. You’ll be asked to provide a 400$ deposit in order to book this consultation. This deposit will be applied to the retreat costs. If you are unable to attend your scheduled consultation, and don’t contact us to reschedule, the deposit is non-refundable.
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Prior to your medical intake you will be emailed a link to an assessment form that includes a number of scales. Please complete this form at least 24 hours ahead of your medical intake so we have time to review it and can make the most of our time together.
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You’ll meet with one of the physician facilitators to help you determine whether this program is the right fit for you and your goals. The physician will share more about the medicines that will be used and explore your health history with you. They will discuss what you can expect and any potential risks based on your own unique circumstances.
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Following your medical intake we’ll ask you to make a registration payment to hold your spot. You may choose to pay the full amount up front or in three separate instalments. Please note that your space in the retreat wont be held until you submit your first payment.
October 21-25, 2025
Inward Path 2025 has been cancelled due to low registration, but we’ll be back. Stay tuned for info on Inward Path 2026
Our retreat costs range from $2500 for folks requesting reduced rates up to for $4500 (shared accommodations) or $5000 (private accommodations)*. Some of the retreat expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through your extended health benefits. Space is limited to 12 participants. *Private accommodations are limited to just 2 private rooms. Payment is required following your medical intake to hold your space in the retreat.
FAQs
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Any use of medicine is accompanied by some inherent risks. Ketamine is no exception. Generally speaking, however, Ketamine has an excellent safety profile when used under medical supervision. Our medical providers will be meeting with each prospective participant for an in-depth discussion of their health. They will assess each individuals suitability for treatment using ketamine and explain any potential risks that are unique to the individual. They can also answer any additional questions you may have about the medicine and its effects.
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In Ontario Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is legal when prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
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There are a limited number of private rooms available at an additional fee (500$). Participants with medical or disability related needs that necessitate a private room will be given priority.
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Definitely! While coming to a retreat like this on your own can offer an opportunity to experience community in a new way, sharing this experience with a friend, loved one or colleague can also support your integration afterwards.
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Our meals will be lovingly prepared by the team at Lotus Heart. All of the meals will be vegetarian and they are also experienced at accommodating for gluten/lactose free and vegan diets. If you have a particular need or allergy please let us know.
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If you know one of the medical facilitators (personally or professionally) your medical intake will be completed by another facilitator to ensure your privacy and comfort.
Prior to the retreat and throughout our time together the facilitators will be sharing information and working as a team to support your experience. If there is any information you don’t want shared amongst the facilitator team, please inform the medical provider completing your intake.
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If you have coverage for the services of a Registered Social Worker (RSW) the portion of your retreat fees that are dedicated to professional psychotherapy services may be eligible for reimbursement. You will be issued a receipt for these services, in the amount of $2520, that can be submitted to your insurance company. It will be billed as $504 for 3 hours of group psychotherapy with a Registered Social Worker.
Need more information?
Fill out the contact form below and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to answer any questions you may have before completing the pre-registration form.