sound + silence
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."
-Carl Jung
Go deeper with the power of sound and silence in the nature of The Netherlands.
ONE DAY FOR REAL TRANSFORMATION
ILLUMINATE is a one day psychedelic retreat hosted in the beauty of Amsterdam for those who want to go beyond their patterns and experience a bigger possibility for their lives.
Our time together will start before we meet up in person. Ahead of our one day retreat, we’ll have a Zoom call to connect, share intentions, and go over what you need to prepare. You’re welcome to invite up to 4 other people to join you on the journey and if you want to do it with a bigger group we can arrange for a bigger venue just outside of Amsterdam.
When you arrive — you will have the option of turning in your phone. This isn’t about disconnecting from the world but it is about reconnecting deeper with yourself. And don’t worry — if you want, we’ll capture a few select moments so you’ll have a few photos.
The first part of our day is dedicated to landing and grounding into the moment. After going on a brief walk, we’ll do some gentle Tai Chi inspired movement to prime the system and clear out anything you don’t want to join you in the journey.
Once we’ve settled into the space, we’ll have an orientation talk to prep for the journey. After the talk, we’ll open sacred space and enter into the journey with premium psilocybin truffles.
OUR CEREMONY
You deserve the very best when doing this kind of sacred work.
We have 22 live instruments like the gong and singing bowls from Tibet to guide you into the deeper layers of yourself. We approach ceremony in a holistic and multidisciplinary way so our ceremony starts with breath work and vocal toning that can help you to settle and center yourself into the experience. We recommend laying down in Shavasana with an eye mask on to go deeper into own process and we’ll provide everything you’ll need to feel comfortable.
We complete the evening with a sharing circle and vegetarian food. If you’re still “in flight” you’re welcome to stay in your own experience or share about your journey. You’re welcome to end the night in whatever way feels good and you’ll have a comfortable bed to rest in overnight. The morning after includes a more in depth integration circle and a heroes breakfast before we part ways and head back into our lives.
The journey doesn’t end there though. Because real transformation unfolds over time and proper integration of your journey is important to make the most of your journey so there will be a call two weeks after the ceremony to follow up and make sure you “land the plane”.
THE DETAILS
Check in starting at 12pm
Check out the next day by 12pm
Amsterdam, Netherlands
CONTRIBUTION
Because we’re committed to making this work accessible, the experience is offered at a sliding scale contribution between €1200 and €5700. The investment will ideally reflect what you can offer and the frequency you want to step into.
LOCATION
We gather in our space in the heart of Amsterdam, walking distance to Oosterpark and the Artis so we recommend having a moment with nature before and after your journey.
Meet Your Guide
Quddus Philippe is a shamanic guide, sound therapist and the founder of Sound Sanctuary. Known for his grounded presence and transformational approach, he is a multi-instrumentalist who leads individuals and groups through these sound and psychedelic journeys. He is also passionate about mentoring and trains other practitioners through Sound Sanctuary Academy.
Before walking this spiritual path, Quddus built a successful career in music and media —from his start as a campus radio DJ to hosting MTV's iconic show Total Request Live where TIME Magazine named him "one of pop culture's foremost tastemakers."
