A holistic approach to healing.
Ancestral remembering, growth, and belonging.
At Ithaca Retreats, our mission is to cultivate spaces and experiences that nurture the journey of remembrance, inviting individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom, fostering deep connections within themselves, their community, and the natural world. Through a holistic approach to healing, we embrace simplicity as a cornerstone, presenting retreats that unify mind, body, and spirit through diverse modalities that operate on all levels of the soma. Our commitment is to create transformative environments where individuals can embark on inner voyages, rediscover their roots, and weave the threads of ancient wisdom into the fabric of their lives, fostering growth, healing, and a profound sense of belonging.
ITHACA
As you set out for Ithaca
hope your road is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops,
angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them:
you’ll never find things like that on your way
as long as you keep your thoughts raised high,
as long as a rare excitement
stirs your spirit and your body.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops,
wild Poseidon—you won’t encounter them
unless you bring them along inside your soul,
unless your soul sets them up in front of you.
Hope your road is a long one.
May there be many summer mornings when,
with what pleasure, what joy,
you enter harbors you’re seeing for the first time;
may you stop at Phoenician trading stations
to buy fine things,
mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
sensual perfume of every kind—
as many sensual perfumes as you can;
and may you visit many Egyptian cities
to learn and go on learning from their scholars.
Keep Ithaca always in your mind.
Arriving there is what you’re destined for.
But don’t hurry the journey at all.
Better if it lasts for years,
so you’re old by the time you reach the island,
wealthy with all you’ve gained on the way,
not expecting Ithaca to make you rich.
Ithaca gave you the marvelous journey.
Without her you wouldn't have set out.
She has nothing left to give you now.
And if you find her poor, Ithaca won’t have fooled you.
Wise as you will have become, so full of experience,
you’ll have understood by then what these Ithacas mean.
BY C. P. CAVAFY
Ithaca represents both homecoming and journey
Our Philosophy
We hold firm to the belief that each individual possesses an innate capacity for healing, guided by an inner intelligence that intuitively knows the path to wholeness when provided with the appropriate tools. Our role is to offer a nurturing space—a container—for you to embark on your personal healing journey and empower yourself. Central to our ethos is an unwavering commitment to honoring your autonomy and well-being above all else. Through robust preparation and integration, we ensure that respect and care are foundational pillars of our approach.
Behind Ithaca
Jarrod brings a wealth of practical experience in the psychedelic domain, having worked extensively with ayahuasca, bufo, and psilocybin across Australia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Colombia. He played a pivotal role in developing and leading facilitation at a renowned ayahuasca retreat center in Colombia and is a trained bufo and psilocybin facilitator. Jarrod's work extends beyond facilitation to include integration, education, and leadership, helping individuals navigate their experiences with insight and care. His hands-on approach ensures a profound and safe journey for those seeking to explore their inner worlds through psychedelics.
Elvire is a dedicated psychedelic facilitator, accredited through rigorous training with Synthesis Institute. With studies in Psychology from McGill University and a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy with leaders in the field, she combines her extensive academic background with profound experiential knowledge. As a Rebirthing Breathwork facilitator, Elvire embodies compassionate curiosity, respect and a deep-seated commitment to guiding individuals to find the healer within. Her approach is centered on fostering connection and understanding, ensuring that each person she works with feels genuinely supported in their path to self-discovery.
