In the County of Bentheim area and neighbouring regions we list 8 vetted retreats. The nearest is only ½ hr away.
Right on the Dutch border in Wielen (Grafschaft Bentheim), the Inner Journey team crafts a six-day retreat interweaving ayahuasca ceremonies with kambo, mushroom rituals and daily yoga. The extended duration allows an unusually deep process with generous integration time.
½ hr · 53 km
In rural Overijssel, Fleur Bekke leads a three-day retreat with two ayahuasca ceremonies in a private countryside setting. The small group size allows for highly individual guidance from arrival through to integration.
⭑ Top rated 1 hr · 82 km
At its Deventer location in Overijssel, the Coming Home Center runs its proven three-day format with two ayahuasca ceremonies complemented by breathwork. Accommodation, vegetarian meals and integration circles are all part of the programme.
⭑ Top rated 1 hr · 82 km
This three-day retreat by the Coming Home Center in Deventer is created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community, offering two ayahuasca ceremonies within a protected, affirming circle. Shared rituals and sharing rounds nurture a strong sense of belonging.
⭑ Top rated 1 hr · 88 km
Over four days, the Ancient Mother Healing Center in Drenthe weaves ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies into one considered programme with three ceremonies in total. The nature-rich setting near Assen offers plenty of stillness between each stage.
⭑ Top rated 1 hr · 88 km
Across three days in Drenthe, the Ancient Mother Healing Center guides two ayahuasca ceremonies, framed by time in nature, rest periods and facilitated sharing circles. The compact format works well as an extended weekend.
⭑ Top rated 1 hr · 102 km
Three days in the green Veluwe with one deeply guided truffle ceremony, a medical team on site and one facilitator for every three participants. Includes 12 months of integration support – one of the most thorough aftercare programmes in Europe.
⭑ Top rated 1 hr · 102 km
Five days, two ceremonies and plenty of space in between: the more intensive Tangerine format for those who want to go deeper. Small group, medical supervision and a full year of integration support after the retreat.
No. DMT-containing preparations such as ayahuasca fall under the Narcotics Act in Germany. Legal, professionally guided alternatives (e.g. psilocybin truffles) are available in the Netherlands, just a few hours away.
Most centres are on good rail links and pick you up from the nearest station. Each retreat page shows the exact route and travel time from County of Bentheim.
You send a non-binding enquiry; the provider usually responds within 24 hours with a personal intake call and a medical questionnaire. Only then is your place confirmed.