Reflections from past guests
"This retreat will truly transform your life, whether in profound, immediate ways or through subtle, lasting shifts. The shift is undeniable and deeply felt. The wisdom shared by these incredible women, their ability to hold space, support the group, and inspire authentic co-creation is both rare and powerful. There is something uniquely sacred and empowering in the way they guide each experience over the retreat." — Ria
“What a beautiful magic carpet ride the Reconnection Retreat has been. Lauren, Laura and Mary bring a wealth of knowledge, understanding and experience, and have carefully curated a safe space where women unite in sisterhood to journey together. In such a short space of time I have shed layers and layers of stored trauma and conditioning that has constricted my mind, body and soul for decades. I have reconnected with my authentic self and I am striding forwards in the expansion with heartfelt gratitude for those wild and wonderful women I shared my time with.” — Helen
“I was lost for a long time, then some events prepared me for the journey of searching for the truth, my truth, and that path led to this retreat, and from the beginning I felt home, loved and cherished as a unique human being, and most important of all I felt safe. The psilocybin itself is a great teacher but to receive its lessons one has to have her heart open and let in the self knowledge. For that the retreat was amazing hold and planned and led to a full experience of it’s magic” — Jo
“Laura and Lauren are two goddesses who create an authentic, powerful, transformative and fun retreat container. The Reconnection retreat was an opportunity to reset, shift and grow with an amazing community of women from all over the world. I will never forget this week for the joy and fun shared as well as the shifts I experienced.” — Claire
“This was one of the most challenging and profound experiences of my life. I went places within myself that I had only ever touched the edges of before, and it felt as though some of the inner work that might otherwise have taken years happened in a remarkably short space of time. What made the experience so special was that I never felt I had to go through it alone. I felt held with so much love, knowledge and absolutely no judgment; not only by the facilitators, but by the other women in the group. People I had never met before became part of my healing journey within just a few days. I came away with a deeper sense of trust in other people, in women, in life, and in myself. Perhaps most importantly, I was reminded that opening your heart is worth the risk, and that living in fear means living less. Even after such a challenging journey, I can say without hesitation that I would do it again. The journey itself may have been difficult, but it lasted only a few hours; its effects are still unfolding within me, and they have been truly transformational. My heart is full of gratitude for the women who created and shared this experience with me.” — Ozge
“This was so much more than I expected. Everything about it surpassed my expectations - the group, the incredible facilitators, the venue, all of the activities. Words can never do this retreat justice. It was a healing, connecting, magical, nourishing, challenging at times, grounding, wonderful experience.” — Jacqueline
“If you have found yourself here, on The Reconnection Retreat website, some part of you must be curious about whether it's for you. Having taken part in 2026, I really think it's for everyone. And if you can make it happen, you should. The retreat is led by the most caring, experienced group of women, who together create such a strong sense of community and safety. Ten days on, I'm so grateful that I went. Time will tell, but it feels like a life-changing decision - not the dramatic, externally obvious sort of change, but instead a very welcome shift in how I feel in myself, that I think (hope) will radiate through future choices and impact those closest to me in a positive way.” — Helen
“The Reconnection is as close to a perfect retreat as any you will find. Laura, Lauren, Mary and Rebecca create an incredible sense of safety; of being held so that you can journey. Being in a group of women who are all seeking their own transformation is both uplifting as you form a community in a short space of time, your pain and story becomes part of a greater pain and greater story and all of these amazing women become part of your transformation. It was easily one of the best retreats I have been on. Everything from the daily movement, sound healing, somatic and breath work - to the setting, sunsets, food, fresh herbal teas, community, connection and so much laughter was restorative. Enforcing a lack of technology allowed true relaxation and the expansion of time. A 5 day retreat felt like a 2 -3 week moment out of my daily life and I left feeling renewed. Thank you to the whole Reconnection team. No doubt I will be back.” — Pala
“The retreat gave me the space I needed to let go. The preparation beforehand was so helpful, i.e. Rebecca’s dynamic breathing session, 121 with Lauren, somatic session with Mary and Laura’s yin yoga classes, allowing 'the work' to begin even before I arrived. It’s hard to put into words, but creating that intentional space felt very powerful.” — Gwladys
“I really didn't know what to expect but for some reason I knew I needed to go. The space that was created, the trust and the breadth and depth of pure kindness blew me away. I think it is the best thing I have ever done - not that all of it was easy but when I needed help it was so tenderly and beautifully given. The respect of all parties towards each other allowed an openness to be created for sharing deeply personal issues and feeling totally safe, listened to, loved and understood by wonderful women'. — Ellie
“The Reconnection Retreat happened at the perfect moment in my life where I was feeling stuck and lacking of energy to move forward. The five days cracked open my heart and helped me feel safe to accept my feelings. Laura, Lauren and Mary have created a beautiful safe space where we all connected, shared, cried, laughed and reconnected to oneself. I feel transformed and can’t stop smiling, it was a magical experience” — Tara
Being part of the retreat has been such a life enriching experience. I will be forever grateful to Lauren, Laura and Mary who guided us with such tender care and loving kindness and to the group of sisters who I journeyed with .. what a precious way to celebrate ourselves, bear witness to each other and reconnect with our deep wisdom… what a gift! — Joanna
"I felt truly held in this safe and sacred container. The facilitators’ authenticity, experience, and deep compassion made all the difference. I’m leaving this retreat with a profound sense of sisterhood, joy, and healing that will stay with me forever." — Vanessa
“The Reconnection Retreat was an incredible experience that I will definitely remember for many years. I left really connected with my heart and body, bringing new embodiment practices into my daily life. There is also something magical that happens when women come in a circle. The retreat gave me a sense of true sisterhood, support and safety. It was a beautiful reminder that as women we are never alone, because we have each other. I also felt incredibly safe and supported exploring psychedelic medicine. The whole experience was really thought out and professional: pre, during and after the journey.” — Katrina
“The support and care of the women who lead this retreat allows for opening and strength to be experienced, especially in times of vulnerability. I feel so blessed to have been in the presence of all the women, as we whipped up a delicious retreat of magic and love, thank you!” — Bianca
“From the moment I first connected with Laura and Lauren, my journey with the Reconnection retreat has been absolutely incredible. I am so grateful for the exceptional skill, care, compassion and humour with which Laura, Lauren and Mary facilitated the entire experience. My retreat experience involved significant inner work, deep emotions, and a lot of vulnerability - but I felt entirely supported, protected and held throughout. Laura, Lauren and Mary's intuitive awareness and generous spirit made the experience feel light, expansive and deeply healing, even in the more challenging moments. What makes this retreat special is the remarkable team and the safe space they create: the love and dedication put into every aspect, from initial welcome meetings, to the incredible support provided during all stages of the retreat, to the follow up calls to help with landing back to reality. All of these wonderful elements, delivered with such generosity and care, combine to create a genuinely life-changing experience. Initially, participating in a retreat like this seemed a bit unconventional, but now it feels like the most natural and vital thing I could have done for myself and I will forever treasure the experience” — Anna