A Guided Retreat Experience
Backed by 25+ Years of Science

Legal retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands featuring guided experiences, breathwork, meditation, and world-class facilitation. With preparation and integration support to make the change last.

★★★★★5.0

100+ Google Reviews

1,200+

Past Participants

88%

said it was one of the most meaningful experiences of their life.

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Why Our Participants Attend

You sense there is more to the life you're living.

Your life feels meaningful, but something feels flat or unfinished.

You have done therapy, read the books, or tried meditation. You are not looking for more of the same.

You are carrying something you cannot quite name: a pattern, a weight, a quiet knowing that more is available to you.

You are ready for something that can ignite real change in your life.

You are effective in your life, but yearn for greater connection to self, others, and nature

Our guests come from many walks of life and are not in crisis. What they share is a thoughtful, considered approach and a sense that the next step forward asks for something different. If something here resonates, that recognition is worth paying attention to.

What Makes Beckley Retreats Unique

As part of the Beckley ecosystem, Beckley Retreats proudly builds upon the visionary work of its co-founder, Amanda Feilding. Celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to scientific research and policy reform, Amanda founded the Beckley Foundation in 1998—a think tank and NGO committed to advancing wellbeing research and advocating for progressive change. Recognized by leading publications such as Time, Financial Times, The Economist, Forbes, and Business Insider, Amanda has been hailed as one of the most influential leaders in the field. At Beckley Retreats, we bridge the latest scientific advancements with ancient wisdom traditions to provide participants with a deeply transformative experience

Safe, legal, and ceremonial use of plants

Science-backed, honoring traditions

Global standard for wellbeing retreats

Focused on ethics and community impact

Research Partnerships

Built on 25 years of institutional science

Our programs are shaped by peer-reviewed research and ongoing collaboration with the world's leading institutions in this space.

Beckley Foundation

Published Research

Harvard University

Affiliate Research

Yale University

Affiliate Research

Imperial College London

Published Research

88% of guests describe this as one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives

1,000+

Guests served since 2020

Net Promoter Score, among the highest in wellness globally

98%

Say they would recommend the program to their family and friends

76%

Report improved behaviors and personal practices

The Program

A Comprehensive Program Giving You the Tools for Meaningful Change

Many retreat programs end when you leave. Ours is built around what happens after. Structured with flexibility. Backed by 25+ years of research.

Phase 01

Prepare

4 weeks, digitally from your home

Group sessions, one-on-one support, guided activities, and educational resources. Participants bond before the retreat.

Phase 02

Immerse

4 to 5 days, on-site

Get away from your day-to-day in a beautiful natural location. We do two sessions with live music, breathwork, meditation, and other practices.

Phase 03

Integrate

4 to 6 weeks, digitally from your home

Group sessions, daily practices, and science-backed tools to sustain your transformation. Foster an ongoing connection with your retreat group.

In Their Words

Our guests are making real change

"Every leader in America should go through this program."

Jim MacPhee

Former COO, Walt Disney World, 2x Beckley Alum

“I did a lot of research around wellbeing programs with safe, legal and ceremonial use of plants and found Beckley Retreats. I manifested for two years that I wanted a life-changing experience like this. Now here I am, I’ve done it and it has been amazing.”

Mujo O.

Social Innovators Accelerator Lead, Fortune 500 Management Consulting Firm

"I am walking away from this retreat with new found love in my heart. And I am humbled. Feeling cleansed and restored."

Toni Ko

Founder, NYX Cosmetics (sold to L'Oreal)

“My experience of the treat was just fantastic. The four week preparation before the retreat really helped people understand how powerful the work is, and also trained people on a set of practices to best navigate the experience.”

Ashish Kothari

Founder / CEO of Happiness Squad, ex-McKinsey Partner

Our Team

A team of experts committed to service

PhDs, psychiatrists, military leaders, and master facilitators with decades of experience.

Leadership

Amanda Feilding

Co-Founder (In Loving Memory)

Founder of the Beckley Foundation. Pioneer in this field of work. 25+ years bridging science and policy reform.

Neil Markey

Co-Founder, CEO

Former Captain in the U.S. Army's Special Operations. MBA from Columbia University. Former consultant at McKinsey & Co. Master's student at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Rock Feilding-Mellen

Co-Founder & Board Member

Entrepreneur and investor. Co-founder of Beckley Retreats and non-executive director. Champion of safe, legal, and accessible programs.

Dr. AZA Allsop

Head of Research

MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the Harvard-MIT program. Psychiatry training and Lab Head at Yale.

Fede Menapace

Chief Growth Officer

Former COO of MAPS. MBA from Stanford. Former consultant at McKinsey & Co. Go-to-market leader at Segment (acquired by Twilio).

Anja Saloranta

Chief Operating Officer

MBA from Harvard Business School. Former COO of Ballentine Partners and Former Head of Commercial Operations at Ginkgo Bioworks.

Lead Facilitators

Dr. Dingle Spence

Team Lead

Jamaican physician in oncology and palliative medicine. Heads the Hope Institute Hospital, Kingston. Co-founder of cancer research non-profit JACCRI.

Ben Sheinwald

Lead Facilitator & Therapist

Biodynamic body psychotherapist. Trained at the Centre for Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy. Leading group work since 2014.

Kosu Boudreau

Lead Facilitator

Registered trauma psychotherapist and integration specialist. 18+ years as a hospital spiritual care therapist. Certified yoga teacher and ordained Buddhist chaplain.

Sergio Rodriguez

Lead Facilitator

MAPS MDMA-Assisted Therapy Practitioner. Licensed MFT. Former attorney of 12 years. 18+ years in this field.

Hanifa Washington

Lead Facilitator

Facilitator, integration specialist, and musician. Descended from a matriarchal line of Afro-Indigenous healers. 25 years in nonprofit healing work.

Mark Mabon

Lead Facilitator

Therapeutic coach and family constellations practitioner. 20 years assisting in plant ceremonies. Lifelong meditation, yoga, and breathwork practitioner.

A Guided Retreat Experience
Backed by 25+ Years of Science

You sense there is more to the life you're living.

What Makes Beckley Retreats Unique

Built on 25 years of institutional science

88% of guests describe this as one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives