Generally speaking, the Awakening to Life Intensive is for people who have done a good amount of personal development and discovery work before arriving. This might be self-directed learning, therapy, coaching, workshops and retreats, psychedelic work, meditation, etc.

If you’re considering 5-MeO-DMT, know that it is a very powerful experience. It’s not well suited for folks who are just beginning their self-discovery journey. That said, we work with many guests that have never done large-dose psychedelics before. Through the screening process we can help you determine if this medicine is a good fit for you. See our 5-MeO-DMT section for more details.

We will also screen out folks who have physical conditions that affect heart and lung performance, and folks on certain medications. If you’re on SSRIs, or anti-anxiety medications, that’s not necessarily a problem, however if you’re taking any MAOI’s, this medicine is not a safe choice.

We are also not set up to work with people who are dealing with serious instability in their lives. If you’re having trouble managing the basic functions of your life, we are not a good fit. That said, we work with many people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and many other conditions.

If you have questions, email arthur@enfold.org.

Yes, and it’s actually a required part of the process. Everyone who applies will be invited to a Discovery Call before being given access to book. It’s a chance for us to get to know you, understand what you’re looking for, and make sure this experience is the right fit for you and for us!

Submit your application and we’ll be in touch to set that up.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our 5-MeO-DMT page and learn more about Awakening To Life.

5-MeO-DMT is unique from any other psychedelics and one of the most powerful medicines in the world. It is technically legal in Canada, as an unrestricted substance.

5-MeO-DMT has incredible potential for healing and expanding consciousness. It’s also not a great fit if this is your first foray into personal development work. See the “How do I know if Enfold is the right fit?” question for more on this.

If you’re new to psychedelics, we encourage you to spend some time in our 5-MeO-DMT section to learn more. We offer a wide variety of resources, videos, and free online courses to help you determine if this medicine is right for you.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable, except in rare cases where we determine that the Intensive is not a good fit for you (at Enfold’s discretion). If you need to cancel, we will do our best to support you while honouring the commitments required to hold space for the Intensive.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as illness, personal emergencies, or travel disruptions. While Enfold cannot refund or transfer payments once confirmed, many travel insurance providers allow guests to insure their Intensive fee—as part of their total non-refundable trip cost—so they may recover it directly through their policy if a covered event prevents attendance.

For full details, please review our Refund & Rebooking Policy.

Review the information about the Intensive you’re interested in to determine if it’s a good fit for you. If you’re unfamiliar with 5-MeO-DMT, learn more here.

If you’re feeling ready, the first step is to submit an application. From there we’ll arrange a screening call to ensure your suitability.

If you have any questions, please email arthur@enfold.org.

We are happy to offer interest-free payment plans. Please contact us to enquire. 

Beyond payment plans, we do our best to make our Intensives accessible to people regardless of their financial means. Our scholarships are offered on a case-by-case basis when we have funds available. Please reach out and share more about your situation and we’ll see what we can do to support you. 

The short answer is – sometimes. Most typically, we offer a private version of the Awakening to Life Intensive for up to 6 guests, which allows you to curate your own group. We are also open to creating custom formats that focus in specific areas and offer various medicines and structures such as couples work, family sessions, and more. We have very limited space for privates, please contact saige@enfold.org if you’re interested in learning more.

We are located on a small island outside of Vancouver BC, Canada.

Find out more about our location, the highlights in our region, and details about how to plan your trip.

• We call our offerings Intensives for a reason. The protocol we’ve designed over the past 6+ years is comprehensive and blends many modalities together to create a deep and lasting impact in your life.
• Enfold offers world-class facilitation that people describe as deeply healing. Our guest’s stories do the best job of describing their gift for this work.
• We offer a five-day Intensive that includes multi-week preparation and integration programs. We feel this is mandatory for safety and effectiveness with 5-MeO-DMT. Many facilitators offer what we refer to as “drive-by five”: 2-3 hour sessions where you show up and are served medicine and then sent back out into the world alone. This is unsafe and unproductive in our opinion. We’ve heard from many people who experienced 5-MeO this way and either got very little from the experience or came away with serious dysregulation and psychological issues.
• Our group Intensives are limited to six guests at a time. We have four or five team members working at most times to ensure a high level of support and safety.
• Included in the price of the Intensive is two weeks of on-call support post-intensive. Plus access to hundreds of resources, community events and integration circles, and access to support from coaches, therapists, and our community of Enfold Angels who offer peer-support sessions.
• The high-dose medicine ceremony is private. Many group retreats have guests consume the medicine all together so they can serve more people at once. This greatly limits your ability to feel safe and fully surrender to the medicine.
• We only host 20 Intensives per year max. We bring an exceptional level of care, energy, and attention to every person we serve.
• We’re located in Canada, one of the safest and beautiful countries in the world.

Potentially yes. We work with guests who have never done large-dose psychedelics before. The screening process is where we help determine readiness. We also offer a free video series and a Discovery Call to help you make an informed decision before registering.

We have two private suites with king-size beds and private patios that open onto a lavender garden. We also have two spacious shared rooms that sleep two people each, with breathtaking views of the Howe Sound. All four rooms have ensuite bathrooms. Communal spaces are available 24/7 if you need somewhere to curl up with a book or journal at any hour.

Learn more about our accommodations and property here.

The Intensive is a device-free experience. This means phones, laptops, and tablets are put away for the week. This is an intentional part of the process. Stepping away from the constant pull of technology is one of the ways we support a dopamine reset and help your nervous system genuinely unwind.

We know this can feel daunting, especially if you have work or family responsibilities. We encourage you to set up an out-of-office, let your people know you’re offline, and trust that four days of true presence is worth it. In the event of a genuine emergency, your loved ones will have a way to reach you through our team.

After submitting your application, we arrange a screening call to ensure alignment and readiness. This is not just a formality — we take it seriously to protect the integrity of the space we hold and the safety of every guest.

The word “retreat” implies stepping back from life. At Enfold, we believe that true transformation requires the opposite: developing the resilience and capacity to step fully into life. While the surroundings and accommodations are world-class, this is not a getaway. It’s a commitment to your healing, your growth, and your future. We call it an Intensive for a reason.