Awakening to Life
The most comprehensive program designed for the world’s strongest psychedelic: 5-MeO-DMT
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Psychedelics alone are not enough. Our process blends modern psychology, somatic and energetic modalities, and universal spiritual wisdom to deliver lasting healing and transformation.
We offer industry-leading preparation and integration, expert facilitation, on-call support, and ongoing community connection to ensure you’re safe throughout the process and can make the most of the profound insights and shifts this medicine offers.
Are you ready to..
- Rediscover purpose, find your “why”, and work through the mid-life transition
- Unlock greater potential and true life satisfaction
- Enhance intimacy, relationships, and connection
- Release deeply held traumas that therapy can’t access
- Connect with “God”, “source”, or a sense of deep universal consciousness
- Discover or deepen embodiment
- Find love for yourself
A Comprehensive Process
Enfold’s comprehensive 5-MeO-DMT process — Awakening to Life — has been refined over 6+ years and 500+ transformative guest journeys. Our approach ensures safety, efficacy, and lasting impact.
Not a Retreat — An Investment In Your Full Potential
The idea of a ‘Retreat’ implies stepping back from life. At Enfold, we believe that true transformation requires developing the resilience and capacity to step fully into it. While the surroundings and the accommodations are world-class, this is not a getaway, it’s a commitment to your healing, your growth, and your future.
Henrietta, 48"I’ve done deep work before, but this experience was incomparable. I felt I had truly invested in myself, and it paid off in ways I couldn’t have imagined."
The most comfortable place in the world to do uncomfortable things.
Deep transformation often means confronting parts of yourself that are uncomfortable. That doesn’t mean your surroundings should be. Enfold’s hospitality experience is unmatched: beautifully designed suites, cozy beds, and serene shared spaces create an atmosphere of comfort and care.
You will feel yourself relax the moment you step onto the property.
Haitham, 42"The setting itself became a part of the journey. From the books on the shelf to the view of nature, everything contributed to an atmosphere of peace and depth."
Every aspect of the Awakening to Life is designed to make you feel safe and at home.
Reset the nervous system.
Awakening to Life is designed to support a powerful nervous system reset.
When 5-MeO-DMT is held in the right process, set, and setting, it activates and reorganizes energy in the nervous system in ways no other medicine can. This is why so many people experience profound healing and transformation at Enfold—often after years of exploring other paths and modalities without reaching this depth.
Every aspect of this process is designed to support your healing journey:
- Dopamine Reset — Our intensives are a device-free experience to reset your dopamine system and set new boundaries with technology
- Hot/Cold Contrast Therapy — Enjoy our wood-burning sauna and filtered cold-plunge tub, cooled to 5C to ensure maximum healing benefits
- Caffeine-Free — Part of the intensive preparation process is winding down caffeine use to help calm the nervous system. During the intensive we serve delicious decaf coffee and teas. Many guests never go back.
- Connect with Nature — Big ocean views, minutes walk to the beach and forest trails, and surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific North West.
- Relaxing Environment — Every detail of your stay has been considered, from the scents to the soundtracks. You will feel your nervous system begin to unwind as soon as you arrive.
Privacy within community.
Our group experiences are designed to offer the benefits of community as well as privacy and one-on-one support.
As relational beings, we heal in community. There is something important about going through this experience with others, hearing unique perspectives, and being seen by others.
That said, we believe you are able to go deeper when certain medicine ceremonies are private. The first two ceremonies of the week are in community, while the high-dose 5-MeO ceremony is private. It will be you with two facilitators, a male/female dyad.
Application Process
We prioritize applications referred by Enfold alumni. We also welcome new applicants, which are reviewed through an in-depth screening to ensure alignment and readiness. This helps us ensure the integrity of the space we hold. If you feel called, we invite you to apply below.
2026 Schedule
Shared rooms (2 guests): 6,900 USD per person.
Private rooms: 9,000 USD.
See the FAQ below or Our Home for full details and amenities.
Ready to see availability and reserve your spot? Apply to Join Us and we’ll be in touch to set up a discovery call. Returning alumni? Login.
Intensive FAQs
Awakening to Life is for people who have already done significant personal development work — therapy, coaching, workshops, psychedelic work, meditation, self-directed learning.
Perhaps you’ve achieved everything you were told would make you happy, but don’t know how to actually enjoy it. Or you know you’re capable of more and can see that you’re in your own way.
5-MeO-DMT is an exceptionally powerful experience. It’s not well-suited for people just beginning personal development work. That said, we work with many guests who’ve never done large-dose psychedelics. The screening process determines readiness. See our 5-MeO-DMT section for more details.
We work best with people who have stability in their lives. If you’re in acute crisis or unable to manage daily responsibilities, this isn’t the right fit. We work with many people navigating challenges — but you need to be ready to step into your full potential, not seeking crisis management.
Questions? Email arthur@enfold.org
Yes, it’s required. Everyone who applies is invited to a Discovery Call before booking. It’s a chance for us to get to know you, understand what you’re looking for, and ensure this experience is the right fit.
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.
Not to be confused with N,N-DMT, 5-MeO-DMT is one of the most powerful medicines in the world. It’s technically legal in Canada as an unrestricted substance.
5-MeO-DMT has extraordinary potential for transformation and expanding consciousness. This medicine is not well-suited as a starting point for personal development work.
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 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 Awakening to Life to determine if it’s a good fit. If you’re unfamiliar with 5-MeO-DMT, learn more here.
If you’re ready, submit an application. We’ll arrange a screening call to ensure 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.
We do our best to make Intensives accessible regardless of financial means. Scholarships are offered case-by-case when funds are available. Reach out and share your situation — we’ll see what we can do.
The short answer is yes, though only a very limited amount per year. 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 us if you’re interested in learning more.
Yes — many couples describe it as one of the most powerful experiences they’ve shared. Book two shared room spots and we’ll place you together.
Each person has their private ceremony separately, allowing you to fully surrender to your own process. The combination of individual depth and shared experience is incredibly potent.
We are located on a small island outside of Vancouver BC, Canada.
We’re not just a 5-MeO retreat. We’ve built a comprehensive process that integrates medicine with psychology, somatic work, and spiritual practice.
Our process has been refined over 7+ years and 700+ guest journeys. Here’s what sets us apart:
- A complete psycho-spiritual framework. We work with three dimensions of your being: your spiritual essence, your personality, and your nervous system. Learn more.
- Five-day Intensive with multi-week preparation and months of integration. This is non-negotiable for safety and effectiveness. Many facilitators offer “drive-by sessions”: 2-3 hours where you’re served medicine and sent back into the world alone. This is unsafe and ineffective.
- World-class facilitation. Sober, undivided presence during ceremony. Our guests describe the facilitation as transformative.
- Six guests maximum. We have four or five team members working at most times to ensure a high level of support and safety.
- Private high-dose ceremony. Many retreats have guests take medicine together to serve more people at once. This limits your ability to fully surrender.
- Comprehensive ongoing support. Two weeks of on-call support. Access to hundreds of resources, integration circles, coaches, therapists, and our Enfold Angels peer community.
- Twenty Intensives per year maximum. We deliberately limit our volume. Every person receives our full care, energy, and attention.
- Located in Canada. One of the world’s safest and most beautiful countries.
Learn more about the Awakening to Life Intensive here.
Potentially yes. We work with many guests who’ve never done large-dose psychedelics. The screening process determines readiness. We also offer a free video series and a Discovery Call to help you make an informed decision before registering.
We have two accommodation options:
- Private suite with a king-size bed and private patio that opens onto a lavender garden.
- Shared suite that sleep two people, with breathtaking views of the Howe Sound.
All of our 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.
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 you apply, we arrange a discovery call to meet you, understand your background, and explore what you’re looking for. This is a real conversation; we want to know your story, what’s brought you here, and whether this is the right fit.
If we’re aligned, you’ll complete a comprehensive intake questionnaire covering your mental, physical, and emotional history. It’s thorough — we need to understand the whole picture to ensure your safety and readiness.
If you’re on medications, our consulting pharmacologist reviews them to assess compatibility with 5-MeO-DMT. We’ll also suggest you speak with your doctor.
We assess each person individually. This isn’t a formality, we take it seriously to protect the integrity of our space and the safety of every guest.
The word “retreat” implies stepping back from life. We believe 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 growth, your transformation, and your future. We call it an Intensive because that’s what it is.
