“I've just come out of a somatic cannabis retreat with Pete Volos from Psychegetics, and it honestly exceeded every expectation I had. From the structure of the weekend to the depth of the sessions, the beautiful venue, and the calibre of the facilitators, everything felt considered, safe and incredibly supportive.

One of the biggest surprises for me was just how powerful cannabis is as a therapeutic medicine. It's a very dynamic plant. The experience is gentler and more grounded than something like psilocybin, but no less effective. Instead of overwhelming the system, cannabis opens you slowly, layer by layer. It invites you deeper without pushing, which meant I could stay present with my emotions, trace sensations in my body, and actually work through things rather than just observe them.

The medicine supported clarity, insight, emotional release and genuine self-connection in a way that felt both profound and manageable. This retreat created the perfect container for that depth. Across the four days, we moved through mindfulness practices, breathwork, sound healing, art therapy and integration circles, along with spacious downtime to reflect and restore.

Each session felt like another doorway into understanding myself more fully, with the medicine amplifying the inner work in a grounded, accessible way. With 12 participants and 4 facilitators, I always felt held, seen and supported. There was plenty of opportunity for one-on-one check-ins, debriefs and real conversation.

The food was also next level – all prepared onsite by a chef who made sure we were nourished and cared for the whole way through. I've been working with Pete for about 18 months in both group and 1:1 settings, so I already trusted his integrity. Experiencing his work in a dedicated retreat container took everything to a completely new level. The way he and the team held space, balanced challenge with care, and guided us through the arc of the weekend was incredibly powerful. Thank you Pete, and the whole Psychegetics team, for a meaningful and transformative weekend.”

“I felt completely supported throughout the whole process. The preparation helped me feel safe enough to go deep, and the integration afterwards gave me the space to actually understand and embody what had come up. It wasn’t just about the journey; it was the way the entire retreat was held by Pete and his team.”

“This retreat took me deeper than any other. Working with cannabis in a safe container helped me access unconscious emotions and layers I’d never been able to reach through breathwork or somatic practices alone.”

“The ability to integrate cannabis in ceremony took my experience so much deeper. I came away feeling more in touch with myself, with a deeper love and peace with life. The way that Pete and his wonderful facilitators hold you throughout the retreat makes it so much more, as it allows you to feel safe and held.”

“I came in feeling stuck and unsure of what I needed, and honestly, I was nervous about what might come up. But something in me knew I was ready. The retreat helped me uncover what had been sitting beneath the surface, and I left feeling lighter, clearer and more connected to myself.”

“I’ve done years of breathwork and personal development, but this took me somewhere I hadn’t been able to reach before. I connected with emotions and parts of myself I didn’t even realise I was holding.”

“I’ve experienced other psychedelics before and didn’t expect cannabis to take me to a similar depth. What felt different was the agency; I could move toward something, pull back, breathe into it and explore what was arising at my own pace.”

“I have just attended a retreat in beautiful Yanada St. Albans in New South Wales with Pete Volos, and I honestly feel so grateful for the experience. Being part of this sacred retreat was something I will never forget. Pete is such an amazing, intuitive human who genuinely cares about people and truly wants to help others heal their traumas and live a more aligned life.

He uses different techniques that are incredibly effective, and the whole workshop was nothing short of amazing. The other three facilitators were also incredibly experienced and supportive. I felt completely held the entire time. For the first time in my life, I was able to fully let go and trust the process, and that is all thanks to Pete and his loving, grounded nature.

The retreat itself was set in such a beautiful environment, and I met some incredible people who made the experience even more special. I feel like I have finally begun my healing journey, and I am genuinely excited to continue working with Pete in the future. I would highly recommend anyone to work with Pete if they want to improve their life, heal their traumas, and really dive deep into their soul to create a more aligned way of living.”

“What’s better than a retreat with breathwork, delicious wholesome food, dancing under the stars, cacao and sound healing, spa and pool lounging and strobe therapy? A retreat that offers all of this but with the added ability to go even deeper by carefully integrating plant medicine.

It’s been a long wait, but Pete and his wonderful team of facilitators not only pulled this together but made it so good that I’ve been twice already and have my name down for the next one too! Pete has orchestrated this so well that each retreat gives me something different, and so much more than just a normal retreat, as the plant medicine allows me to pull down my own internal barriers and go deeper within myself.

Plant medicine truly saved my life, allowing me to ditch awful medication such as antidepressants, and work through grief, shame, guilt and anger in a healthy and supported way. It’s amazing how much the body holds onto and how sick it can make you when you just ignore it, push it down deep, and keep trying to live life. Pete’s retreat not only gives you a chance to work through this in a safe environment, but you truly feel held by the facilitators. I can’t recommend the retreat enough.”