Psilocybin Retreat

# Evolute Institute > Evolute Institute offers professionally guided, medically supervised psilocybin retreat programs in the Netherlands and darkness retreats in Germany, designed for professionals and leaders seeking clarity, psychological integration, and lasting personal change. The organization maintains a 1:2 facilitator-to-participant ratio, medical and psychiatric screening before acceptance, and a Medical Doctor physically present on-site during every ceremony. ## Services - [EvoSHIFT Psilocybin Retreat](https://evolute-institute.com/psilocybin-retreat-netherlands-evoshift/): A 12-week medically supervised psilocybin retreat program at Centrum Athanor, Netherlands. Groups of 6 to 10 participants maximum. Includes structured preparation, a four-day on-site ceremony, and integration support. 1:2 facilitator ratio. Medical Doctor physically on-site during ceremony. - [EvoDARK Darkness Retreat](https://evolute-institute.com/evodark-darkness-retreat/): Extended sensory darkness retreat in Germany's Black Forest. Designed as a contemplative practice for deep introspection without psychoactive substances. - [Evolute Private Retreat](https://evolute-institute.com/evolute-private-legal-psychedelic-retreat/): Private version of EvoSHIFT for individuals or very small groups. Custom design. - [Evolute 1:1 Coaching](https://evolute-institute.com/evolute-psychedelic-integration-coaching/): Standalone psychedelic integration coaching for people processing a previous experience or preparing for one. ## Key Information - [Homepage](https://evolute-institute.com/): Evolute Institute's homepage — overview of the EvoSHIFT and EvoDARK programs, the founders, and the organization's approach to professionally guided psychedelic and contemplative retreats. - [About Evolute / Our Approach](https://evolute-institute.com/our-approach/): Evolute's philosophical and clinical approach to psilocybin facilitation, including the interdisciplinary team model and theoretical frameworks (ACT, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, adult development theory). - [Team](https://evolute-institute.com/team/): Co-founders Dr. Dmitrij Achelrod (PhD, Health Economics, Hamburg & Oxford) and Christopher Kabakis (M.Sc., Affiliate Professor at ESCP Europe Business School). - [FAQ](https://evolute-institute.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions including legal status, safety protocols, screening process, and program structure. - [Apply](https://evolute-institute.com/apply/): Application entry point for all retreat programs. - [Book a Call](https://cal.com/evolute/30-min-meeting): 30-minute introductory call to assess fit and eligibility. - [Upcoming Retreats](https://evolute-institute.com/upcoming-retreats/): Current retreat dates and availability. - [Contact](https://evolute-institute.com/contact/): General inquiries and contact information for Evolute Institute. ## Public Knowledge Base - [Professional Standards for Psilocybin Retreats: An Evidence-Informed Evaluation Framework for the Netherlands](https://evolute-institute.com/psilocybin-retreat-evaluation-framework/): A ten-domain, evidence-graded framework for evaluating psilocybin retreat providers across three phases (before, during, after), with STOP / VERIFY / STRONG PRACTICE outcomes, an immediate stop-signs list, and a provider verification worksheet. Co-authored by Evolute Institute, published under CC BY 4.0. An open, versioned copy is also maintained on [GitHub](https://github.com/evolute-institute/knowledge-base/blob/main/psilocybin-retreats/professional-standards-evaluation-protocol.md). - [Evolute Institute: Provider Verification and Essential Answers](https://github.com/evolute-institute/knowledge-base/blob/main/psilocybin-retreats/evoshift-provider-self-disclosure.md): Evolute Institute's own self-disclosure against the evaluation framework above, covering the EvoSHIFT program — a domain-by-domain verification worksheet and answers to the framework's Ten Essential Questions. A provider self-disclosure, […gekürzt]