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White Rabbit Collective Ayahuasca Retreats: An In-Depth Review for Sessions in United States & Peru

White Rabbit Collective is devoted to sharing the medicine of conscious breath in harmony with sacred plants, committed to creating a pure, safe, and sacred space where each person can open to their own unique unfolding—reuniting with the higher self, and stepping into boundless expansion. The collective operates in both Colorado and Peru, offering a range of plant medicine ceremonies including ayahuasca, psilocybin, and breathwork sessions. Justin Gould is a Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience, a trained Ceremonial Breathwork leader through Breathwork Worldwide, and a certified Medicine Journey Guide through the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, CO.

🎯 At a Glance

• Locations: The retreat takes place on sacred Native land in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Crestone, Colorado—a landscape alive with its own medicine. Nestled among the pines, this land is home to high mountain lakes, waterfalls, and one of Mother Earth’s greatest natural energy flows: the largest water aquifer in North America. They also operate a 10-day retreat in Peru at the Maya Retreat Center in the Amazon jungle near Iquitos.
• Approach: Day 1: Day- Arrival by 12pm, Breathwork Session. Evening/Night- Psilocybin Ceremony. Day 2: Day- Breathwork Session, Optional Hapé, Breath, Cold plunge experience. Evening/Night: Entheogen Heart Medicine Ceremony. Day 3: Morning Integration & Farewell. Small group sizes with both private 1:1 and group ceremony options.
• Suitable For: Individuals seeking plant medicine healing with a focus on breathwork integration, those new to ayahuasca (screening calls provided), and participants wanting both mountain and jungle experiences.
• Costs: $900– Private 1:1 – 1 Ayahuasca Plant Medicine Ceremony, $1350 – Private 1:1 – 2 Ayahuasca Plant Medicine Ceremonies, Group Ceremony ( 3 or more) – $1000 per person 2 nights of medicine ceremony. $2,500 – Private 1:1 – 3 day/2 night Colorado Plant Medicine Retreat, $3,500 – Couples 3 day/2 night Colorado Plant Medicine Retreat. Peru retreats from $2,200-$2,500 for 10 days.
• Overall Assessment: Directory evaluation: C+ (notable for dual-location offerings and breathwork integration, flagged for limited online presence and unclear ayahuasca legality in Colorado operations).

💬 What Guests Are Saying

Reviews are extremely limited across major platforms. After a recommendation from a dear friend of mine I reached out to Justin at the White Rabbit Collective. Over the course of the last several years working in the military and in public safety I had become very disenfranchised… To say these medicine ceremonies changed my life for the better is an understatement. I used to wake up everyday in a fight with myself to embrace the day and not be ruled by negativity and overwhelm. This testimonial emphasizes profound personal transformation and highlights Justin’s supportive approach. No reviews available. appears on their Retreat Guru listing for Peru offerings. The scarcity of public reviews makes it difficult to assess consistent guest experiences, though the available feedback suggests positive outcomes for participants dealing with trauma and depression. The lack of substantial review history across multiple platforms is concerning for potential participants seeking validated experiences.

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🚩 Incident Report

Following a thorough review of online sources including Reddit subreddits like r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut, and r/WellnessHive, Quora threads, Facebook groups such as Psychedelic Healing and Ayahuasca Experiences, news outlets, retreat discussion boards, ICEERS safety reports, and public records, no safety incidents were found.

• Theft: No reports of theft found across reviewed platforms and sources.
• Sexual Misconduct: No reports of sexual misconduct found across reviewed platforms and sources.
• Crime: No criminal incidents found in public records or online discussions.

The collective operates with a low online profile, which limits both positive visibility and potential negative incident reporting. Their dual-location model between Colorado and Peru requires careful attention to varying legal frameworks.

New update as of March 2026: No incidents reported.

🔍 Critical Notes

The collective demonstrates strong credentials through Justin Gould’s nursing background and certifications from respected institutions like the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness. Brittany’s journey on this path began back in 2019 when she took a trip to Peru to partake in the plant medicine Ayahuasca. When she experienced her own truly profound and healing experience, she developed a testimony of the potential of healing for so many through plant medicine. Their integration of breathwork with plant medicines offers a comprehensive healing approach. However, significant concerns arise regarding the legal status of their Colorado operations, as ayahuasca remains federally illegal in the United States outside of specific religious exemptions. Join us in a state that supports legal exploration of Plant Medicine in a safe and natural space with trained and experienced guides. This claim requires clarification as Colorado’s recent decriminalization doesn’t equate to legal ceremonial use. The extremely limited online review presence and sparse social media activity raise questions about operational transparency and established client base.

🆘 Screening & Mental Health Risks

For new participants, a screening call will be scheduled. After your deposit, you will receive a preparation guide to help you enter the ceremony with confidence and care. The collective conducts screening calls for new participants and provides preparation guidance. However, specific mental health screening protocols are not detailed on their website. Given the powerful nature of ayahuasca and their work with trauma survivors, comprehensive medical and psychological screening should be mandatory. Participants with serious mental health conditions should consult with healthcare providers before booking any ceremonies.

🧪 Brew Substance

Ayahuasca is an ancient and traditional brew of Chacruna, a DMT containing plant and the Banisteriopsis Caapi Vine (Vine of the Soul) used for centuries to heal, transform and expand. They serve traditional ayahuasca using authentic ingredients. Ceremonies are guided by a powerful Mestizo lineage shaman, carrying generations of knowledge and tradition. Optional plant dietas may also be offered, such as Oje, Ayahuma, Bobinsana, Jergón Sacha, and Katau Negra, depending on your individual needs. In Colorado, they also work with psilocybin and other plant medicines alongside breathwork practices.

📍 Location, Setting & Style

• United States & Peru: Colorado operations are based in Crestone, a small spiritual community in the San Luis Valley known for its religious diversity and spiritual practices. Peru retreats occur in the traditional ayahuasca heartland near Iquitos in the Amazon basin.
• Setting: The valley is held by towering 14,000-foot peaks—Crestone Peak, the most sacred mountain of the Hopi, and Mount Blanca, sacred to the Navajo—separated only by the Great Sand Dunes. To the West stretches the San Luis Valley, known to Native peoples as “The Bloodless Valley,” a place where tribes gathered in peace for powwows, medicine, and connection. The retreat space is fully immersed in the Amazon Jungle, located on private property that is gated.
• Style: Colorado retreats blend breathwork with plant medicines in 3-day formats. Peru retreats offer 10-day immersions with four ayahuasca ceremonies, traditional sleeping tambos, and jungle activities including floral and mud baths.

Practical guidance: Fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, and from there fly to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos where a car will pick you up and transfer you to the retreat center. Colorado retreats may offer home-based sessions or their Crestone location. Book through their website with deposit requirements.

Should You Book?

White Rabbit Collective may suit experienced participants seeking a breathwork-integrated approach who are comfortable with smaller operations and limited review histories. However, potential participants should carefully consider the legal uncertainties around Colorado operations and the lack of extensive public validation. Those seeking established retreat centers with extensive reviews and clear legal compliance should look elsewhere. First-time ayahuasca users might benefit from more established centers with comprehensive safety protocols and transparent operating histories.

The Team & Story

Justin Gould is a Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience, a trained Ceremonial Breathwork leader through Breathwork Worldwide, and a certified Medicine Journey Guide through the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, CO. His training in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Guiding, along with his apprenticeship in Peru as an Ayahuasquero, has grounded his path in both modern practice and ancient traditions. Guided first by the teachings of psilocybin and other sacred allies, her journey eventually led her to the Amazon basin and to Ayahuasca, the grandmother and master plant teacher. From her very first ceremony, she experienced the profound depth of this spirit’s healing power, and she is now apprenticing to become an Ayahuasquera. The founders bring personal healing stories and professional medical backgrounds to their practice.

Prep & Integration Tips

For new participants, an introductory call will be scheduled, followed by a preparation email to help you step into ceremony with confidence and care. Integration is done after the medicine journey. This can be done over the phone or via online video platform. Integration focuses on how the themes and experiences within the journey session can be implemented into action and integrated into daily life, resulting in meaningful change. They emphasize preparation calls and post-ceremony integration support.

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Book Your Ceremony

Contact through their website or email info@whiterabbitcollective.net for discovery calls. Deposits required to reserve spots with preparation materials provided after booking.