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Jamaica · June 14–19, 2026 · Limited Spots
Sanctuary for Black Women
A psilocybin-assisted retreat designed specifically for Black Women across the diaspora. Research-informed. Legal. Held by a facilitation team primarily composed of Women of color.
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June 14–19, 2026
Good Hope Estate, Jamaica
Set on 2,000 acres in Jamaica's Trelawny parish, Good Hope is a restored 18th-century great house surrounded by tropical forest, rivers, and gardens. It is one of the most extraordinary private estates in the Caribbean, and the setting for this retreat.
The Sanctuary program consciously co-creates a safer, intentional space to address the mental health disparities and unique stressors faced by Black Women, while also celebrating empowerment and self-liberation. This is Beckley Retreats' third Sanctuary program, and the facilitation team is primarily composed of Women of color.
Beckley Retreats operates legally in Jamaica and in full compliance with all U.S. federal and local jurisdiction requirements.
"I did a lot of research around wellbeing programs with safe, legal and ceremonial use of plants and found Beckley Retreats. I manifested for two years that I wanted a life-changing experience like this. Now here I am, I've done it and it has been amazing."
Mujo O.
Social Innovators Accelerator Lead, Fortune 500 Management Consulting Firm
Get in Touch
Have any questions about the retreat?
If you would like to learn more about the Sanctuary retreat before applying, book a call with our team.
The Science
Backed by 25+ Years of Research
A landmark study by the Beckley Foundation and Imperial College London revealed that psilocybin experiences create thousands of new neural connections that do not exist under normal conditions. This increased connectivity, visible on brain imaging, offers a unique mechanism for lasting cognitive and emotional change.
This is not theoretical. Our published research validates the approach we take with every guest, and our Head of Research, Dr. AZA Allsop, brings Harvard/MIT doctoral training and an active Yale faculty position to our program design. Our Research Advisor, Dr. Karestan Koenen from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, further strengthens the scientific rigor behind our approach.
Neural connectivity research. Beckley Foundation / Imperial College London.
Research Partners
The Program
A Program Designed for Depth and Lasting Change
Most retreat programs end when you leave. Ours is built around what happens after. A science-backed integrative health program grounded in research, adult learning, and habit change science.
Phase 01
Prepare
2 group sessions + 1:1 preparation, digital
Group preparation calls, one-on-one coaching, guided practices, and educational resources. Participants bond before arriving at Good Hope.
Phase 02
Immerse
5 nights at Good Hope, Jamaica
2 guided ceremonial sessions with live music, breathwork, meditation, and transformational practices immersed in nature.
Phase 03
Integrate
4 group sessions across 6 weeks, digital
Group integration sessions, daily practices, and science-backed tools to sustain your transformation. Ongoing connection with your retreat group and alumni community.
Accommodations
5 nights at Good Hope Estate. Triple, double, and single occupancy rooms available.
Chef-Prepared Meals
All meals included. Nourishing cuisine designed to support your physical and mental state throughout.
Complementary Practices
Breathwork, meditation, somatic work, journaling, and time in Jamaica's extraordinary natural landscape.
Our Team
Our Facilitation Team
Hanifa Nayo Washington
Facilitator
Lead facilitator with deep experience in facilitation, integration, and preparation practices
Dr. Dingle Spence
Facilitator
Retired Jamaica physician with training in oncology and palliative medicine
Mandi Bent
Facilitator
Registered holistic counsellor, certified meditation teacher, and Reiki master specializing in female health and relational restoration
Debbie-Ann Chambers
Facilitator
Counselling psychologist drawing on liberation psychology, somatic experiencing, poetry therapy, and Afro-indigenous practices
Renique Harriott
Ceremony Sitter
Certified Yin Yoga teacher with 9+ years of experience, bringing calm and grounded presence to the ceremony space
Our guests are making real, lasting change
1,000+
Guests served since 2020
91
Net Promoter Score, among the highest in wellness globally
88%
Say this was the most meaningful experience of their lifetime
98%
Would recommend to a friend or family member
Your next chapter begins at Good Hope
Only a few spots remain for our Sanctuary for Black Women program, June 14–19 at Good Hope Estate. The application only takes a few minutes. If you would like to learn more first, book a call with our team.