Ketamine-Assisted Therapy & Sacred Ceremony
a retreat for Healthcare Providers
Cornville, Arizona

About Sacred Ceremony in Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Program in Cornville, AZ USA. Modern Spirit has organized a retreat focused on bringing ancestral techniques into modern ketamine-assisted therapy. We have incorporated ceremonial preparation/opening/closing, live chanting during the sessions, and integration with local Indigenous elders into this program at the Ancient Springs retreat center in Cornville, AZ.

The retreat was very impactful and inspirational, and we have since grown our retreat offerings to make these unique retreats available to healthcare providers and facilitators involved in psychedelic therapy who are looking to expand their connection to ceremonial work and indigenous tradition.

What to Expect
The program includes 2 experiential ketamine sessions per participant and 2 opportunities to sit for another participant in group ketamine sessions. These sessions will be guided by Joe Tafur MD and supported by the team. There will be guided integration sessions with Indigenous elders and teachers, including Rutury Temay and Josie Begay-James, with continued ceremonial education throughout. The retreat will be supported by a team RN/NP. This retreat will be a small and intimate group, with a maximum of ten participants.

The schedule begins on Thursday night and ends Sunday at noon. Participants will need to transport themselves to and from Cornville, AZ, approximately 90 minutes from Phoenix, or arrange group transportation with other participants.

About the Retreat Center
Ancient Springs offers a beautiful and sacred location with comfortable lodging and gourmet food (vegetarian with vegan options.) It is located in the Page Springs Greenbelt, just outside Sedona, in Cornville, AZ. The retreat center is on 6 acres of land, with an artesian spring, ponds, and paths to wander. You can learn more about the center and their accommodations here: https://www.ancientsprings.com/

Cost
Cost is $2500 per participant. This includes lodging at Ancient Springs, healthy gourmet meals, group ketamine sessions, and ceremonial teachings during the retreat. Travel to and from the retreat center is not included.

We strive to make this work accessible. If you are in need of financial assistance, a limited number of scholarships are available.Apply here.

For information about cancellations, please see our Cancellation Policy.
For answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQ page.

Application Process:

1. Registration

2. Health screening process

   • Online form

   • 20-minute call/meeting with Dr. Joe Tafur

3. Securing a spot after final approval: $1,000 deposit

4. Preparation email and documents

5. The rest of the payment is due one month before the retreat.