Immersive Healing, Together
Soul Surfing retreats blend psychedelic-assisted healing and growth, somatic practice, yoga, pilgrimage, and nature immersion — held in some of the world’s most beautiful settings.
For more specific information about KAP and psychedelic medicine services
Before You Continue
This section contains information about a legally prescribed psychedelic medication that is commonly incorporated into the integrative healing and growth services described on this website. In an effort to protect the public, promote informed decision-making, and support safe and ethical use of this medication, current regulations require that certain disclosures be reviewed and acknowledged before accessing more detailed information. We invite you to review the information below before continuing.
By acknowledging this notice, you confirm:
- 1.You are at least 18 years of age.
- 2.Ketamine is a prescription medication. It must be prescribed, administered, and medically overseen by a licensed medical provider acting within their legal scope of practice. Dr. Lisa Gold does not prescribe, dispense, administer, or provide medical clearance for medication. She collaborates with independent licensed medical providers who are responsible for all medical evaluation, prescribing, and administration decisions.
- 3.Dr. Gold provides psychotherapy only in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Hawaii. In all other locations — including international work — her services are limited to coaching, consultation, educational programming, retreat facilitation, preparation and integration support, and professional training. These are not psychotherapy or medical treatment.
- 4.This website is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing it does not establish a therapist-client, coach-client, supervisory, or medical relationship. Participation in any service does not guarantee access to ketamine or any other psychedelic medicine.
- 5.Laws and regulations vary by jurisdiction and may change. Decisions regarding medical appropriateness, prescribing, and administration are made solely by the licensed medical provider overseeing your care.
- 6.This website is not intended for emergencies or psychiatric crises. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services or a licensed crisis provider immediately.
Where We Gather
Retreat Locations
Each location is chosen for its natural beauty, privacy, and capacity to hold deep transformational work.
Arizona, USA
Sedona
Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona
Utah, USA
Salt Lake City
Florida, USA
St. Augustine
Balearic Islands, Spain
Ibiza
Utah, USA
Park City & Sundance
French Alps, France
Chamonix
Nicaragua
Ometepe
Hawaii, USA
Kauai
Scotland & England
The Highlands
Pilgrimages: Journey to Sacred Natural and Historical Sites
Walking Ancient Paths to Healing, Meaning, and Flourishing
“Walking is for the body. Pilgrimage is for the soul.”— Shared with Dr. Guy Hayward during a pilgrimage in India
Throughout history, human beings have journeyed to sacred sites seeking healing, guidance, strength, inspiration, and connection to something greater than themselves. Pilgrimage invites us to step out of our ordinary routines and into a deeper relationship with nature, the sacred, and our own inner wisdom. Modern neuroscience increasingly supports what pilgrims have known for centuries: time spent in nature helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, restore attention, and cultivate emotional well-being. Yet pilgrimage offers something more. It creates opportunities to experience moments of wonder, awe, and profound connection that expand our sense of possibility and remind us that we are part of something larger than our individual struggles.
Deb Dana’s work highlights how experiences that evoke safety, curiosity, wonder, and awe can serve as powerful “glimmers” — cues that invite the nervous system into greater regulation and openness. The more we notice and immerse ourselves in these experiences, the more access we develop to the emotional and somatic states they evoke. Standing beneath ancient trees, gazing across vast landscapes, walking paths traveled by seekers for centuries, or sitting in places where others have prayed, healed, and searched for meaning can awaken within us a felt sense of connection, humility, reverence, and hope.
Pilgrimage also offers an opportunity to reconnect with our ancestors and the lands that shaped their stories. Walking where they may have lived, loved, struggled, and persevered reminds us that we are part of a much larger human journey. In these sacred encounters — with nature, history, ancestry, community, and the divine — we often discover new perspectives on our own lives. Healing becomes more than the resolution of suffering; it becomes a process of remembering who we are, reclaiming our place in the larger story of life, and opening ourselves to greater flourishing, purpose, and belonging.
St. Baume
France
Lourdes
France
Međugorje
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Fátima
Portugal
Glastonbury
England
Isle of Skye
Scotland
Tintagel
Cornwall, UK
The Camino
Portugal & Spain
…and any other pilgrimage to which your heart feels called.
All-Inclusive
What’s Included
- Private or shared room in a curated retreat home
- All meals — farm-to-table and dietary-aware
- 2–4 psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy sessions
- Daily yoga, breathwork, and somatic practice
- Guided hikes and nature immersion
- Massage and body work
- Integration circles and journaling practice
Dr. Gold’s Book
Soul Surfing: A Guide to Psychedelic Healing
Dr. Gold’s book is the companion to her retreat work — a deep dive into the philosophy, science, and practice of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for relationships and intimacy.
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Retreats are capped at 8–12 participants. Join the waitlist to be notified of upcoming cohorts and receive early access to dates.
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