Transformative Plant Medicine Retreat
Welcome to Syntara Retreats, a space for personal exploration and self discovery.
Nestled in the serene hills of the Algarve region of southern Portugal, our retreats offer an ethical and safe setting for plant medicine assisted exploration, guided by experienced psychotherapists. Whether you seek emotional healing, inner clarity or a renewed sense of purpose. Each retreat is a journey of gentle unfolding, where growth arises through presence, care, and connection.
About Syntara
Syntara Retreats was born from a shared vision: to create a conscious, supportive, and healing space where individuals can explore the depths of their psyche with the guidance of trained professionals. Our facilitators bring decades of experience in psychotherapy, plant medicine facilitation and trauma-informed care.
Syntara weaves together Synergy, the power of collaboration, and Tara, the Sanskrit word for star and a symbol of guidance and compassion. The name speaks to a guided transformation through relationship: the coming together of cultures, and traditions, led by connection, trust, and a deep alignment with nature and spirit. Our retreats integrate the latest scientific research with traditional wisdom, providing a holistic and ethical approach to healing with plant medicine.
Lucy, 35
““My time spent with Angelika was absolutely transformative for me. Starting as a scared, insecure, anxious person, she helped me to process a lot of my past and become the person I am today. The psychedelic journey i went on with her blew my universe open and it was so thoughtfully carried out that I felt so safe on my journey. Having sessions before and after the psychedelic retreat meant that I was fully prepared for what was coming, and able to continue my therapy journey and open new doors to explore after the psilocybin experience. I can honestly say this was the key turning point in my life. I’ve gone from an unhappy relationship and a few friends to embracing my life every day, surrounded by people I love, now living in South Africa and loving every minute. My comfort level with myself has skyrocketed. If I hadn’t met Angelika, I don’t know where I would be in life but I know I am grateful every day for the experience 🙏"