MT. SHASTA

CALIFORNIA · 2026

 

“That innate universal love is core to us, and it bridges us to everything.” — Hamilton Souther

 

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YEAR SIX

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August 13th-August 18th

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4 rooms-2 already reserved

· YEAR SIX · August 13th-August 18th · 4 rooms-2 already reserved

Retreat community gathered at Mount Shasta plant medicine retreat

Aug 13  to aug 18 2026

How are you actually doing?

Not the version you tell people at dinner. The real version.

The one that's been carrying something — grief, a transition, a question that won't leave you alone. The one that knows something needs to shift but hasn't figured out how. The one that's ready for something new but isn't sure what that looks like yet.

If that's you — keep reading.

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“The community of people Joshua brings together are truly heaven sent. This was my third retreat with Joshua and his team, and my own community has grown significantly because of it. I've never met groups of people who are more loving, safe, and supportive.” — Jess

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“I have accomplished 15 years of therapy in a matter of two ceremonies." — Lindsay

"I personally had three deeply transformative mystical experiences while sitting in ceremony that each have changed me for the better." — Pete, MA

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Come get this love

Once a year, I take a small group to the root chakra of the planet.

We sit in ceremony. We sweat in a lodge held by an Indigenous elder. We eat like kings and queens. We sleep under a sky most people forget exists. And somewhere in those six days, most people meet a version of themselves they'd stopped believing was still in there.

This is not a vacation. It's not a wellness weekend. It's a rite of passage.

The mountain doesn't ask you to perform healing. She just asks you to show up — and she does the rest.

How many times have you felt called to something and let it pass?

Hopefully, not this time.

Retreat community gathered at Mount Shasta plant medicine retreat

The mountain is sacred.

The moment you arrive, you'll feel it — a visceral, palpable energy that seeps straight into your heart.

People travel here from all over the world for exactly this. Medicine men and women, musicians, healers, the curious and the called — they all come for the same dose of what this mountain offers. There's more than enough to go around.

Retreat details ⤵

  • Thursday August 13th to Tuesday August 18th, 2026.

  • Check-in time: 3pm or anytime after.

  • Check-out: 10am

Located in the heart of Mount Shasta, on several acres of sacred land — a newly remodeled, contemporary farm-style home with breathtaking mountain views.

  • Travel is not included. Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation. A rental car is strongly recommended — taxis are limited and typically exceed $200 one way, and rideshare isn't reliably available in the area.

    Recommended airports:

    Medford, Oregon (MFR)Preferred. ~1 hour 20 minutes from Mount Shasta. Usually the best balance of proximity and pricing.

    Redding, California (RDD) — ~1 hour from Mount Shasta.

    Sacramento, California (SMF) — ~3.5 hours away. A strong option for more flight availability and competitive pricing.

    San Francisco, California (SFO) — ~5 hours away. Ideal for international or direct flight access.

    Carpooling is encouraged — you'll have the chance to coordinate shared rides with fellow participants on the pre-retreat Zoom call.

    Not included: flights, airport transfers, ground transportation.

  • Two evenings during your time with us are held in sacred ceremony.

    Each evening unfolds slowly — there is no rush here. We open together as a group, set intention, and move into ceremony held by a highly trained and devoted facilitation team. Music, sound, and presence carry the space throughout the night. You are never alone in this — facilitators stay awake and attentive for the full duration, ready to support anyone who needs it.

    The next day is unstructured by design. Rest, nature, water, and quiet are all yours to return to at your own pace. Integration is not an afterthought here — it's built into the rhythm of the entire retreat, including a private post-retreat call two weeks after you return home.

    This work asks for trust. The container exists to hold you completely while you do it.

  • Once your spot is secured and payment is received (deposit or full), you’ll be automatically redirected to a Next Steps page.

    There, you’ll complete a required waiver and medical intake form within 24 hours. These ensure the medicine is aligned with your current health. If you’re unable to complete them, please reach out for support or to request a cancellation and refund. Attendance is not permitted without both forms completed.

    You’ll also receive dieta guidelines—a required two-week preparation focused on cleansing the body through vegetarian/alkaline foods and removing stimulants (alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, sugar, spices, media, and sexual activity).

    Finally, you’ll be invited to two Zoom calls to ask questions, review preparation, learn about the medicine, and coordinate travel or carpooling with other attendees.

    • The Main House — 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and gathering spaces across acres of private property, including on-site meditation spaces, an outdoor lounge for journaling and tea, a patio, and an emerald heart-shaped labyrinth

    • A fully curated, immersive experience. (Flights and transportation not included.)

      • 5 nights / 6 days in a private, expansive sanctuary designed for deep rest, healing, and transformation

      • On-site parking for ease and convenience

      • Three thoughtfully prepared, organic meals daily
        (vegetarian, gluten-free, with vegan options available upon request)

      • Daily fresh juices, herbal teas, smoothies, and nourishing snacks

      • Alkaline spring water sourced directly from the mountain

      • Two ceremonial evenings with sacred plant medicine, guided by a highly trained and devoted facilitation team holding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and care

      • A traditional Sweat Lodge ceremony led by an Indigenous elder

      • Daily guided meditation, reflective journaling, intentional dialogue, and integration practices

      • Spacious time for solitude, nature immersion, and deep restoration

      • Two live pre-retreat preparation calls to support your readiness, answer questions, and connect you with fellow participants

      • One post-retreat integration session (two weeks following) to help anchor and embody your experience

      • WiFi access when needed

      • A refined container of community, presence, authenticity, and support

  • Pack with intention, comfort, and ease in mind.

    Days are warm (highs in the 80–90°F range), while evenings can cool significantly (down to ~50°F). Bring light, breathable clothing for daytime and warm layers for the evening. If you tend to run cold, consider thermals or additional layering pieces.

    For sun protection, a hat or umbrella is recommended. Expect some connection with the natural environment—items may get lightly worn or dusty.

    Ceremony Attire

    You’re invited to dress modest and comfortable in a way that feels meaningful and aligned. Many choose:

    • white or light tones

    • intentional jewelry

    Comfortable warm clothing is highly recommended.

    Personal Items

    You may wish to bring a small bag for personal items or any meaningful pieces you acquire during your stay. Local shops offer thoughtfully curated items such as crystals, singing bowls, jewelry, sage, and more.

    Packing List

    Essentials

    • Flashlight (do not rely on your phone)

    • Extra batteries

    • Phone charger

    • Cash

    • Refillable water bottle (mountain spring water provided)

    Clothing & Footwear

    • Hiking boots

    • Loose, breathable daytime clothing

    • Warm layers for evenings

    • Bathing suit

    • Water shoes (optional; terrain can be rocky)

    Wellness & Comfort

    • Journal and pen

    • Sunscreen & insect repellent

    • Towels (for outdoor water activities)

    • Blanket or throw (for rest and sunbathing)

    • Toiletries

    Optional

    • Headlamp

    • Small day bag for exploring

    • Ear plugs

  • What kind of retreat is this?

    This is a deeply immersive, nature-based experience designed for restoration, clarity, and transformation. Whether you're seeking a full reset from daily life, emotional or energetic healing, heart opening and connection, or grounded presence and inspired exploration — this retreat offers a powerful return to self, held within the potent landscape of Mount Shasta, the root chakra of the Earth.

    Who is this retreat best suited for?

    Anyone who is open to inner work and self-exploration, seeking clarity, healing, or transformation, and ready to step outside their daily environment. If you feel even a little bit called — that's usually a sign you're ready.

    Is prior experience with plant medicine required?

    No prior experience is necessary. All participants are guided and supported throughout the process.

    Will there be plant medicine or alcohol?

    Plant medicine is part of this experience. Alcohol is not permitted.

    What if I feel scared during ceremony?

    That's normal, and you won't be alone with it. Facilitators are present and attentive throughout the entire night, ready to support you the moment you need it. Fear that arises is part of the process, not a sign that something is wrong. You are held here, fully.

    Can I just observe without participating?

    This retreat is built around active participation in ceremony — it's the heart of the experience. If you're feeling unsure about whether you're ready, we encourage you to reach out before booking so we can talk it through together and make sure the timing is right for you.

    What if I'm shy or introverted?

    You'll be met exactly where you are. There's no pressure to perform or share — only an invitation to participate in a way that feels aligned for you.

    What if I feel nervous about being in nature?

    Your comfort and safety come first. The environment is peaceful and well-held, and wildlife typically avoids human interaction. If you have specific concerns, reach out and we're happy to talk it through with you beforehand.

    What are the group sharing experiences like?

    Group spaces are intentionally curated to feel safe, respectful, and supportive. You're always welcome to share at your own pace — confidentiality and mutual respect are core to the container.

    Will I have personal time?

    Yes. The schedule is intentionally spacious and includes designated quiet hours for rest, reflection, and integration.

    What level of physical ability is required?

    The retreat includes light movement and nature-based activities such as hiking and swimming.

    What kind of support is provided during ceremonies?

    Ceremonies are facilitated by a trained and experienced team dedicated to safety, presence, and care throughout the experience.

    What happens after the retreat?

    Integration is a key part of the experience. A post-retreat group call is included to help you process and embody what you received.

    What if I have food allergies?

    All dietary needs and allergies are reviewed prior to the retreat and thoughtfully accommodated.

    Where is Mount Shasta located?

    Mount Shasta is located in Northern California, about 60 miles north of Redding and 60 miles south of the Oregon border along Interstate 5. Surrounded by pine forests and expansive wilderness, the region is anchored by the 14,179 ft peak of Mount Shasta — a powerful and serene setting for this work.

    Can I invite a friend or partner?

    Yes. You're welcome to attend with others. Shared accommodations are ideal for friends, while private rooms offer a more intimate experience for couples.

    Can I arrive early or stay longer?

    You're welcome to extend your time in Mount Shasta. Additional accommodations would need to be arranged independently.

    Are payment plans available?

    Yes. Payment plan options are available and outlined on the booking page.

    Can I pay by credit or debit card?

    Yes. Reach out directly and an invoice will be provided for secure payment.

    Do you offer refunds?

    All bookings are final. In the case of a verified emergency, your payment may be applied as a credit toward a future retreat.

Mount Shasta retreat house exterior with mountain views

Meet your hosts ⤵

Joshua Dorfman, meditation teacher and retreat host

Your Host: Joshua White Raven

Joshua Dorfman is a spiritual teacher, healer, and guide with over a decade of experience in meditation, energy work, and transformational coaching. Born and raised in New York City, Joshua blends grounded, real-world awareness with deep intuitive insight. His work is rooted in both lived experience and years of dedicated study, allowing him to meet people exactly where they are—while guiding them into deeper clarity, emotional mastery, and self-awareness. Since 2014, he has led individuals and groups through meditation, energy healing, shamanic journeys, and coaching experiences designed to create lasting internal shifts—not temporary relief. Joshua is known for his direct yet compassionate approach—cutting through noise and helping people see themselves clearly, often in ways they’ve never experienced before. His approach is direct, intuitive, and deeply attuned—helping clients break through patterns, access their inner guidance, and integrate their spiritual awareness into everyday life. He believes that true transformation comes through the integration of intuition, emotional intelligence, and grounded action—creating a life that feels aligned, clear, and self-led.

Zara Myst, co-facilitator and Reiki Master Teacher

Co-Facilitator, Zara Myst

Zara Myst is a Certified Psilocybin Facilitator through the State of Oregon, a Holy Fire® Reiki Master Teacher, and an intuitive guide known for her grounded, nurturing presence.

With extensive experience supporting individuals through plant medicine journeys, Zara holds a steady and attuned container that prioritizes safety, care, and energetic integrity. Her work combines intuitive insight with practical guidance, allowing participants to feel deeply supported as they move through their process.

Zara brings a rare balance of intuitive sensitivity and grounded presence, allowing others to feel both deeply held and gently guided throughout their journey. Her presence brings a sense of calm, trust, and emotional safety—allowing each person to fully surrender to the experience and access the depth of what the medicine has to offer.

Her passion lies in creating spaces where people can come together, connect authentically, and liberate themselves into a more honest and expressed version of who they are.

C0-facilitator: Jai Viibes

Author, Soul Whisperer, and plant medicine facilitator for 15 years, Jai brings music from the heart, poetry from the soul, and a presence that is a witness observer to all the unfolding. He has spent time in Peru with the native Shipibo tribe sitting with the medicine and learning the Shipibo traditions.

Jai plays over 20 instruments, makes his own music and is passionate about Vipassana meditation, personal inner work, divine relationship dynamics and artistic expression.

Currently available: the Pleiadian Loft and 1 Private Room.

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Two private rooms are already reserved.

Currently available: the Pleiadian Loft and 1 Private Room. · Two private rooms are already reserved.

Choose your space

The price of your booking is all inclusive: Five nights / six days of full room and board, meals, ceremony, activities, etc. Flights and transportation are not included.

Once you select your space, you’ll then be directed to pay in full, or make a deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or email me at any time.

shared room

TWO TWIN size BEDS & two full size beds | sleeps 4
$3500 for twin, $3600 for full

Pleiadian Starship Community Loft - bunk bed style loft sleeping arrangements. Two bunk beds in room. Top bunk is a twin bed, bottom bunk is a full bed. Floor seating for Zen meditation.

Private room 1

ONE king BED | sleeps 1-2
$4500 PER PERSON 

Enjoy your very own private oasis with outside patio. Easy access to fresh mountain air from your own bedroom.

Private bedroom 2

one queen BED |  (this room has been reserved)
$4000 PER PERSON

Enjoy your private bedroom sanctuary + private patio. Access to shared hallway bathroom with bathtub + shower.

Private room 3

one queen BED | (This room has been reserved)
$4000 PER PERSON

Enjoy your private bedroom sanctuary providing you feelings of being nestled inside a cocoon. Access to shared bathroom with standing shower.

  • Joshua’s effort into every detail of spiritual support and awakening in his circles, retreats and one on ones is unparalleled. He has a gift that transcends this world and can be a conduit of healing and light for all walks of life that cross his path or come to anything he hosts. I feel so fortunate that 4 years ago a mutual friend invited me to one of his reiki sound baths in NYC.

    Since that day I have felt the gifts he has as it has celebrated my own and helped me heal so I can live and share my light.

    Recently I attended the retreat in Mt. Shasta. It’s hard to put into words the beauty, the path shown, community built, and spirit and love felt but it was beyond abundant and i couldn’t recommend any type of work w Joshua more.

    Much love, light and power,
    — Jikaiah Ayla

  • Thank you, Joshua, for your love and devotion, in healing others. You provided a perfect space and environment for 17 strangers to connect and heal. Every intentional detail was felt and appreciated from the bottom of my heart. I miss your healing voice and musical talent and could not imagine a more ideal experience. I feel like I have accomplished 15 years of therapy in a matter of two ceremonies. I can’t thank you enough for coordinating such a selfless opportunity for us to heal. I have an abundance of love and gratitude for you and Shasta, always.

    I cannot wait until the next retreat!

    Love and Light,
    — Lindsay M.

  • I’ve known Joshua since Wednesday mediation classes in NYC down in Union Square and have been honored to see the many manifestations of his work. This experience is powerfully and lovingly curated for any who feel called. From the beautiful and thoughtful property to the excursions around the magic that is Mount Shasta, to the sacred ceremony itself...everything is designed for those who are ready. Jojo must also be shouted out for his culinary craftsmanship as he always supplies you with clean, delicious meals for the entire experience. Zara for her endless kindness and care, Ev for her divine protection and love, and of course the powerful and protective medicine men who expertly guided us all through this sacred experience.

    — Alicia T.

  • Exploring medicine has called to me for years, however I was understandably apprehensive. So, when my trusted longtime friend and mentor Joshua offered this retreat, I knew it was the right time and setting for me to embark on this journey. And what a journey it was, the most profound healing and insight I have ever experienced in my many years of looking within. I feel better and lighter than ever, even after my most difficult year yet. The ceremonies were beyond what I could even imagine, in the best way. And as for the weekend, we had so much fun. I feel I met many members of my soul family, and we had the best time sharing, exploring, swimming, laughing, feasting, and resting too. Food was 10/10, not a skip on the album. The property was gorgeous, and each space and moment were so thoughtfully considered. The five incredible souls that were there to guide us through this are the absolute best, I'm so glad to have done this with exactly them. Joshua, you are the real deal, and I can't imagine going through this experience without your divinely channeled musical gifts and unique wisdom. Just wow. I can't wait to continue integrating this shift into my daily life and can't recommend this experience more. "Thank you" is simply not enough to encapsulate how grateful I am for this experience. I have so much valuable clarity now and know myself with more conviction than ever before.

    — Anonymous

  • I am extremely grateful to have gone to Joshua's retreat in Mt. Shasta. I feel like I have made meaningful relationships with such amazing people and experienced healing from their love and support, as well as love from the land and sacred medicines.

    If you are even a little bit curious, know that that is a sign that you are ready to dive deeper within and experience a more expansive you and some heart healing. I'm grateful I was led here. Joshua and his team were so warm, welcoming, intelligent, and led with so much love and gratitude for the medicines and the earth.

    Thank you.
    So much medicine! <3
    — Kimona V.

  • This retreat was the most transformative experience of my life. It is certainly not for everyone / at all times of their life, but for those who feel called and ready, I cannot recommend this highly enough.

    The facilitators' wisdom, skill, care, integrity, and planning create an amazing platform, the setting is beautiful, and the group energy is utterly supportive.

    I personally had three deeply transformative mystical experiences while sitting in ceremony that each have changed me for the better, and spending the week in such community felt like coming home to my humanity.

    Pete, MA

  • If you're debating going on retreat with Joshua, let me put your apprehension to rest. Go. I went without ever having a session with either of them but listened to the call I had to receive plant medicine. I'm so grateful I did. This experience was transformative. Not only did the medicine heal me in ways I didn't expect, or even feel I needed, but the medicine of being around like-minded individuals set me on a path forward that wouldn't have been forged otherwise. Your returns are tenfold the investment.

    All concerns you have about what will happen will be answered by the facilitators through encouragement in Full Trust of the process. I'm so humbly grateful for their work and dedication to healing others. Answer the call and watch how you, your life, and your future will be better for it. See you next year ;)

    Cristen, CA

  • Life changing experience! Joshua and team create the perfect space for maximum safety and healing. I have attended this retreat twice and plan to return as often as I can. The beautiful plant medicine ceremonies coupled with genuine care make for the ultimate healing experience, and I am forever grateful.

    Lindsay, AZ

    ★★★★★
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