
8 - 12 october 2025 | LAST DAY TO BOOK: 17 SEPTEMBER
A healing retreat for mothers
Monchique, Portugal
With Hannah Staunton and Mary Bonett
What parts of your motherhood journey have gone unseen, unspoken, or unprocessed?
Are you a mother seeking space for yourself to honour this monumental transition?
Imagine being sat in a sacred circle of other women – finally having the community you’ve been craving for so long.
Imagine finally having the space away from your day-to-day to reclaim and remember yourself.
Join an intimate group of mothers and be held through deep inner healing coupled with rest, connection and joy.
A sacred break just for you — step out of the day-to-day and step into an opportunity for transformation.
A retreat that honors and supports you through the profound journey of motherhood.
This retreat is a chance to be held, witnessed, and celebrated in your unique experience of matrescence—the transformative rite of passage of becoming a mother. Whether you're a new mom or have been on this journey for years, you'll find space to reflect, heal, and reconnect with yourself.
We'll blend practices that nourish your mind, body, and spirit, including:
Self-reflection and group processing
Somatic and emotional healing
Yoga, embodiment, and deep rest
Sacred psilocybin ceremony
Nourishing food and time for rest
Safety is our top priority. The retreat includes pre-retreat preparation, a month of post-retreat group integration, and optional one-on-one support to ensure you are fully supported before, during, and after your journey.
Join us to heal, find joy, and be held in the collective power of womanhood.
This is for you if
You never had the space to process your experience of giving birth
You didn’t recieve adequate support during pregnancy and through becoming a mother
You have older children and want to re-visit aspects of motherhood that were challenging for you
You are navigating a difficult part of motherhood e.g. early years, children starting school, adolescent years, children leaving home etc
You’ve experienced pregnancy loss
You had a difficult time conceiving and still feel the impact of this
You never got to experience becoming a mother as a rite of passage and would like to honour this life transition
You crave to meet other mothers, connect and sit around the fire with them
You crave being held in sisterhood through a transformational and intentional healing experience
Join Hannah and Mary on a journey for your soul…
Meet the Team
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Hannah
Hannah is an Integrative Somatic Psychotherapist, yoga instructor, and perinatal therapist living in Portugal. A mother herself, she has years of experience working with psilocybin and other plant medicines and met Mary during a plant medicine retreat.
She runs retreats and events for women, mothers, and their babies, both in-person and online.
When not working, you can find Hannah exploring nature with her family, singing, dancing, and enjoying good food.
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Mary
Mary is a Somatic Therapist, Psychedelic Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, and Doula with over a decade of experience helping people recover from physical and emotional trauma. She has extensive experience with psilocybin and other plant medicines, facilitating healing ceremonies for both groups and individuals.
Known for her light and bright humor, Mary brings a sense of care and safety to every experience. In her free time, she enjoys making music, singing, and creating with clay.





A chance to meet and heal forgotten parts of yourself with compassion and curiosity.
Return to yourself, immerse yourself in nature and connect with a powerful group of mothers.
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1. Book a free discovery call
If you’re unsure if this is for you, book a free discovery call with Hannah and Mary to ask any questions.
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2. Sign up & Wellbeing Form
Confirm your desired room and complete the wellbeing form.
The wellbeing form helps us to understand your health history, in order to safely support you on this journey.
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3. Pay the deposit.
Confirm your space by paying a €500 deposit. The remaining amount can be paid in full or as a payment plan.
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4. Group preparation call
2 weeks before the retreat starts, meet the other women at the online group preparation call.
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5. The Retreat
The 4 day immersion in the mountains of southern Portugal.
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6. Integration calls
We will gather again twice post-retreat.
Group call 1: within 10 days of the retreat.
Group call 2: one month after the retreat.
*Times for all calls will be based on group availability.
The location
Casa de Cura is a hidden healing village in the rolling mountains of the Serra de Monchique in the Algarve, Portugal. It is an off-grid retreat space deeply rooted in the earth and authenticity. Within this space you will be gently guided to embrace the slow, soft, and simple rhythm of mountain life - bringing you back to nature to return home to yourself.
01 / LUXURY GROUNDS
Surrounded by the abundant nature of the Serra de Monchique mountain range, Casa de Cura offers a lush, green contrast to the sun-soaked beaches the Algarve is best known for. If you wish to explore the rest of the Algarve we recommend staying for a few days after the retreat to explore the beaches at a less busy, but still warm and beautiful time of year.
02 / cosy corners
The venue offers many nooks to read, meditate, contemplate, journal or sit and drink tea in the afternoon sun.
Spend time breathing in the warm and sweet mountain air, basking in the healing Monchique sunshine — reading quietly under the olive trees with your bare feet on the earth.
In the garden you can snooze in the hammock between the olive trees, and gather around the old and wise ’Bodhi Tree’.
03 / THE SHALA AND MEDITATION DECK
Casa de Cura’s Shala is nestled in the garden behind olive trees and hidden under Wisteria vines.
In addition to the Shala there is a Meditation Deck elevated on the first floor of The Mill — the perfect place for a sunrise meditation.
04 / MOUNTAIN THERAPY
Nourish your nervous system in the mountain air and night skies, watching the moon rise, and gazing at the Milky Way.
04 / UNWIND BY THE NATURAL POOL
‘The Pond’ (a natural pool) is the ideal spot to bask in the magical mountain water while integrating your practices.

Words from my students
Pricing & Rooms
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Triple
Beautiful canopy beds in a shared triple room with a private bathroom.
€1,300 pp
Bring a friend and both recieve a 25% discount!
BFF discount: €975 pp
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Twin
A shared twin bed in a room with an en-suite or private bathroom.
€1,450 pp
Bring a friend and both recieve a 25% discount!
BFF discount: €1,087.50 pp
A €500 deposit will be required when signing up to secure your place. Payment plans available.
*Local/ resident offer available starting at €1,000 — let us know if this is you.
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Single
A private bedroom with private bathroom, all for yourself.
€1,700 pp
Bring a friend and both recieve a 25% discount!
BFF discount: €1,275 pp
What’s included?
Daily yoga/ movement, meditation, breathwork, somatic enquiry, embodiment and self-reflection practices
Sharing circles and group processing
Rituals to support the initiation of motherhood e.g. grief ritual, fire ritual
Themed workshops – e.g. boundaries, identity, the maternal body
One psilocybin mushroom ceremony
Accommodation in a private or shared room depending on availability
Pre-retreat calls - health and wellbeing screening and one group online preparation session
Post retreat integration work including 2x online group sessions and optional 121 therapy sessions with Hannah or Mary
Delicious menu prepared with local and organic ingredients to support the mother’s body
An intimate group of max 10 women
Discounted rate (access for €195) to The Mother Portal online group programme to continue the self-work — this will be running after the retreat at the end of 2025/ start of 2026
What’s not included?
Travel to the retreat venue
121 de-armouring bodywork sessions during the retreat – this will be paid directly to Alessandra, the practitioner
121 sessions with Hannah and Mary before/ after the retreat – these can be booked at an additional cost with a discounted rate
Still have questions? Either book a free discovery call or contact us on hello@ hannahstaunton.com
Travel information
You can drive from Lisbon in just under 3 hours. There may be an opportunity to car share from Lisbon and surrounding areas.
The closest airport is Faro, only a 50 minute drive away from Casa de Cura. Ubers and regular taxis are available to book directly from Faro Airport for a very reasonable price.
Book a free discovery call or sign up below
I don’t need a call — Sign me up!
Frequently Asked Questions
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To apply for the retreat, please complete the confidential form above. The form will include questions about your medical history, experience with psychedelics, and motivations for attending the retreat. You will need to pay a €500 deposit to confirm your space. If you are unsure and have some questions, you can book a free discovery call with Hannah or Mary here.
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A deposit is a partial payment made in advance to secure your spot at the retreat. It helps us manage reservations and ensures commitment from participants.
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The deposit is €500. Generally, deposits are non-refundable.
However, the deposit will be refunded in full if for any reason (e.g. retreat is full due to limited places, or medical reasons) we believe there is a contraindication for participation.
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The full payment deadline is 15 days before the retreat.
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In the rare event of a retreat cancellation, you will receive a full refund of your deposit and any additional payment you have made.
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No. No prior experience with psychedelics is required, but we recommend that participants are open to the experience and know that some potentially big shifts may occur due to your experience. It is helpful to have a sincere desire to explore your personal growth and transformation during this process.
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Yes, all participants will undergo a confidential health and wellbeing screening before attending the retreat, to ensure that psilocybin is safe for them to consume. We take participant safety very seriously and strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for all attendees.
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Some potential factors that could preclude someone from attending a retreat include certain medical conditions, such as a history of heart disease, or if you are taking certain medications that could negatively interact with psilocybin. And some mental health conditions. All of this is covered in our medical screening.
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We recommend that you do your research to determine whether a psilocybin retreat is right for you and if necessary, speak with your mental health professional. It is important to approach the experience with an open mind and a willingness to explore personal growth and transformation.
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Our experienced facilitators will guide participants through comprehensive preparation and integration practices before, during and after the retreat, to ensure a safe and transformative experience. This includes dietary guidelines, meditation, movement and mindfulness practices.
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Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms, also known as "magic mushrooms." It belongs to the class of drugs known as tryptamines and is structurally similar to the neurotransmitter serotonin. When ingested, psilocybin is metabolised in the body into psilocin, and can produce altered states of consciousness, including changes in perception, thought patterns, and mood.
Research has also shown that psilocybin has therapeutic potential for treating mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and end-of-life anxiety in patients with terminal illnesses.
Psilocybin has been used for centuries in various cultural and spiritual practices and rituals.
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When used correctly, psilocybin is one of the safest drugs to consume, having no detrimental effect on long-term mental health. However, our programmes are not suitable for people with a history of psychosis, bipolar, schizophrenia, suicidality or suicidal ideation, clinical depression or diagnosed personality disorders, or those who are dealing with serious addiction or substance misuse issues. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your mental health and/or addiction issues and potentially working with us, we will cover all of this in your health and wellbeing medical screening.
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There is currently insufficient research on how psilocybin or its active metabolites may pass into breast milk, and what potential effects it could have on an infant’s development.
Out of an abundance of caution, we kindly ask that guests who are currently breastfeeding pause breastfeeding for a window of time after the ceremony — ideally a minimum of 3 days.
We know of many women who have continued breastfeeding after taking psilocybin, but this choice is to your discretion.
Your wellbeing and that of your child is our top priority, and we encourage you to reach out to us privately if you have any questions or would like support exploring your options.
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Reflecting on your intentions for the retreat will help you to prepare for the rituals, workshops and other elements of the retreat. There is no necessary preparation required and the group preparation call will help you to connect to the journey you will embark on before, during and after the retreat.
We also completely understand that, depending on the age of your baby(s)/ child(ren), you might feel some anxieties about leaving them. Anything you can do to support yourself in the lead up and during the retreat will be beneficial. -
Yes, absolutely. We are very aware how precious rest and alone time is for mothers and have created a schedule that will honour this. The venue has a pool and many spaces for you to read and relax. There will also be ample time to connect with one another between sessions and during meal times.
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Of course. We completely understand leaving your family at home can be difficult, especially if you have a smaller baby or toddler, or multiple children. Being as present in the experience as possible is advised, but you will have access to your phones during the retreat and there will be Wi-Fi available. We only ask that you don’t use your phones during the workshops, practice sessions and the ceremony.
We will provide our contact information and will also ask for emergency contact details of your family, to ensure that there is an accessible line of communication between you and your family during the retreat.
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We completely understand leaving family and small children at home for multiple nights can be challenging, so we want to make this as easy for you as possible.
There is accommodation options close to the venue (the closest being a 4 minute drive) for anyone wanting their partner/ family and little one(s) close by.
If this is you, speak with Hannah and/or Mary about this so we can recommend accommodation next to/ close by the venue.
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Unless you have partners/ families/ little ones staying close by that you need to visit to breastfeed etc, we recommend staying within the grounds as much as possible to keep the containment of the group.
The venue and surrounding area provides ample space for you to wander and explore if you’re keen to stretch your legs.
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Yes, we will ensure there is space in the freezer and fridge if this applies to you.
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Yes, the retreat includes 2x online group sessions and additional optional 121 sessions with Hannah or Mary (online or in-person depending on your location).