HARVEST SERIES
Music as Medicine
A Psilocybin Journey
featuring a Dharma Experience from Bob Thurman
& Joel Shearer
19th-24th January 2025 in Good Hope, Jamaica
Join Harvest Series for an experience rooted in the power of psychedelics, mindfulness practices, and community. The world’s only psychedelic retreat backed by 25 years of scientific research and an ecosystem of expertise.
In collaboration with the world-renowned pioneering scientific research Beckley Foundation, Harvest Series presents a 5-night retreat program combining the transformational legal use of psilocybin and science-backed holistic wellbeing practices with highly acclaimed Harvest Series leaders Bob Thurman and Joel Shearer.
The retreat will feature the world renowned Professor Bob Thurman and the innovative Joel Shearer. Bob Thurman will deliver a powerful dharma talk, offering profound insights into mindfulness and compassion. His teachings will be beautifully enhanced by Joel Shearer's mesmerising atmospheric electronic beats, creating a unique fusion of spirituality and music. This event promises a transformative experience, combining the wisdom of ancient teachings with cutting-edge soundscapes, providing an opportunity for deep reflection and euphoric connection.
This program is for individuals interested in:
1. Self-Understanding & Habit Change: the program can help participants develop self-awareness, explore the subconscious, and foster deeper purpose, stronger relationships, and life changes through personal inquiry, skill-building, and new habits.
2. Breaking Through Limitations: We support participants in overcoming limiting beliefs, enhancing self-worth, creativity, and confidence. The transformational practices and professional support facilitate breakthroughs and expanded horizons.
3. Spiritual Inquiry in Community: Participants seeking spiritual journeys find guidance through Indigenous traditions and diverse spiritual practices. In a safe community, they cultivate unity, interconnectedness, and evolving spirituality.
4. Emotional Growth & Holistic Wellbeing: The program aids participants in resolving old wounds, embracing emotional growth, and addressing physical health issues.
RETREAT LEADERS
Bob Thurman
Bob Thurman, known in the academic circles as Professor Robert A.F. Thurman, is a talented popularizer of the Buddha’s teachings and the first Westerner Tibetan Buddhist monk ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Time Magazine chose him as one of the 25 most influential Americans in 1997, describing him as a “larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from Asia to America.
Joel Shearer
Sound Artist, Composer and Producer, Joel Shearer has enjoyed a diverse, multi-decade career in the music industry.
He has collaborated on numerous albums from Alanis Morrisette’s Grammy-winning “Jagged Little Pill” to Rhye’s latest release, “Passing” as well as on film scores such as Academy Award nominated “127 Hours” and “The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty.” Shearer’s innovative, highly textured guitar style has taken him around the world to record, tour and collaborate with artists such as Dido, Annie Lennox, Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros, Joe Cocker, Damien Rice, Michael Buble, Sarah McLachlan, Sara Bareilles and Mylene Farmer.
WHAT THE PROGRAM INVOLVES
Experience deep, personal transformation through the legal use of psilocybin and holistic wellbeing practices in a supportive cohort community. The program focuses on community, skill-building, and deep inner inquiry; drawing from modern science and ancient wisdom to support profound personal discovery.
The program is uniquely designed across 3 pillars:
Pre-Retreat
Prepare - Set the foundation in our virtual & self-paced preparation program
During the Retreat
Immerse - Experience the practices and ceremony
Post-Retreat
Integrate - Build habits and make changes in our virtual & self-paced integration program
3:00pm - 4:30pm: Arrival / Welcome
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Opening ceremony
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Welcoming dinner
6:15am - 7:00am: Morning Walk
7:00am - 7:45am: Movement
7:45am - 8:15am: Meditate / Reflect
8:30am - 9:30am: Breakfast
9:30am - 11:00am: 1:1 Sessions / Relax / Nature
11:00am - 12:30pm: Breathwork or Voice Activation
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Smoothie / Group Time
1:15pm - 3:15pm: Rest / Free Time
3:15pm - 8:00pm: Psilocybin Ceremony
8:30pm - 9:30pm: Dinner
7:30am - 8:15am: Movement
8:15am - 8.45am: Meditate / Reflect
8:45am - 9.45am: Breakfast
9.45am - 1.30am: Integration Circle
12.00pm - 1.00pm: Lunch
1.00pm - 5.30pm: Relax in nature
5.30pm - 7.00pm: Integration Circle
7.00pm - 8.00pm: Dinner
8.00pm - 9.30pm: Musical Experience and Dharma Talk with Bob Thurman and Joel Shearer
6:15am - 7:00am: Morning Walk
7:00am - 7:45am: Movement
7:45am - 8:15am: Meditate / Reflect
8:30am - 9:30am: Breakfast
9:30am - 11:00am: 1:1 Sessions / Relax / Nature
11:00am - 12:30pm: Breathwork or Voice Activation
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Smoothie / Group Time
1:15pm - 3:15pm: Rest / Free Time
3:15pm - 8:00pm: Psilocybin Ceremony
8:30pm - 9:30pm: Dinner
7:30am - 8:15am: Movement
8:15am - 8.45am: Meditate / Reflect
8:45am - 9.45am: Breakfast
9.45am - 1.30am: Integration Circle
12.00pm - 1.00pm: Lunch
1.00pm - 5.30pm: Relax in nature
5.30pm - 7.00pm: Integration Circle
7.00pm - 8.00pm: Dinner
8.00pm - 9.30pm: Musical Experience and Dharma Talk with Bob Thurman and Joel Shearer
6.30am - 7.15am: Morning Walk
9.00am - 10.00am: Breakfast
10.00am - 2.00pm: Departure
If you have any questions and would like to learn more about this retreat, you can book a 20 minute call with our Retreats Coordinator, Rosanna on the calendar below.
LOCATION
Good Hope, Jamaica
Jamaica is a paradisiacal island located in the Caribbean Sea. Known for its beautiful landscape, reggae and the warmth of its people, it is the perfect place to relax and connect with nature.
Beckley's Good Hope property has two special villas, each centuries old, cut stone homes. The entire property was recently renovated with care to retain the historic charm.
All rooms enjoy their own bathroom, premium bedding and linens and thoughtful decor and there are a variety of lovely air-conditioned room options. Enjoy two swimming pools, river access, a private beach, mountain vistas and yoga room. The beautiful landscape is perfect to enjoy the sunrise and sunset across the open mountainous vistas.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
PRICE FROM €7,900 to €13,000
The retreat will be held from 19th to 24th January 2025.
The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Once you send us your flight details, Harvest will take care of booking taxis to transport you to the retreat center.
At the retreat, you’ll enjoy a variety of proteins, fruits, nuts, grains, and vegetables. Please note that we do not serve red meat, but there will be plenty of other protein options such as fish and chicken.
Yes, you can view additional photos of the retreat location and room type on Good Hope Jamaica's website.
TIME UNTIL EXPERIENCE
