I highly recommend the Lighthouse for a private retreat. Nancy & Isher made me feel safe and welcome and they explained the whole process thoroughly. The medicine itself is truly a gift. I feel so much more connected to myself! Worth every penny!

Hi Nancy and Isher,

Just a quick note to thank you for the retreat a few weeks ago and for welcoming us into your home. I really feel the benefit from it. The first day was tough at times, but so it should be. Laughed a lot the second day and Lord know we all needed a laugh after the year behind us. Was just what I needed. Suspect I might be knocking on your door in another six months or so for a refresh, ha!

I just returned from a retreat at the Lighthouse and I've got to say this was probably the best, most rewarding (and most demanding!) thing I ever did. I'll blog about the whole thing separately as there's just too much to put here and I really wanted to say that throughout it all, I can't imagine having anyone better to manage the retreat than Isher and Nancy. They calmly explained everything to prep me, were respectful with the medicine, checked on me at the perfect times, left me to it when needed and always created such a warm, genuine, friendly environment for the coming 12 hours...or was it 10 years 🙂. A lot can happen here (it certainly did for me) and you need such grounded, kind people who can help you work with it and process it all. So, if you have decided to explore the magic of San Pedro at the Lighthouse then I'd totally recommend it and really hope it helps you as much as it did me. Finally, if it is your first time as it was for me, then I'd advise to read up all the blogs you can beforehand, and then be prepared for the wonderful fact that it might turn out to be nothing at all like what you just read 🙂.

Hey Isher, Nancy and Baba,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for such a special and memorable experience with you last week.

You guys are such a great team and create a really lovely, honest and safe space in which we can all lose our marbles! ...And then find them again in such unexpected places 🙂

I have had a real spring in my step ever since leaving The Lighthouse, have been feeling lighter, freer, clearer, and have been cutting through the bullshit to have such great, meaningful conversations with those close to me.

I know I said it would be ten years but I have a feeling that I might be back a lot sooner than that!

Big hugs and keep up the great work in the meantime,

Nancy and Isher were really warm and welcoming people they made me feel at home. A magical spiritual journey in a beautiful environment. Would very much recommend this to anyone. Thank you again to everyone involved!

The lighthouse is in the suburbs/mountains of Portugal. I reached a nearby city easily by train from Porto and got picked up by Isher and Nancy. I felt welcome and safe, there’s a chill/no-nonsense vibe as Isher and Nancy are like that themselves.
The view from the lighthouse was my favorite and just breathtaking; I sat on the terras a lot just enjoying the view, watching cute birds fly in their self-made nest on the house and feeling free.
The ceremonies are professional and they truly know what they are doing. I was able to have a sense of letting go and letting it come over me. No need to get into my personal experience here, it’s just helpful and beautiful. 100% recommend. See you next time!

Since participating in a San Pedro retreat at the Lighthouse, I feel as though I have morphed into all of the positive parts of myself that I thought I had lost, but still hopefully sought out to find. This discovery came about after one of the few times I decided to not give into fear, and allowed myself a couple of days to coexist with the spirit of Huachuma. I am so glad that I did.

Nancy and Isher are incredibly kind hearted, hilarious people whom make you feel safe and cared for, the entirety of your stay with them. The food they made for us every day was amazing, and every day that was spent at the Lighthouse was filled with words of loving encouragement from everyone involved; it really helped to make for a positive experience. I am so grateful to Nancy and Isher for facilitating such profound moments in my life, and for bringing together a group of such wonderful people. I will cherish the memories that were made forever. Keep in touch! And all the best. Thank you again,
Lauren ❤

Naked nature. I can not imagine a better place to experience this kind of medicine. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. I kept being surprised by all the beautiful subtleties this place and its surroundings have to offer.

Nancy and Isher are a great team, both contributing their amazing energies. I felt truly safe to be able to go deep into my journey feeling protected by them and the space they provided.

One word - magic.

San Pedro is the best thing I’ve done in my life, it gave me the tools to cure my addictions and massively improved my mental health. I went to the Lighthouse with my twin flame and San Pedro has helps us to short out our disagreements, we are much connected and free. Isher and Nancy are lovely, they are very interesting and very caring. They really make me feel comfortable although I struggle with social anxiety.The rape ceremony and the yoga brought me lots of peace. Also the house and surroundings are stunning. The house was very clean and the food was yummy and healthy. I strongly recommend this, it has changed our lives, we are much more happy. Thanks a lot Isher and Nancy.
Love, Rosana

Dear prospective clients of Nancy,

So, you’re thinking about trying psilocybin therapy, perhaps for the first time, or perhaps you're looking for a conducive environment at a reasonable cost, to expand your spiritual aptitude. You've done your research, and you're aware of the substantial and rapidly expanding literature detailing the remarkable safety profile of psilocybin, and the promise it has shown in bringing about durable alleviation from numerous psychological pathologies. You perhaps understand the direction in which psychotherapies must evolve, due to the realization amongst a growing number of researchers and therapists, that cures for psychological, and therefore subjective ailments, must be medicines that act on us subjectively. In other words, sometimes something ‘mind-bending’, is just what the doctor ordered, if the patient is trapped in a rigid, toxic, prison of their own mind. And for that reason, you understand that a 'substance' like psilocybin, more specifically the interaction between psychedelic and your own subconscious mind, is not just the medicine, but also the doctor.

So, what you're looking for is someone to be a good facilitator of an interaction between you and medicine, and you need not look further than Nancy. What's important to understand is that whilst knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques and psychopharmacology - which Nancy has in abundance - is desirable in a facilitator, it is completely ineffectual and useless without the unique skillset - that isn't taught in mainstream academically accredited psychological programs - that is experience and ability in navigating alternate realms of consciousness.
It appears to me, and many psychonauts will testify to this, that facilitators - Shamans as they used to be called - much like what makes a good tour guide on holiday is someone who has your best interests at heart, they speak your language whilst being attuned to the local environment and customs, and you sense that in them. A good facilitator has made a home in the strange new realm of consciousness you're experiencing. They have cultivated an otherwise invisible layer to their character, which you will detect only when you enter the psychedelic space. The result is, they are an anchoring presence, you are in their 'house', they are your shield, they are holding this space for you, and you may relax totally, so the medicine can do its work on you unhindered. The most important thing is to remember, remember, remember, surrender, surrender, surrender.
You can expect all the above from Nancy. She has an intimate understanding of everything I've outlined here and more, and she can take you on a beautiful and most conducive journey. You must listen and do as she says in order to get the most from the experience.
No two facilitators are the same, just as no two people are the same. And Nancy's personality, coupled with the way she has come to understand the science of psychedelics, and her experience working with the medicine, has led her to create a particularly beautiful sanctuary and ambiance, in which you can experience all the medicine has to offer, and derive maximum benefit.

Lastly, what James brings to the party is not to be scoffed at or underestimated, I mean this most sincerely, and Nancy also recognizes this. Firstly, dogs don't lie, which is useful, because it means when James is chill and happy, that signals to you that you can also relax.
But also, dogs are some of our strongest evidence of what we truly are, and what we truly are is love itself (whatever that means! But you may certainly experience this on your journey with Nancy and James) - other animals can be evidence of this too, but with dogs in particular - their evolutionary success has been due entirely to their befriending of the creature at the top of the food chain, us, whereas cats and horses are still wild in some sense. Signalling doubt as to the definitiveness of the term 'survival of the fittest'.
Of all the creatures, we chose them, and they chose us. They became mans' best friend. But why, and why is this important? Allow me to explain.
Because humans and dogs most easily recognize themselves in each other. All dog breeds are derived from wolves. The survival strategy that wolves evolved is predicated on a particular family structure and set of values within a pack, very similar to our own, more similar than groups of other primates in some respects. They mate for life, they share food, they look after their elderly, they show mercy, whilst having the capacity to act fiercely at the fringes of their family unit, to keep the brutality of the natural world out. 'The lone wolf' is in fact American propaganda, since a lone wolf, is a dead wolf. The particular set of values that we share with wolves maximizes the space for civility within the unit, whilst keeping brutality at the fringes to the necessary minimum. These days humans are mostly able to outsource brutality to the army, police and abattoir, and maximize to a far greater degree the space within, in which all that is good, and in which love, can find expression in the material world. This is the point of civilization. This is the driving force of evolution. It is all love finding its most stable form. Energy is energetic because it is in love, because it is love. Love is the irreducible source of creation. It is irrational and forever, it precedes all, including your rational mind, so it will not fit inside it. It is not subject to time, space or decay. It is God. It can be difficult to grasp but the fact is, there is no separation between you and all the beauty and love you can bring into the world through your ability to shape it. Your conscience is a manifestation of the force that is love, and even if you act and create in an ugly or evil way, you will always be love, learning to find its most stable form in the material realm, and the potential for evil will continue to be what gives value to love.
Love found expression through the pack, as it did through the tribe, it recognized itself in the K9 mind as it did in the human, it looked through the eyes of the dog as it did through ours, and we were able to blend our units and cohabitate a single civilization. The difference is dogs lack our intellectual faculties. Human's vivid sense of memory and imagination means we have the remarkable ability to suffer the past and suffer things that have not yet happened. Whilst dogs are incapable of tying themselves up in the knots we do. Dogs are locked into the present to a much greater extent, which is all that really exists. Their default consciousness is much closer to the state you will soon experience under the care of Nancy. They perceive the musical nature of creation, the music of sound, of colour, of matter and geometry, of life, and of behaviour, that is to say all of these things are either in tune, or out of tune. This is what negates the need for language in dogs, why would they need it? Much like humans of all nationalities understand the language of music, all dogs experience the music of life and of creation. They experience a realm of first principles, they know all they need to know about you and other creatures, and they needn’t say a word to each other about it. They live without the faculty that allows them to question the music of creation as we do, the faculty that can play an out of tune representation of reality in one’s head so loudly that it hinders one’s ability to perceive the rich beauty that surrounds them. And what are we left with when you take a creature so like us, but remove these human faculties? A creature that is constantly in love, always thrilled to see you, infinitely forgiving. This is your true nature. I commend Nancy and James, two most excellent facilitators, to you.

May the medicine untie the knots in your mind and help you to fall back into accordance with your true nature, and teach you to play the music of life again. Good luck. God bless.

William Falcus

"Huachuma has been life changing for me, and I can't thank Nancy and Isher enough for their incredible ability to hold space and provide a safe and loving environment as you move through your process and heal. They are real and down to earth, and treat you as an equal soul also taking the journey on planet Earth. Both of them have so much knowledge and gifts to share from their own path. Thank you! The Lighthouse and the beautiful forest surrounding it have a special place in my heart and I look forward to returning again soon!
- Amy "

Wow thank you so much. I really can't express enough this whole experience, coupled with meeting you guys. Has been a truly profound education and a powerful healing experience.

Dear Nancy, dear Isher,
I made it safely back home. I feel very sensitive but I am patient and trust the process...
Thank you to both of you for your warm welcome into your magic house. I had a very profound experience and the journey was wonderful!
I will stay in touch, I am already considering coming back in August. 🙂
Sending you many blessings

I am grateful to my friend who brought the Lighthouse to me. At the time when I seemed to achieve the most in my PhD I have the deepest torn inside. San Pedro made me feel clearly and in a concrete way the always-mentioned concepts of masculine and feminine energy in yoga, helped me to solve my issues about them separately first and then integrate and heal. I think it's for the first time of my life I felt the true self love and self confidence from the bottom of my heart.
I must thank Nancy and Isher, from creating such a peaceful and lovely place, and patiently answering all my questions regarding San Pedro, to all unconditional support, love, and guidance along the way. I love Nancy's touch, so gentle yet so firm. She has the instant magic to calm you down and comfort you if you are in extreme emotional state during the inner journey.
Last but not least kisses to Chuma the pup. His cuteness brings joy to all. Observing his interactions with Nancy and Isher also inspired me a lot. Wish I could put a photo of this handsome boy here 😉

I’ve been feeling so content since I’ve been back. This this was great experience for me ❤️. . I’d like to do this again. You guys were great hosts and I really appreciate you being so patient with me. Hopefully we’ll meet again soon ❤️❤️

The hosts created a very loving and safe space to experience huachuma. The house and garden are also really beautiful and comfortable. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this. Still very grateful for this experience and all the insights ❤️ Many thanks and hope to see you again

Where to even start!! As a first time participant in a San Pedro ceremony or any retreat like this, I couldn't have possibly asked for a better experience than The Lighthouse. It is the best thing I have done in my life.

Isher & Nancy are such deeply beautiful, open-hearted, warm and present people. The environment they've created here is exceptionally supportive, safe and transformative with the aid of the medicine. The entire space and landscape is breath-taking. The food is nourishing and the accommodation is peaceful and laid-back - you feel at home right away.

Crucially, the relaxed structure, guidance and energy provided by N&I in supporting the entire process, tailored for each individual in the group, is very special. It makes for an unforgettable journey.
The retreat healed my heart in ways I didn't know were possible. I have found a deep inner peace which I believe will (and already has) genuinely altered the trajectory of my life.

I am infinitely grateful for the experience and hope to See U both (& Chuma) again some day ! Love ❤

Thanks again for hosting these retreats. Your facilitation to people’s betterment and self discovery is greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for the days I spent with you guys, it was a truly remarkable experience. You and Nancy, are doing fantastic work and I'm thankful for having spent time with you and been introduced to the medicine in such an extraordinary setting. Your suport made the experience feel so much safer and our talks were very interesting.

I'm also very happy for having met Chuma, wonderful!

Hopefully I'll be back in spring next year and meanwhile I'll work on the practical things that came to me during retreat, as well as research your sugestions.

Thanks so much for the retreat! It was a very special few days for me and I am sure it is a beacon of hope for so many people!
Keep up the great work!