About us

Four people sitting together in an opening circle for a psychedelic psilocybin group journey during an Ikaros Project retreat.

Real growth isn’t in the ascent.
It’s in the return.

At the Ikaros Project, we believe real growth isn’t found in endless ascent but in the return. Inspired by the myth of Icarus, we see his fall not solely as a warning against human ambition, but as an invitation to become more balanced, curious, and compassionate as we seek new sources of meaning and fulfillment.

We create spaces where learning from both daring and falling can open new ways of experiencing life. Our psilocybin retreats offer space for expansion and renewal, supported by integration coaching and expert talks that bridge psychedelics with art, science, embodied practice, spirituality, and the deeper questions of being human.

Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell. But what if the lesson isn’t about avoiding flight, but learning how to fly wisely? 

In a world full of quick fixes and surface-level self-help, we look beyond the noise for what feels real. Like Icarus, we feel the pull of something radiant, a movement not born of ego but of longing. We are drawn to deeper questions, to truth rather than comfort, to immersion rather than escape. Beneath everyday awareness, we sense a hidden architecture of meaning waiting to be discovered. In moments of awe, reflection, or psychedelic insight, we catch glimpses of something timeless, intelligent, and profoundly alive.

Nature reminds us that growth is rarely linear. It moves in circles, in seasons, in spirals of learning and return. In that spirit, we honor both daring and descent as vital to growth. We carry the fire of experience back into daily life to illuminate it and guide us to a more balanced, creative, and human-friendly world.

We fly not to escape the world,
but to return to it more awake.

Close-up of bird feathers displaying a variety of colors, including green, brown, orange, and black highlighting Icarus' ascent.

Our Services

  • A circular design made of six birds arranged head-to-tail to form a ring on a dark background as a logo for group psychedelic retreats.

    Group Retreat

    Where courage meets care: Guided journeys with a 1:4 facilitator ratio that honor your longing, and help you bring the fire of vision safely back to earth.

  • Chalk drawing of a flying bird on a dark background as a logo for private psychedelic retreats.

    Private Retreat

    Where care meets flexibility: Private retreats tailored to you or your small group,to fit your timing, privacy, and location needs within the Netherlands.

  • Line drawing of three flying birds overlapping against a dark background as a logo for integration coaching following psychedelic journeys and retreats.

    Integration Coaching

    Our integration coaching services extend the support you will receive as part of any retreat with Ikaros Project, so that you can continue your integration and healing journey.

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