STRINGS ATTACHED
Where Conscious Connections Meet Deep Transformation
A Psychedelic-Integrated 5-Day, 7-Night Relationship Retreat for Conscious Partnership in The Netherlands
Limited Spaces | Curated Participation
A curated psychedelic-integrated retreat exploring attachment, relational patterns, emotional healing, and conscious partnership.
The
Sacred Breakthrough
Reset Your Mind, Realign Your Life — Quite Literally
A Paradigm Shifting 5-Day, 7-Night Accommodation Psychedelic Integration Retreat in The Netherlands
25 - 29 March 2026
(Full)
9 - 15 May 2026 (Few Seats Left)
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Is this speaking to you?
Have you built a meaningful life…
yet found relationships to be the one area that still feels uncertain?
Do you value emotional depth, growth, and self-awareness,
but feel that modern dating culture rarely reflects those values?
Have you experienced connections that began with promise,
only to slowly reveal misalignment or emotional distance?
Have you noticed certain relational patterns repeating,
and wondered what truly shapes the partners we choose?
Have you noticed certain relational patterns repeating,
and wondered what truly shapes the partners we choose?
And perhaps the deeper question that quietly arises:
Where do emotionally mature individuals actually meet each other?
What Makes This More Than a Retreat
Strings Attached is not a dating event. It is not speed dating, and it is not a retreat for casual romance.
It is a carefully designed environment where emotionally aware individuals explore relationships through the lens of psychology, attachment science, and relational maturity.
Within a safe and professionally held container, participants engage in:
- Guided Exploration of relational patterns
- Guided somatic activities
- Guided reflective conversations and relational exercises
- Psychedelic-assisted introspective experiences (within a legal and professionally supported framework)
- Meaningful connection with others who are also approaching partnership consciously
Rather than searching for love blindly, participants gain clarity about the deeper dynamics that shape attraction, intimacy, and emotional connection.
The intention is not to manufacture relationships.
The intention is to create the conditions where authentic meeting becomes possible.
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF PALPABLE TRANSFORMATION
Psychedelic Integration Explained
Research in neuroscience and psychology increasingly shows that the patterns shaping our relationships often operate beneath conscious awareness.
Our attachment experiences influence who we feel drawn to.
Our nervous systems respond to familiarity, even when those patterns do not serve us.
Psychedelic-assisted introspective work, when approached responsibly and supported with psychological integration, can help individuals access deeper layers of emotional understanding.
Within this retreat, psychedelic experiences are integrated with relational psychology and guided reflection, allowing participants to explore:
- the emotional roots of relational patterns
- unresolved relational experiences
- deeper emotional insight and self-awareness
- new perspectives on intimacy, trust, and connection
The goal is not simply insight.
The goal is embodied relational clarity.
Scientific Insights Behind Relational Transformation
Over the past two decades, leading research institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, and other clinical research centers have been investigating the psychological and neurological effects of psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Emerging research suggests that, when used responsibly and integrated with psychological support, psychedelic experiences may support profound shifts in emotional awareness, empathy, and relational patterns.
Studies have shown that psychedelic experiences may:
Increase emotional empathy and social connectedness
Improve interpersonal relationships and self-acceptance
Reduce rigid patterns of thinking and emotional reactivity
Enhance neural flexibility associated with psychological change
These findings are helping researchers understand why psychedelic-assisted therapeutic processes can sometimes lead to meaningful psychological insights and relational transformation.
The Purpose of this Retreat
Strings Attached is an invitation to individuals who understand that relationships shape the quality of our lives. The person we choose to build a life with influences our emotional well-being, our growth, and the future we create. Yet most people were never taught how relationships actually work. This retreat creates a space where participants can explore the deeper psychological dynamics that shape love and partnership. Within a small, curated group, participants engage in honest exploration of relational patterns, emotional needs, and personal readiness for partnership. This environment supports both personal insight and meaningful human connection. Some participants arrive seeking clarity. Some arrive ready to release old patterns. And sometimes, individuals discover that when people meet from a place of awareness rather than searching, connection unfolds naturally.
Let’s run away to the peaceful northern skies for a week and connect with the flow of cosmic consciousness.
This retreat is an invitation to a handful of seekers who are ready to connect with the unseen depths of self and the universe itself - directly! We will create a safe space for courageous and soulful reflective co-creations enabling the expansion of your conciseness and soul because it’s the energy medicine that chooses you, not the other way around! Let’s run away to the peaceful northern skies for a week and connect with the flow of cosmic consciousness.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat may resonate with you if:
- You have built independence and stability in your life and are now ready for more meaning
- You value emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- You are no longer interested in superficial dating culture
- You feel ready for a relationship that is grounded and equal
- You understand that the quality of your relationships influences your well-being and future
This retreat welcomes both men and women who feel aligned with these values.
Participation is intentionally limited to preserve the depth and quality of the experience.
Voices From the Journey
These heartfelt reflections are shared with permission by those who have walked this path before you. We are deeply grateful for their trust in allowing us to share their journeys.
Soon after, I went back to my cardiologist for follow-up, and to all our surprise, the four blockages in my heart had disappeared and I was completely healed. The doctor called it a miracle, but for me I knew it was this treatment, not just psychedelic medicine but the work Fernando did with me for months. I am 74 years old now, if I had gone through that surgery six years earlier, I may not even be here today.
I can’t put into words how grateful I am to Fernando for his dedication, his care, and especially for the safety precautions he took to support me given my heart condition. This has truly been a life-saver for me, a miraculous journey. I wholeheartedly recommend this path to anyone seeking healing.
During the sacred ceremony, I experienced something I never thought possible. It felt as though a new possibility, for me to live my life with new meaning. I found relief from the fears and worries that had followed me for years, and I encountered a deep spiritual connection that gave me hope and faith. The ceremonies were truly transformative, and the integration process that followed helped me bring those lessons into my daily life.
My family noticed the difference right away. I became calmer, healthier, and more at peace. I feel renewed, as though I have been given another chance to live with joy and meaning. I am eternally grateful to Fernando and his sister Lux for their dedication, care, and for creating a safe space for my healing. This journey has changed my life, and I carry it forward with deep appreciation.
When I began working with Fernando, something shifted. He helped me see that the true roots of my suffering were not only in my circumstances, but in the unhealed emotions and traumas I had been carrying for a lifetime. And I never considered my past had traumatic experiences, I have heard the word, but I never knew about mental and emotional traumas and the way they sent me down the rabbit hole. With his deep compassion and loving guidance, I slowly began to release what I had held inside for so long.
With psychedelic treatment, I experienced a level of healing and clarity I never imagined possible. I felt a deep spiritual connection, as though I was being guided and supported in ways beyond words. The ceremonies opened the possibility of jumpstarting a new chapter in my life. The integration process that followed helped me bring those lessons into my everyday living. Today, I feel lighter, more peaceful, and more confident than I have in decades. Since then, I was promoted at work to a leadership position, and I intentionally created boundaries around toxic relationships. I have a much wider and higher understanding about life, world, society and myself. I feel like life has given me a fresh beginning filled with joy and meaning.
I am profoundly grateful to Fernando for his dedication, his safe and caring presence, and for walking with me through this mystical journey of healing. Thank you Fernando from the bottom of my heart.
Then I met Fernando. From the very beginning, he treated me with patience and dignity, his approach was different from any doctor I have been to. He was deeply compassionate, he was truly interested to know about me, my situation, my needs, my fears. He worked with my body and my emotions at the same time, helping me slowly untangle the confusion inside me. Little by little, something shifted.
Within just a few weeks of the psychedelic treatment, the physical symptoms, the loss of bladder and bowel control disappeared. My mind cleared, my energy returned. People around me could not believe the change; they said I looked ten years younger. For the first time in so long, I felt confident again at the age of 60. I had a new sense of vitality and I even felt as though I could attract people rather than hide from them.
I reconnected with my spirituality. I never imagined such a transformation could happen. I am deeply grateful to Fernando for his compassion and his wisdom. This journey has given me back my dignity, my clarity, and my life back. This testimonial can not do the justice to the true transformation it created in me. If you don't know where to turn, reach out to Evolving Temple, speak to Fernando. Personally for me, he saved my life.
Scientific Insights Behind Profound Change
Human relationships are deeply influenced by underlying psychological and neurological processes.
Early relational experiences shape how we experience closeness, trust, and intimacy throughout life.
Emotional safety within relationships regulates the nervous system, influencing wellbeing, resilience, and mental health.
With deeper awareness of relational patterns, individuals can begin to make conscious choices rather than repeating unconscious dynamics.
Within the retreat, psychological insight, reflective processes, and psychedelic-assisted experiences come together to deepen understanding of relationships at both emotional and biological levels.
This deeper understanding supports a more intentional and grounded approach to partnership.
FERNANDO HETTIYADURA
Your Compass
As an unusually curious child, from a young age, Fernando Hettiyadura began a journey of self-discovery and healing, shaped by personal experiences of childhood trauma. This path led him to plant-based psychedelic medicine, where he discovered its profound power to transform, expanding his understanding of healing and the evolutionary potential of the human mind.
Driven by deep passion, he devoted his life to sharing this journey with other seekers. He founded Evolving Temple, Ignite Global, Awaken Mind Guide, and the Global Center for Reflective Practices and Consciousness, organizations dedicated to exploring the depths of the human mind and its potential.
Fernando’s pioneering work includes the bold introduction of the world’s first Psychedelic Integration Professional Coaching Qualification accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for advanced psychedelic practitioners. This program blends coaching science and psychology with psychedelic integration as a unique methodology.
Another remarkable milestone of his work was the introduction of the pioneering Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Coaching Competency (CTICC) Framework, developed through his research to support ethical, embodied, trauma-aware coaching across diverse professional contexts.
As an Eclectic Psychotherapist, ICF Master Certified Coach, and with over 20 years of experience and 4,000+ hours of documented therapeutic practice, Fernando brings a unique focus to integrating various psychosomatic therapeutic approaches, professional coaching, energy attunement, and Vipassana meditation into his practice, blending clinical and metaphysical aspects in an intentional and mindful balance.
His role as a healing practitioner further extends as an educator, mentor, and supervisor for advanced professionals, guided by his unique experience, deep empathy, and professional insight. Fernando supports individuals and professionals in their personal, professional, and spiritual evolution — envisioning ripples toward a healed Earth.
His academic background includes an MSc in Counseling Psychology, Postgraduate Certification in Ayurveda Psychology, Certification in Clinical Regression, and Medical Psychiatry Coursework from Harvard University. He is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, and a PhD in Psychology, researching the efficacy of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in treating childhood trauma.
Complete Information is facilitated by Evolving Temple’s sister Company Ignite Global
I am not your Healer.
In moments of distress or dis-ease, many of us quickly turn outward, seeking solace in doctors, medicine, or healers. Though these avenues provide temporary relief to the symptoms of dis-ease, the true origins of our ailments often reside deep within, periodically surfacing in our body, mind, and emotions. Genuine healing emerges when you recognize that the ultimate healer isn’t external but resides within you.
With utmost empathy and care, I am here to serve you with guidance, intervention, insight, and accountability on your path to healing. So, you are your own healer, and I’m your compass.
Electic Psychotherapist, Master Certified Coach (MCC) designated by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Founder of Evolving Temple.
STRINGS ATTACHED
The Retreat Journey
Note: The Group Sessions are scheduled by the mutual agreement of the participants. Individual Sessions are scheduled based on mutual availability between you and Fernando.
Moments From Our Past Retreats
What May Arise for Healing
Participants often explore themes such as:
- Relational attachment patterns
- Fear of intimacy or emotional vulnerability
- Unresolved relationship experiences
- Repeating patterns in romantic partnerships
- Deeper emotional needs and desires for connection
- Clarity about the type of relationship they wish to build
Each person’s experience is unique. The retreat provides a safe environment for exploration, insight, and personal growth.
Strings Attached
The Energy Exchange
You’ll embark on a three-month transformational experience that includes guided preparation, an in-person retreat, and ongoing integration support. Here’s what’s included:
- Complimentary Consultation Session (90 minutes)
- Four Individual Preparation Sessions with Fernando (90 minutes each)
- Three Group Preparation Sessions (120 minutes each)
- Two Individual Psilocybin Ceremonies during the Retreat
- Two Group Psilocybin Ceremony during the Retreat
- Full 5-day Retreat with 7-night Accommodation (includes 2 nights of complimentary accommodation)
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Gourmet Meals
- Sacred Plant Medicine and Other Therapeutic Necessities Included
- Four Individual Integration Sessions with Fernando (90 minutes each)
- Three Group Integration Sessions (120 minutes each)
- Complimentary Access to the ‘Fire Circle’ Community – Monthly Psychedelic Integration Session
The all-inclusive investment for the full three-month journey is EUR 5,350.
Notes of Clarity:
- The retreat capacity is between 5 and 14 participants.
- Premium grade private accommodation (private villa in nature setting) and specially prepared gourmet meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner for the entire stay are included in the investment above.
- Transportation is not included in the investment above, as these are arranged separately.
- The retreat fee is non-refundable. However, it is transferable once with an additional service fee of 300 USD when informed not later than 60 days prior to the first group preparation session (Fire Circle).
- The preferred method of payment is bank transfer. Participants may also choose to settle the investment using a MasterCard or Visa, though this will incur a 6% third-party payment processing fee.
- You are welcome to settle the investment in two or three installments with no additional service charges. However, the full payment must be completed two weeks prior to your arrival at the in-person retreat in order to confirm your participation.
- In the unlikely event that medical attention is required during the retreat, the participant agrees to hold full responsibility for any associated medical expenses. We strongly recommend that all participants arrange appropriate travel and health insurance coverage prior to attending.
- Before scheduling your consultation call or joining the retreat, please ensure you have read and understood the Liability and Confidentiality Agreement.
Venue and Accessibility
Our in-person retreat unfolds in tranquil, nature-immersed settings within two hours of central Amsterdam, always selected with care to ensure easy access via public transportation. To honor the sacredness, confidentiality, and privacy of your experience, the exact venue is not publicly disclosed.
We partner with a curated selection of villa and retreat properties, and the final venue will be confirmed closer to the retreat date, based on seasonal availability and group size.
All-Inclusive Onsite Stay Package
Allowing you complete peace of mind, the All-Inclusive Onsite Stay Package covers all necessary logistics for your stay – from the moment you arrive to your departure – enabling you to focus entirely on your healing journey.
This All-Inclusive Onsite Stay Package Option Includes:
- Comfortable, clean, and safe accommodation
- Three nourishing meals per day, lovingly prepared by a dedicated chef. And meals tailored to your specific dietary needs and aligned with the nature of the experience
- Retreat venue and facility fees
Recommendation:
- Once the venue is finalized, we will announce the exact location.
- Please note: our priority is not luxury, but comfort, safety, and sacred intentionality – ensuring this journey remains accessible and deeply transformative.
Important Notes:
- Nestled in a serene rural setting, the retreat space invites you to enjoy the tranquility of nature while having full access to the villa’s common areas and facilities.
- The preferred method of payment for the All-Inclusive Onsite Stay Package or Retreat Venue and Facility Fees is bank transfer. If you choose to pay via Visa or MasterCard, a 6% third-party processing fee will apply.
- Sleeping quarters within the retreat center may include a mix of single occupancy, double occupancy, and spacious dormitory-style settings. If you have specific preferences, we encourage you to let us know at your earliest. We are happy to assist you in securing a suitable preference based on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note that exclusive or specific room arrangements may incur additional charges and subject to availability.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the venue is self-organized. All locations are selected to ensure accessibility by public transport. If you require assistance planning your journey, we’re happy to help.
Returning to Simplicity and Sacredness
This is a deeply reflective and grounded experience – not a trippy escapade or touristic holiday. Our focus is comfort and safety, not luxury. Participants are expected to fully engage in the intentional slowing down of their mental, emotional, and physical pace throughout the retreat.
- The program does not include excursions, sightseeing, festivities, or nightlife activities.
- A minimum of 7 hours of sleep per night is recommended to support emotional, neurological, and vital energy restoration.
- This retreat is not for Instagram or social media. No photos of the retreat are permitted to respect the privacy of the participants walking through vulnerable moments and to avoid distractions.
- You are required to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with regards to the experiences and identities of all participants.
- Daily personal hygiene is required; participants must shower each morning before joining retreat activities.
- Attire should be comfortable for movement and sitting on the ground, in earth-toned clothing that reflects the calmness of the experience.
- Please avoid strong perfumes, synthetic scents, and flashy accessories, as they may disturb the sensory and energetic sensitivity of others.
- To support deep inner work and sacred presence, participants are required to fully disconnect from work, business, and external responsibilities during the retreat.
- Phones, laptops, and other digital devices are not permitted at the retreat venue or during any breaks throughout the day.
- This retreat is a space of collective healing. We ask that all participants treat one another with kindness, respect, and empathy, honoring each individual’s journey as sacred.
NOT SURE IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Because this experience is intentionally selective, we invite prospective participants to schedule a private consultation.
This conversation allows you to explore whether the retreat aligns with your intentions, readiness, and personal circumstances.
Our goal is to ensure that every participant enters the retreat feeling informed, safe, and prepared for the experience.
Express Your Interest
With tender care and heart, we look forward to accompanying you on your unique journey to a
Sacred Breakthrough. Submit your expression of interest to join by completing the form below. We will get back to you within three business days with an appointment for an initial consultation.