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Where the mountain meets the medicine.

Physician-led psilocybin therapy in the Colorado mountains.

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Psilocybin remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Cedars and Spores operates in compliance with Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act (Proposition 122). Psilocybin-assisted therapy is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Services provided by Cedars and Spores do not constitute FDA-approved medical treatment. No specific outcomes are promised or guaranteed.

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Begin your journey.

Every retreat begins with a conversation. Our application is confidential, unhurried, and without obligation. Take your time.

The process.

From first contact to your retreat weekend, every step is guided by our clinical team. There is no pressure, no timeline, and no obligation at any point.

1

Apply

Complete our confidential application form. It asks about your medical history, current medications, and your goals.

2

Consultation

Within 48 hours, a member of our clinical team will contact you to schedule a private consultation.

3

Medical Screening

We conduct a thorough medical and psychological screening to ensure psilocybin-assisted therapy is appropriate for you.

4

Retreat Planning

Once cleared, we work with you to plan your retreat -- dates, travel, dietary needs, and your care team.

Tea ceremony with mountain view at twilight

Your application.

This form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It is divided into three sections: a brief introduction, a safety screening required by our clinical protocol, and a few questions about your interest and goals. There is no fee to apply, and no payment information is collected here.

Everything you share is held in the strictest confidence and is reviewed only by our physician-led clinical team.

1About You
2Safety Screening
3Your Health
4Experience & Intentions
5Emergency & Referral
6Acknowledgments
Preferred contact method *

Safety screening

The following questions help our clinical team determine whether psilocybin-assisted therapy is appropriate for you. Please answer honestly. Your safety is our highest priority, and all responses are kept strictly confidential.

Are you currently taking lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith)? *
Are you currently taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)? Examples include phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or selegiline (Emsam). *
Are you currently taking tramadol (Ultram, ConZip)? *
Have you ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or any psychotic disorder? *
Have you ever experienced a psychotic episode (hearing voices, seeing things, beliefs others found bizarre) even if not formally diagnosed? *
Have you been diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder with psychotic features? *
Are you currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next three months? *
Are you under 21 years of age? *

Health profile

This section helps us understand your medical background and current medications. This information is reviewed exclusively by our clinical team and is essential for ensuring your safety throughout the retreat.

Are you currently receiving a palliative care or hospice diagnosis? *
Would you like a family member or caregiver to attend the retreat with you? *
Please check all conditions you currently have or have been diagnosed with *

Medications

Are you currently taking any prescription medications? *
Are you currently taking any over-the-counter medications or supplements regularly? *
Are you currently taking any SSRI or SNRI antidepressant? (e.g., sertraline/Zoloft, fluoxetine/Prozac, escitalopram/Lexapro, venlafaxine/Effexor, duloxetine/Cymbalta) *
Are you currently taking any triptan medication for migraines? (e.g., sumatriptan/Imitrex, rizatriptan/Maxalt) *
Are you currently taking any benzodiazepine? (e.g., alprazolam/Xanax, lorazepam/Ativan, clonazepam/Klonopin) *
Are you currently taking any opioid pain medication? (e.g., morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl patch, methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone) *

Share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. There are no wrong answers.

Previous Psychedelic Experience

Have you ever used psilocybin (magic mushrooms) before? *
Have you ever used any other psychedelic substance? (e.g., LSD, DMT, ayahuasca, MDMA, ketamine) *
Have you ever had a "bad trip" or psychologically distressing experience with any psychedelic substance? *

Goals and Intentions

Emergency Contact

Is this person aware you are applying for psilocybin-assisted therapy? *

Secondary Emergency Contact (optional)

Referral

Preferred retreat format *

Legal Acknowledgments

Please read and acknowledge each statement below. All acknowledgments are required to submit your application.

Please type your full legal name exactly as it appears above to serve as your electronic signature.

Confidentiality is not optional.

Your application and all information you share with Cedars and Spores are protected by HIPAA-compliant security practices. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored on secure infrastructure, and accessible only to members of our clinical team. We will never share your information with third parties without your explicit written consent.

Questions about our privacy practices? Contact us at privacy@cedarsandspores.com