Ceremonia Donor Update – Summer 2025
Scaling Legal Psychedelic Healing... Together.
Gratitude
Impact
What's Next
Your Support at Work
318
Alumni
Individuals who have completed our transformative healing journeys since May 2022
52
Retreats
Carefully designed immersive experiences held across multiple locations
50
Scholarships
Financial assistance provided to combat veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, artists, and more
$112K
Awarded
Total scholarship funding distributed, with an average value of $2,259 per recipient
These numbers represent real lives transformed through your generous support.
Our Mission
At Ceremonia, we're pioneering safe, legal, and community-rooted psychedelic healing experiences that honor the whole person. Our approach is uniquely comprehensive, creating lasting transformation through intentional integration of multiple dimensions.
Your support enables us to maintain the highest standards while making healing accessible to those who need it most.
Science
Evidence-based protocols informed by cutting-edge research
Spirituality
Honoring the sacred wisdom traditions that guide healing work
Legal Safety
Pioneering compliant frameworks for regulated psychedelic healing
Lifetime Support
Creating lasting community that sustains transformation
Real Lives Transformed
Scholarship Spotlight
1
C. Withers
A dedicated ICU nurse who developed severe depression after working through the COVID pandemic. After her retreat, she didn't need anti-depressants anymore and has returned to nursing with renewed purpose.
2
M. Tandon
A struggling entrepreneur who lost his mother and partner in the same year, and then turned to addiction. After his retreat, he found his spiritual path and his businesses rapidly grew.
3
A. Sandlin
Anna is a trans woman who suffered from abuse in a church cult upbringing. At Ceremonia, she was able to make peace with her family, supporting her in taking risks to live a life truer to herself.
4
J. Beck
A combat veteran with debilitating CPTSD who couldn't leave his home. After his sponsored retreat, he's now mentoring other veterans and rebuilding family relationships previously thought irreparable.
State & National Influence
Pioneering Legal Framework
Among the first organizations to apply for a Training license and Healing Center license under Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act
Policy Guidance
Our founder Austin Mao has advised Colorado's Department of Regulatory Affairs and the Governor's Office on implementation of psychedelic therapy regulations
Scale & Visibility
Planning to open the largest licensed healing center in Colorado, establishing a blueprint for responsible expansion nationwide
Ceremonia has established itself as a trusted voice in the emerging legal psychedelic landscape, helping shape policy that prioritizes both safety and accessibility.
Ceremonia Spaces Launch
Opening September 2025
Licensed Healing Center
Fully compliant with Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act regulations and designed to create optimal set and setting for transformative experiences
Turnkey Platform
Providing vetted facilitators with legal, beautiful spaces and operational support to conduct their healing work without administrative burden
First Licensed Retreat
Scheduled for September 16, 2025 – marking a historic milestone in legal psychedelic healing in the United States
Our spaces are meticulously designed for safety, sacredness, and scalability – creating environments where profound healing can occur with dignity and legal protection.
Training the Next Generation
Ceremonia Edu Update
1
August 2025
Launch of our comprehensive 6-month facilitator training program, one of only 7 pre-approved training institutions under Colorado law
2
September 2025
First live retreat experience where trainees observe and support real participant journeys under expert supervision
3
October 2026
Second live retreat where trainees take lead facilitator roles with mentor support, completing their practical training requirements
4
January 2026
Graduation and certification of the first cohort of legally trained psychedelic facilitators under the new Colorado framework
Our educational platform already boasts 330+ alumni and 200+ five-star video testimonials from previous workshops and trainings, establishing a foundation of trust for our expanded offerings.
Our Secret Sauce: Lifetime Community Support
"Community is the medicine. The ceremonies open the door, but it's the ongoing support that allows transformation to take root and flourish."
Weekly Sunday Service
Regular gathering of 20-40 alumni creating continuity and reinforcing insights from their journeys
Peer Integration
Trained alumni lead smaller circles addressing specific integration challenges and opportunities
Emotional Scaffolding
Structured support for processing difficult emotions that arise during integration
Spiritual Practice
Ongoing contemplative practices that sustain and deepen the healing journey
National Recognition
MAPS Collaboration
Hosted key staff from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies for a private retreat, establishing important connections with the leading research organization in the field
Richard Branson Summit
Represented frontline facilitators at Sir Richard Branson's Psychedelic Summit, bringing practical implementation expertise to high-level policy discussions
Thought Leadership
Launched Modern Enlightenment Podcast featuring conversations with field luminaries including Rick Doblin, Robin Carhart-Harris, and Louis Schwartzberg

Ceremonia has been listed by Retreat Guru as one of the Top 3 U.S. Psychedelic Retreats, recognizing our commitment to excellence, safety, and transformative outcomes.
The Road Ahead
August 2025
Ceremonia Edu launches comprehensive facilitator training program, establishing the gold standard for professional psychedelic facilitation education
September 2025
Ceremonia Spaces opens its doors as one of the first licensed healing centers under Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act
October 2025
Pending Gaia Media partnership launches "Awakened at Home" online course, bringing accessible psychedelic education to a global audience
2026 and Beyond
Expansion of our legal, accessible, and community-rooted model to additional locations as state regulations evolve
With your continued support, we're building sustainable infrastructure for the emerging psychedelic renaissance – prioritizing safety, accessibility, and lasting transformation.
From the Heart
Your generosity is creating ripples of healing that extend far beyond individual experiences. Through your support, we're witnessing the emergence of a new paradigm in mental health and spiritual wellbeing.
Your Support is Building:
The first wave of legally licensed facilitators who will serve thousands of people seeking healing
A replicable, community-driven healing center model that can be implemented nationwide
A lasting shift in how we approach mental health, moving from isolation to connection as the foundation of healing
"We don't just heal individuals – we heal the collective. Every person who finds wholeness through this work becomes a beacon for others."
With Deep Gratitude
The Ceremonia Team
www.ceremoniacircle.org
"Awaken Together"