Support The Retreat Safety Project

The Retreat Safety Project is the only independent watchdog for the ayahuasca and plant medicine retreat industry - an industry with no regulatory oversight, no licensing requirements, and no consumer protection standards.

We track over 400 retreat centers worldwide, while adding more every day. Every listing on BestRetreats.co includes independently researched safety evaluations, incident reports, and trust grades - free of charge to seekers, free of advertising, free of booking commissions.

Your donation funds:

• Independent safety research across hundreds of retreat centers
• Continuous incident tracking and complaint intake
• Consumer education resources, including harm-reduction guides and screening checklists
• Reciprocity with indigenous Amazonian communities whose traditions and plant knowledge underwrite the modern ayahuasca industry
• Operational costs including staff training through ICEERS' AyaSafety certification

Reciprocity is central to ethical practice in this space. The modern ayahuasca industry was built on traditions held by Shipibo-Conibo, Asháninka, Cofán, Shuar, Siona, and other Amazonian peoples - communities that often see little of the money the industry generates. We allocate a portion of accreditation fees and donations to organizations supporting these communities directly.

The Retreat Safety Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 41-5114645). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.