Prepare to Journey
To make sure you get the most out of your journey, please read the following sections carefully.
if you have any questions, dont hesitate to reach out.
Journey-Prep Timeline
Begin contemplating your intention for the ceremony. There is no need to think it through or try to figure it out. Simply allow the question of your intention to be present and let it wash over you. You may find it helpful to journal without overthinking what you write, allowing insight and wisdom to emerge naturally.
Eat a simple, nourishing diet in the days leading up to the ceremony. Focus on clean protein, fruits, and vegetables, and give your digestive system a break. Avoid processed foods, added sugars, artificial additives, and highly spicy foods—anything that may irritate or inflame the gut.
Please refrain from using recreational drugs or consuming alcohol during the week prior to the ceremony.
One week Prior
Please do not take any ADHD medications, Viagra, sleep aids, diet aids, or stimulants between now and the ceremony.
Be mindful of your content consumption. Avoid inflammatory or distressing media that may reinforce stress, fear, or anxiety in the days leading up to the ceremony.
Slow down. Make fewer plans and allow yourself as much time as possible for quiet, rest, and stillness.
Three Days Prior
Eat a clean, light dinner. Avoid red meat, spicy foods, and anything that heavily taxes the digestive system. Whole grains, nutrient-dense foods, and healthy carbohydrates are encouraged. Please do not fast.
Get to bed early so your body is well-rested and prepared for the ceremony.
Avoid screens as much as possible, especially in the evening.
The Night Before
Eat a very light breakfast. Fruit and vegetable smoothies, oats, vegetable soup, non-dairy yogurt, and toast are all good options. No caffeine.
Do not eat anything after 12:00 pm.
The goal is to arrive with an empty digestive system by the time of the ceremony. Sensations related to digestion can be heightened on plant medicine and may feel uncomfortable or cause nausea. You know your body best, so please plan accordingly.
The Morning Of
Warm, Comfortable clothing
eye mask
Water bottle
notebook & pen
slippers
Ear plugs
If you require absolute silence to sleep.
mouth guard
It is not unusual to experience a clenched jaw or teeth grinding during a ceremony.
pillows, Blankets & bedding
You will be journeying and sleeping on padded mats about the size of a twin-sized bed. We can provide extra pillows and blankets if needed.
Ceremony Packing List
Be sure to bring:
The Ceremony
Please arrive at 9 Charles Rd in Bedford, NY at 4:00 pm. Do not arrive earlier than 4:00 pm, as our team needs this time to prepare the space.
When you arrive, please enter through the kitchen door, where a member of our team will greet you. If you arrive before 4:00 pm, we will ask you to wait outside until we are ready to receive you.
You will then meet with a member of our team for your initial intake. At this time, we will collect any outstanding payment (the remaining $350, payable via cash or Zelle), as well as your phone, tablet, smart watch, and any other web-enabled devices. All devices will be securely stored and returned to you prior to departure after the ceremony is complete.
Please remove your shoes and leave them on the rubber mats by the kitchen door.
A member of our team will escort you to the journey space. You may then choose a mat and set up your space with as few distractions as possible. Bedding, an eye mask, mouth guard, and water bottle are all you’ll need at this time. Your notebook will not be needed until the ceremony is complete.
Once your space is set, please place all additional items in your bag and store it in one of the designated closets. It’s important that the journey space remain clutter-free for your safety and so our team can move easily throughout the ceremony.
After settling in, tune into your intuition and listen for how best to spend this time. This may include meditation, breathwork, gentle movement, or quiet connection with others. Be intentional with how you arrive.
Arrival
Between arrival and the start of the ceremony, you will be invited into a one-on-one intake session with one of our facilitators. This is an opportunity to review your intention, ask any questions, and connect before the journey begins.
During this time, there will also be an introductory talk for first-time participants covering the foundations of the work and what to expect. While this talk is designed for newcomers, all participants are welcome to attend.
Once all individual intakes are complete, we will gather as a community for a brief logistics overview. We’ll review how the evening will unfold, along with key guidelines to support safety and a smooth experience. Please arrive at this gathering with a full water bottle and an empty bladder.
Pre-Ceremony
The Ceremony
The ceremony typically lasts between four and six hours.
During the ceremony, we ask that you remain on your mat with your eye mask on. The journey is intended to be an internal experience, and staying in this way helps support depth, focus, and safety.
Throughout the evening, our team of trained assistants will be continuously supervising the journey space.
Safety is our highest priority. If you need anything at any point during the ceremony, please raise your hand and a member of our team will come to you. Do not stand up without assistance. If you need to use the restroom, a team member will escort you.
When your journey is complete, the rest of the evening will be free and unstructured. You are welcome to enjoy the space, sit by the fire, connect quietly with others, or spend time in personal reflection.
Light food and refreshments will be available in the kitchen—please feel free to help yourself.
You are welcome to journal about your experience if it feels supportive, but there is no pressure to capture or understand everything. Journey experiences are often ephemeral and ineffable, and it can be beneficial to allow them to settle naturally in the subconscious rather than analyzing them right away.
Every individual and every journey is unique. Please resist the urge to compare your experience—either with others’ journeys or with your own past experiences. Trust that the experience you had is exactly the one you needed.
You are welcome to go to sleep at any time. We will wake you in the morning in time for breakfast and integration.
Post-Ceremony
We will wake you in time for breakfast. Please strip your mat and pack your belongings before eating so our team can reset the journey space during breakfast.
After breakfast, we will gather as a community for integration. Integration will be explained that morning—it’s best to arrive without expectations or preparation.
Following integration, it will be time to depart. Departure typically takes place between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. At that time, your phone and any smart devices will be returned to you.
Please be sure to take all of your belongings when you leave—our lost and found is already quite extensive.
We encourage you to connect with other members of the community before departing. Exchange contact information, stay in touch, and consider returning together. Community is a cornerstone of this work.
You will receive a post-ceremony email with additional guidance and resources to support integration once you return home.
The Next Morning
A commitment to confidentiality
Journey work is a profound and deeply personal endeavor. It is essential that every participant feels safe and trusts that what is shared within the ceremony will remain within the container.
Please do not post about your experience on social media or any other public platform. Likewise, do not share or discuss any information about other participants with anyone outside the ceremony space.
The safety of this container depends on the discretion and integrity of everyone involved.
Your Questions, Answered
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Please arrive at 4:00 pm on the day of the ceremony.
If you arrive earlier, you will be asked to wait outside while our assistants complete their preparations for the space.
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Please take Metro-North Railroad to the Mount Kisco train station (approximately one hour from Grand Central Terminal).
From the station, it’s about a 10-minute taxi ride to InnerSpace. Taxis are typically available outside the station. If you need to call a car service, we recommend one of the following:
Kisco Taxi: (914) 573-5743
Mt. Kisco Taxi: (914) 244-4444
Bedford Hills Cab: (914) 502-9666 -
You are welcome to drive, but please keep in mind that parking space is limited. If you are able to carpool or take public transportation, it is greatly appreciated.
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Please see our Packing List
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If you are currently taking any medications or have any medical or mental health diagnoses, please inform us as soon as possible. Include the name of each medication, its purpose, and dosage so we can advise appropriately.
Please do not take any ADHD medications, Viagra, sleep aids, diet aids, or stimulants for three nights prior to the ceremony.
If you are taking antidepressants, please let us know. Participation while on multiple medications is generally not advised, and we will review this with you on a case-by-case basis.
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The total cost of the ceremony is $700.
A $350 deposit was required at the time of booking to secure your spot.
The remaining $350 is due upon arrival.
Payment may be made in cash or via Zelle, the peer-to-peer payment service used by most major banks in the United States and typically accessible through your banking app.
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All deposits are non-refundable.
You may reschedule a deposit for a future ceremony one time.
Any non-emergency cancellations made within 10 days of a ceremony forfeit the deposit. A new deposit must be sent for a future date.
Any emergency related cancellations made within 10 days of the ceremony must be rescheduled for a future date within 60 days of your original ceremony date.
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Yes! Please see our Journey-Prep Timeline.
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The ceremony will conclude between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm the following day, depending on the number of participants.
Please plan your schedule accordingly.
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No. Surrendering all smart and web-enabled devices is an essential component of a successful journey.
Please plan to be unreachable from 4:00 pm on the day of the ceremony until 1:30 pm the following day.
If you have an unusual or time-sensitive reason that requires you to remain reachable, please contact us in advance. We can discuss arranging a system to field emergency communications on your behalf, or rescheduling you for a time when you can fully focus on the work at hand.
Under no circumstances will phones or smart devices be permitted in the journey space.
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Absolutely not. For your safety and to preserve the integrity of the work, no outside substances of any kind are permitted in the journey space.
If you believe there should be an exception, please contact us in advance so we can discuss it prior to your journey.
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Absolutely. Our community grows entirely through word of mouth. Please email us to introduce your friend, and we’ll be happy to add them to our mailing list.
We ask that you only refer people you would feel comfortable spending the night with in your own home.