Truffle ceremony in the Netherlands with sound healing and breathwork

Most people who attend a truffle ceremony at Stars Frequencies are doing it for the first time. Experience with meditation or plant medicine is not required. Rosa always starts with a 15-minute intro call. Together you explore whether the ceremony is right for you at this moment. If there are doubts, they are discussed. You do not have to decide anything before that call. Stef did it for the first time: "Reunited with my inner child and from there I feel so much energy and love for life."

Truffles are legal in the Netherlands. They do not fall under the Opium Act. Magic mushrooms (the dried form) are prohibited, but truffles (sclerotia) are not. Stars Frequencies works exclusively with truffles and fully within the legal framework. Read more about safety and protocol →

A difficult experience can occur. In professional facilitation we do not call this a "bad trip" but a difficult moment. Difficult experiences under good guidance are often the most valuable moments of the day. Rosa is present the entire ceremony and actively guides you through what arises, without taking it away. The intro call significantly reduces the risk: people for whom the ceremony is not suitable at this moment do not participate. Daniel: "Her professionalism is not in grand words, but in how safe she makes you feel." Read about the safety protocol →

Yes. Therapy and coaching work primarily cognitively: you analyse, understand and recognise patterns. A truffle ceremony works through a different mechanism. The active substance in truffles temporarily quiets the Default Mode Network, the part of the brain that continuously categorises and reflects. That creates an opening for experiences that you cannot reach in conversations. The two are not mutually exclusive. Many participants combine therapy with a ceremony. Rachelle: "The ceremony gave me insights I hadn't reached in years of therapy."

If you understand your situation but feel nothing around it, a truffle ceremony is a good match. The active substance in truffles temporarily lowers activity in the analytical part of the brain. That creates space for recognition you feel in your body, not just understand in your head. D. van Rijk: "Grounded and accessible, no heaviness or woo, just genuine care for the nervous system."

Structure, screening and format are fundamentally different. At Stars Frequencies: mandatory medical screening beforehand, maximum 8 participants, sound healing integrated in the ceremony, intake and integration call as a fixed part of the programme. A recreational or festival setting has no intake, no individual support and no integration. The difference is not the substance, but the container. Read about the protocol →

SSRI use is a serious contraindication. In most cases truffles work significantly less well or not at all in people who use SSRIs, due to interaction at serotonin receptors. Depending on the type of medication, participation is sometimes possible after a washout period, always in consultation with your treating physician. You always discuss this in the intro call. We decide together with you based on your specific situation. Ask your question via WhatsApp →

The maximum group size is 8 people. That is a deliberate choice: we want to know everyone personally and actively guide the atmosphere in the circle. Larger groups make that impossible. For those who want maximum privacy there is also a private ceremony, where the venue is exclusively yours.

Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication for a truffle ceremony. Using truffles during pregnancy has not been researched for safety for the unborn child and is therefore not advised. This also applies during breastfeeding. Contact us if you are unsure about your situation. Ask your question via WhatsApp →

You can reschedule to another date free of charge up to 14 days before the ceremony. Between 14 and 7 days before the ceremony a 50% cancellation fee applies. Within 7 days no refund is possible. Questions about rebooking? Send a message via WhatsApp →

That fear is familiar to almost everyone who comes for the first time. In the closing circle, people describe the opposite: the presence of others with the same uncertainty made it safe. Vulnerability in a ceremony feels different from daily life. When someone cries, it gives others permission. Sharing in the circle is always voluntary. You choose what you say. We actively guide the atmosphere, including emotionally.

The terms truffle journey and inner journey describe what happens during a truffle session: a deep exploration of your own inner world. Truffles are a form of plant medicine that opens a state of consciousness in which you can examine patterns, emotions and memories from the inside. The inner journey is not escapism. It is a guided, intentional experience that many participants describe as the most impactful they have ever had.

A trip sitter stays present during a psychedelic truffle session to provide safety. Rosa's role goes further: as a ceremony facilitator she creates the setting, guides the opening and closing, provides live sound healing and is actively present throughout the entire day. When difficulty arises or support is needed, she is immediately there. That is the difference between a trip sitter and a professional ceremony guide.

Truffles are increasingly recognised as plant medicine: a natural substance with therapeutic value when used under professional guidance. Researchers at Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London and MAPS confirm this in large-scale clinical studies. Stars Frequencies works from the same serious approach, not recreational, but as part of a full ceremonial process with intake, guidance and integration.