You prepare for a truffle ceremony over about two weeks: less alcohol, lighter food, enough sleep and an intention you write down. You keep the day itself free. At Stars Frequencies in Amsterdam everything starts with a free 30-minute intro call, in which Rosa talks through what matters for you.
Land first, then the journey.
Preparation isn't a test. There is nothing to learn or prove at home. It's a way of looking after yourself, so you arrive on the day with a calm body and a clear head.
Many people who come to Rosa are used to preparing everything well. That's fine. But the preparation that matters most is simple: sleep, food, fewer distractions and knowing why you're coming.
About half of the participants are doing it for the first time. No experience needed. So you don't prepare to get it right. You prepare to make room.
Set and setting, your inner state and the space where the ceremony happens, shape much of how the day feels. Your set, your mindset, is something you can already work on weeks before.
A ceremony day lasts about 7 hours. Every ceremony at Stars Frequencies, in a group or private, includes meditation and sound healing with singing bowls. Rosa is in the room for the whole ceremony.
Switch your phone off or to airplane mode before the ceremony starts. Messages and notifications pull your attention outwards. This day is for you.
Let someone at home know where you are and until when. Give Rosa the name and number of someone she can call if needed. That way someone can always be reached, even while your phone is off.
Don't drive yourself home on the day of the ceremony. Get picked up or take public transport. Only drive again once you feel clear and rested.
Plan your journey with time to spare, so you arrive calmly. Rushing comes into the room with you. Arriving on time gives you a moment to settle into the space.
An intention isn't a wish or an expectation. It's a direction, a question you carry into the ceremony. For many participants, the clearer the intention, the more meaningful the experience feels.
Questions you might ask yourself:
What do I want to let go of?
What do I want to understand?
Which pattern do I want to explore?
What do I long for?
There is no right or wrong intention. Even "I'm not quite sure, but I feel I want to let something go" is a good start.
Never stop medication on your own. Mention everything you take in the intro call, even if it seems minor. With some medication a ceremony isn't possible, with others only after checking with your doctor. Rosa will honestly say no if it isn't responsible.
Have you ever had a panic attack, or are you seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist? Mention it in the intro call. Together you then look at whether a ceremony suits you right now.
A ceremony is not a replacement for medical or psychological care. Read how Rosa approaches safety.
Keep the day after the ceremony clear on purpose. No obligations, no parties, no busy social plans. Give yourself time to land.
Write down what comes up. Dreams, insights, emotions: everything is welcome. This is the start of your integration.
Sometimes a ceremony sets something in motion that stays for a few days. That isn't strange. Rest, eat well and make sure someone is nearby. Don't sit with it on your own.
Write it down and take it slowly. A check-in after a week is included, and you can always message or call Rosa. If it feels unsafe, call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service.
You prepare for a truffle ceremony over about two weeks: less alcohol, lighter food, enough sleep and an intention you write down. You keep the day itself completely free. In the 30-minute intro call (a phone call) you talk through what matters for you. After that Rosa sends you a truffle guide with all the information, including food advice.
Eat light, nourishing food the week before, with less meat, sugar and processed food. Skip alcohol the day before, and strong coffee in the evening. After the intro call you receive a truffle guide with food advice, also for the morning itself.
Never stop medication on your own. Mention everything you take in the intro call. With some medication a ceremony isn't possible, with others only after checking with your doctor. Rosa will honestly say no if it isn't responsible.
An intention is a direction you bring into the ceremony, not an expectation. For example: what do I want to let go of, or which pattern do I want to understand better? There is no right or wrong intention. Write it down and refine it the day before.
Don't drive yourself on the day of the ceremony. Arrange for someone to pick you up, or travel by public transport. Keep the next day free. How you feel then differs from person to person: take no risks, and only drive once you feel clear and rested.
Rest, make sure someone is nearby and don't sit with it on your own. Write down what comes up and take it slowly. A check-in after a week is included, and you can always message or call Rosa. If it feels unsafe, call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service.
Yes, switch your phone off or to airplane mode before the ceremony starts. That keeps your attention with yourself. Let someone at home know where you are, and give Rosa an emergency contact, so someone can always be reached.
Nerves and doubts on the day itself are normal. Talk it through with Rosa. The ceremony simply goes ahead, and you set your own pace.
The group ceremony runs from 11:00 to 18:00, in Amsterdam, 10 minutes from Schiphol airport (sometimes in Blaricum). Private ceremonies take place in Blaricum. You get the address after the intro call.
During the ceremony we make sure everyone has enough personal space. You have your own mattress, blankets and spot in the room, so you can withdraw into your own experience as much as possible. The setting is calm and carefully arranged, with enough distance between participants. Although you share the ceremony with a group, the focus is mainly on your own process. Nobody expects you to connect or talk with the person next to you. Light, music and stimuli are deliberately tuned to the ceremony, so it's easier to turn inward. So if you come alone and don't know anyone, that's completely fine: many participants come on their own.
Nobody can promise that, and neither do we. Experiences are personal. What participants often describe is that they feel lighter and feel more in the days after. To hold on to what you experienced, a check-in after a week is included, and you can always message or call Rosa.
After the intro call you receive the truffle guide with the full preparation, tailored to you. Start with a free 30-minute intro call. You don't pay anything yet.
