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KAIGO CEREMONIAL

Message from our Founder

We live in difficult times.
Most people are carrying more than they let on.

Stress, loss, uncertainty, burnout, trauma, whether we call it PTSD, depression, anxiety, or just feeling off track, these experiences show up differently for each of us, but they touch nearly everyone.

Maybe you have felt disconnected from yourself.
Maybe you have tried to push through it, stay busy, stay strong, or stay distracted.
Maybe you have had moments that felt meaningful, but they did not translate into lasting change.

That is where I found myself.

Kaigo did not begin as a business idea.
It began because something finally worked.

For a long time, I was moving fast, working hard, and pushing through life, but I was not grounded. I chased intensity because slowing down meant facing things I did not yet know how to handle.

I had taken psychedelics before, many times. But without preparation or follow through, they became moments that faded instead of changes that lasted.

Eventually, I found people who approached plant medicine with care, structure, and respect. They slowed things down. They created space for preparation, safety, and reflection. For the first time, the experience did not feel reckless or chaotic. It felt purposeful.

What came out of that was not spectacle or escape.
It was responsibility.
It was clarity.
It was forgiveness, towards me.

Those experiences showed me something important. Meaningful change does not come from intensity alone. It comes from the environment, the people involved, and the time given to understand what surfaces.

Kaigo exists as an extension of that lesson.

It is built on what worked and refined through experience.

A place where experiences are not rushed.
Where nature is not decoration, but part of the process.
Where plant medicine is approached with respect, safety, and intention.
Where what happens afterward matters just as much as what happens in the moment.

Kaigo is not about chasing peak experiences.
It is about returning to your life with clarity, balance, and responsibility.

I am not here as a guru.
I am here as someone who was helped, learned deeply from that help, and chose to build something that reflects those lessons with honesty and care.

If this message resonates with you, consider taking the next step by signing up for the Kaigo Dashboard. It will give you access to learning about our medicines and begin your journey to a better place.

Chad
Founder, Kaigo

KAIGO CEREMONIAL

Reconnecting With What’s Always Been Within.

About Kaigo

Kaigo Ceremonial is a contemporary naturalist center dedicated to the intentional use of entheogens in safe, structured, and purposeful ways. We are a multidisciplinary team united by respect for the intelligence of nature, the rigor of science, and the value of inner inquiry.

Our Mission

To provide authentic, intentional experiences with entheogenic flora and fungi—facilitating personal transformation, collective healing, and a deeper relationship between humans and the natural world.

Our Vision

Kaigo is more than a retreat. It is a sanctuary, a framework, and a platform for responsible evolution in how humans approach expanded states of consciousness. We grow what we use, and we live by what we cultivate.

Our Principles

Safety & Accountability – Every aspect of our practice is designed with structure, responsibility, and the highest regard for participant care.

Respect for Nature – Our ceremonies honor the land, the plants, and the traditions that precede us.

Integration & Evolution – We recognize that growth is a continuous, non-stagnant process. Each program is designed to support lasting transformation.

Simplicity & Harmony – From food and environment to practice and design, Kaigo reflects clarity.

Our Practice

Kaigo Ceremonial exists in multiple forms:

Physical Sanctuary – Immersive retreats in natural settings that combine survival, ceremony, and community.

Methodological Framework – A structured approach informed by science, tradition, and ongoing research.

Living Platform – A space for constant evolution in how humans responsibly relate to entheogenic plants and fungi.

Our Promise

We do not claim to have all the answers. Instead, we remain alive with curiosity and guided by purpose. Our goal is to facilitate the most complete experiences possible—intentional, authentic, and deeply human.

FAQs

  • When taken in a supportive, guided environment, fungi are considered safe. Still, risks include nausea, anxiety, confusion, or emotionally intense experiences. Kaigo minimizes risks with careful preparation, health screening, and careful process.

  • Yes — every experience is held in company. Our Kaigos are trained in guiding plant medicine journeys, supported by therapists, wellness practitioners, and local ceremonial leaders. You will never be left alone without care.

  • Yes. Heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or certain medications (SSRIs, MAOIs, stimulants) can create unsafe interactions. We require a health disclosure and may ask for a doctor’s note for clearance.

  • Yes — all participants complete a health screening. Contraindications include psychotic disorders, unstable heart conditions, and mixing with incompatible prescriptions. Safety is our first priority.

  • A Kaigo retreat follows a 5–7 day arc: arrival, orientation, ceremonies, integration, and closing. Sessions take place in safe ceremonial spaces, with supportive music, guidance, and optional post-session sharing circles.

  • You may experience challenging moments, but these are part often part of the process. With support, they can lead to breakthroughs. Our Kaigos help you feel safe, grounded, and guided throughout.

  • Feelings may range from euphoria, laughter, and deep love, to introspection, visions, or emotional release. Every journey is unique. Kaigo emphasizes acceptance of the experience as it unfolds without resistance.

  • Depending on the medicine, sessions last 4–8 hours. Afterward, you’ll have time to rest, eat nourishing food, and share reflections. Integration workshops help you carry insights back into daily life.

  • We recommend a light diet, avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs for at least a week, and setting clear personal intentions. Gentle exercise and meditation also help prepare your mind and body.

  • Comfortable clothing, a water bottle, journal, any personal medications, and an open mind. We provide mats, blankets, and ceremonial items.

  • Plant and fungal meditation has shown powerful results in helping people process grief, trauma, and emotional blockages. Our integration practices ensure that healing insights are grounded into your life.

  • Each person relates differently to each plant or fungi. Often each time will not be like the one before. Your experience whether spiritual, comedic, or healing will be your own.

  • Often times we find clients do remember the most impactful reflections. We encourage journaling as a post journey exercise to capture anything you feel is relevant.

  • the short terms effects will be over within 8 hours of each session. reflections and information learned can be carried through a lifetime. People often find multiple sessions to be helpful but each person is different.

  • psychedelics don’t erase your identity — they can help you see more clearly, often leading to more authenticity, compassion, and openness. Many people feel lighter and more connected after a ceremony, but still very much themselves. With proper guidance and integration, the changes are positive and grounded.

  • Psychedelics are not physically addictive and don’t create chemical dependence like alcohol or nicotine. However, some people may become psychologically attached to the insights or feelings they bring, which is why Kaigo emphasizes integration.

  • The environment will be comfortable, supportive and professional. We treat this process with the utmost respect and care. We keep organized records and do our best to support you through your experience.

  • Kaigo is a pragmatic institution. Many of these plants were preserved by and even discovered by early cultures and civilizations. To say that there isn’t a cultural component would be disingenuous. Whilst doing our best to start something fresh and new we must give homage to the fact we stand on the shoulders of science, shamanic, and cultural giants that have discovered these utilities.

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