Custom Retreat FAQs

Who will be leading the retreat?
Your retreat leader is Greg “Magick” Bernstein.

What will be taught on these retreats?
Magick will be providing daily spiritual teachings and transmissions based on awakening, unconditional love, truth, authentic self-expression, inner guidance, clarity, non-dual reality, and other teachings from the east and west. He has no plan in advance for what to teach on any given retreat. He will be guided by spirit according to what is present for the participant(s). Accordingly, the possibilities for what will be taught is broad and vast.

Where will this retreat take place?
Each morning we will meet at a specified meeting site such as a coffee shop or health food store. From there, we will spend the bulk of our day in nature in specific Sacred Site vortexes. These sites can be a variety of topography and climates including but not limited to lakes, rivers, streams, meadows, oceans, mountains, hiking trails, caves, lava tubes, waterfalls, volcanos, deserts, lava, or other locations. You will have ample time to connect with and meditate with the land in your own unique ways.

When will we meet?
Typically, the start time is typically 9:30 am but is subject to adjustment by the retreat leader prior to the day of the start of the retreat. You will receive an email with the location and time of your meeting 48 hours prior to the start of the retreat. If this is a multi-day retreat, the meeting time and place for subsequent days will be determined at the end of day one.

When will the retreat end?
Typically, each day the retreat will end between 5 and 6pm. Of course, we are always in flow, so this is subject to change by retreat leader.

What will we do on the retreat?
We will spend the bulk of our day in nature in specific Sacred Site vortexes. You will have ample time to connect with and meditate with the land in your own unique ways. Magick will also be providing spiritual teachings, healing and transmissions based on awakening, unconditional love, truth, authentic self-expression, inner guidance, clarity, non-dual reality, and other teachings from the east and west. He has no plan in advance for what to do in any given moment or what to teach on any given retreat. He will be guided by spirit according to what is present for you in the moment. Accordingly, the possibilities for what will be taught are broad and vast.

How is weather important?
All kinds of weather are possible. The retreat will happen and continue in whatever the weather conditions may be, including but not limited to rain, snow, fog, smoke or sunshine, hot or cold conditions. So please be prepared so you can be comfortable in any conditions.

What to Bring?
A list of important items to bring on the retreat will be emailed to you in the Welcome Package. Please bring all indicated items.

Can I arrive early or stay later than the retreat?
Yes, you can arrive early or stay later on your own, but the retreat does not start until the designated time and date, and is over on the designated time and date.

What is included in this retreat?
Adventuring into nature with Magick and all the teachings, healing and energy work is included. You will spend the bulk of the day in nature with Magick doing deep transformational work and having intimate time communing with nature.

What is not included in this retreat?
Accommodations, food, transportation, and professional services such as massage are not included. Also, anything else not listed as “what is included” in the retreat.

Where do we stay?
You will book your own accommodations. We have a list of suggested accommodations. Please request them and we can email them to you.

What is the agenda/schedule?
There is no agenda or schedule. The daily schedule of the retreat is formed by spirit in the moment. The retreat facilitator is literally guided by spirit moment to moment with no plan, schedule or agenda. Everything unfolds according to what the participants need while they are at the retreat. Even though there is no plan or schedule, looking at past retreats there does emerge some patterns of schedules which naturally form throughout the day.

Do I have to participate in any particular activities or exercises?
No. All activities or exercises are optional. Since this is a Custom Retreat, all activities will be selected based on your needs, desires and highest good.

What do I wear?
A list of important items to bring on the retreat will be emailed to you in the Welcome Package. We may be in a variety of weather and climates so please be prepared for all conditions, including but limited to hot and cold, wet and dry, sunny and rainy. We are happy to make suggestions but everyone is very different as to what is comfortable for them so ultimately, it is your responsibility to determine what clothes to wear in what conditions.

Do I provide my own transportation to, from and on the retreat?
Yes.

Will there be alcohol on the retreat?
No, we recommend that you refrain from using alcohol during the retreat. If you feel you it’s important please talk to the retreat leader in advance.

May I take drugs on the retreat?
Please continue to take any prescriptions or over the counter drugs your doctor has prescribed or recommended, or that you feel you need to be safe and healthy. Please do not take any illegal substances.

Will there be alone time for me on the retreat?
Yes, there is always some time for individuals to have alone time on the retreat.

What level of physical ability is required?
While we do not typically go on long hikes, some sites do require some hiking and physical exertion to reach and enjoy. If you cannot physically do any activity, please let the retreat leader know as there are always alternatives available.

Can I arrive late?
Yes, however it may cut into your day. Please let the retreat leader know if you feel you might be late.

Can I leave the retreat early because my travel plans won’t allow me to stay till the end?
It is your retreat, customized for you, so you may leave early if you would like. However, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable if you choose to leave early.

What happens if I leave the retreat early for personal reasons?
It is your retreat, customized for you, so you may leave early if you would like. However, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable if you choose to leave early.

Do you use medicine substances on the retreat such as Ayahuasca?
No, while we have nothing against teacher plants as they can be quite expansive under the right circumstances, we do not use them on our retreats.