A place suited to this work
Where you do this work matters. Psilocybin heightens your awareness of your surroundings, and the days after a medicine session are when insight settles in. Taos offers a setting that a city office cannot.
In nature
Taos sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, between the Carson National Forest and the Rio Grande Gorge. Step outside after a session and you see mountains, open sky, and high desert. There are few better places to begin integration than a walk into that landscape. At night the sky is dark and full of stars, and Taos is seeking Dark Sky certification.
Slower and quieter
Taos is a small town. There is less noise, less traffic, and fewer demands on your attention, which leaves room to rest and reflect before and after your medicine day.
A long spiritual history
Taos Pueblo has been home to the Tiwa-speaking people for more than a thousand years. For the past century, artists, writers, and people looking for meaning have come here for the land and the light. Many people feel that history when they arrive.
A reason to stay longer
Many people extend their trip. Taos Ski Valley is about 35 minutes from town. In summer there is hiking, rafting on the Rio Grande, and hot springs. Time outdoors in the days after a session supports the work.
Photos: David Herrera; Bureau of Land Management; Paul Sableman. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
