8-Day Intensive Retreat
With Jessica K., Jay K., Tawnya G. CCRN, Dr.Roger Quiroz MD, Josefina Maza, Andrew Dowdy and Emilio Castello
August 6 - 13, 2026
About the Leaders
Jessica K.
Jessica K. is the visionary founder of Eleusinia Retreat, a transformative sanctuary devoted to unlocking the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Her personal journey as a patient ignited a powerful inspiration within her, leading to the creation of a truly exceptional retreat experience. Drawing from her solid background in the business world, Jessica infuses a grounded […]
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Jay K.
Jay is an accomplished attorney with a passion for making a meaningful impact in people’s lives. As the husband of Jessica, he made a courageous decision to step away from his legal practice and embark on a new venture, co-creating Eleusinia Retreat. Coming from a South Asian background and having a conservative upbringing, Jay’s career […]
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Tawnya G. CCRN
Tawnya Gilbert, a US-trained and licensed RN/CCRN, is also an Integration Specialist and the host of the Eleusinia Podcast. With 16 years of experience in intensive and postoperative care nursing, she transitioned from traditional nursing to explore more comprehensive, holistic, and client-centered approaches. In 2021, Tawnya began her studies as a Psychedelic Integration Guide with […]
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Dr.Roger Quiroz MD
Dr. Rogelio Quiroz, M.D., is a licensed family medicine practitioner who brings a unique perspective to the medical field by combining traditional medical practices with a keen interest in the application of psychedelic therapy for the well-being and health of his patients. As an integral member of the Eleusinia team, Dr. Quiroz plays a crucial […]
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Josefina Maza
Josefina Maza, a gifted curandera, carries a rich ancestral heritage hailing from Oaxaca, Mexico. Growing up in Cozumel, QRoo, she is the descendant of Mixtecos/Zapotecos and Mayan indígenas, renowned for their traditional healing practices, herbal wisdom, and sobadores. Following a challenging period marked by the loss of her mother, Josefina temporarily distanced herself from her […]
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Andrew Dowdy
Andrew is the Somatic Integration Specialist at Eleusinia Retreat, where he guides meditation, breathwork, and embodied movement practices that help guests prepare for and integrate their psychedelic experiences. He has facilitated in over 60 retreats at Eleusinia, working with over 750 guests, more than 200 group sessions and 2,500 individual doses, all the while bringing […]
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Emilio Castello
Emilio Castelló is a meditation and breathwork facilitator, emotional intelligence specialist, and psychedelic integration guide at Eleusinia Retreat. He plays a central role in preparing and supporting guests through their experiences, helping cultivate the internal clarity, stability, and openness needed for meaningful psychedelic work. Over the course of his time at Eleusinia, he has supported […]
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