Reviews

Experiences of participants who joined a Plant Spirit Proces

Sevil Colkesen

12/08/2025

I spent a weekend in a psychedelic plant medicine process with dear Carlijn, and it was beyond words. It was a fantastic journey to my core being. Very intense and at the same time so beautiful in its own way. It felt like coming home 😍 thanks to Carlijn’s guidance.She is highly professional and made sure we all felt safe and at ease. Now, I feel calmer and more connected to myself. For anyone considering this experience, I can wholeheartedly recommend her.

Eric

12/08/2025

Dear Carlijn,

A few years and a number of special ceremonies later, I can truly say that a lot has changed within me. Every journey was completely different from the one before, and each experience aligned perfectly with my intentions. Truly extraordinary—beyond words.

There were moments of wonder, gratitude, love, pain, sorrow, shame, joy, calm, peace…you name it. Everything came along. Each time it felt like coming home again: stopping the thinking for a while and feeling as much as possible.

Carlijn, I am so grateful for who you are. It’s remarkable how you guide this entire process with so much love, passion, and sensitivity.

Big hug and see you next time! Eric

Richard de Jong

13/01/2025

"Carlijn immediately gave me a sense of comfort and safety. She has the gift of being visibly invisible. She gives you all the space to fully engage in your own process and allows you to experience whatever is present in that moment. And just when you think, "Now I need some help," she’s there, as if she feels it. "

Carlijn immediately gave me a sense of comfort and safety. She has the gift of being visibly invisible. She gives you all the space to fully engage in your own process and allows you to experience whatever is present in that moment. And just when you think, “Now I need some help,” she’s there, as if she feels it. Additionally, she can be incredibly enthusiastic, but somehow, she always adjusts this perfectly, in just the right way.

Sarah

13/01/2025

"The Plant Spirit journey, to which Carlijn and her assistant so warmly invited me and entrusted me, was a Feast with the Gods. My heart is overflowing with everything I received. A deep thank you. Sarah"

The Plant Spirit journey, to which Carlijn and her assistant so warmly invited me and entrusted me, was a Feast with the Gods. My heart is overflowing with everything I received. A deep thank you.

13/01/2025

"I am grateful as I look back on my journey with the safe and loving guidance of Carlijn. I feel like I have died and been reborn. I have come home to myself again and rediscovered what I had lost touch with over the past years: a sense of joy, fun, trust, and relaxation. I have deep respect for the way Carlijn guides, including the aftercare and integration period. Jacky"

I am grateful as I look back on my journey process under the safe and loving guidance of Carlijn and Anita. I feel like I have died and been reborn. I have come home to myself again and rediscovered what I had lost touch with over the past years: a sense of joy, fun, trust, and relaxation. I am also happy with the insights I’ve received and the grief I’ve been able to process. I have deep respect for the way Carlijn guides, with thorough preparation and careful aftercare.
Jacky

Ronald van ‘t Veer

13/01/2025

"With Carlijn, you are at home, with Carlijn, you feel at ease. Carlijn offers warmth and love. This inner, intense journey is one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had. In a stunning location, I was able to undergo this journey under the trusted, safe guidance of this very special woman. Carlijn, once again, my heartfelt thanks."

With Carlijn, you are at home, with Carlijn, you feel at ease. Carlijn offers warmth and love.
This inner, intense journey is one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had. In a stunning location, I was able to undergo this journey under the trusted, safe guidance of this very special woman.
Carlijn, once again, my heartfelt thanks.

Paulina Kowal

13/01/2025

"From the very beginning, there was support, involvement, attention, and help. I knew I was in the right place. During my journey, Carlijn was with us the entire time, playing instruments, singing, and being present during difficult moments, knowing exactly when support was needed. I felt a great sense of relief and love. I can wholeheartedly say that with Carlijn, you are in the right place. Knowledgeable, reliable, and incredibly helpful. With love, Paulina"

From the very beginning, there was an immediate and strong connection—starting with the first email, followed by several phone calls, the ceremony itself, and the communication afterwards. There was consistent support, genuine involvement, and sincere attention. I felt assured that I was in the right place, which led me to decide to attend my first ceremony. We were warmly welcomed, with time to talk, to get to know each other, and everyone shared their personal reasons for being there. All in a calm, understanding, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Throughout my journey, Carlijn was by our side at all times, playing instruments, singing, and being present during the difficult moments, knowing exactly when to offer support. In the end, I felt an immense sense of relief. The morning after the ceremony, we gathered to share our experiences. Once again, without judgment, with focus and compassion, we listened to one another. I can wholeheartedly say that with Carlijn, you are truly in the right hands. Knowledgeable, reliable, and incredibly supportive.
With love,
Paulina

Karlijn Maas

13/01/2025

"For my partner and me, it was a pure and soft journey, in a beautiful place with lovely animals and nature🌿☀️. With the loving and warm guidance of Carlijn & her team. An open atmosphere where I could be, discover, and experience, all while enjoying delicious fresh food and care. Grateful that we were able to experience this together and with all of you in this wonderful group. With love, Karlijn & Bart"

For my partner and me, it was a pure and soft journey, in a beautiful place with lovely animals and nature🌿☀️. With the loving and warm guidance of Carlijn & her team. An open atmosphere where I could be, discover, and experience, all while enjoying delicious fresh food and care. Grateful that we were able to experience this together and with all of you in this wonderful group.
With love, Karlijn & Bart

Charlene

05/12/2024

"What a special weekend I’ve had, and I felt so safe and seen. It was everything I had hoped for and more. I would recommend everyone to take this journey. It is healing, transformative, and truly honest. Thank you so much again, Carlijn. Love, Charlene."

Jan M.

11/10/2024

"Carlijn provides a safe setting and beautiful warm space, however the work is up to you. It’s a process that demands as much from you as it gives back. Jan (Belgium)"

Carlijn provides a safe setting and beautiful warm space, however the work is up to you. It’s a process that demands as much from you as it gives back. Jan (Belgium)

Tabitha van B.

23/09/2024

The 3-day Plant Spirit ceremony was a unique and beautiful experience! Our preparation call had already a big impact on me. The ceremony took place in a stunning location with a relaxed atmosphere. I immediately felt at ease with the other participants and with the facilitators, Carlijn, Rianne, and Jan-Willem.

The first evening was tough. It felt like a battle against everything I had learned, everything that had become rigid in my thinking. I really needed that first evening to break free from it all. Afterwards it was exactly what I needed. The integration sessions with you and the loving support of the fellow participants helped me start my second journey feeling more relaxed. I dared to surrender and felt safe. A lot came up like sadness and fear, as well as answers to questions I had.
After that night, I immediately felt like a different person. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from me. And even in the days that followed, I found more peace, I can better let go of certain situations, and everything became clearer. I’m not there yet, but I’m so glad I started this process.
See you soon, Carlijn! Love Tabitha

Ronald van t’ Veer

29/07/2024

"June and December 2024. With Carlijn, you are at home, you are at ease. Carlijn provides warmth and love. These profound, inner journeys are one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had. In a stunning warm welcome venue, I was able to experience this under the trusted, safe guidance of this very special woman. Carlijn, once again, my thanks. "

June and December 2024. With Carlijn, you are at home, you are at ease. Carlijn provides warmth and love.
These profound, inner journeys are one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had. In a stunning warm welcome venue, I was able to experience this under the trusted, safe guidance of this very special woman. Carlijn, once again, my thanks.

Paulina Kowal

29/07/2024

"From the first email, through various phone calls, the ceremony, and the follow-up, I felt that I was in the right place. During my journey, Carlijn was with us the whole time; she played instruments, sang, and was there during difficult moments, knowing when support was needed. Ultimately, I felt a great sense of relief. I can wholeheartedly say that you are in the right place with Carlijn. Knowledgeable, reliable, and helpful. Love, Paulina"

From the very beginning, there was excellent contact—starting from the first email, through various phone calls, the ceremony, and the follow-up. There was support, involvement, attention, and assistance. I felt that I was in the right place, so I decided to attend my first ceremony. We were warmly welcomed, there was time to talk, get to know each other, and everyone shared their story about why they were there. In all calmness, understanding, and without judgment.
During my journey, Carlijn was with us the whole time; she played instruments, sang, and was there during difficult moments, knowing when support was needed. Ultimately, I felt a great sense of relief. The morning after, during breakfast, everyone shared their experiences. Again, without judgment, with focus and understanding, we listened to each other.
I can wholeheartedly say that you are in the right place with Carlijn. Knowledgeable, reliable, and helpful. Love, Paulina

Norman van der Mull

29/07/2024

"A plant medicine ceremony. Something that lies far outside my comfort zone. But I have always been very curious about what such an experience would bring me. What an extraordinary journey that was. I will never forget it. I entered a state that you can't imagine. I can recommend this to everyone. Thank you, Carlijn and team, we will meet again."

In a beautiful location, we gathered with a small group. During the ceremony, each participant has space for their own story and process. But they also keenly sense when you might need support. At first, I was still in “control mode.”
Not much happened in the first half hour. This was keenly noticed by Carlijn, and after some reassurance and touch, my unconscious resistance completely broke. I immediately entered a state that you can’t imagine. Time and space disappeared, and I was just judgment-free and connected with everything around me.
Overwhelming to experience. It is so intense that it is difficult to put into words.

After the journey, we ate deliciously, laughed, talked, and slept.
The experience is, of course, very personal and dependent on your inner state. But I can recommend this to everyone. Thank you, Carlijn and her team, for this unforgettable experience.
I am not done with the plant spirits yet. So, we will meet again.

Marrit S.

29/07/2024

"October 2023. Connection with yourself, what a gift. A demanding job combined with a survival strategy of always pushing forward and needing to be strong gives a lot of power and results, but also total disconnection from myself. From our first contact, I felt trust and your warmth to guide me. The weekend is the most beautiful and valuable gift I have given myself.... so see you soon again. Carlijn, grateful to have met you."

October 2023. Connection with yourself, what a gift.
A demanding job combined with a survival strategy of always pushing forward and needing to be strong gives a lot of power and results, but also total disconnection from myself.
From our first contact, I felt trust and your warmth to guide me from my head to my heart. The weekend is the most beautiful and valuable gift I have given myself.
Even Mrs. Rational 😊 felt completely safe to enter the sessions with confidence. The guidance from Carlijn and Anita was so pure and wonderful. For me, it has been a really nice transformation with a lot of connection and also humor.  The first step has been taken… so see you soon. Carlijn, so grateful to have met you.

Timothy

29/07/2024

"During the intake, Carlijn immediately put me at ease. Carlijn’s approach was not only respectful and ethical but also remarkably empathetic and attuned to personal needs. Her guidance was crucial for the 'inward journey' we embarked on. I would highly recommend Carlijn's guidance to anyone. Her professionalism and dedication are a rare find in the field of psychedelic processes. Regards, Tim"

November 2023. Recently, I participated in a Plant Spirit Process under the expert guidance of Carlijn. From the beginning, Carlijn made a deep impression on me with her careful approach. During the intake, Carlijn immediately put me at ease, which is essential for such an intensive process.

The session took place at a beautiful location, which was more than just a physical space. It felt like a safe haven, a place where I could be open and vulnerable without any reservations. Carlijn’s approach was not only respectful and ethical but also remarkably empathetic and attuned to personal needs.

Her guidance was crucial for the ‘inward journey’ we embarked on. She knew exactly how to support us in gaining profound personal insights. What I particularly appreciated was the practical help Carlijn offered during the integration process after the sessions. She helped us find the right ‘hooks’ to integrate our experiences into our daily lives, which resulted in a lasting positive impact.
I would highly recommend Carlijn’s guidance to anyone seeking an expert and empathetic guide in their personal growth and development. Her professionalism and dedication are a rare find in the field of psychedelic processes. Regards, Tim

Tom

29/07/2024

"The journey I experienced is one I couldn't have imagined possible. Guiding with the responsibility that comes with it must be in your nature. I felt so safe, free, and comfortable with you all’. Carlijn, I already told you; your calmness, directness, openness, knowledge, sharpness and warmth, thank you. It made me fully surrender to the process. I will come back. Regards, Tom"

April 2024. The warmth, the bond between participants, as well as with the guides, and the combination of experiencing, ‘sobering’, the humor and reflection is beautiful. The journey I experienced is one I couldn’t have imagined possible. Guiding with the responsibility that comes with it must be in your nature. I felt so safe, free, and comfortable with you all’.
Carlijn, I already told you, your calmness, directness, openness, knowledge, sharpness and warmth, thank you. It made me fully surrender to the process.

My journey: When you have no idea what to expect, it is overwhelming when, after a ‘disappointing’ first round of drinking, you are thrown completely ‘into the deep end.’ But the plant spirits gives you what you need. And that is beautiful, though intense. I always considered myself a down-to-earth guy, somewhat skeptical of spirituality and what comes with it. But I think the choice to choose for myself a year ago made me more emotional, freer, and more open.
I am incredibly happy with the whole experience and everything that came with it. That means I will return. Regards, Tom

Janine B.

29/07/2024

"Sept 2023. The ceremonie was raw, hard work, sad, but also beautiful, light, enlightening, clarifying, healing, and therefore life-changing for me. Now (five months later), I can genuinely say that it has brought me so much. For years, I couldn't cry, and during the ceremony, it all came out; I literally felt 20 years of sorrow and stress release. With all love and trust, I can highly recommend the loving and adequate guidance of Carlijn and her support. They took me by the hand and allowed me to embark on this healing journey. All the best, Janine"

Dear Carlijn,

In September 2023, I experienced a life-changing Plant Spirit Process retreat with you. It’s actually indescribable in words how it unfolded, what happened, and what came up. It was raw, heavy, dark, hard work, sad, but also beautiful, light, enlightening, clarifying, healing, and therefore life-changing for me.

Immediately after the retreat, I did not feel enlightened at all; rather, I experienced it as very heavy, both physically and mentally. However, now (five months later), I can genuinely say that it has brought me so much and has healed me. For years, I couldn’t cry, and during the ceremony, it all came out; I literally felt 20 years of sorrow and stress release, and then it was gone, just vanished.

After the ceremonies, there was ample space to share experiences, and you provided clarity for everything that was still unclear. There were plenty of insights, but then what, I thought. I went home under the impression that I was richer in insights but that nothing had actually changed. Little did I know…

Months passed, and suddenly everything was fine, I was in balance, everything flowed, and I could feel more. I felt my own needs (and listened to them, for the first time in a long time), but I also felt the needs of others better (and could more easily set them aside because I felt they needed to follow a different path). Everything became clearer, there was more peace and trust, and it is still there. It certainly wasn’t a quick fix; it was very hard work, but it was 1000% worth it.

With all love and trust, I can highly recommend the loving and adequate guidance of Carlijn and her support. They took me by the hand and allowed me to embark on this healing journey. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for everything! For the love, the peace, the space, the safety, for everything. All the best, Janine

Ayla Zeynep Yucel

28/07/2024

"Februari 2024. Carlijn, ontzettend veel dank aan jou. Je bent een ongelooflijke gids geweest op deze reis van zelfontdekking tijdens de Plant Spirit Processen. Je hebt me geholpen mezelf te begrijpen en mijn bewustzijn en mentale capaciteit uit te breiden. Je bent een geweldige begeleider, die mijn pad verlichtte en me steunde in het vinden van mijn weg. Ik ben zo dankbaar voor je steun, begrip en begeleiding gedurende het hele proces. Het allerbeste, Zeynep."

Februari 2024. Ontzettend veel dank aan jou. Je bent een ongelooflijke gids geweest op deze reis van zelfontdekking tijdens de Plant Spirit Processen. Je hebt me geholpen mezelf te begrijpen en mijn bewustzijn en mentale capaciteit uit te breiden. Je bent een geweldige begeleider, die mijn pad verlichtte en me steunde in het vinden van mijn weg. Ik ben zo dankbaar voor je steun, begrip en begeleiding gedurende het hele proces. Het allerbeste, Zeynep.

Joep

26/07/2024

"It was a titanic struggle between 'being strong' and 'letting go/being vulnerable. The weekend was epic, vulnerable, humble, and filled with so much love. Incredibly well-guided, a safe and trusted environment—I can hardly put it into words. The music was a wonderful addition to the evenings, enchanting when both ladies sang by guitar. The plants lovingly showed me, and let me experience where my struggle lies, allowing me to surrender. Thank you dear Carlijn & team, I would love to come back again. Joep "

The weekend was epic, magical, grand, vulnerable, humble, and filled with so much love. I encountered all the topics and themes I’ve worked on over the past years in the context of my personal development; the circle is complete.
Beautiful insights, incredibly well-guided, a safe and trusted environment—I can hardly put it into words. The music was a wonderful addition to the evenings, enchanting when both ladies sang accompanied by the guitar. In the candlelight and homely atmosphere, Carlijn was the elf-like DJ who continuously struck the right chord. Waves of pure happiness, love, but also restlessness, struggle, and grandeur passed by. When I listen to the music now, I find myself back in the weekend of the plant spirit and can recall the feeling. It’s nice to know that I can always return to the deepest layers of myself.
It was a titanic struggle between ‘being strong’ and ‘letting go/being vulnerable.’ Lying down, rising up, dancing, bowing, moving and continuing. The mother of the plants lovingly showed me, made me realize, and let me experience where my struggle lies, allowing me to surrender.
It was a magical weekend with a mega flow, involving intense struggle and ultimately leading to grand insights. Everything was experienced with softness and gentleness and a big smile ♥️.
Thank you dear Carlijn & Anita for your loving guidance, I would love to come back again. Love, Joep

asd

26/07/2024

"Lieve Carlijn,September 2023 heb ik bij jou een (naar achteraf bleek) life changing Plant Spirit Proces meerdaagse ervaren. Eigenlijk is het niet in woorden te beschrijven hoe dit is verlopen, wat er is gebeurd, wat er voorbij is gekomen. Het was rauw, zwaar, donker, hard werken, verdrietig, maar ook mooi, licht, verlichtend, verhelderend, helend en dus ook life changing voor mij geweest. Direct na afloop voelde ik me zeker niet verlicht, maar ervaarde het eerder als heel zwaar. Fysiek en mentaal. Echter, nu (vijf maanden later) kan ik oprecht zeggen dat het mij zo ontzettend veel heeft gebracht en mij heeft geheeld. Jaren heb ik niet kunnen huilen en tijdens de ceremonie kwam het er allemaal uit; 20 jaar verdriet en stress voelde ik letterlijk loskomen en daarna was het weg, gewoon verdwenen.Na afloop van de ceremonies was er veel ruimte om ervaringen te delen en gaf jij duidelijkheid aan alles wat nog niet begrepen werd. Inzichten waren er in overvloed, maar wat daarna dacht ik. Ik ging naar huis in de veronderstelling dat ik wat inzichten rijker was, maar dat er feitelijk niets veranderd was. Little did I know…De maanden verstreken en ineens was alles goed, was ik in balans, stroomde alles, kon ik meer voelen. Mijn eigen behoeftes voelde ik (en luisterde ik hierna, voor het eerst in lange tijd), maar ook de behoeftes van anderen voelde ik beter (en kon deze beter naast me neer leggen, omdat ik voelde dat zij een ander pad dienden te bewandelen). Alles werd helderder, er kwam meer rust en vertrouwen en dat is er nog steeds. Het was zeker geen quick fix, het was heel hard werken, maar het was het 1000% waard.In alle liefde en vertrouwen kan ik de liefdevolle en adequate begeleiding van Carlijn en haar ondersteuning enorm aanbevelen. Ze namen ze mij bij de hand en hebben mij deze helende reis laten maken. Vanuit de grond van mijn hart; ontzettend bedankt voor alles! Voor de liefde, de rust, de ruimte, de veiligheid, voor alles. Alle liefs, Janine"

paras saghi

26/07/2024

"I can absolutely recommend the journeys with Carlijn to anyone seeking more freedom and wisdom in their life. She creates so much safety. It was wonderfully liberating to let go of my controlling 'mind' and dive into this new experience. I gained many new and deeper insights. It became clear to me what was holding me back and what I needed to trust myself, step into my life, and create. Love, Paras "

I can absolutely recommend the journeys with Carlijn to anyone seeking more freedom and wisdom in their life. She takes the time to prepare us thoroughly, including a long questionnaire and a preliminary interview. As a result, I took this ceremony more seriously and began a deep process weeks in advance, which greatly helped me clarify my blockages and intentions for this beautiful plant journey.

The guidance from Carlijn and her assistants during the ceremonies felt very safe, loving, and light. She creates so much safety with her lightness and love. The beautiful music – partly sung and played by her – added an extra dimension to the experience.
It was wonderfully liberating to let go of my controlling ‘mind’ and dive into this new experience. I gained many new and deeper insights. It became clear to me what was holding me back and what I needed to trust myself, step into my life, and create.

petra

26/07/2024

"April 2024. My deep desire was to see, accept, and embrace myself exactly as I am. Through the professional guidance and the sense of safety, I found the courage to surrender, trust, and received tools on how to proceed with the choices I need to make. Dear Carlijn, some shutters have been opened, and I would like to return to continue my development with you. I feel comfortable with you. Petra "

April 2024. My deep desire was to see, accept, and embrace myself exactly as I am. With all the beautiful aspects of myself, but also the rough edges that I would rather not see.

During my journey, I experienced that despite my deepest wishes, there was also a certain resistance—fear of facing and addressing it.
Through the professional guidance and the sense of safety, I found the courage to surrender, trust, and received tools on how to proceed with the choices I need to make.
Dear Carlijn, some shutters have been opened, and I would like to return to continue my development with you. I feel comfortable with you. Petra

Reviews​

"The Plant Spirit journey, to which Carlijn and her assistant so warmly invited me and entrusted me, was a Feast with the Gods. My heart is overflowing with everything I received. A deep thank you. Sarah"

"What a special weekend I’ve had, and I felt so safe and seen. It was everything I had hoped for and more. I would recommend everyone to take this journey. It is healing, transformative, and truly honest. Thank you so much again, Carlijn. Love, Charlene."

"Carlijn provides a safe setting and beautiful warm space, however the work is up to you. It’s a process that demands as much from you as it gives back. Jan (Belgium)"

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