Before the Retreat
- Medical and safety screening upon enrollment
- Pre-retreat preparation call
- Dieta protocol and intention-setting guidance
A high-touch executive immersion designed to help leaders release burnout, restore clarity and energy, and reconnect with a more sustainable path forward.
Duration5 nights
LocationAspen, CO
Group sizeSmall executive cohort
PricingStarting at $6,500
DatesAugust 27 – September 1, 2026
AvailabilityOpen Enrollment
- Duration5 nights
- LocationAspen, CO
- Group sizeSmall executive cohort
- PricingStarting at $6,500
- DatesAugust 27 – September 1, 2026
- AvailabilityOpen Enrollment
5 nightsDuration
Aspen, COLocation
Small executive cohortGroup size
Starting at $6,500Pricing
August 27 – September 1, 2026Dates
Open EnrollmentAvailability
Overview
SIGNATURE for Burnout is a psychedelic-assisted executive retreat designed for leaders who have achieved success but are now feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, isolated, or uncertain whether their current path remains sustainable. Through a combination of executive coaching, psychotherapy, somatic work, and psychedelic medicine, this retreat creates the conditions to release accumulated stress, reconnect with yourself, and build a more aligned and sustainable way of leading and living. Hosted in Aspen on the Aspen Meadows campus of the Aspen Institute, participants are immersed in an environment intentionally designed for the world's greatest leaders to step back, think clearly, restore perspective, and evolve alongside trusted peers and experienced facilitators.
Who it's for
Executives who…
- Feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally depleted
- Are questioning the sustainability or meaning of their current path
- Desire greater clarity, energy, and emotional resilience
- Want to address the underlying drivers of burnout rather than temporarily manage symptoms
- Seek meaningful relationships with peers who understand leadership pressure
- Are interested in psychedelic-assisted healing within a legal, structured, and professionally facilitated environment
What you'll experience
The journey
Day 1 — Arrival + Digital Detox
You arrive and fully disconnect. The first day is intentionally slow — designed to begin the transition out of high-performance mode and into genuine restoration.
- Arrival and orientation
- Digital detox and grounding practices
- Group introductions and intention setting
- Welcome dinner
Day 2 — Deep Work
The second day goes beneath the surface — exploring the patterns, beliefs, and nervous system states driving burnout.
- Executive coaching and psychotherapy
- Somatic practices and nervous system regulation
- Nature immersion and guided excursion
- Meditation and reflective practices
Day 3 — First Medicine Ceremony
The first facilitated psychedelic-assisted experience at SANCTUM.
- Morning preparation and breathwork
- Legal psilocybin session at SANCTUM
- Quiet evening of rest and integration
Day 4 — Integration + Renewal
The day after the ceremony focuses on meaning-making, restoration, and reconnection.
- Somatic integration and group sharing
- Psychotherapy and renewal work
- Nature walk and body movement
- Personal Arête Protocol framework introduction
Day 5 — Second Medicine Ceremony
The second facilitated psychedelic-assisted experience deepens the work of the previous days.
- Preparation and intention-setting
- Legal psilocybin session at SANCTUM
- Quiet evening of rest and reflection
Day 6 — Action Planning + Departure
The final day translates insight into a sustainable path forward.
- Integration and action-planning work
- Accountability structures and peer commitments
- Closing ceremony
- Continued integration support in the weeks that follow
Your facilitators
Skippy Upton Mesirow
Facilitator
Skippy Mesirow is a public-service leader and strategist with more than 20 years of experience spanning presidential campaigns, statewide races, nonprofit leadership, and elected office.
He is the creator of The COURAGE Method™, a whole-human leadership framework that has trained more than 1,000 public leaders nationwide, and the host of the top-10% global Civic Courage Lab Podcast, featuring guests such as Byron Katie, David Allen, and Rick Doblin.
A psychedelic healing retreat in 2019 changed his life as he witnessed these treatments transform—and even save—others. Determined not to wait for federal action, he helped establish the nation's first municipal therapeutic model in Aspen and later served on Colorado's Natural Medicine Advisory Board, shaping the framework SANCTUM now operates under.
At SANCTUM, Skippy focuses on guests seeking leadership development, peak performance, and team optimization. He holds the strategic vision and relational gravity that enable SANCTUM to achieve peak excellence, creating a field of connection, coherence and transformation aligned with the Aspen Idea.
Dr. Dave Rabin
Chief Medical Advisor
Dr. David Rabin is a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has spent more than two decades studying the biology of stress, trauma, and human resilience.
As the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuroscience and the Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, he is a leading architect of evidence-based psychedelic standards and ethical clinical practice worldwide.
Dr. Rabin turned toward psychedelic medicine after years of watching conventional treatments fall short for those carrying deep trauma — recognizing that these medicines may finally offer the consciousness shift required to move from managing symptoms to achieving true cures.
At SANCTUM, he oversees our medical and safety architecture — including tapering and screening frameworks — and guides our science-based research and continuous learning process. His leadership ensures that every protocol, outcome, and experience is studied, refined, and elevated, keeping SANCTUM at the forefront of safe, effective, and ever-evolving psychedelic-assisted transformation.
What's included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Five nights accommodation at Aspen Meadows Resort
- Welcome meal
- Post-journey meals
- Water and tea served throughout the day
- Two facilitated, legal psychedelic experiences
- Meditation and somatic practices
- Psychotherapy and executive coaching
- Specialized workshops
- Group excursions and activities
- Nature hikes with a trusted guide
- Transportation during the retreat
- Access to sauna, hot tub, pool, and gym
Location & accommodation
Aspen Meadows Resort | The Aspen Institute
Hosted at Aspen Meadows, the residential campus of the Aspen Institute. Designed by world-renowned architects to support intellectual growth, reflection, and human connection, this historic property has welcomed heads of state, Nobel laureates, and global leaders for seven decades. The mountain campus — 40 acres of meadows, trails, and mountain views — creates the ideal container for the deep work of SANCTUM.
King Junior Suite
Privacy and mountain comfort
Luxury meets nature, all to yourself. Enjoy 550 square feet of stylish accommodations in this renovated junior suite featuring a platform king bed with integrated storage, recessed lighting, and reading lamps. Includes a full bathroom with shower, a separate sitting area with a queen sleeper sofa and 55-inch LCD TV, and scenic mountain views throughout. The wet bar includes a refrigerator, microwave, Nespresso machine with pods, and plateware and glassware. Additional features include a dedicated drop station for gear and jackets, along with Fernick Berko photography throughout the room.
One Bedroom Suite
Nature, luxury, and space
Where luxury and nature have space to breathe. This spacious, renovated 700-square-foot suite features a platform king bed with integrated storage and recessed lighting. Includes a full bathroom with shower, a separate work and dining area with leather banquette, coffee and end tables, a queen sleeper sofa, and a 55-inch LCD TV. The wet bar includes a refrigerator, microwave, Nespresso machine with pods, and plateware and glassware. Floor-to-ceiling windows with river and courtyard views, plus either a patio or balcony.
Two Bedroom Suite
The ultimate Aspen experience
This spacious, renovated two-bedroom suite offers 1,200 square feet of idyllic Aspen accommodations. The primary bedroom features a platform king bed; the secondary bedroom includes a queen bed. Additional features include two bathrooms, a sunlit work and dining area, leather banquette seating, a queen sleeper sofa, and a 55-inch LCD TV. The wet bar includes a refrigerator, microwave, Nespresso machine, and plateware and glassware. Floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain and courtyard views, plus either a patio or balcony.
Getting here
The closest airport is Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), located approximately 10–15 minutes from the retreat. Complimentary airport transportation from ASE is included. Guests may also fly into Denver International Airport (DEN), approximately 3.5 hours away.
Ready to begin?
Secure your place with a deposit. Our team will follow up with next steps and confirm your enrollment.
