Through the Veil
October 23–26, 2025 | Tuolomne, CA
A Festival of Remembrance, Ritual, and Renewal
SEEN IN
VISION
There is a pulse beneath the surface of this world—a rhythm older than time, echoing in your bones. If you’ve felt restless in the systems that surround you, if you’ve been dreaming of something more rooted, more real, more alive… then you’re already hearing the call. METAFEST is that call made visible.
A sacred convergence of heart, mind, and myth—where we gather not just to celebrate, but to co-create the culture of what comes next. In a time of global unraveling, we choose to reweave. We choose joy that is not escapism, but a form of resistance. We choose grief that is not isolation, but a bridge to belonging. We choose beauty, not as luxury, but as a birthright.
This is the place where the builders of the New Earth meet the wisdom of the Old.
Where pleasure and purpose join as one.
Where your soul gets to remember that you were never alone.
WHEN THE VEIL THINS, WE GATHER.
To remember. To reimagine. To root. To rise.
METAFEST is not just a festival. It is a summoning.
A threshold gathering at the liminal edge of worlds—where the ancestral meets the modern, where grief and joy collaborate, and where the sacred returns to the everyday.
Held during the season of Samhain, Día de los Muertos, and the ancient festival of descent, METAFEST is a celebration of life embodied as creative energy, in honor of our roots.
A place where ritual and culture become a celebration, and the New Earth isn’t a concept—METAFEST is a living, breathing experience.
WHAT IS THE NEW EARTH?
It is Remembrance.
It is elegance braided with play.
It is creativity as ceremony.
It is systems rooted in care and beauty that feeds the soul.
It is heart-led, intelligent, embodied, and emergent.
It grows beneath our feet.
And it begins with us.
STEP INTO THE PORTAL
Step Into the Portal
What to Expect at METAFEST
METAFEST is a curated tapestry of immersive, embodied, and soul-expanding workshops designed to root you into your path and awaken the medicine within:
✨ Kriya Activation Workshop – Awaken life force through ancient yogic technology
✨ Breathwork for Clarity & Focus – Clear the mind, open the heart, embody presence
✨ Qi Gong Elevation Flow – Move energy through the body with breath and grace
✨ Harp as Medicine – Sound healing immersion woven with microdosing ceremony
✨ Group Ritual Choreography – A movement offering to the ancestors and the Earth
✨ Microdosing Panel Discussion – Explore protocols, practices, and integration wisdom
✨ Healing PTSD & War Trauma Panel – Veteran-led conversation on psychedelic healing
✨ Therapeutic Psychedelic Practice for Clinicians – For those guiding others through sacred transformation
✨ Special Guest Keynote & Workshop – A soul-stirring offering from a soon-to-be-revealed teacher
✨ Personal Testimonial Video Station (w/ Normalize Psychedelics) – Share your story. Change the narrative.
✨ Conscious Collective Vendor Village – Curated goods, soul-made offerings, and visionary tools
✨ SoulPod Meditation & Spirit Guide Lounge – Drop in, connect, and receive
✨ Evening Musical Offerings – Ecstatic sets, live performance, and heart-led DJs under the stars
Each workshop is designed not for passive consumption, but for participatory becoming.
Come to move. To feel. To speak. To listen.
Come to remember who you are—through the sacred rhythms of community, creativity, and ceremony.
Who is METAFEST for?
An Invitation to the Practitioners of the New Earth
If you’re a therapist, clinician, facilitator, or lightworker who feels the call to deepen your relationship with psychedelics, ceremony, and collective healing—METAFEST is your gateway. This is a rare opportunity to step into the living field of Metamorphosis and experience our ethos firsthand.
Whether you're just beginning to explore sacred plant medicine or have guided others through transformation, this gathering will nourish your practice, expand your vision, and connect you to a growing network of heart-led healers shaping what comes next.
No credentials required—only your open heart and your willingness to co-create.
A Homecoming for Our Community
For those who’ve journeyed with us before, MetaFest is a gathering of the tribe. A chance to root deeper, to bring a friend or beloved, and to share the magic in a wider circle. Come to remember, to reweave, and to renew the path in good company.
All are welcome here (18+*).
*(And Little Ones under 1!)
Where is METAFEST?
Deloro Valley, Tuolomne, CA
132 acres of sacred pine and golden sunlight.
Forest-lined Mountains. Outdoor temples. Nature-carved stages.
A living landscape designed for transformation.
Whether you’re dancing barefoot beneath the moon or sharing stories by the fire, Deloro will hold you.
WHY TO COME TO METAFEST
Honor the Journey
MetaFest is a sacred pause—a moment to witness how far we've come, both personally and collectively. It's a celebration of becoming, a space to reflect on the cycles we’ve lived through, the growth we’ve earned, and the roots we’ve deepened together.
Awaken Joy, Rekindle Belonging
Here, connection is ceremony. Joy is sacred. In the fields and forests of MetaFest, spontaneous laughter, soul kinship, and collaborative magic unfold naturally. This is a space to remember you’re not alone—and never were.
Step Into the Work of Becoming
At the heart of MetaFest are embodied practices and communal rituals designed to awaken, integrate, and transform. Through movement, myth, breath, and shared ceremony, we explore the art of metamorphosis—together.
Rest. Remember. Return Renewed.
Let the land hold you. Let the rhythm slow. From nourishing meals to stillness under starlight, MetaFest offers a supportive, soulful container for renewal. Leave feeling grounded, inspired, and more deeply connected to your own unfolding.
Reflections After Metafest 2023
Partners & Guiding Voices
We’re honored to welcome SoulPod, our Co-Creator for METAFEST 2025. SoulPod is a platform designed for authentic connection, community healing, and shared growth—and their presence this year will bring a powerful resonance to our circle. Founder Crystal Cassidy will be joining us in person, offering her wisdom and spirit as part of the collective field.
Alongside SoulPod, an inspiring group of organizations, leaders, teachers, and facilitators will be gathering to guide immersive workshops and embodied rituals throughout the weekend. From movement to myth, grief work to creativity, these guides are not headliners—they are co-weavers of the container. Expect soul-stirring sessions that invite participation, not performance. Collaboration, not hierarchy. Each voice contributing to the living culture of what we’re building—together.
CO-CREATORS
Meet Our MetaFest Facilitator Team!
Explore the epic lineup of workshops throughout the retreat.
Adrian Callejas
Emotional Freedom Expansion
Crystal Cassidy
Kriya Activation
Gabriele Geist
Breathwork Guide
Susannah Rose Stokes
Co-Creator & Fireside Chat Hostess
Malka Klein
Harp As Medicine
Denise Hontiveros
Dragon Activation
Max van der Sterre
Ritual Dance Performance
Sammy Aucella
Retreat Photographer & Storyteller
-Bogdana R.
Thank you so much for welcoming me so warmly into the Metamorphosis Soul Family! It was an absolute delight to be able to present to all of you amazing people–I was deeply moved and totally blown away by the amazing response from the whole group. -Dr. Robert Gilbert (Rest In Peace)
Metamorphosis Team–the cleanliness of the vessel you created for us is a testament to the level of integrity and purity of intention that each of you have cultivated within. It was such a great pleasure and true honor to be witness to it. To everyone who supported the vessel and to the medicine which brought our community together, nine bows of gratitude. -Aru N.
BOOK YOUR SPACE
Enjoy luxe accommodations nestled in the forested mountains of Gold Country.
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Base Camp is where the action is. Seated right in the center of the Deloro Valley Sanctuary and boasting comfortable, shared accommodations, you’ll be in the center of it all. Choose King, Queen, or Twin* and get cozy with #SoulFamily! When checking out, be sure to select one order of Base Camp accommodations per person, even if you intend to share a King or Queen with a partner or friend.
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Book a private cabin* for you and up to 3 of your nearest and dearest, with two double beds in each with an en suite bathroom. Just steps from workshop spaces and peacefully removed from late-night events, a private cabin is the perfect place to unwind, do some stargazing, or take in a stunning valley sunrise. With 12 cabins that blend modern comfort with rustic charm, these will go quickly–so claim yours and bring friends to fill it!
*Based on first-come, first-serve availability (book soon)!
THREE EASY STEPS TO JOIN US
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(Each attendee will need their own event ticket).
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For Base Camp, please add accommodations per person, even if you plan to share a room or bed.
For Private Cabins, select a cabin and then ensure that everyone staying in that cabin (up to 4 total) has their own individual event ticket.
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If you selected Base Camp accommodations: Please write the name of any person you would like to share a bed or room with in the notes section before checkout. We will accommodate all requests for co-sleeping and co-rooming to the very best of our ability!
THE VEIL IS THIN. THE TIME IS NOW.
Will you answer the call?
To step into the wild unknown, where your ancestors are waiting, where the Earth is listening, where your future self already dances.
METAFEST is more than an event.
It’s a reactivation of the ancient knowing that lives in your bones.
The one that says:
You are not too much.
You are not too late.
You are the one your lineage has been waiting for.
Come as you are—tender, tired, ecstatic, unsure.
Come with your questions. Come with your drum. Come with your grief and your wildest joy.
Let’s unbury the sacred together.
Let’s do it in this lifetime. The time is now.
FAQs
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From Los Angeles: I-5 North → CA-99 North to Merced → CA-140 East toward Mariposa → Triangle Rd. to Deloro Valley (Approx. 5.5–6 hrs)
From the Bay Area: I-580 East → CA-99 South to Merced → CA-140 East → Triangle Rd. to Deloro Valley (Approx. 3.5–4 hrs)
From Sacramento: CA-99 South to Merced → CA-140 East → Triangle Rd. to Deloro Valley (Approx. 2.5–3 hrs)
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33 Base Camp Lodge Rooms – Shared dorm-style rooms
13 Cabins – 2 Queen beds per cabin; one Leader Cabin includes two rooms and a private bathroom
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Yes! Deloro Valley can accommodate most dietary needs—just let us know 30 days prior to check-in.
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During the event, you’ll wake up to the sounds of the birds and make your way to your first movement or meditation workshop. After, grab a bite from our brunch bar. Take a little break, and then come back for our second round of workshops in the afternoon. Following an afternoon snack, we’ll get ready for evening events—performances, keynote speeches, all after a nourishing group dinner.
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Pack light layers for daytime comfort, plus a warmer jacket for cool evenings. A light rain jacket or umbrella is also recommended, as there’s a slight chance of rain.We’ll email a comprehensive packing list closer to the event!
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Daytime Highs: Around 70°F (21°C)
Nighttime Lows: Around 47°F (8°C)
Sky Conditions: Partly cloudy, with increasing cloud cover
Chance of Rain: About 12% toward the end of the month
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Know that we will have a microdosing event onsite, which will be offered by House of Metamorphosis, our 508c1a faith-based organization that allows us to serve plant medicine as our sacrament. Come with an open mind and heart, whether you choose to ingest the medicine or not!