Alalaho

What Alalaho does

Alalaho is a privately held, founder-led wellness retreat operator founded in 2016 by Jennifer Tessler, legally registered in France as Jennifer Tessler SARL with headquarters in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Operating since 2016 as Europe's first legal psilocybin retreat, the company runs structured 5-to-8-day in-person psychedelic and meditation retreats in Almería (Spain) and Groningen (Netherlands), where psilocybin truffles are legally available. The integrated 6-week program model includes pre-retreat preparation calls, onsite guided ceremonies, and post-retreat integration support.

The product portfolio spans five retreat formats: Core Retreat (5-day signature psychedelic experience), Returners Retreat (5-day alumni-only), Mountain Retreat (8-day non-psychedelic meditation in Andalusia), Dharma Retreat (6-day Buddhist-psychedelic integration), and Therapists Retreat (5-day for healthcare professionals). Pricing ranges from €1,850 to €4,850 per participant depending on retreat type and room tier (Shared to Luxury Suite). The company has guided 1,300+ participants through 100+ retreats with a 7-person team of professional therapists and guides. Ancillary offerings include 'The Glimpse' newsletter and the Full Circle Fund, which subsidizes 40% of retreat costs for eligible participants.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with high-touch service delivery: customers apply via website, complete health screening, pay a €300 non-refundable deposit, undergo a Zoom/Google Meet onboarding call, and finalize retreat payment. Revenue is generated entirely from retreat bookings and room upgrades; no external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries are disclosed. The company is currently developing the Alalahome Project, a permanent home at Namkha Dzong Buddhist sanctuary in Andalusia, and is pursuing partnerships with The Psychedelic Society and the Namkha Dzong community. Customers are sourced globally (with concentration in Europe, the UK, and the US) through content marketing, press coverage, and monthly live Q&A events with the founder.

Name

Alalaho

Legal name

Jennifer Tessler SARL

Website

https://alalaho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alalaho, founded in 2016, operates Europe's first legal psilocybin retreat program, running structured 5-to-8-day psychedelic and meditation retreats in Spain and the Netherlands for individuals and healthcare professionals seeking personal transformation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychedelic Wellness Retreats

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Holistic & Alternative Therapy Retreats (Naturopathy, Energy Work) (THAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Psychedelic retreat programs
• Psilocybin ceremony facilitation
• Meditation wellness retreats
• Psychedelic integration support
• Buddhist-informed retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuilly-sur-Seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat Programs: Primary revenue from all-inclusive retreat programs combining preparation, facilitated psychedelic experiences, accommodation, meals, and integration support. Pricing ranges from €1,850 (Mountain Retreat) to €4,850 (Luxury Suite options). Additional revenue from room upgrades and optional additions.
2. Room Upgrades: Tiered accommodation pricing with upgrades from shared rooms to luxury suites, generating additional revenue per booking.
3. Newsletter Subscription: Newsletter 'The Glimpse' used for customer engagement and retention, with content marketing driving repeat bookings and referrals.
4. Financial Aid (Full Circle Fund): Subsidized retreat access covering 40% of costs for eligible participants, helping expand customer base to price-sensitive segments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alalaho runs all-inclusive psilocybin and meditation retreat programs in Spain and the Netherlands, combining structured pre-retreat preparation, legally sourced psilocybin ceremonies, on-site accommodation, and post-retreat integration support. Its portfolio includes five distinct retreat formats (Core, Returners, Mountain, Dharma, and Therapists) delivered as multi-day residential experiences led by a team of transpersonal psychotherapists and psychedelic guides.

Product overview

Alalaho is a psychedelic retreat company offering structured retreat programmes combining preparation, facilitated psychedelic ceremonies using psilocybin truffles, and integration support. The company operates multiple retreat types: Core Retreat (5-day signature psychedelic experience in Spain or Netherlands), Returners Retreat (5-day alumni-only advanced programme), Mountain Retreat (8-day non-psychedelic meditation retreat), Dharma Retreat (6-day Buddhist wisdom and psychedelic exploration), and Therapists Retreat (5-day for healthcare professionals). All retreats are supported by a six-week programme structure including pre-retreat preparation calls and post-retreat integration support. The company also offers financial aid through the Full Circle Fund covering 40% of costs, and is developing a permanent retreat home through the Alalahome Project at Namkha Dzong in Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Glimpse: Company newsletter sharing insights on psychedelics, meditation, psychology, and personal development.
• Full Circle Fund

Products and services

• Core Retreat A 5-day all-inclusive psychedelic retreat held in Spain and the Netherlands, featuring guided psilocybin ceremony, preparation, integration, and expert therapist support. Includes a six-week programme structure with pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat integration calls. Pricing starts at €3,450 (Spain) and €3,850 (Netherlands) per person for shared accommodation.
• Returners Retreat
• Mountain Retreat An 8-day, 7-night non-psychedelic meditation retreat at a Tibetan Buddhist hermitage in the mountains of southern Spain, focusing on deep meditation practice, Dharma talks, and mindfulness techniques. Priced at €1,850 per person with accommodation, meditation workshops, group sessions, one-on-one support, and all meals included.
• Dharma Retreat A 6-day, 5-night retreat in Spain combining Buddhist wisdom, meditation, and psychedelic exploration, led by founder Jennifer Tessler with advanced practitioners. Pricing starts at €3,750 per person for shared accommodation, with room upgrades up to €4,850.
• Therapists Retreat A 5-day psychedelic retreat in Spain designed specifically for healthcare professionals, therapists, and practitioners to experience psychedelics firsthand under professional guidance. Includes a comprehensive 6-week program with live sessions. Pricing starts at €3,450 per person for shared accommodation with room upgrades ranging from €375 to €1,100.
• Full Circle Fund (Financial Aid) A financial aid initiative covering 40% of retreat costs for individuals who demonstrate financial need, with one spot reserved per retreat. Subsidized pricing includes €2,070 for Core/Returners/Therapists retreats and €2,250 for Dharma retreat.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1300+ people guided through transformative experiences since 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Psychedelic SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of Alalaho. The Psychedelic Society is featured as a partner organization, suggesting collaboration in the psychedelic education and retreat space. The partnership provides legitimacy and alignment with established psychedelic community organizations.
• Namkha Dzong (Khandro Ling)coreOthersTibetan Buddhist hermitage and sanctuary in the Andalusian mountains of Spain. Home to Alalaho's founder Jennifer Tessler's Dharma center for 15 years. Alalaho has gained access to Khandro Ling (The Place of the Dakinis) as a permanent home location for future retreats and the Alalahome project. The venue has been used by Buddhist practitioners for nearly two decades and hosts important Tibetan Buddhist teachers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Emerging players

• Third Wave: Psychedelic education and resource platform with a retreat directory and curated provider network. Less direct on retreat delivery but overlaps with Alalaho in the customer acquisition journey for psychedelic-curious individuals.

Broad incumbents

• Awakn Life Sciences: Clinical psychedelic therapy company with ketamine-assisted treatment clinics in the UK and Scandinavia. Adjacent business model and overlapping customer base for therapeutic psychedelic experiences.
• Compass Pathways: Public clinical-stage psychedelic therapy company developing COMP360 psilocybin therapy. While operating in clinical trials rather than retreats, it represents the regulated clinical future that could legitimize — or compete with — retreat-based models like Alalaho.
• Field Trip Health (now Optimi Health / Field Trip): Public psychedelic therapy company that built a network of ketamine-assisted therapy clinics across North America. Different substance and clinical model, but the closest scaled incumbent in the broader psychedelic wellness category where Alalaho operates.
• Mindbloom: At-home ketamine therapy provider serving US customers. Different modality and substance but competes for the same consumer wellness-transformation wallet share as Alalaho's psilocybin retreats.

Direct peers

• Atma Journey Centers: Operates psilocybin-assisted wellness retreats in the Netherlands, offering group experiences comparable in structure and price to Alalaho's Core Retreat. Targets similar transformation-seeking individuals in the same legal jurisdiction.
• Beckley Retreats: UK-based psychedelic wellness retreat company offering psilocybin experiences in the Netherlands, directly overlapping with Alalaho's product, geography, and customer segment. Uses psilocybin truffles under the same Dutch legal framework.
• Synthesis Institute: Operates legal psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands, directly competing with Alalaho's Netherlands location. Similar five-day format, comparable price band, and overlapping target customer seeking transformative psychedelic experiences in a legal European setting.
• Mycelia Retreats: European psilocybin retreat company offering group psychedelic experiences with facilitation and integration. Direct competitor to Alalaho in the multi-day psilocybin retreat category serving personal transformation seekers.
• Tandava Retreat: Psychedelic retreat operator in the Netherlands offering psilocybin truffle ceremonies with preparation and integration support. Direct competitor in the same product category, geography, and customer base as Alalaho.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/alalaho
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlalahoRetreats
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Alalaho
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alalaho

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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