The New York Post published an exclusive on Oct. 28 about a week-long ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica for 46 American veterans and first responders. The article says the retreat was co-organized with The Coming Home Project.
What the Post reported about the ayahuasca retreat
Reporter Patrice Peck describes a week of morning yoga, counseling, meditation and ayahuasca ceremonies, with medical staff on site. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist John Moore documented the week.
The article includes accounts from participants and from CHP founder Nate Brown. It also covers the risks of ayahuasca. It reports that participants were screened for medical history, medications and mental health before the trip.
Read the full article at the New York Post.
Educational content only. Not medical advice or an endorsement of psychedelic use. CHP is not a medical provider and does not offer treatment. Results vary. Talk to your doctor before changing any medication. Ayahuasca contains DMT, a Schedule I controlled substance under U.S. federal law; limited religious exemptions and protections may apply in specific circumstances.
Source: The New York Post, Oct. 28, 2026. Photo: John Moore.
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