Unbound: A Retreat into the Human Beyond the Story

by Dr. Warter

Retreat Details

• Dates: May 21–24, 2026
• Location: Vista, California
• Retreat Tuition: $2,799
• Housing & Meals Add-On: $500 (approx.)
• Registration closes: Thursday, May 21, 2026 (12:00 PM PT)

Overview

Most people live inside a story they never consciously chose—built from old wounds, inherited beliefs, conditioning, and the quiet pressure to be “acceptable.” Unbound is a decisive step outside that cage.

This retreat is not about improving the self you’ve been performing.
It’s about discovering the human that exists before the stories, identities, roles, and defenses ever formed.

Through direct experience, guided inquiry, somatic release, and the deeply compassionate presence of Dr. Carlos Warter and the teaching team, participants are supported to let the old narrative loosen—so what’s true can be lived.

This is not a break from life—it’s a return to it.

Who This Is For

• You sense a deeper calling beneath success, roles, or routines.
• You’re ready to release outdated identities—and stop carrying an old version of yourself.
• You feel stuck in recurring emotional loops and want direct, grounded ways to unwind them.
• You want guidance that honors both psychology and spirituality—without bypassing your humanity.

What You’ll Experience

• Foundational Practices: meditation, breath, gentle awareness training, nervous-system support.
• Inquiry & Coaching: guided reflection to disidentify from thoughts, emotions, and patterns that have masqueraded as “me.”
• Somatic Release: embodied tools to soften guarded defenses and integrate insight in the body—not just the mind.
• Sacred Plant Medicine (eligible participants): optional, safely held and thoughtfully integrated.
• Integration: practical tools to carry clarity into daily life—expression, connection, and purpose that arise when the old story loosens.

This is not a retreat for collecting insights.
It’s for people ready to experience the truth of themselves directly—raw, spacious, and free.

About Dr. Carlos Warter

Author, Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, and spiritual teacher, Carlos Warter, MD integrates psychology and spirituality into a non-dual paradigm he calls psychosynergy. Recipient of the Pax Mundi Award and UN Peace Messenger Award, he has written 22 books (in six languages; translated into nine) and spent over 50 years researching consciousness and the therapeutic use of psychedelics and medicine. His teaching—shaped by Kabbalistic and Sufi initiations, Amazonian lineages, and direct study with masters including Idries Shah and H.H. the Dalai Lama—prioritizes awakening Essence over technique. Dr. Warter lives in North San Diego County with his wife, Carolina, where he teaches, keeps a private practice, and paints.

Schedule (All times PT)

• Thursday, May 21: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Friday, May 22: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Saturday, May 23: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Sunday, May 24: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Closing; retreat ends at 5:00 PM)

Note: Exact timing/order may adjust slightly to support group needs and integration.

Location & Logistics

• Venue: Private retreat home in Vista, CA (address shared upon registration).
• Travel: Fly into San Diego International (SAN); ~45–55 minutes by car to Vista.
• Lodging & Meals: On-site/shared housing and nourishing meals available as an add-on ($500) to simplify your stay and keep the field cohesive.

Cost per Attendee

• Retreat Tuition: $2,799
• Housing & Meals Add-On (optional): $500

Payment details appear at checkout after your forms are complete.

How to Join (4 Steps)

1. Registration — click Register for Event to submit some brief details.
2. Health Intake Form — complete here: Submit Health Intake
3. NDA & Agreements — sign here: Sign NDA
4. Make a Payment — complete payment for tuition (at the bottom of the page) and housing/meals (can be paid later after the event).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space is limited to preserve intimacy and safety.

Preparation & Safety

• We’ll review your intake to ensure fit and readiness.
• If you are slated for plant medicine work, additional screening and preparation will be provided.
• Please hold the full retreat window (Thu morning through Sun late afternoon) and avoid outside obligations.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing and layers
• Journal, pen, water bottle
• Any prescribed medications you regularly take
• An open, respectful heart

Welcome to Unbound. If you’re done carrying an outdated version of yourself, and you feel the pull toward a larger, truer life—this is your invitation to step beyond the boundaries of your story.