What is the McKenna Academy?

The McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy is a nonprofit organization founded with the aim of exploring natural philosophy and creating a modern mystery school. It was envisioned as a physical location in South America for retreats, conferences, and educational activities but pivoted to an online presence due to COVID-19. The academy focuses on educational and research activities, including a documentary project on traditional medicine in the Amazon. It operates under a 501(c)(3) status and includes various departments like therapeutics, education, retreats, R&D, and media, though some activities have been affected by the pandemic 1 2.