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A woman has died and two others were rushed to hospital after allegedly consuming a drink with 'foraged' ingredients during an 'alternative health' retreat.
Rachael Dixon, 53, attended the Soul Barn Creative Wellbeing Centre in Clunes, near Ballarat, on Saturday night, with two friends.
Ms Dixon became violently ill after she is believed to have crushed up mushrooms and consumed them in a drink.
An ambulance was called after reports she was in cardiac arrest and not breathing. She died at the scene just after 12am.
Her two friends were also rushed to hospital for observation and released on Tuesday.
Police are expected to investigate if the drink contained 'magic' mushrooms, which contain the hallucinogenic chemical psilocybin, the Herald Sun reported.
The woman who tragically died after allegedly consuming a mushroom drink at a wellness retreat on Saturday night has been identified as 53-year-old mother, Rachael Dixon (pictured)
She was attending an event at Soul Barn, an alternative health centre in Clunes (pictured), which featured 'wild foraged plants'
Ms Dixon's son, Matthew, paid tribute to his mother on social media on Sunday, writing: 'To the most loving, most caring person I've ever known can't thank you enough for everything you ever did for me and all the support you gave me'.
'Words can't begin to describe how much I will miss you, wish I could give you one last hug.'
Detectives with the Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the mother's death and are set to interview those at the retreat at the time.
Investigators are also probing whether a mushroom-based drink was responsible but have not ruled out other potentially toxic substances.
There is no suggestion that the poisoning was intentional.
Soul Barn's Facebook page describes the centre as an 'Alternative & Holistic Health Service' and was used to spruik the skincare event.
'(The specialist) weaves ancient skincare rituals and combines them with modern techniques to create nurturing yet active facials,' it was advertised.
'Using infused herbal oils sourced from local farms & wild foraged plants, plus handcrafted skincare from around the world especially chosen for its potency and purity ... This is a facial like non other, one you will never forget!'
A post on Sunday extended the business' 'deepest condolences' while stating a 'sound healing' session that day would be cancelled and those who booked would be refunded.
Ms Dixon's son, Matthew, paid tribute to his mother on social media on Sunday
Police are expected to investigate whether the drink contained 'magic' mushrooms, a hallucinogenic, but aren't ruling out other toxic substances (pictured, Soul Barn)
Ms Dixon (pictured) was remembered as the 'most caring person' by her son, Matthew
Soul Barn remained closed on Tuesday as local business owners and residents said the incident was 'confronting' and 'devastating'.
Daily Mail Australia contacted Soul Barn owner Michelle Mullins for comment.
Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Ms Mullins or anyone associated with her business has
