July 23 — District 216 — Interactive Workshop “Awakening the Divine Feminine” with Dr. Kathy Gruver and more news, events

WEDNESDAY: Interactive Workshop “Awakening the Divine Feminine” with Dr. Kathy Gruver

The District House is a benefit of District216. Come by for a portion or all of the evening, meet amazing members + guests, and interact with speakers on a variety of topics.

Interactive Workshop: “Awakening the Divine Feminine”

Description: Spend an enjoyable evening learning about awakening the sacred feminine in yourself. We will examine the feminine throughout myth and history, how to connect with your inner goddess, guided meditation, gazing with your fellow participants and how to incorporate psychedelics into your discovery journey. We’ll also talk about goddesses and ritual design as well as lifting up women all over the world and the role of the male in the sacred feminine.

When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Workshop at 6:30pm)

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)

Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.

Guests Welcome to purchase $25 tickets to this event.

Note: We will NOT be filming this event. Refreshments provided.

Facilitator: Dr. Kathy Gruver, Speaker, Author, Coach

Tickets Available ($25) July 23, 2025
Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author, professional speaker, hypnotherapist, and ACC life and executive certified coach with over 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. An entertainer and educator imbuing all her programs with practicality and passion. With a West Coast mentality and an East Coast delivery her humorous, down to earth, and engaging style has captivated hundreds of audiences on four continents, three cruise ships and a handful of islands. It’s been her true honor to have delivered two TEDx talks.

Kathy has written eight books which have garnered 12 awards, hosted a TV series based on her first book and developed a stress reduction program for the US military. She has penned countless articles and appears regularly as a guest on radio, TV and in print media including the Dr. Phil Show. She has earned her PhD in natural health and has studied mind-body medicine at the famed Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard. For fun and stress relief Kathy does flying trapeze, aerial silks and plays Dungeons and Dragons.

Tickets Available ($25) July 23, 2025

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 – “Startups, Serotonin, & Serendipity: Discovery & Development of Novel Psychedelics for Mental Health” with Dr. Adam Klein

Tickets Available ($25) July 30, 2025
The District House is a benefit of District216. Come by for a portion or all of the evening, meet amazing members + guests, and interact with speakers on a variety of topics.

Topic: “Startups, Serotonin, & Serendipity: Discovery & Development of Novel Psychedelics for Mental Health”

Description: A presentation on how companies are working to create and develop new psychedelics and psychedelic-inspired drugs into FDA-approved treatments to address the growing mental health crisis. Learn about the process of drug discovery & development, the science of psychedelics, and some of the exciting new treatments that could be on the horizon.

When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Speaker at 6:30pm)

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)

Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.

Guests Welcome to purchase $25 tickets to The District House evenings.

Note: We will be filming the speaker for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided.

Tickets Available ($25) July 30, 2025

RECAP: Self Introspection + Healing on Large Canvas: A Psychedelic Saturday with Bryan Siever

This past Saturday, we hosted something truly special at The District House — a sun-soaked afternoon that blended art, breath, community, and self-discovery in ways only District216 can.

Led by the incredible Bryan Siever of Foot Fourword, who specializes in facilitating workshops for individuals and small groups, this immersive experience invited us to explore our inner worlds and bring them vividly to life on canvas.

The July sun bathed the parking lot of LoDo Studios in bright light as we gathered to co-create. Easels stood ready, bright paints were laid out, and the group buzzed with anticipation after Bryan’s breath-work and mantra creation process set up our expectations. It was a perfect day to dive into self-exploration under the open sky.

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Our Next Marquee Event – “Death & Psychedelics”

? DEATH & PSYCHEDELICS

? A Marquee Evening of Healing, Exploration & Connection ?

?? Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 5–10PM | LoDo Studios, Santa Barbara, CA

 

Our 10th Marquee Event invites you to journey into the great mystery—where psychedelics meet mortality, ego dissolves, and consciousness expands.

Whether you’re navigating conversations with aging parents, exploring end-of-life care, or reflecting on ego death through medicine work, this evening is designed to hold you in curiosity, reverence, and radical presence.

 

? Fireside chats & visionary panels

? Live music & immersive visuals

? Workshops & experiential activations

?? Communal dinner, elixirs & rooftop terpene lounge

?? Curated vendors & healing offerings

 

? All are welcome — sober community included

? Dress bold, festive, and cozy

? Space is limited — RSVP now and step into the future of healing

?? TICKETS

? Marquee Members – FREE admission

? TDH & Online Members – Discounted admission

? General Public – Newly discounted tiered pricing:

  • $89 Early Bird (until August 15)
  • $109 Mid Bird (August 16 – Sept 26)
  • $139 Day Of (September 27)
Early Bird Tickets ($89) ‘Til Aug 15
Early Bird Tickets ($89) ‘Til Aug 15

RECAP: From Panels to Playhouse: Recapping Psychedelic Science 2025

Written By: Kyle Rosner

MAPS Psychedelic Science 2025 wasn’t just a conference. It brought together researchers, therapists, artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday seekers to imagine a more conscious future.

But for me, the most meaningful moments happened just outside the convention center. That’s why we (District216 & Studiodelic) created the Psychedelic Playhouse—an off-campus experiment in connection, creativity, and honest community. From high-stakes startup pitches to late-night dancefloor release, it was a glimpse of where psychedelic gatherings can truly go.

This is my reflection on the week. What worked, what moved me, and what’s next.

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JULY Calendar

What an amazing July lineup including an interview, a conscious connections roundtable, a reflection circle and two interactive workshops including an art making Saturday afternoon with Bryan Siever!
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District216 is a membership driven psychedelic social club founded in Santa Barbara, CA for thinkers, creators & trailblazers. Our mission is to cultivate lively communities of psychedelics pioneers that exchange ideas, explore health innovations, author new policies, and grow the ecosystem into a thriving industry. Our longterm vision is to advance the full legalization and normalization of healthy psychedelics use in our daily lives, worldwide.