WEDNESDAY: “Tarot, Timothy Leary, Touch, Transcendence (Gypsies and Gestalt)” with Joshua Milne
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| 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: “Tarot, Timothy Leary, Touch, Transcendence (Gypsies and Gestalt)”
Description: Join us for an evening with Joshua Milne as he blends mysticism, science, and the art of human connection into one experiential journey. Drawing from his gypsy lineage, decades of psychedelic exploration, and years of bodywork practice, Josh explores the Tarot not as fortune-telling, but as a living map of consciousness and evolution. Through stories of Timothy Leary, Gestalt awareness, and the power of touch, he reveals how patterns in our lives — like cards in a deck — can guide us toward growth, integration, and transcendence. Expect laughter, insight, and hands-on exercises designed to open the heart and expand the mind.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 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. |
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SPEAKER BIO
Speaker: Joshua Milne, Author, Health Coach, Sobriety Coach, Bodywork
Josh grew up surfing the beaches of Southern California, studied at UCSB, spent years as a wilderness tour guide and worked in Hollywood. 30 years of experience working with psychedelics, a gypsy lineage replete with Grandma’s Tarot readings and 15 years spent doing bodywork have informed this talk. He currently lives in Carpinteria, raising his 13 year old daughter and sees clients upstairs at LoDo Studios, the home of District216. |
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? District216 Has a New Digital Home — We’re Now Live on Circle! ?? ?
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We’re excited to share that District216 has officially migrated away from Mighty Networks to Circle, our new community platform built for connection, creativity, and seamless psychedelic exploration.
Circle offers a modern, social-media-style interface, richer chat and discussion features, and a beautifully organized video library with over 150 hours of District216 content. You’ll also find easy access to our Psychedelic Concierge Service, member threads, event archives, and more — all in a cleaner, more intuitive space.
If you’re already a D216 member, you should have received an email over the weekend with instructions on how to get set up on Circle. If you missed it, no worries, just reach out and we’ll get you connected.
Our evolution continues. Step inside the new portal and join us on Circle, or Login if you already have an account.
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RECAP: “Bridging Science and Demand: Jacob Tell Shares District216’s Vision at MJBizCon 2025”
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| Last week in Las Vegas, MJBizCon brought together innovators, researchers, and cultural leaders shaping the next era of psychedelic medicine. Among them was our Chief Dreamer, Jacob Tell, who spoke on the panel “Bridging Science and Demand: Marketing Psychedelic Therapy in a New Era.”
He joined an inspiring lineup of voices:
- Gina Vensel – Marketing & Events Producer, Plant Media Project & SSDP
- Stephen Silvius – CEO, Interwoven
- Kevin Cranford – Communications Officer, MAPS
Together, they explored one of the most pressing questions in the field today: How do we communicate the promise of psychedelic therapies while honoring safety, ethics, intention, and community?
Jacob brought the spirit of District216 straight to the heart of the convention — blending practical realities with a vision rooted in conscious culture, connection, and care. |
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RECAP: “Psychedelic Royal-Tea in Las Vegas: A Day of Connection, Curiosity & Conscious Community ??
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| Last week in Las Vegas, District216 and our partners brewed something truly special. While MJBizCon brought thousands of people to the desert, we gathered the psychedelic family for not one, but two Psychedelic Royal-Tea mixers on December 3rd, 2025. Each was intentionally curated, beautifully attended, and overflowing with the kind of positive, heart-forward humans who remind us why this movement matters.
Hosted in collaboration with District216, Plant Media Project, CAPS (Community Alliance for Psychedelics and Spirituality), and Technologies of the Sacred, Royal-Tea created a warm oasis just 10 minutes from the Strip — a luxe villa transformed into a container for exploration, education, connection, and magic.
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We left feeling inspired, more connected, and more committed than ever to helping this community grow consciously.
Thank you to everyone who joined us — morning, evening, or both.
Your presence made Royal-Tea what it was: a celebration of community, curiosity, and conscious culture. |
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PARTNER NEWS: New Room Available at LoDo Studios; Ideal for Healers, Bodyworkers & Wellness Practitioners
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| If you’ve been to a District216 event here in Santa Barbara, you’ve been to LoDo Studios! Our host has an open room for rent — the same creative hub where we host workshops, gatherings, and community events.
This is an incredible opportunity for healers, bodyworkers, wellness practitioners, coaches, somatic guides, or any practitioner seeking an inspiring and peaceful environment to work with clients.
About the Space:
• Quiet, private room within our shared creative campus
• Perfect for bodywork, healing arts, 1:1 sessions, or small-format practices
• Warm, welcoming atmosphere with the District216 energy you already know and love
If you or someone in your circle is looking for a supportive home to grow their practice, we’d love to connect. Please Contact Us, and we’ll happily schedule a walk-through tour. |
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WED., DEC 17: Conscious Connections Roundtable “Sitting in Ceremony For Your Journey”
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| 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: “Sitting in Ceremony For Your Journey”
When: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Conversation 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 $15 tickets to The District House evenings.
Format: Networking & Roundtable Conversation. We will be discussing as a group in an open format in the room.
Note: We will not be filming this week’s conversation. Refreshments provided. |
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Decriminalize Nature Santa Barbara — Join the Movement!
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| We’ve launched a community-driven initiative to decriminalize and expand access to entheogenic plants and fungi within the City of Santa Barbara. Our mission is rooted in healing, education, and local political action — and we need your help to make it real. Please take the next step and click the “JOIN” button at decriminalizenaturesantabarbara.org to become an official supporter. It’s free, fast, and powerful.
Why are we asking for your support?
We met with City Council members and they are most interested in issues that are most important to their constituents. Having a count of registered voters by Voting District will allow us to successfully persuade them of the importance to this community. The risk is lowered with decriminalization and we need your support to get this done.
Immediate Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for community members ready to share their time, skills, and energy:
- Advocates: Help mobilize supportive voters and increase turnout at local government meetings.
- Social Media Creators: Design shareable templates and assist with posting and outreach, messaging, website updates.
- Video Storytellers: Create short videos for city council meetings and social platforms.
- Data Analysts: Help us interpret data and craft persuasive, evidence-based messages.
Entheogenic plants and fungi — including psilocybin mushrooms, cacti, ayahuasca, and iboga — inspire deep healing and spiritual growth. Together, let’s decriminalize access to these natural medicines and foster a healthier, more compassionate community. |
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Our December lineup is on the lighter side with two weeks off for holidays. We will have an interview on December 10th and a Conscious Connections Roundtable on December 17th before taking a 2 week break.
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