WEDNESDAY: “Interactive Workshop: Psychedelic Story Catharsis” with Mareesa Stertz of GPS

Workshop: “Interactive Workshop: Psychedelic Story Catharsis”

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (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 be filming this event. Refreshments provided.

Facilitator: Mareesa Stertz, Filmmaker/Storyteller/ co-Steward of GPS

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Mareesa Stertz, Filmmaker/Storyteller/ co-Steward of GPS

About the Evening:

How can the combination of psychedelics and storytelling frameworks help us uncover hidden blindspots and rewrite our personal narratives? What kind of integration, growth, and even catharsis can occur when we share our stories with others?

This workshop brings archetypal storytelling frameworks together with psychedelic integration techniques to help you better define your life’s narrative. Unpack the wisdom you carry and experience the powerful catharsis of sharing your story in a supportive environment, illuminating your inner light while deepening collective understanding of how psychedelics facilitate transformation.

Catch an sneak peek trailer of Mareesa’s film, Confessions of a Psychonaut. In this intimate portrait, a filmmaker wrestling with OCD embarks on a transformative quest for healing with psychedelics.

Facilitator: Mareesa Stertz, Filmmaker/Storyteller/ co-Steward of GPS

Mareesa Stertz is a filmmaker, storyteller, artist, and community organizer dedicated to fostering collective healing and transformation.

As a co-steward of the Global Psychedelic Society (GPS) and co-founder of Lucid News, Mareesa has been instrumental in building platforms that destigmatize, educate, and build community around psychedelics.

Her film work includes producing and hosting the documentary series The Healing Powers (of Psychedelics and Other Mindful Practices) and Damanhur, both streaming on Gaia TV and Amazon.

She has shared her stories of healing and transformation on international stages and through teaching, workshops, and retreats Her mission; to inspire people to share their stories, self-authorship, and to utilize story frameworks to support the integration process.

Guided by her own journey of navigating trauma and transformation, Mareesa is passionate about using storytelling and art to illuminate the profound power of community in the healing process. She is currently developing a large-scale immersive art project for Burning Man 2025 and completing a documentary about her personal experiences with psychedelics. Learn more about her work:

You can learn more about her other projects at…

• TheSphinxGate.com – Immersive Art
• ConfessionsofaPsychonaut.com – Documentary Project
• TheSeeingMachine.com – Film work
• GlobalPsychedelic.org – Community Building/Psychedelics

SAT., MARCH 1: “SEXUAL HEALING & PSYCHEDELICS”MARQUEE EVENT – Early Bird Tickets Available!

? SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 – “Sexual Healing & Psychedelics”

• Doors: 5:00pm
• Dinner: 5:45pm
• Speakers: 6:15pm
• Music: 8:00pm
• Wind Down: 10:00pm

?? GUESTS WELCOME: We welcome guests to purchase NEWLY DISCOUNTED tickets

• $79 Early Bird Ticket (Til Feb 22)
• $89 Mid Bird Ticket (Feb 22 – 28)
• $125 Day Of Ticket (March 1)

? FIRESIDE CHAT:

• Hannah Jo
• Yossef Sagi

?? DISCUSSION PANEL: 

• Susannah Stokes
• Parham Farsi
• Alisa Marie
• Moderator: Kat Walsh

? LIVE MUSIC:

• KiaOra Fox
• Sam Sharman + CTLN
• DJ Kat Walsh
• Visuals by Michael Strauss

? WORKSHOPS:

• “Fears Desires and Boundaries: How to Have A Consent Talk” by Yossef Sagi
• “Tantric Embodiment” by The Studio X
• “Mindful Touch” with Rinna of Sex Positive 805
• “Love Lounge: A Sanctuary for Soulful Connection” by Jenn Bodhi

? DINNER: Catering TBD

? ELIXIRS: Functional, Non-Alcoholic Elixirs & Enlightening Beverages

?? TERPENE LOUNGE: Enjoy Top Shelf products in our Rooftop Terpene Lounge

?? VENDORS: Health, Wellness, Healing & Conscious Products & Services

? IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES:

• ? Enchanted Loft Sanctuary
• ? The StudioX Workshops
• ? Yossef’s Workshop
• ? Rinna’s Workshop
• ? Jenn Bodhi’s Workshop

? VISUAL EXPERIENCES: 

• Projections by UDOTAI
• Visuals by Michael Strauss
• Experience Curation by Decelorator Lightsmith Visual
• Visual Alchemy by Altarbeast

? PLACE: LoDo Studios – 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Parking across the street is only available on the OfficeMax side of the lot).

? SPONSORSHIPS: Are you a brand looking to make an impact? Sponsorship packages are now available for all three 2025 Marquee Events (March 1, May 17, Sept 27). Don’t miss the chance to align with these groundbreaking conversations and engaged community!

WED., MAR 5 – “The Art of Receiving” with Jennifer Love

Description: An interactive session designed to help you unlock your ability to fully receive opportunities, support, and abundance. Through reflection and engaging exercises, you’ll gain insight into the mindset shifts needed to embrace and welcome more into your life and work.

When: Wednesday, March 5, 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 (discounted from $50) to The District House evenings.

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

Speaker:  Jennifer Love, Wholistic Wealth Champion, Money Therapist

District216 at Psychedelic Science 2025 in Denver, CO

District216 will be producing 2 evenings of content June 17 and June 18 which we are calling PSYCHEDELIC PLAYHOUSE. This will include discussions, screenings, DJs, networking and more!

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We are proud to be a Community Partner for #PS2025, the largest-ever psychedelic conference! Visit psychedelicscience.org for more info and use 15% off promo code DIST15 when registering for a discounted conference pass.

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