| 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: “Ceremony As a Way of Life: Bringing Ritual into the Everyday”
When: Wednesday, June 25th, 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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| “Ceremony As a Way of Life: Bringing Ritual into the Everyday”
Unearth the uncharted territories of the mind, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and connect with a community of kindred spirits. An evening of intellectual stimulation, introspection, and connection that lasts.
Prepare to have your perceptions expanded as we dive into the potential insights and transformations that psychedelics offer. Through personal anecdotes, scientific breakthroughs, and philosophical pondering, we’ll uncover new horizons and perspectives on the role of psychedelics in the realms of creativity, spirituality, mental health, and beyond.
Beyond the intellectual discourse, let’s celebrate the power of community and connection. Enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow attendees, and forge friendships that extend beyond the event. As the night unfolds, you’ll discover a tapestry of diverse minds united by a shared fascination with the mysteries of consciousness. |
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RECAP: Psychedelic Playhouse in Denver @ MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference
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TUESDAY, JUNE 17 – PLANT MAGIC CAFE
Tuesday night, we stepped into the portal. The Psychedelic Playhouse at Plant Magic Cafe was pure magic—lush lighting, a live painter, sponsors, community partners, and the vibe guided by Kat Walsh and DJ Rev that invited us all to soften, and expand. Upstairs, the ceremony room was standing room only for the Psych-Tank pitch event, where three startups competed for a cash prize and mentorship by the judges. Diego Ugalde’s Warriorside followed with powerful personal stories from first responders & veterans; and Carly Dutch-Greene’s Psychedelic Networking Hour brought deep connection to close out the room. Meanwhile, down on the porch, Brent Pella had a packed crowd laughing to his psychedelic comedy set. The energy came alive at Plant Magic Cafe. This wasn’t just a party—it was a choose-your-own-adventure of sound, soul, and community. Guests arrived curious and left lit up, connected, and fully expressed. And this… was only the beginning. ?
…FULL RECAP COMING SOON…
(WITH VIDEO & PHOTOS) |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 – JONAS BROTHERS BLDG
Wednesday night, the Psychedelic Playhouse leveled up. We sold out, with over 1100 people! We transformed the iconic Jonas Bros Building into a full-spectrum playground of mind, body, and soul. Six dynamic discussion panels. Two immersive workshops. A powerful fireside chat. Breakout rooms buzzing with meetups and connection. Over 20 tables showcasing sponsors, vendors, and community partners. Food, elixirs, samples, and hands-on experiences kept the energy flowing. Art took center stage—live painters, body artists, digital installations, and projection mapping brought the space to life. And the music? ? Four DJs kept us moving all night long, culminating in a high-vibe Kat Walsh set that had the entire 3rd floor bouncing in unison. It wasn’t just an event—it was a mycelial network in motion. A celebration of conscious community, shared vision, and psychedelic possibility. This is what happens when the movement shows up in full force. ?
…FULL RECAP COMING SOON…
(WITH VIDEO & PHOTOS) |
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WED., JUL 2 – Week Off, Enjoy Your Holiday!
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM DISTRICT216!
We will see you next week! |
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RECAP: “Remembering Our Kinship and Eco-Consciousness — An Evening with Dr. Brian Stafford”
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Last week Dr. Brian Stafford, wilderness guide, eco-therapist, and poetic thinker, joined us at The District House to explore that very question. In conversation with Hannah Jo, and in deep dialogue with our community, Brian invited us into a truth so fundamental it’s often forgotten: we are nature. And the forgetting is not universal—it is cultural.
Western culture, he explained, is unique in its rupture from the natural world. Children are born with an innate ecological consciousness, a felt sense of kinship with the land, the animals, the elements. But this knowing is slowly eroded—by schooling, by economic systems, by family constructs shaped by disconnection and dominance.
In contrast, Indigenous and nature-based cultures never lose this ecological bond. They don’t speak about the Earth. They speak with it. To be in kin with fire, water, plants, and animals is not poetry—it’s lived reality. |
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Our Next Marquee Event – “Death & Psychedelics”
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| ? 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)
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Podcast Spotlight: Jacob Tell on TrueLife — “A Digital Dionysus in the Age of Illusion”
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| In a world saturated with soundbites and spiritual bypassing, the TrueLife Podcast is a howl from the underground — a battlefield of ideas where conformity dies and consciousness is forged in fire. And on May 20, 2025, our Chief Dreamer Jacob Tell stepped into the fire with host George for an episode that’s part ritual, part rebellion, and fully unforgettable.
? Episode Title: Jacob Tell – Digital Dionysus Drenched in Roses
? Hosted by: George, creator of TrueLife
? Platform: TrueLife Podcast
“If Terence McKenna, Steve Jobs, and the DMT elves held a hackathon in a Redwood Grove during a solar eclipse… the blueprint would look a lot like what Jacob’s building.” – George |
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What an amazing June lineup! We have booked a fire ceremony, an interview, a conscious connections roundtable, and we’re on the road in Denver bringing our Psychedelic Playhouse to the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference!
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? Change Your Lens Series – Latest from the Exclusive Video Library
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| ? Interviews from The District House ?
? Discussion Panels from Marquee Events ?
Unlock full access to our Change Your Lens Series—a growing collection of in-depth interviews and thought-provoking discussion panels from The District House and our Marquee Events.
? New content every month! We add 2-3 fresh interviews & panels (each 1-2 hours long) to keep you engaged and inspired.
? Your gateway to the psychedelic community—connect with like-minded members, discover valuable resources, share ideas, and even find a guide through our Concierge Service.
? Join today! Online Memberships start at $19.99/month. |
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