WEDNESDAY: “Sacred Fire Ceremony” with Dr. Tom Pinkson
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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.
Workshop: “Interactive Workshop: Sacred Fire Ceremony”
Description: We gather around the sacred fire using shamanic ritual to attune our minds to the wisdom teachings of Tatewaré – Grandfather Fire Spirit, and to hear a reading from Dr. Tom Pinkson’s latest book, “Psychedelic Shaman: Wisdom Warrior Path to Transformation.”
When: Wednesday, June 4, 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.
Dress Code: We will be sitting outside around a fire which will be chilly, so please dress in warm layers.
Note: We will NOT be filming this event. Refreshments provided.
Facilitator: Dr. Tom Pinkson, PH.D., Transpersonal Psychologist & Ceremonial Leader |
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FACILITATOR BIO
Facilitator: Dr. Tom Pinkson, PH.D., Transpersonal Psychologist & Ceremonial Leader
Tom is an 80 year old Ph.D. transpersonal psychologist, consultant, and mentor who helps people wake up to the wisdom principles of Nature and their own true nature, love. He is a ceremonial medicine leader and shamanic practitioner who has been a pioneer in bridging the space between ancient and Indigenous wisdom traditions to address the challenges of modern times leading Vision Quests for over half a century. He is an author whose latest book, “Psychedelic Shaman: Wisdom Warrior Path to Transformation,” will be available at the Fire Ceremony. Tom helped start the first at-home Hospice in the United States is the founder of A New Vision of Living Foundation and co-hosts the Shamanic Sundays podcast with his older daughter. Tom lives in Santa Barbara, CA with his wife of 57 years. For more information visit www.newvisionofliving.org. |
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RECAP – “Surviving Chronic Pain Through Psychedelic Therapy: An Interactive Evening with Paul Forster”
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| “Chronic pain, as Paul described, came out of nowhere—and yet it brought everything into focus. After a lifetime of psychedelic journeys, spiritual teachings, global service, and creative expression, it was pain that truly cracked him open. This was no ordinary suffering. This was the kind that demands surrender, presence, and the kind of resilience that transforms a person down to their cells.
Paul’s story was not just about pain—it was about devotion. To healing, to being of service, and to sharing the hard-won wisdom of what it means to walk through fire and come out softer, clearer, more connected.” |
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JOURNAL POST – “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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WED., JUN 11 – “The Psychedelic Path to Ecological Awakening and Nature-Relatedness” with Brian Stafford
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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: “The Psychedelic Path to Ecological Awakening and Nature-Relatedness”
Description: This evening, Brian Stafford will discuss the psychedelic pathway to ecological awakening and other paths to ecological awakening. He will also describe the implications of Eco-Awakening for the development of the individual and an ego- and anthropo-centric society, currently known as Western Culture.
When: Wednesday, June 11, 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.
Speaker: Brian Stafford, Wilderness & Psychedelic Guide, Psychiatrist, Educator, Trainer |
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THANK YOU for Co-Creating a Beautiful Marquee Event – “Mental Wellness & Psychedelics”
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| Our Mental Wellness & Psychedelics Marquee Event was nothing short of magical—and it’s all thanks to you.
From the powerful fireside chat and panel discussions to the immersive installations, curated vendors, and vibrant community energy, the night was a true embodiment of what District216 is all about: connection, transformation, and collective healing.
Thank you for showing up with open minds and open hearts. We’re building something special—together.
? Until next time,
The District216 Team |
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Psychedelic Playhouse (Denver) – Off Campus Evenings during MAPS Conference 2025
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| ?? Imagine a consciously curated and vibrant slice of the psychedelic ecosystem–trailblazers, innovators, creatives, professionals…and you!
We’re stoked to invite you to Psychedelic Playhouse, two off-campus evenings during MAPS’ Psychedelic Science 2025.
Both nights will be filled with exploration, education, community, art, music, provisions, and magic.
Evening One: June 17, 3–9pm
Fast Pitch • Conscious Networking • Eats & Elixirs • Art • Music
https://events.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse-2025-tuesday
Evening Two: June 18, 7pm–2am
Deeper Dives • Panels • Connection • Vendors • Activations • Eats & Elixirs • Art • Music • More Magic
https://events.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse-2025-wednesday
?? Abundance of vibes, limited capacity
? Want to co-create with us? We’re currently seeking amazing volunteers to help bring the Psychedelic Playhouse to life. If you’re called to contribute your energy, presence, or skills, reach out to us.
Participating Organizations:
District216 – Studiodelic – Atlas Consulting – Mycroboost – Mushrooms.Buzz – WestEastern Health – Beyond Consulting – Safar – Plant Magic Cafe – Brez – Colorado Psychedelic Society – The Shulgin Foundation – Warriorside –Normalize Psychedelics – PATA – The Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange – Kanna Extract Co. – Advanced Myco – Thank You Life – Reality Sandwich – Cultivating Wisdom – Tricycle Day – Psychedelic Writers Guild |
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| AND… we are proud to be a MAPS Psychedelic Science 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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| 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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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 Membership starts at just $14.99/month. |
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