Workshops, Panels, Demonstrations & Keynotes

The workshop will involve aspects of meditation, reflection, writing, discussion, and most importantly, MOVEMENT!

How does the community reintegrate members who have violated community standards, victimized community members, or caused harm/damage to the community?

 How to tap into studies /resources available for Veterans, without risking benefits.

The importance of intention is ubiquitous: having a clear intention in place is important for those who practice any kind of magic, intention is one of the core elements of mindfulness & mindfulness practice, and of course, setting an intention is a key step in one's preparation for a psychedelic journey.

Explore the foundations of Chinese medicine through the unique lens of fungi in this informative workshop.

There’s growing evidence that ayahuasca has a rich potential for therapeutic healing.

For many returning veteran’s trauma is a lifetime legacy from their time in combat.

Let’s take a breather.  Here Melanie will briefly explain the importance of the breath as guide in the psychedelic space,

You don’t have to be a professional to support friends, family, and community members who are processing psychedelic experiences.

In this presentation, we'll explore the ups and downs of interpreting spiritual experiences triggered by psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics. 

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As your appreciation for mushrooms grows, you might be looking for ways to grow them yourself using a clean and compact indoor method

Bruce will lay out the foundations of Adverse Childhood Experiences and how they contribute to defensive and aggressive behavior.

A clinical herbalist shares her successes, failures, insights into proper dosing for specific ailments, creative ways of ingesting, and how to blend mushrooms with other herbs for a more tailored experience. 

Evidence has shown that a Raw Foods Lifestyle (RLF) can have a positive impact on the body due to the high volume of chlorophyll intake.

What does consent look like in a world of altered consciousness?

Do you know the feeling of wanting to be seen and accepted for who you truly are, but not being able to show all of yourself and your true colors? 

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception, his groundbreaking

Can psychedelics help you become a better parent?

We invite you to join our Psanctuary community in celebration during our 162nd Sunday Service!

Join us for an informal and informational discussion led by Joanna Russell, a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience caring for patients both at the bedside and as a Caregiver within the Cannabis community.

Members from the Riverbird Clinic, Maine’s first psychedelic therapy clinic, will host a multi-member discussion about how they offer Ketamine in a ceremonial fashion within the constraints of conventional medicine.

Jim will explain and demonstrate some of the basic concepts of sound work: how sound and Vibration can aid us in health and our personal evolution.

This presentation will walk the audience through the sacred history of psilocybin beginning with our Paleolithic ancestors all the way until present day.

Discover a rainbow of dyes made from mushrooms!

Our consciousness did not arise alone.

Hannah Banana and Together We Heal: A Sacred Arts Collective will lead a brief discussion on ways to integrate a sound bath journey creatively.

This presentation will explore the role of decomposing fungi within the matrix of the soil food web.

Butoh (originated in Japan) is an improvisation based art form that challenges us to experience ourselves in the world outside of accepted conventions.

What does the legal structure of a church offer as far as psychedelics? How do you handle zoning issues and relationships with municipalities?

For years I have avoided having (much less sharing) strong opinions about cancer.

The presentation is a fundamental trip into the origins of creation from Source:  the cosmic Birther of all radiance and vibration. 

Mycorrhizal fungi have networked with flora for over 400 million years.

Working with a range of modalities and strategies will be essential for us to successfully revise our cultural and legal relationships with psychedelics.

Join Garry & Kim,  trained sexologist, as they share their years of experience integrating plant medicine into their daily lives. 

Dr. Timothy Leary famously spoke of the ways in which psychedelic experiences are shaped ad much by (mind)set and setting as they are by pharmacology.

Collecting and eating wild mushrooms is an intimidating prospect for the beginner. 

The fleshy pored mushrooms we collectively call “Boletes” include several hundred different mushrooms in more than 40 genera in New England.

The Psychedelic Renaissance is many things to many people; in this talk, journalist, podcaster, and founder of The Trip Report, Zach Haigney,

Fungi have been used throughout the ages for a variety of ailments, and enjoyments.

Plants provide food, medicine, useful materials for tools, supplies and more. Humans have cultivated healthy relationships with wild plants for hundreds of thousands of years outside the realm of industrial civilization.

In this workshop Jon will demystify the beginning stages of the mushroom cultivation

Greetings Mushroom Fam!

Everyone is talking about mushrooms! Now, more than ever, people are curious about how to grow their own mushrooms, but where to start? What determines our outcome and our success? Simply put: Clean Grain Spawn.

Check out the coolest form of mushroom cultivation there is!

Whether you plan to attend a plant medicine retreat, or facilitate one, it is important to understand the principles of a safe and effective retreat. 

Rachel interviewed the people with the most experience working with the full array of psychedelics -

In this workshop participants will learn the basics of using the Japanese fungus koji to explore the realms of flavor and fermentation. 

Tincturing is a powerful and surprisingly easy way to extract beneficial components from plants and fungi for efficient consumption.

How do we create transformative organizations that integrate the interconnected wisdom of mushrooms? 

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Find out about specific resources available for Veterans and how to know what's right for you. Presentation with Q/A

This will be an introductory workshop into the parts of IFS and tools for accessing the Self, which is central to the healing process of IFS.

I want to extend a warm welcome to people in recovery who may be struggling with finding community, support, and guidance on the plant medicine path.

Join a lively discussion on the possibilities of continued movement towards decriminalization of mind, body, and soul here in Maine with leadership from statewide groups and national organizations

Psychedelic medicines are fast tracked for FDA approval for the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, but what are other applications that are not frequently discussed?

Evidence has shown that mushrooms have unique healing properties and have been used for thousands of years.

In this keynote, we delve into the intricate dance between fear and freedom as we navigate transitions, both personal and societal.,