The District House (Wed. 11/05 with Erica Siegal - Global Psychedelic Week)

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: "Psychedelic Hospitality: The Art of Crafting Community Containers"

Description: What makes a gathering truly transformational isn’t just who shows up — it’s how the space is held. In this workshop, you’ll learn the art and science of crafting intentional containers that support deep connection, safety, and growth.

Led by Erica Siegal, LCSW — a harm reduction leader and event production consultant with over 15 years of experience in festivals and intentional psychedelic communities — this offering weaves together the principles of hospitality, safety, and design. Erica brings her expertise from the frontlines of large-scale events and intimate community spaces, helping participants master the subtle yet powerful skills of hosting environments where transformation can thrive.

You’ll walk away with:

1. Practical tools for creating safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed spaces.
2. Insights into design and flow that optimize group dynamics and personal transformation.
3. A deeper understanding of the role of the host as both steward and catalyst for collective experience.

Whether you’re an event producer, facilitator, or community builder, this workshop will help you refine your presence, elevate your offerings, and embody the art of psychedelic hospitality.

When: Wednesday, November 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 to The District House evenings.

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

Speaker: Erica Siegal, LCSW, Founder NEST Harm Reduction & Consulting

Erica Siegal is a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, community organizer and harm reduction advocate. She has spent the past 20 years exploring diverse ways to create impactful, connective experiences while increasing community safety and wellness.

In addition to her clinical psychedelic psychotherapy work, Erica has spent over a decade providing harm reduction education, outreach and crisis response services at events worldwide, including Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle, Desert Daze, Envision Festival, Summit Series, and various private gatherings/events.

In 2019, she founded NEST Harm Reduction & Consulting, to provide compassionate, trauma-informed services to individuals, groups and organizations and in 2023, she founded SHINE Collective, a non profit organization that is dedicated to providing support to survivors of psychedelic abuse and raising public awareness around psychedelic risk.

Info: Meet District216 members and guests while enjoying snacks and beverages.

Info: Featuring Erica Siegal

Info: Chat about what you just experienced and integrate a bit.

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