Sacred Medicine Pavilion
Let’s have some fungi.
Join us at the Sacred Medicine Pavilion for an entire day of curated discussions. Our event will showcase leading activists and experts as they delve into the latest discoveries, observations, and breakthroughs. Our talks will explore a range of topics including science, reproductive health, sensuality, ethics, and policies related to sacred medicine.
2025 Schedule
Friday, July 18
4:30pm
Fungi Cultivation Class
How to grow, clone, and reproduce mushrooms at will.
Ramon 'Shay' Thornton, Mycologist
5:30pm
Learn to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms with Baltispore
Join Mike Holcomb as he demonstrates how to grow gourmet and functional mushrooms. He’ll also share his story about using mushrooms in his journey of healing mentally and physically from cancerous tumors and starting his successful career as a business owner and how it can help others as well and help the world.
Mike Holcomb, Owner, Baltispore
6:30pm
Evaluating the Psychedelic Landscape of Today and Tomorrow
Jack Gorsline, an investigative journalist and founder of Psychedelic State(s) of America, will host a discussion featuring prominent voices in the psychedelic movement. This diverse group will offer insights into the current state and future trajectory of psychedelics politically, financially, and spiritually at the local, state, federal, and spiritual level.
Jack Gorsline, Investigative Reporter and Founder, Psychedelic State(s) of America and The Psychedelic Writers Guild
Reggie Harris, Co-Founder, Hyphae Labs
Will Nelson, Co-Founder, Decriminalize Nature Virginia
Dr. Larry Norris, Co-Founder, Decriminalize Nature
Elizabeth Tuten, Congregation for Sacred Practices
Saturday, July 19
2:30pm
Cannabis as a Holy Sacrament: Exploring Sacramental and Ceremonial Use of Cannabis
This session will explore the history, standards, and codification of faith based, sacramental, and ceremonial use of cannabis globally. We will discuss Rastafari Ital Cannabis and the potential to integrate Sacramental use into Legal Markets.
Kwasi Bonsu, Esq.
Scheril Murray Powell, Cannabis, Agricultural, Dietary Supplement, Trade, Psychedelics, and Regulatory Attorney
Empress Imma Emma Young
3:15pm
Healing in Higher Realms: Vets & Psychedelics
Veterans are leading the way in psychedelic healing. Learn how former service members are finding hope and transformation through guided therapy, peer support, and emerging research in psychedelics.
CJ Cowgill, Director of Operation 1620, Balanced Veterans Network
Eric Adrian
Eric Jansen, Government Affairs and Merchandise Coordinator, Balanced Veterans Network
3:50pm
Policy Pathways: Advocates, Activists and Attorneys on the Future of Sacred Plant Medicine Law
This discussion will be on policymaking and community building around sacred plant medicines.
Scheril Murray Powell, Cannabis, Agricultural, Dietary Supplement, Trade, Psychedelics, and Regulatory Attorney
Karina Bashir, Attorney
Larry Norris, PhD, Co-founder and National Organizing Director, Decriminalize Nature
Roman Haeford, Founding Board Member, Psychedelic Bar Association
Moderated by Jack Gorsline, Investigative Reporter and Founder, Psychedelic State(s) of America and The Psychedelic Writers Guild
4:50pm
Roots and Rituals: Exploring Sacred Medicines and Mindful Movement
Tara Purnell, Ritual Artist + Wellness Consultant.
Charlotte Duerr James, Teacher and Medicine Carrier
Gabrielle Williams, Medicine Woman/Healer
Moderated by Reggie Harris, Co-Founder, Hyphae Labs
5:40pm
Healing Journeys: Integrating Psychedelic Experiences into Everyday Life
Gianna Biscontini, Founder, Psychedelic Therapist at EXPANDED Women’s Health and Wellness
Charlotte James, Medicine Woman & Educator
Jenny "KôHënnă" Lawrence, Doctor of Traditional Medicine & Ancestral Healing, Licensed Plant Medicine Facilitator & Cultivator
Näbi Ruach, Doctor of Traditional Medicine & Ancestral Healing, Licensed Plant Medicine Facilitator & Cultivator
Moderated by Reggie Harris, Co-Founder, Hyphae Labs
6:45pm
How Cannabis Moms Paved the Way for Mushroom Moms: A Fireside Chat on Psilocybin and Parenting with Blunt Blowin’ Mama & Mama de la Myco
Join two trailblazing mothers in the plant medicine space—Shonitria of Blunt Blowin’ Mama and Mikaela de la Myco, researcher and founder of Mothers of the Mushroom—for a powerful and heartfelt fireside chat exploring how the cannabis movement opened doors for families to explore psilocybin mushrooms.
Mama de la Myco, MushWOMB educator, Researcher, Community Organizer
Moderated by Reggie Harris, Co-Founder, Hyphae Labs