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UPCOMING EVENTS:

3-Part Series: Ceremonial Synthetics with Zach Leary

DATE: Tuesdays: April 21, May 19, & June 23
TIME: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PT / 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM ET
LOCATION: Online
Join us for a three part discussion on the history, cultural narrative and ceremonial but practical use of synthetic psychedelic compounds.

In today's psychedelic climate, ceremonial use is most often associated with plant medicines that have their roots in ancient indigenous rituals and cultures. As we see the modern use of psychedelic medicines expanding to a larger population it’s vital that we apply ceremonial intentionality and frameworks to all the psychedelic compounds, even those of the synthetic variety. Just because compounds like MDMA and 2CB don’t have hundreds of years human connection behind them doesn’t mean that we can’t use them with the same sense of mystery and wonder as we do our ancient predecessors.

Zach will take us through a three part online workshop in which he will break down the following three topics. The Shulgins influence on not just the creation of synthetic compounds but also on their most profound uses creates the framework for so much of this discussion.

  • Part 1: The history of synthetics: how they made their way to the world stage, their origin stories and how drug war propaganda fueled mass stigmatization and disinformation around their use.
  • Part 2: Course correction: through science and research, endless amounts of personal transformations and sound education, we have started to see a shift in how these compounds are talked about. No longer are they reckless party drugs, rather they are powerful tools to aid in transformation and healing. This segment of the workshop will talk about the changing narrative and how it applies to today.
  • Part 3: Into action: how can the synthetic compounds be infused into a meaningful parts of one's healing journey? The third and final part of the workshop will talk about how one can use synthetic compounds in a ceremonial way that is full of intention, ritual and respect. Whether you are a facilitator or a psychonaut this section will be full of practicality, methodology and reflections from the front lines of transformational psychedelic healing.

Those interested in going deeper can explore his 8-week Psychedelic Studies Intensive Program (use referral code SHULGIN when completing the form).

Shulgin Winemaker Dinner, feat. Extradimensional Wines & Chef Nick Balla

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
TIME: 5:15 PM - 9:00 PM PT
LOCATION: Shulgin Farm


Join us for a delightful culinary fundraiser, presented by Extradimensional Wines and Chef Nick Balla at the Shulgin Winemaker Dinner!

Dive into a unique tasting experience where exquisite wines meet innovative dishes, inspired by the fresh flavors of Northern California. Hosted at the historic Shulgin Farm, the Shulgin Foundation will be hosting property tours before the dining begins, so plan to arrive on the early side to enjoy learning about the history of the Shulgins, walk the property, and peer into the Lab.

This will be an intimate meal in the historic Barn. Each course will be served family-style with ample servings and gorgeous preparations, and paired with incredible wines and narratives about both food and drink by winemaker Hardy Wallace and Chef Balla. Full menu details to be released soon!

Every ticket supports the Shulgin Foundation's mission to conserve the Farm and continue bringing the Shulgin legacy to life for future generations. Come ready to enjoy, explore, and celebrate an amazing night of food and wine!

 

MDMA: From Molecule to Movement: A Shulgin Archive Exhibition

DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2026
TIME: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM PT

LOCATION: The Berkeley Alembic

On May 2, 2026, the Shulgin Foundation opens MDMA, From Molecule to Movement at the Berkeley Alembic.

Through the artistic lens of Bay Area visual artist Hanif Panni, the exhibit brings visitors inside Sasha's laboratory, featuring artifacts from his bench and previously unseen documents from the Shulgin Archive that trace MDMA's challenging path toward becoming the therapeutic substance it is today.

Opening night begins at 7:30 PM PDT with an evening of psychedelic art, music, and the formal debut of the installation.

Following the launch, the exhibition will remain on view during all Alembic open hours, with an additional public program scheduled for May 17.

The Alembic is located at 2820 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA.

This project was supported financially by the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) and its Psychedelics in Society and Culture initiative, funded by Flourish Trust.

 

Creative Tools for Psychedelic Practitioners: An Art-Based Workshop 3 CECs

DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
LOCATION: Shulgin Farm

 

Come join Rebecca Wilkinson (LPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, LCPAT) and Alyssa B. Gursky (LPC) as they teach an Art-Based Workshop for Practitioners.

Visiting Psychedelic Art Therapists Rebecca and Alyssa will be leading this hands-on workshop and share how to use concrete art techniques during different phases of the psychedelic process. Through interactive teaching, experiential exercises, and guided conversations with peers, you'll learn how to facilitate creative practices and talk about imagery in ways that help people find their own meaning in what they’ve made (rather than us projecting our interpretations onto their work). We'll pay special attention to a "process over product" approach. No creative or artistic background needed. In order to receive CECs for this workshop, you must be present for the entire event.

This workshop is designed for psychedelic and non-psychedelic therapists, guides, integration specialists, and mental health practitioners who want to bring art-therapy informed practices into their work. Valuable for art therapists looking for specialized applications and non-art therapists who wants to feel confident safely and ethically incorporating creative tools within their scope of practice.

“The inner language of the psychonaut is visual and spatial. It knows through seeing, through watching the dance of forms and the play of colors.” - Ann Shulgin

Walk Away With:

  • A clear sense of how to use the creative process throughout psychedelic healing work.
  • Progressive exercises to designed for different stages of psychedelic work.
  • Skills for talking about imagery and respectfully helping amplify what it means to the person who made it.
  • Opportunities to engage in the creative process yourself and to explore your own imagery.
  • Useful handouts with specific strategies for implenting creative practices in your work with clients.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will differentiate among psychedelic preparation, psychedelic administration and psychedelic integration in psychedelic therapy.
  • Attendees will list 3 clinical applications for working with clients using psychedelics.
  • Attendees will list 3 ways that art and art therapy have played a role in the world of psychedelics.
  • Attendees will list two art/expressive therapies interventions for the preparation and integration phases of psychedelic works.

Note: There are very limited parking spaces on the farm. We encourage carpooling or taking Lyft/Uber to the farm (you can park at Bart). If you drive, you'll need to purchase a parking pass before arriving (under "Add-ons").

 

Exploring & Cultivating Plants of the Solanaceae/Nightshade Family

DATE: Saturday, May 16
TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
LOCATION: Shulgin Farm

 

Jane will guide a lively hands on workshop exploring the fascinating ethnobotany of the magical, medicinal species of the Solanaceae family.

The presence of sacred plant teachers in our culture has had an unparalleled effect. Many of us choose to propagate the plant species we feel allied with which offers an empowering opportunity to really know the medicine we choose to use. Being close to the Earth is not only personally healing, but allows a common thread with Indigenous people worldwide.

Jane will guide a lively ‘hands on’ workshop exploring the fascinating history of some magical, medicinal species of the Solanaceae/Nightshade plant family. Many are strikingly beautiful, often bearing magnificent floral displays that are intoxicatingly fragrant. Each has a unique story that will inspire as we learn how to grow them for our personal gardens.

Since ancient times some of these species have been instrumental as consciousness altering allies. Shamanic practices often utilized them for divination and communication with ancestral spirits. Daturas have even been referred to as the most widely used hallucinogenic plants in the world. With words of caution we will learn about the tropane alkaloids that enhance some of the species as we work with cuttings and sow seeds.

All levels of interest are welcome! See below for images of some of these plants.

3-Part Series: Psychedelic Chemistry Basics (Part 2)

DATE: Wednesday, May 27
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
LOCATION: Online

 

A rare opportunity to learn from Paul Daley, protégé of Sasha Shulgin, in an intimate session on pioneering psychedelic chemistry.

This is a 3-part online series taking place throughout 2026. Paul Daley will begin each class with a history sketch for 30-45 min followed by sections on the main methods for synthesis of each compound class.

This class will cover lysergamides; the first class covered phenethylamines. The last class on Wednesday, November 18th (1-2pm PT) will address the chemistry of tryptamines. You can attend all three classes or choose to join just one.

This conversation will include a Q&A portion at the end.

Tickets for this event are available at three tiers: basic admission for $30, supporter for $45, and abundant for $60, with all proceeds supporting the ongoing maintenance and preservation of Shulgin Farm, a historic hub for psychedelic chemistry and innovation.

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