Madison Psychedelic Society

This is a secondhand invitation, to boost the signal of other local events, and to connect our community to the wider community. MPS will try to provide as much detail as possible, but the event is produced by others. Check out the "How to find us" note for info about where/when to gather with other MPS
members !

Come gather around the bonfire at Olbrich Park on Lake Monona, near the intersection of Atwood Avenue and Oakridge Avenue.

This is a Free Event

The annual summer solstice gathering celebrates community, nature, humanity, and life on earth on the northern hemisphere's longest day of the year. This event started to highlight our own humble Starkweather Basin as part of the larger universe.

Enjoy canoe rides, music, picnicking, food carts, ice cream, the lighting ceremony, and the biggest BLAZE of the Bonfire at 8:30.

Bring thoughts and worries to release in the fire, wishes to ascend with the smoke, and hope for more light in our lives and the lives of others, as we celebrate the beginning of the shortest night!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

4:00 Canoe rides at the boat launch parking lot by the Thai Pavillion next to Olbrich Garden

5:30 Food carts and ice cream arrive

5:45 Paper mache “critter heads” arrive for volunteer dancers to try on

6:30 Music (Onadare Celtic Band; Group singing)

8:20 Welcome and Blessing the Bonfire with the human microphone

8:30 (Sunset): Bonfire is lit with the International Flame of Hope by honoree Michael Vickerman

8:30 Drumming by the Elmore Lawson drum circle begins (Dancing and drumming continue until 9:30).

8:45 (ish) Assisted by “Wish Agents” people can write and add wishes to the fire after it burns lower (no containers, bags, or cardboard).

The Madison Psychedelic Society (MPS) Recovery Meeting is a trauma-informed peer support group, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe space for people recovering from addiction, trauma, and mental or behavioral health challenges.

This meeting is strictly for peer support; it is not a substitute for medical advice, therapy, or professional treatment. Together, we share experiences, and support each other in a non-judgmental, confidential environment while honoring that each person’s recovery journey is truly unique.

This meeting is for those who incorporate psychedelics therapeutically in their recovery journey as well as for those who are curious about it or just want to talk/be with people who understand. Our community welcomes individuals currently receiving formal treatment through clinics who may be supplementing their care with psychedelics, as well as those who are self-medicating without traditional treatment. We encourage participants to consider seeking professional counseling or treatment to complement their journey whenever possible.

We welcome you to share your experiences and actively listen to others to foster growth and fully benefit from our journeys in a supportive and communal space.

Suggested contribution of $5 cash or via Venmo at @MadisonPsychedelicSociety helps make MPS self-sustaining!

This meeting is indoors. Masks are welcome and optional.

**The Madison Psychedelic Society cannot condone the use of illegal or controlled substances, and does not allow use, solicitation, seeking, or sale of controlled substances at our events.

The Madison Psychedelic Society PTSD/Recovery Meeting for Women is a trauma-
informed peer support group, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe space for all cis/trans
women/femmes who are recovering from addiction, trauma, and mental or behavioral health challenges. This meeting is strictly for peer support; it is not a substitute for medical advice, therapy, or
professional treatment. Together, we share experiences, and support each other in a non-
judgmental, confidential environment while honoring that each person’s recovery journey is truly
unique.

This meeting is for those who incorporate psychedelics therapeutically in their recovery journey
as well as for those who are curious about it or just want to talk/be with people who understand.
Our community welcomes individuals currently receiving formal treatment through clinics who
may be supplementing their care with psychedelics, as well as those who are self-medicating
without traditional treatment. We encourage participants to consider seeking professional
counseling or treatment to complement their journey whenever possible.

We welcome you to share your experiences and actively listen to others to foster growth and
fully benefit from our journeys in a supportive and communal space.

Suggested contribution of $5 cash or via Venmo at @MadisonPsychedelicSociety helps
make MPS self-sustaining! This meeting is indoors; masks are welcome and optional.

Madison Psychedelic Society cannot condone to use of illegal or controlled substances and does not allow the use, sale, solicitation, seeking or sharing of controlled substances at our events.