What we’re about
Events, discussion, and advocacy around psychedelic science, research, and therapy, as well as an opportunity to meet and mingle with local psychedelic enthusiasts. ***centraloregonpsychedelic.com***
We are always looking for speakers on various psychedelic-related topics -- please message if you'd like to share your knowledge!
This is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer meetup for social and educational purposes. To help with expenses ($50/mo + various incidentals), please donate through the meetup fundraising link or at this link.
Using this group to sell psychedelics or drugs is not permitted.
Note: Registration for any COPS event implies agreement with the following:
- No sourcing or offering any illegal substances; no promoting places to obtain or experience illegal substances.
- Awareness of and commitment to a culture of consent; this includes physical touch, social media requests/posting, and respect of boundaries and communication requests, among other things.
- Honoring individual belief systems, ideologies, political persuasions, lived experiences, etc.
- No active use or consumption of substances during or immediately prior to events
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Heal The Witch Wound: A Book-Centered 1-Month Cohort for Wise & Wild WomenLink visible for attendeesUSD 44.00
The Coven Cohort is for women who feel the ancient call to reclaim their magic, embody their true nature, and heal the wounds of suppression carried across generations. Using the book, Heal The Witch Wound by Celeste Larsen, as our map, we journey together into the mystery—integrating wisdom from plant medicine, archetypes, and local women's wise and wild wisdom throughout the month of September.
This is a pay-what-you-feel-is-right model for all curriculum, workshops, and community connections for the month of September. It’s a great way to try out a Mystery School From The Fortress before we start our bigger journeys into Women Who Run With the Wolves and more!
- We kick off this quest with a virtual Shadow Femininity Workshop on 9/8 from 7-8:30pm. Plus more local, women-led workshops throughout the month:
- Tarot for Empowerment with Natalia of Align 45, 6pm at Hanai on 9/18
- (Peri)Menopausal "Hysteria" with Marie of Shift Functional Medicine
- Mondays (9/15,9/22,9/29) 7-8:30pm virtual circles to discuss each part of Heal The Witch Wound
- Online course curriculum with:
✨ Archetypal & Symbolic Work — exercises to develop symbolic sight and archetypal awareness
🪔 Embodiment & Creative Practices — reclaiming the wisdom of the body and spirit
📝 Journal & Reflection Prompts — tools to deepen self-inquiry and integrationTogether we can work towards reclaiming the feminine for ourselves, our community and the world!
Group size is limited to keep the circle intimate and potent. Sign up here!
- Iboga for Addiction RecoveryDrop Thesis, Bend, OR
Join us for a talk with Erik Lowry as he shares his personal journey through an iboga retreat. Iboga is a powerful psychoactive root bark used for centuries in the Bwiti spiritual tradition of Central Africa for healing, initiation, and connection to ancestral wisdom. Today, it is gaining recognition for its unique ability to interrupt addiction, restore balance to the nervous system, and catalyze deep personal transformation.
Erik will describe what the retreat experience was like, what he learned about the science and spirit of iboga, and how this sacred medicine is being used around the world to help people break free from addiction. This event is ideal for those curious about psychedelic therapy, spiritual healing, or addiction recovery through plant medicine.
Co-facilitator: Michael "Mikey" Sagaert is a Death Doula and counseling graduate student who has walked his own path of healing through psychedelic experiences tending to addiction, particularly with LSD. He has witnessed powerful transformations in clients navigating addiction and recovery, and brings deep compassion to those journeys. Mikey holds space with warmth and openness, inviting others to explore their own stories in a safe and supportive way.
About Erik
Erik Lowry is a psychedelic integration coach and transformational life coach who helps people shift their relationship with addiction, reconnect to their purpose, and transmute their pain into power.
He supports people in preparing for and integrating life-changing experiences and turn new-found wisdom into lasting change.*Note: We are grateful to Natural Grocers for the venue space and we support the role of nutrition and targeted supplements in the recovery process. You're welcome to grab a snack and beverage before the meeting or even do your grocery shopping.
**This is an educational event and not a replacement for medical or mental health care. If you're currently struggling with addiction, please reach out to appropriate healthcare providers or support services.
- Women's Psychedelic Book ClubDrop Thesis, Bend, OR
The current book is Merlin Stone’s classic When God Was a Woman. We will discuss a chapter at a time over a series of gatherings.
How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In When God Was a Woman, Merlin Stone traces the ancient Goddess traditions, where women once held property, traded, and inherited through their mothers. She documents how myths and religions were rewritten to cast the Goddess as depraved and reveals how these transformations shaped modern gender roles.
We’ll discuss the book and and how psychedelics help us reconnect with the divine feminine. This is a space for women to reflect, share, and integrate whether you’ve read the whole book or just a chapter.
We support ordering a copy from Dudley's Book Shop in Bend.
📅 Biweekly Gatherings – Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 6-7:30pm
📍 Location: Drop Thesis, Bend
📖 One Book/Topic spread over multiple gatherings. - Psilocybin-Supported Reiki JourneyBendable Therapy, Bend, OR
Pine and Prism offers 3-hour sessions pair the healing potential of psilocybin with Reiki and nervous system-informed care. Each journey is held at Bendable Therapy in Bend, Oregon, and guided by a licensed psilocybin facilitator. A Pine & Prism Reiki Master joins you on the journey — offering energetic support not from the sidelines, but from within the experience for a shared space of reflection and presence.
This isn’t about chasing breakthroughs — it’s about creating space to slow down, soften inward, and listen deeply.
What’s included:
- A 3-hour, legally facilitated psilocybin journey at Bendable Service Center
- Support from a licensed psilocybin facilitator and Pine & Prism Reiki Master
- Energetic care and nervous system-aware presence throughout the session
- A required 30-minute virtual preparation session, scheduled at your convenience
- An optional group energetic prep session prior to the journey
- A small group setting (just 4 participants)
Designed for folks who are seeking:
- A more spiritual or emotional entry point into psilocybin work
- A nervous system-safe, well-supported container
- A deeply restorative and introspective experience
- Gentle support for grief, burnout, or life transitions
These journeys are co-created. The licensed facilitator holds the legal and safety container, offering steady, grounded guidance throughout. A Pine & Prism Reiki Master joins as a fellow participant — supporting the group energetically while also engaging in their own inward exploration. Together, we cultivate a space of shared intention, trust, and transformation.
What to expect:
- Sessions are typically held in the evening and last about 3 hours
- Psilocybin is offered as a warm tea made from licensed, lab-tested mushrooms
- You’ll be invited to get cozy and allow the journey to unfold naturally
- Reiki is offered throughout to support your body, energy, and integration
- A licensed facilitator holds space for the group
- Your Reiki guide is also participating in the journey alongside you — offering grounded presence, shared insight, and supportive care throughout
- Stillness, softness, and inner reflection are at the heart of this experience
- Transportation home is required — participants may not drive afterward
Learn more here. Capped at 4 people — save your spot here.
Cost: $300 per person (includes the medicine)
About Pine and Prism
Pine and Prism is a gathering place for reflections, rituals, and insights along the healing path. Inside, you’ll find gentle support for nervous system healing, plant medicine integration, soul-rooted practices, and the quiet art of being human.Whether you’re deepening your own practice or just beginning to listen inward, you’re invited to explore at your own pace.
