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Sacred plants: A path to truth, healing and freedom

We Are Securing the Right to Direct Experience
For everyone
At the Church of Direct Experience, we are architects of change, securing legal recognition for the use of sacred plants in religious and healing practices. By collaborating with governments, academic institutions, research hospitals, and global partners, we are reshaping laws to reflect the truth of these ancient traditions. As an organization with a clear path to legalizing sacred plants in the U.S., we are paving the way for enduring religious freedom and direct experiences.
Sacred Plants as Pathways to Truth and Healing
The CODE
In our tradition, sacred plants are powerful tools for healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Through guided ceremonies, they help individuals reconnect with their true selves, clear emotional blockages, and experience direct communion with deeper truths. Rooted in ancestral wisdom, we honor these plants as vital to our mission for legal recognition and societal acceptance.

Our Connection with Harvard School of Divinity
Our community’s work with sacred plants has drawn the attention of researchers at Harvard Divinity School, who recognize our sincere commitment to ethical, spiritually grounded practice.
Together, we’re helping illuminate how ancient sacramental traditions—and the direct experience of the Divine they inspire—can be approached with reverence, integrity, and care in the modern world.

Our mission
Freedom and Legal Protection for Sacred Practices
At the Church of Direct Experience, we believe that everyone deserves the right to explore their own religious path through direct experiences with sacred plants. Our mission is to ensure these practices are protected, safe, and recognized by law, honoring the ancient traditions that have guided humanity for millennia.
Safe, Secure, and Supported Access
Our approach is rooted in the belief that sacred plants should be used with care, respect, and support. By creating a safe and legally recognized space for these practices, we aim to empower individuals to reconnect with themselves and the greater truth of existence.
We work with legal, academic, and community partners to shape policies that protect your right to these transformative experiences. This journey is not just about advocacy—it’s about creating a secure environment where everyone feels supported in their religious exploration.
Join Us in the Movement for Religious Freedom and Legal Recognition of Sacred Plants.
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Our Events
Relax—Release—Allow
Experience three days and two evenings of connection, celebration, and transformation in a vibrant and supportive community setting.



Community Gathering
Experience three days and two evenings of connection, celebration, and transformation in a vibrant and supportive community setting.
Evening Festivities
Enjoy uplifting activities like live music, performances, sound baths, cacao ceremonies, and engaging presentations in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Wellness Experiences
Participate in relaxing and rejuvenating activities such as ice baths, massages, meditation, and breath-work to restore your body and mind.
Sacred Ceremonies
Take part in safe and supportive ceremonies designed to deepen your spiritual journey and foster a sense of unity and purpose.
Engaging Discussions
Join thought-provoking talks and discussions on meaningful topics, offering unique insights and opportunities for growth and connection.
Reflection & Integration
Wrap up with meaningful conversations, reflection, and integration practices to carry the weekend’s insights into your daily life.
Upcoming Sacred Ceremonies
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Sacred Mushroom Ceremony (Closed)
December 5 – Potluck Community Dinner & Connection
December 6 – Preparation, Personal Consultations, and Sacred Ceremony (Evening)
December 7 – Integration Morning: _“_R & R — Remember & Recommit,” and Closing Circle

Sacred Mushroom Ceremony
December 19 – Potluck Community Dinner & Connection
December 20 – Preparation, Personal Consultations, and Sacred Ceremony (Evening)
December 21 – Integration Morning: _“_R & R — Remember & Recommit,” and Closing Circle

Yage
The details of these gatherings are still taking shape.
We’ll share more soon and look forward to welcoming you into this experience.

Yage
The details of these gatherings are still taking shape.
We’ll share more soon and look forward to welcoming you into this experience.
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“Having first connected with this community in the spring of 2018, I had no idea of the complete life transformation that lay ahead. I came to the organization feeling dense with heavy emotions and seemingly stuck in what many would consider a midlife crisis. I had read that sacred plants would help relieve me of emotional, mental, and physical traumas, but I had no idea of the spiritual connection that these master plants carry. The more I committed to this inner work, the lighter I felt, the happier I became, and my connection with the divine grew stronger and stronger. Through this direct experience with the divine, my limiting belief system has entirely dissolved and has opened up an entirely new reality where I’m creating the most beautiful life path, filled with joy and gratitude and firmly grounded in love, community, and service. Rooted in sacred ancestral tradition and guided by the wisdom of the indigenous healers, this community has transformed my life more than I ever thought possible. It has also been the single best program I’ve experienced for self-care. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking to positively, powerfully, and joyfully move into the next phase of their life.”
“This community and the journey with sacred plants have been an extraordinary gift in my life. I was drawn to this medicine during a period of impending change and transformation. I recognized that, in order to embrace the next chapter of my life, I needed to explore my inner self on a profound level, shedding long-held stories, beliefs, and even generational patterns. These experiences have been beyond words and truly incomparable. They’ve not only deepened my relationship with myself but also strengthened my bonds with my loved ones. The unwavering support from the healers and the entire team has been truly remarkable. They create such a safe and magical space for this deep healing work. I wholeheartedly recommend these experiences with the healers and this community for those who are genuinely prepared to undergo a deep and radical transformation in their lives. It is the most profound blessing of all!”
“There’s an enchanting recurrence in my life, feeling organic and destined. It enriches my soul deeply. The path of sacred plants has been one of the most powerful of these occurrences. The depth of relationships with myself, loved ones, and the amazing people I’ve met through this sacred plant work continues to astonish me, growing even deeper and stronger. In just one year, I’ve gained insights into myself that I couldn’t have achieved alone or through professional help. These lessons have resonated in ways that coaches, mentors, leaders, or therapists never could. My heart is filled with love and gratitude for everything and everyone. Thank you to this community and all the wonderful people who have created a space that feels even more comforting than home. I’m excited to grow old with everyone who joins this community.”
“After participating in nearly 20 sacred plant ceremonies with this community, I would like to share a testimonial of my experience. I could honestly write a book about my journey with sacred plants and this community. Working with these sacred plants has not been an easy path, but I am a different person than the one who started this journey. I have released so much old trauma, false beliefs, and emotional baggage, and I’ve healed on so many levels. I have also experienced significant physical healing from lingering Lyme disease symptoms. I’ve gained a deep understanding of myself and have come to truly love who I am through these experiences with sacred plants. The majority of my life-changing transformations have been facilitated by this community.
I can’t say enough good things about the entire organization. From the healers and facilitators to the musicians, helpers, and the crew cooking and cleaning—these are the most kind, compassionate, accepting, and loving group of human beings I have ever encountered. They have always been available to help me through rough spots. No matter how much help I needed or how long it took, they have always been there with love and compassion to guide and support me. I have so much gratitude for this community.
In my last ceremony, I was taking in all that was happening in the room, and I could see how it was all love. I had a vision of a pillar of light shooting up from the building, a frequency of love. Then, I saw the earth, with more pillars of light emerging from sacred plant ceremonies taking place around the world. I was shown how the plant medicine is healing humanity and the earth, helping to raise collective consciousness and awareness. I have the deepest respect and gratitude for the tradition of working with sacred plants and all I have received through my experiences with this medicine.”
“Take me to church! Participating in over a dozen traditional plant ceremonies with the healers and musicians has been the single most transformational spiritual experience of my life. Shedding trauma and false beliefs; connecting directly with the Divine Spirit; experiencing deep physical and emotional healing— for those who are willing to do the work, I can’t recommend more highly the sacred plant medicine path, and specifically this group of extraordinary healers in this community. They are a miraculous blessing. They are family.”










