Psychedelic Speed-Friending

Psychedelic Speed-Friending (Members only)

Psychedelic Speed-Friending is a night of sweet conversation, especially for our Society members, where you can drop the small talk and ask the questions you REALLY want to ask. We use the word ‘speed’ in the loosest possible sense. Real connection can't be rushed and neither will we!

Taking inspiration from the 36 Questions to Intimacy, this kind of platonic friend ‘dating’ gives you a menu of profound, intriguing, and spicy questions designed to inspire authenticity and deepen your connection with those around you.

You’ll be guided through playful ice breakers, and into a series of 10 minute conversations with strangers, in groups of 2's and 3's throughout the evening and landing into a free flowing social of live music and dancing.

You’ll leave here with new friends and inspiration for how to guide conversation into juicy and interesting territory.

The night will be hosted by Gaia Harvey Jackson, co-director and member of Dandelion, and facilitator of Intimacy and Transformation for The Psychedelic Society.

We will be meeting at Love Shack, a vegan restaurant and cocktail bar spread over three beautiful exposed brick arches in the heart of Hackney, East London. A variety of delicious food, drinks (including mushroom cacao!) will be available for purchase. 

We kindly ask that you arrive no later than 19:15 so we can begin on time and close the container for deep connection and conversation. If you would like to enjoy some of Love Shack's incredible food, please order and eat before or after the event. There will be a short break in the middle for you to grab drinks from the bar. We will finish at 21:30 after which there is a live music event taking place, which we're welcome to join!

Facilitator: Gaia Harvey-Jackson

Gaia joined The Psychedelic Society in 2017 and has been instrumental in developing the UK events programme and community. Over the last 5 years she has developed numerous popular workshops including Rave Ritual, Slow Dating, and The Wild Woman Retreats. 

Her work is characterised by a commitment to creating spaces that are both playful and profound, supporting people to liberate themselves into their fullest expression.

Gaia has worked with many leading organisations in the field of wellbeing and personal development including; Medicine Festival, Morning Gloryville, Togetherness, Ecstatic Dance UK, Noisily, Kilifi New Year Festival Kenya, Ecosystem Restoration Camps, Pinky Promise, Alter Ego Network, and Midwifing the Veils.

Not a member yet? Join here from £5 a month. Members are also welcome to bring up to two non-member guests. All tickets must be purchased in the member's name.

REFUNDS POLICY: Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. When possible we encourage reselling on Ticketswap.

ACCESS:  We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have access requirements please email the event organiser directly to discuss. Many facilitators are able to offer reduced ticket prices for those truly unable to afford the ticket price. If this applies to you, do please get in touch with the event organiser.

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