05/22/2026
Wednesday’s gathering at The Lumina Theater was truly something special.
We are filled with gratitude for everyone who came together to honor the extraordinary legacy of David E. Nichols through a screening of Chemistry & Consciousness and a heartfelt community conversation afterward.
To our guest of honor, Dave Nichols: thank you for your decades of groundbreaking research, your humility, your brilliance, and the profound impact your work has had on psychedelic science, healing, and culture. It was an honor beyond words to celebrate you in community.
We also want to extend deep appreciation to our very special guests, Rick Doblin and Bob Jesse, whose presence and reflections helped make the evening even more meaningful. The shared stories, wisdom, laughter, and vision in the room reminded us all how important community, courage, and collaboration continue to be in this movement.
Thank you as well to Sacred Path Community, Triangle Psychedelic Society, Project YES, and everyone who helped bring this evening to life behind the scenes.
There was something deeply beautiful about witnessing so many generations of seekers, clinicians, advocates, researchers, students, and community members gathered together in appreciation of the people who helped pave the way for where we are today.
With gratitude,
The Pearl Institute 🧡
