Psilocybin Service Center Feature: Chariot in NW Portland
Sipping a fair-trade espresso on NW 23rd and watching urbane Portlanders parade down the street, you’d really have no idea. Munching popcorn in the back row, enthralled by the latest indie import at Cinema 21, you’d be utterly oblivious.
Yep, while guitarists sashay to band practice and local farmers tear down their market stalls, as rain slips through a broken bar awning and falls on a server smoking a cigarette, when the Alphabet district thrums like an urban hive through its shroud of moss and mist, there’s no way to notice the profound magic emanating just blocks away from a non-descript craftsman otherwise known as Chariot.
Chariot was one of the first psilocybin centers in Portland, and its location, aesthetic and commitment to community seems to embody the city itself. And every day of the week, nearly 365 days of a year, folks—alongside experienced facilitators—show up to take mushrooms, look inward and drop into the light.
The Blueprint: Psilocybin Therapy in Portland
Walking up the front porch and into the 1910 craftsman feels like strolling into a big hug from the Pacific Northwest; as you trace your eyes from the original wood floors, through the pine accents and turn-of-the-century built-ins, and over the verdant forest of houseplants, you can’t help but slow down and breathe a little slower.
The ground floor features two spacious journey rooms that open into each other for a larger ceremony space (they host occasional affinity sessions for folks interested in group healing). On slower days, the first room doubles as a kind of reception, and folks arriving for their session will often find themselves filling out paperwork on the couch before heading upstairs to the most coveted journey rooms.
Speaking of that, those rooms—aptly named maple and cedar—host a rotating cast of plants and cozy blankets among knotty wood moldings and antique doors, not to mention windows that look out over the city and the center’s incredible English-style garden.
Yes, a garden. Once clients fulfill the OHA time’s requirement based on their dose and have come down from the medicine, they are free to wander chariot’s garden—it’s a magical space and an ideal opportunity to sit beside your facilitator, have a snack, revel in the natural world and sit in the gratitude of your journey.
Welcoming Refuge: A Vibrant Psilocybin Service in Oregon
A chariot is a means of transportation. A chariot is a tarot card. And a spiritual vehicle too. It’s also a lovely place to do mushrooms in Portland, OR, USA.
They make it simple for clients to book their journeys, and the service representatives are kind, responsive and accommodating. My last client remarked on how distinctly Portland the whole place feels, and that it’s miles away from the sterile, hospital-vibe he was anticipating. And that’s really what makes Chariot so unique. It feels like home, and it really does invite transformation.
But let me end at the beginning; what I love most about chariot is its location. It’s just steps away from one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods—the alphabet district buzzes with life and reminds us of the creative potential inherent in our communities. More importantly, it’s literally a stone’s throw to the largest urban forest reserve in the United States; boasting 80 miles of wooded trails, Forest Park is just a 5 minute drive, making an excursion out to old-growth forest almost mandatory as you begin to integrate your experience.
So the next time you’re strolling NW 23rd, don’t forget to pause and honor those brave psychonauts who—during your pilgrimage to Powell’s, the coffee shop and the movie theater—were heart-deep in the cosmos and busy reclaiming lost pieces of their selves.
How Do I Schedule a Psilocybin Experience?
If you’re thinking about a journey at Chariot, reach out to Mariah at journey@chariotspace.com.
You can also just sign up for a free, casual consultation call here.
Or, if you’re working with me, just let me know and we’ll get it on their calendar.