Step Inside a Comic Playground of Art, Laser Lights, and Moments of Surreal Tranquility.

July 26th, 2025

If you think you’ve seen it all in Denver, think again. Tucked inside the kaleidoscopic wonderland of the International Church of Cannabis, BEYOND is equal parts guided meditation, immersive art, and laser-fueled daydream. It’s where cathedral vibes meet psychedelic pop surrealism—minus the incense haze and “sit perfectly still” rules.

Let’s clear up a common misconception right away: no cannabis is consumed during public hours or during BEYOND. What you will find is a radically inclusive space that welcomes all beliefs and backgrounds, where spirituality is less about dogma and more about self-discovery—with a wink of playfulness along the way.

Inside, you’re wrapped in the rainbow geometry of Okuda San Miguel’s towering murals, like a modern stained-glass cathedral reimagined by a cosmic street artist. The experience begins with a guided meditation, the narration weaving through atmospheric music and projection mapping that dances across the vaulted ceilings. Lights and sound work in perfect sync, creating a mind-focusing anchor that makes it easy—even for meditation skeptics—to slip into calm introspection. There’s no judgment if you choose to lie flat on your back and let the colors carry you.

Just when you’ve drifted into that sweet, slow-breathing space, the second act hits: a laser and light show pulsing with music, a gentle re-entry from inner stillness into communal awe. People leave feeling cracked open in the best way—some with tears, others with gratitude, and more than a few with a renewed sense of connection.

But your ticket buys you more than the show. You also score unlimited access to the Church’s retro arcade lounge (think ‘80s neon meets joystick nostalgia), an art gallery bursting with creativity, a cozy movie theater for kicking back, and the Gandhi Garden—a peaceful outdoor nook perfect for decompressing under the Colorado sky. It’s a choose-your-own-vibe situation: go from meditative stillness to pinball wizardry without missing a beat.

The community here is as vibrant as the murals. Conversations spark between strangers, families bring kids for their first taste of mindful fun, and regulars become legends—like Beth, the tone-deaf choir director who loved BEYOND so much she moved from Florida to Denver, attending over a hundred times before she passed.

In a city overflowing with craft breweries, pop-up art shows, and yoga studios, BEYOND stands out by blending them all into one unforgettable, kaleidoscopic experience. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator, an art lover, or just chasing something that feels both meaningful and wildly Instagrammable, this is your ticket to a sacred space that doesn’t take itself too seriously and that’s exactly the point.