CACAO CEREMONY ADD-ON
I offer heart-opening cacao ceremonies using pure, ceremonial-grade cacao from Ecuador.
These 30-minute ceremonies can be added to:
• Sound-Healing Sessions
• Group Sound-Baths
• Spiritual Counseling Sessions
• Heart Meditation Classes
Tuition:
$60 base rate (includes one person)
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$20 per each additional person
I provide the freshly prepared ceremonial cacao, mugs, and supportive ritual elements such as sacred song, anointing with cacao essence, gentle smudging, guided gratitude prayer, and intention-setting.
What Is a Cacao Ceremony?
A cacao ceremony is a gentle, heart-centered ritual that helps us reconnect with ourselves, with others, and with the deeper layers of presence in our lives. Before chocolate reached the modern world, cacao was revered throughout Central and South America as a sacred plant used in ritual, celebration, and spiritual practice.
Today, cacao ceremonies are being re-embraced as a way to:
• pause
• reflect
• celebrate
• reconnect
• cultivate gratitude
• invite clarity and intention
Modern cacao ceremonies are not religious; they simply create a space to return to inner simplicity, presence, and meaning. While the format differs from ancient Indigenous traditions, the core values remain: gratitude, intention, and reciprocity.
Why Attend a Cacao Ceremony?
In a world full of stimulation but lacking real connection, cacao offers a warm, grounding experience that supports emotional and energetic nourishment.
Common benefits include:
• Mental and emotional clarity
• Creative inspiration
• Reconnection to purpose and self-worth
• Moving through emotional blockages
• Increased self-love and compassion
• Elevated mood and nervous system support
Each person’s experience is unique—some come with a deep intention, and others simply show up to be present. All that’s needed is a sense of openness and a willingness to receive.
How to Prepare
• Arrive with an open mind and as few expectations as possible
• You may bring an intention—but allow it to evolve naturally
• Ideally have an empty stomach or eat lightly a few hours beforehand
• Cacao is psychoactive but not psychedelic; you may feel gently uplifted or more heart-open
• Wear comfortable clothing
• Bring a journal if you’d like
• Please inform me of any allergies or contraindications in advance
About Ceremonial-Grade Cacao
“Ceremonial-grade” is not a certification, but a way of producing cacao with great respect for the land, the plant, and the people who grow and prepare it. It involves:
• Selecting the highest quality heirloom cacao
• Regenerative agriculture practices
• Ethical and equitable production
• Preparation with intention
How Ceremonial Cacao Is Made
Ceremonial-grade cacao is created through a mindful, traditional process:
1. Cultivation
Ancient cacao trees are grown using organic, biodynamic, regenerative methods within diverse ecosystems that support long-term ecological health.
2. Fermentation
Fresh cacao beans are fermented in wooden boxes, developing the deep aromatic “chocolatey” flavor while maintaining nutrient density.
3. Drying
The beans are sun-dried on shaded mats and turned frequently to prevent moisture retention or mold.
4. Low-Heat Roasting
Beans are roasted gently to preserve antioxidants, subtle flavors, and energetic integrity.
5. Grinding
The beans are winnowed, then stone-ground into a rich cacao paste—the pure form used in ceremony.
