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Today’s use of cacao as a superfood and in spiritual ceremonies is inspired by ancient cultures!

Thousands of years ago, native Mesoamerican civilisations considered cacao a sacred and ritualistic plant, which was consumed during virtually every ceremony of importance.

These rituals use cacao as a tool to connect with the Self and with the spirits, to relax or stimulate the body, for internal discovery, for clearing the mind, for recharging the soul and healing stagnant emotions.

Healing, focus, direction, self-love, learning or relaxation… this retreat is designed to hold you in whatever capacity you wish to consolidate the deep learning of your time with cacao.

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Join Fran Siebrits for an immersive retreat in BALI, land of the gods, enjoying CACAO, food of the gods.

Ceremony, ritual, workshops, circles, community, nature, culture, yoga, meditation, joy, healing…

This educational tree-to-cup experience will be nothing short of transformative:

A gift to yourself from yourself.

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MORE THAN JUST A HOLIDAY

Renew your entire being (body, mind and soul) in the peaceful and beautiful settings of lush gardens nestle amongst terraced rice fields.

This is more than just a holiday with lots of cacao; it is an opportunity to work with the energies of this island, known as the land of the gods, and this heart-opening medicine of ceremonial cacao, known as the food of the gods.

Allow nature’s presence to sustain the natural unfolding of your own renewal. And allow for the wisdom of your heart to be revealed through working closely with some of the best ceremonial-grade cacao on the planet, which is grown on the island of Bali.

No matter what your personal intention is with this retreat, it is through joy, surrender, love and release in which deep transformation may occur. Know that you will be expertly facilitated and lovingly held.

OUR VENUE

Close to Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali, our daily sessions will take place at a local artist’s residence in the village Penestanan Kaja.

The venue is owned by a local family who also live on the premises which will give you glimpse of traditional Balinese ways in a modern day world and a more personal view of Bali.

ALL ARE WELCOME

.If you are new to working with cacao,
you are welcome to come learn!

If you already use cacao for health, healing or in a spiritual practice,
you are welcome to come deepen your understanding!

If you are a ceremony facilitator and space holder,
you are welcome to come and be held!/

“When we listen to the wisdom of our own heart, navigating our journey with cacao, we will know balance, harmony, and deep connection to ourselves, each other and Mother Nature.”
– Fran Siebrits, Cacao Alchemist

HIGHLIGHTS

We will be learning about and working with one of the world’s finest quality ceremonial-grade cacaos that exist, grown in Bali.

During this time you can look forward to:

  • 6 days living in the world of cacao, sacredness, ceremony, ritual, and of course the landscape and culture of Bali
  • Opening and closing ceremonies
  • Full day excursion to the cacao growing communities in the west of Bali, visiting a cacao farm to see how the cacao grows as well as the community cooperative where the fermentation, drying and sorting happens
  • Excursion to a small bean-to-bar chocolate shop to see the process of raw chocolate making
  • Workshops and lecture sessions to understand working with cacao and ritual (to assist your home practice and deeper connection)
  • Cacao drinking rituals and meditations to tune in to the elements of Fire, Earth, Water, Air and Ether
  • Many opportunities for engagement with the friendly, gentle Balinese people and culture
  • Enough free time for nature walks, reflection time and exploring the surrounding area
  • Learning about, eating, drinking, and working energetically with the highest quality ceremonial-grade cacao that is high in anti-oxidants, full of healthy fats, a mood enhancer, safe from heavy metals, heart opening, a grounded energy source, packed with essential vitamins and minerals (such as magnesium, zinc, calcium, B1, B2, B3, B5, B9 and E) and increases focus and creativity
  • Optional Melukat: Traditional purification and blessing ceremony at the holy waters
  • Optional 1:1 sessions with Fran, your facilitator for this immersion and Cape Cacao’s founder and medicine woman

PURE 100% ORGANIC CEREMONIAL-CACAO

This retreat is offered to support personal growth, spiritual exploration, deep inspiration and connection… all according to each person’s own beliefs and practices.

We will be working with ceremonial-grade cacao which comes from beans which have been peeled, ground and packaged without any tempering (which requires extra heating), and without adding or removing anything, resulting in 100% pure cacao, that has been locally sourced in a 100% ethical way.

CULTURE & LANDSCAPE

The people of Bali (known as Balinese) have a philosophy which emphasises harmony between an our own ‘small worlds’ and the wider world around us, especially nature. Such harmony is essential for flowing with the unfolding patterns of life.

As you will observe during this retreat, it is easy to enter this flow and learn how to make it part of your life at home.

You will experience the essence of Balinese life simply by absorbing the natural setting from which this astonishing culture has emerged.

If you wish to extend your visit it is worth noting there are many traditional ceremonies punctuating the Balinese calendar throughout the year.

ITINERARY, COST & BOOKINGS

See the Cape Cacao website here for more details.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

See the answers to some FAQs on the Cape Cacao website.