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Sacred Cacao Ceremonies
Step into the heart of an ancient Mayan tradition with a Sacred Cacao Ceremony—an immersive ritual for healing, transformation, and deep connection.
Why Experience a Sacred Cacao Ceremony?
A powerful tool for both personal and collective transformation, a cacao ceremony is perfect for:
- Life Transitions – Embrace new beginnings, whether stepping into marriage, parenthood, or a fresh chapter in life.
- Grief & Healing – Honor and process the loss of a loved one, find solace, and receive emotional healing.
- Clarity & Decision-Making – Gain insight, dissolve inner blockages, and set clear intentions.
- Strengthening Relationships – Deepen connections with loved ones, partners, or teams in a heart-centered way.
- Spiritual Awakening & Self-Discovery – Explore your inner world, activate intuition, and reconnect with your essence.
- Releasing & Letting Go – Free yourself from past burdens, negative patterns, or unresolved emotions.
- Celebration & Gratitude – Honor milestones, achievements, or simply the beauty of life with intention and joy.
Types of Cacao Ceremonies
Private Cacao Ceremonies (1–4 Participants)
Experience a personalized cacao ceremony designed to support deep healing, self-discovery, and intentional transformation. In this intimate setting, you’ll embark on an inward journey, guided by ancient Mayan traditions and compassionate facilitation — with a laser focus on your unique goals and desires. Whether you seek healing, clarity, or a meaningful way to celebrate life’s milestones — like welcoming a new birth, honoring a wedding, starting a new career, or reaffirming a commitment — this sacred space is crafted to meet your intentions with heart and purpose. It's designed to honor your path in a supportive, one-on-one or small-group setting.
Group Cacao Ceremonies (5-8 Participants)
Come together in sacred space for a shared journey of connection, reflection, and transformation. Perfect for friends, families, healing circles, and special occasions, these ceremonies foster deep bonds, collective intention-setting, and heart-centered experiences. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, strengthening relationships, or seeking group healing, this intimate gathering invites everyone to connect more deeply — with themselves and each other.
Sacred Cacao Ceremonies for Retreats
Elevate your retreat, workshop, or special event with a heart-opening cacao ceremony designed to deepen connection and amplify the experience. Whether as an opening ritual to set intentions, a powerful moment of transformation during the journey, or a closing ceremony for integration and reflection, this sacred tradition supports and enhances the vision of your gathering — creating a meaningful, lasting impact for everyone involved.

What is the significance of cacao in a ceremony?
Cacao is a sacred plant medicine used for thousands of years in Mayan and other ancient traditions. Much like the vesica piscis, its shape symbolizes the sacred union of heart and spirit. In a cacao ceremony, it's more than a nourishing beverage — it’s an invitation to connect deeply with your heart, set powerful intentions, and receive wisdom from the Earth. Cacao opens the heart, clears mental blockages, and creates space for healing, insight, and emotional release.
Athena Montanari

How does cacao affect the body and mind?
Cacao is rich in natural compounds like theobromine, which gently stimulates the body and enhances focus, while also releasing endorphins to promote feelings of joy and relaxation. It helps you access a deeper state of awareness, making it easier to connect with your inner self, set intentions, and process emotions. It's a gentle yet powerful experience that invites healing and clarity.
Athena Montanari

What should I expect during a cacao ceremony?
In a cacao ceremony, you’ll be guided through a heart-opening experience, where you’ll drink ceremonial-grade cacao and sit in sacred space. I'll offer a short introduction to the meaning of cacao, sharing its rich history and significance in ancient traditions. To enhance your journey, you may also have the opportunity to touch the cacao pod, deepening your connection to the source of this sacred medicine. Depending on the intention of your ceremony, you may experience moments of deep introspection, emotional release, or connection with others. Whether you’re seeking healing, celebrating a life milestone, or simply looking for inner peace, expect to leave feeling more centered, aligned, and connected to your true self.
Athena Montanari