Cacao Ceremonies

Upcoming Event

Womens Cacao Circle

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LOCATION : Inner City Sanctuary,
Inside Hipstar - down stairs.
32 manners street, Wellington City

A nurturing evening to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
Take two hours away from the busyness of life to pause, soften, and nourish yourself.

Join Vanessa for a beautiful women’s circle combining ceremonial cacao, guided breathwork, gentle movement, sound, and reflection.

Together we’ll create space to release what no longer serves you, reconnect with your body and heart, set meaningful intentions, and support your nervous system to move into a state of calm and relaxation.

Held in a safe and supportive circle of women, this evening is an invitation to slow down, receive, and reconnect with yourself.

Evening Flow:

  • Opening Circle

  • Ceremonial Cacao

  • Sharing & Reflection

  • Breathwork & Gentle Movement

  • Chanting & Deep Relaxation

  • Closing Circle

This Experience May Support You To:

  • Feel more grounded and present

  • Release stress and tension

  • Calm and regulate your nervous system

  • Reconnect with yourself and your inner wisdom

  • Create space for healing, clarity, and renewal

Event Details

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Investment: $45

Please bring a meaningful item for the altar — something that represents what you would like to release, heal, celebrate, manifest, or welcome into your life.

Come exactly as you are.

Leave feeling lighter, calmer, more connected, and deeply nourished from within. 🤎

What is Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial cacao is pure, minimally processed cacao made from whole cacao beans and prepared with care to preserve its natural qualities.

For centuries, Indigenous cultures in parts of Central and South America have honoured cacao as a sacred plant, sharing it in ceremonies, community gatherings, and meaningful rituals.

Today, ceremonial cacao is enjoyed as a mindful practice that invites us to slow down, connect with ourselves, and create space for reflection and intention.

Unlike commercial chocolate drinks, ceremonial cacao is made from whole cacao and contains no refined sugar or unnecessary additives. It has a rich, earthy flavour and is often enjoyed alongside meditation, breathwork, gentle movement, and sound.

Benefits of Ceremonial Cacao

  • Everyone’s experience is unique, but many people enjoy cacao as a practice that supports:

  • Feeling grounded and present

  • Relaxation and calm

  • Reflection and intention setting

  • Meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness

  • Connection with yourself and others

  • A gentle sense of energy and clarity

Honouring Cacao

Cacao carries a rich cultural history. I share it with gratitude, respect, and humility for the Indigenous communities and traditions that have cared for this beautiful plant through generations.

Testimonial

“The cacao circle was such a beautiful and nurturing experience. I felt welcomed and held in a warm supportive space. I left feeling calm, grounded and nourished” Patricia.