6 - 9 July 2023: Sacred Chocolate Retreat with Fran Siebrits
CACAO, KNOWN AS THE FOOD OF THE GODS, IS THE PUREST FORM OF CHOCOLATE:
A superfood used in spiritual ceremonies 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 for 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.
Join Fran Siebrits for a weekend retreat immersing into the world of CEREMONIAL CACAO.
Healing chocolate, ceremony, ritual, workshops, circles, community, nature, culture, meditation, joy, alignment…
A time dedicated to simplicity, nature, reflection, healing, inner connection, and calm. This educational tree-to-cup experience will be nothing short of transformative: A gift to yourself from your heart.
This is more than just a weekend with lots of cacao; it is an opportunity to work with the energies of the spiritual heart, and this heart-opening medicine of ceremonial cacao, known as the food of the gods.
Renew your entire being (body, mind and soul) in the peaceful and beautiful settings of Bodhi Khaya.
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 we received from the island of Bali, known as land of the gods.
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.
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
During this time you can look forward to:
• 4 days 3 nights immersing in the peace and beauty of Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat
• 3 fresh nourishing vegetarian meals and drinks per day
• Fully facilitated programme working with the elements of Fire, Air, Water, Earth, Ether (and integrating them together in ceremony)
• Cacao learning experience workshop
• Artisanal vegan chocolate making workshop with organic cacao
• Shamanic-based ceremony with ceremonial-grade cacao
• Ritual plant bathing workshop (wet and dry methods)
• Opening and closing circles
• Tree planting ritual
• Nature walks and/or labyrinth for reflection time
• Daily meditations, yoga/movement classes, sharing circles and discussions
• Learning about, eating, drinking, and working 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), increases focus and creativity, and supports healing from a place of self-love
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.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Fran Siebrits, founder of Cape Cacao, and Tuning In Wellness, is a cacao alchemist & medicine woman. She offers a wealth of knowledge for how we can use ceremony & ritual to live in harmony with our true nature.
Bringing her life work into these retreats and offerings, Fran provides a unique opportunity to immerse in the fields of healing arts, shamanism, mysticism, herbalism, feminine ritual, breathwork, naturalism, yoga, spiritual philosophy, energy work & space holding for healing. She can assist you to find your inner teacher & healer through the practical engagement with cacao, ceremony and ritual.
Her facilitation is compassionate, down-to-earth, practical and joyful, encouraging you to experience an embodied heart-awakening journey to support you in trusting yourself, feeling more confident in your unique self-expression, and able to speak your truth.
For more information and to book, contact Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat.
