# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join our Beach Despacho ceremony where we build a beautiful mandala-like offering that will be released in the oceanAbout this EventEvent DatesFull Moon - Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 pmNew Moon - Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 pmNew Moon - Friday, September 11, 6:30 pm*Dates and timing subject to change in case of inclement weather.Offering of Gratitude and BeautyCome join us for a special event where we gather to express our gratitude and create a beautiful Despacho Offering, aligned with both the lunar and solar energies.At all despacho ceremonies, we focus on giving thanks for all that we have, harness the power of the moon to release that which no longer serves us, and open the way for even more love, goodness, and abundance to come our way by getting clear about our intentions. It is a powerful way to offer our love and gratitude to all of creation - made even more powerful with the rising tide and the setting sun! Join us for a dance with the elemental energies as we weave a powerful ceremonial container and create a joyful community ritual!What is a Despacho?A Despacho (from the Spanish, meaning to dispatch) is a beautiful ceremony of making a mandala-like offering from natural materials. Coming together in community and ritually assembling flowers, seeds and other objects is an Andean practice of gratitude and sacred reciprocity (ayni) that helps align us to the cycles of the earth, connect with our own hearts, and strengthen our connections to all of creation. Making these offerings can help us restore love, balance, and harmony in our own lives, and in our relationship with Mother Earth and all the beings of nature. After the creation of the despacho, it is bundled up and ritually released into a sacred fire. If there is a fire ban, we will be releasing the despacho into the ocean.RegistrationPlease sign up via Eventbrite or email us at emissariesofthegoldenage@gmail.com to register so that we can send out any updates on location, or changes in case of inclement weather. Advance registration is recommended.Sacred Reciprocity (Ayni)This series of Despacho ceremonies is funded by the Neighbourhood Small Grants, and is offered as a gift from our hearts, at no cost to you. If you are inspired by this offering, we invite you pay it forward in building community and contributing to sacred reciprocity in your own way.LocationThe Beach Despacho will take place about midway along Ocean Beach Esplanade in Bonniebrook near the Christopher W. Memorial Statue. See the map pin here.Look for stairs leading down to the beach.(This is opposite house number 1868 Ocean Beach Esplanade).What to bringPlease bring flowers, feathers, dried plants, animal fur, feathers, or any other natural objects that you feel comfortable leaving as an offering.We encourage you to bring a snack to share with others and your own cup. We will provide tea. You may also wish to bring your own camp chair or blanket to sit on. Other useful items can include: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen or bug spray, and extra layers for when the sun sets.About UsJuan and Luna Rojas are apprentices in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Cross-cultural Shamanism, originating in the North Coast and Andes of Peru. Both have extensive experience with their own paths of healing and awakening, and a strong commitment to supporting personal and planetary healing. Emissaries of the Golden Age is our shared initiative of helping seed and spark the movement toward a more beautiful world through our ceremonial offerings, story-telling, and teaching endeavours.Dana Wilson is a certified Biofield Tuning practitioner with a background in Kinesiology and over 15 years of training in holistic healing. She blends sound therapy, energy medicine, and shamanic practices to support deep energetic alignment and emotional clarity.Our lineageThe teachings this ceremony is based on originates from our apprenticeships with the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition through The Heart of the Healer Shamanic Mystery School and Visionary Hearts.Other upcoming eventsInterested in more? Visit us to find out about upcoming events and ceremonies - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gibsons/ceremony-of-gratitude-and-beauty/100001990920589076 - **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Ocean Beach Esplanade near Christopher W. Memorial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUr2BvbAKTutHrvj7 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gibsons - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Ocean Beach Esplanade near Christopher W. Memorial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUr2BvbAKTutHrvj7 - **lat**: 49.3962905 - **long**: -123.5598561 - **full address**: Ocean Beach Esplanade near Christopher W. Memorial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUr2BvbAKTutHrvj7, Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5b91f7f3743270c92f26429e9400b8446c2d5fa1ed36cb30fb38403926afaa9d-rimg-w1179-h884-dc78a5dc-gmir.jpg?v=1780779364 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty being held? - **A:** Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty takes place on Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Ocean Beach Esplanade near Christopher W. Memorial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUr2BvbAKTutHrvj7, Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty? - **A:** Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty is organized by Emissaries of the Golden Age. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ceremony of Gratitude and Beauty is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gibsons, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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