Step into the new year with an open heart and clear intentions in this deeply nourishing and uplifting ceremony with Kate at Greenstone Retreat.
We’ll begin by sharing ceremonial cacao, connecting in gratitude and reflection as we gently review the year that’s passed. Through guided journaling, you’ll be invited to honour your growth and release what no longer serves you.
Ceremonial cacao is a gentle yet powerful heart-opening plant medicine made from pure, minimally processed cacao beans. Unlike regular chocolate, it’s prepared intentionally to support clarity, connection, and emotional release. Cacao contains natural compounds such as theobromine, anandamide (the “bliss molecule”), and phenylethylamine, which are known to enhance mood, increase focus, and boost feelings of love and wellbeing.
During ceremony, cacao helps quiet the busy mind and soften the heart, allowing you to access deeper states of meditation, gratitude, and self-awareness. It gently supports emotional healing, creativity, and connection—to yourself, others, and the flow of life.
In this New Year ceremony, cacao will act as a sacred ally—helping you open your heart, reflect on the past year with compassion, and call in your heartfelt intentions for the year ahead with clarity and joy.
Next, we’ll explore Sniffs of Joy breathwork and some gentle and playful movement— a joyful and cleansing breath and somatic practice to release old energy and invite fresh beginnings. Transitioning through some heart opening shapes to calm and relax the body. Then journey inward through a heart-centred meditation and shamanic drum journey, helping you connect with your true desires and soul-led intentions for the year ahead.
You’ll then have the chance to create or express your visions — with art, words, or symbols — giving form to your manifestations and feelings.
We’ll close the evening with a soothing sound healing immersion, grounding into the present moment and trusting the natural flow of life.
This ceremony is a beautiful way to begin the year — surrounded by community, cacao, creativity, and heartfelt connection.
What to bring: journal, pens, water bottle, and anything that helps you feel comfortable for relaxation (e.g. blanket, cushion). Sun protection if weather is fine.
Investment: $55 per person
If finances are tight after Christmas but you are feeling called to this, please let Kate know so we can find a solution.
Where: EVOLve Studio or outside if fine, Greenstone Retreat, Kumara
Contraindications:
Because cacao is a mild stimulant, those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a heart condition, or take antidepressants or blood pressure medication should take a smaller dose or consult a healthcare professional beforehand. It’s also best to avoid caffeine or heavy meals beforehand and drink plenty of water after ceremony to stay hydrated.
Spaces are limited — bookings essential.
To book: message/whatsapp Kate 02108113396 or email
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Cancellations within the hour or no shows incur the full fee.
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