This two-day immersion is held with the intention of reconnecting with cacao from its true origins.
We will explore its roots, where it comes from, who cultivates it, and the ancestral process behind this medicine.
The purpose of this gathering is to share cacao with integrity, honoring its history, its lineage, and the people who carry this tradition, so we can meet this medicine with understanding and deep respect.
For millennia, Indigenous People in Mesoamérica have gathered to make and drink Together Sacred Cacao. Continuing the work of Maya Yokot'an Elders, Apprentices like Caro conduct Cacao Circles to help us bring Joy into our Hearts, that the World may become a Happier place for every Body, every Thing, every Where.
Carolina Brown is a Traditional Medic Apprentice at the School of Maya Spirituality and Medicine in Tabasco, México. Transgender Woman, Prieta, LatAm, Mexicana, Costeña, Cumbiera, Singer, Musician, Writer, Thinker, Artisan, Indigenista; it is her goal to share with her Communities Ethically sourced and Culturally Authentic Traditional Chocolate.
Chocolate-making Workshop
Workshop Structure:
Introduction – Decolonial approach, Benefits, Uses, and Spiritual practice
Prepping – Roasting & Shelling Cacao Seeds
Working – Grinding Cacao Seeds & Tempering Cacao Paste
Cooking – Mixing & Moulding Cacao Paste with Traditional Ingredients
Presentation – Showcasing & Tasting Chocolate pieces at Market/Circle
During the Workshop we learn to Roast, Shell, Grind, Temper, Mould, Cool, as well as Present & Taste the finished Cacao products. We'll talk about Cacao and its Medicinal uses, Origins, History, Spirituality, and ongoing Resistance movements while it is being prepared too.
Duration:
Up to 4 hrs (with setup and takedown time; Duration can be shortened at request)
Target participants/For people interested in:
.Health & Wellness
.Ancient Traditional methods
.Mesoamérica Culture & Spirituality
.Coffee Substitutes
☕️Cacao Drinking Circle to Reflect
During the Circle, we'll prepare and drink together Traditional Cacao, an Ancestral Medicine used to open up our Hearts (Spiritually/Physically), and awaken our Consciousness (Emotionally/Mentally). Bring your Cup, Musical Instruments, and Offerings for the Cacao Altar (Flowers, Fruits, Candles).
Together, we will sing, play, and honor this sacred medicine in a joyful closing ceremony.
🪷Reccomended:
Inform the Conductor if you are taking prescription medications like anti-depressants, stimulants, and blood thinners that may interact with Traditionally prepared Cacao. Avoid stimulants ahead of the Circle (caffeine, recreational substances, etc.). Eat light on the day of the Circle, and drink plenty of Water.
✨Observations:
.Dress comfortably (Heat is needed to prepare Cacao)
.Participants are encouraged to bring their own Mortar & Pestle to grind Cacao Seeds, Basalt or Granite works best.
🗓️December 13 & 14
🕕 12hrs - 16hrs
📍 LOCATION
H2X 2K5, Montreal, Qc.
💸INVESTMENT
• Full two-day immersion: $111 (Recommended to attend both days to experience the full process: the cacao you prepare on Day 1 will be the same cacao we drink on Day 2 during the ceremony.)
• Single day: $66( please specify in your email which day you will attend)
***If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please reach out via email — we want to make this medicine accessible and are happy to find a way to support you so you can participate.***
🪄Payment & Reservation
1. Write an e-mail to
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2. Then, send an Interac e-transfer to the email
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• Once your payment is completed, the exact location will be sent to you via email.
• You may reserve your spot with a 50% deposit and pay the remainder in cash on the day of the event, or pay in full via Interac.Please specify in your email if you will pay in cash.
🔎Cancellation & Refund Policy
• If you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds if notice is given less than 24 hours before the event.
🌀Participants
Day 1 workshop: Limited to 12 participants to ensure an intimate and focused experience. Only reserved spots will be guaranteed.
Day 2 ceremony / circle: Open to additional participants beyond the workshop, though spots are still limited.
🌎LANGUAGE:
The workshop will be facilitated in English, with the possibility of translation into French or Spanish depending on the group’s preference.
🌚FACILITATOR
Carolina Brown
https://www.instagram.com/imcarolinabrown?igsh=NWk4bjRpdTM0d3Fu
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