Sacred Cacao Circle
Cacao (kakaw) is presence. It is connection. It is love. It is honouring. It is medicine.
13 September 1.30-5.30pm, Caversham
Every moment and interaction is a ritual, it is honouring history, nature, our ancestors — all of them,
Every action holds an intention, from the moment the earth is prepared, to the way it reaches your hands in a cup — and that is what gives it its ceremonial grace.
Kakaw respects its origin, its history, and its Mayan legacy.
Drinking this kakaw is also a ritual.
It is a journey of recognition and gratitude.
It is an opportunity to realize that you are part of something much greater, that everything and everyone is connected.
It is a path toward your interior, accompanied by the love and light of grandmother kakaw.
Who, with her wisdom and subtlety, guides you.
To recognize yourself.
To let yourself breathe and allow a pause.
To have an encounter with yourself.
A moment of intimacy to feel yourself.
A conversation in silence.
A shared dance at the rhythm you need to heal and evolve.
We invite you to this special event while Estef is visiting the UK for a few weeks.
By invitation only. (Please don't share the link without asking Tessa first)
At the Canoe Club in Caversham RG4 7TH
Please note that Early Bird tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to someone after approval with Tessa (circle experience is required to attend). Other tickets are refundable with one month’s notice. Low household income means that the whole household income is low rather than you as an individual.
What will happen at the Sacred Kakaw Circle?
Within the time, 1.30-5pm, we will be in circle together with opportunity at the end to catch up with friends and make new connections. Tea and treats are also an important way to ground so please do plan to stay until the end at 5.30pm.
There will be an introductory circle to say your name and find out who is in the room. Then time will be spent honing your intention for the gathering through guided meditation and journaling.
Through Listening Partnerships in pairs, we can explore what our hearts need at this time and begin to find the right words to express what lives within us.
Then Estef will guide us into an intimate moment with kakaw, brought with intention from Mexico. In this shared ritual, you will be invited to slow down, turn inward, and allow grandmother kakaw’s quiet wisdom to accompany you…toward recognition, gratitude and a deeper encounter with yourself.
At the end, Tessa will guide a Yoga Nidra so that we can all integrate the wisdom from the kakaw and the experience before going back into the world.
Tessa has been teaching in this venue for 12 years and held ceremonies so it’s a special place to come together in community.
IMPORTANT - Please note that kakaw is not recommended if you have worked with sacred plants (such as Ayahuasca in the last two months, psilocybin mushrooms or marijuana in the last two weeks. Get in touch about other recreational substances).
Estef Farah is a Corporate and Pachamama Witch — a strategist, Gestalt psychotherapist, and menstrual cycle mentor who bridges the boardroom and the sacred, weaving menstruality wisdom, cyclical consciousness, and ancestral knowing into organizations, communities, and individual lives.
A Mexican-Lebanese woman, she is, at her core, a bridge-builder — between cultures, between worlds, between communities, honouring the roots that have shaped her. Her work reaches women, adolescents, parents, and corporate leaders, and includes the facilitation of cacao circles, honouring the ancient and sacred Mayan wisdom from which this medicine comes.
She believes that true transformation begins when we return to ourselves — and that from that deep inner connection, circular leadership and the power of the collective truly come alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, Estef will gently guide us through the process of working with Kakaw
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Please reach out to us if you’re worried about this so we can understand and guide you.
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The reason that the event is invitation only is that this can be a deep transformational process and having experienced some form of circle time is helpful to build the overall container that Estef and Tessa will make to hold the process.
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Nearer the time, clear instructions will be given of what to bring, such as something to represent your ancestors. It’s nothing to worry about - items can be symbolic.
You will be asked to bring a yoga mat and a couple of cushions for the Yoga Nidra part, and anything that will help you sit comfortably on the floor. Chairs are also available.
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Cacao is a nutrient-dense superfood packed with antioxidants, minerals, and natural stimulants. When consumed in moderation, it benefits the body by supporting cardiovascular health, boosting brain function and elevating mood.
However, it’s also much more than that. It’s a heart opener: energising, emotionally and even euphoric.
However, overconsumption can lead to digestive discomfort, headaches, or jitters so you have not tried it before less is more! Estef will guide you.
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Kakaw is not recommended if you have worked with Ayahuasca within the two months before the Circle or psilocybin mushrooms or marijuana withing two weeks of the Circle. Please email if you are working with other plants for advice.
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Don’t hesitate to email Tessa at tessa@tessavenutisanderson.co.uk
