Each Saturday gathering is Q100 per person if it's your first time attending, and Q50 for every time after that. (Q stands for Quetzales, the local currency of Guatemala). At this time we can only accept cash. The price includes a ceremonial serving of Keith's Cacao (42 grams or 1.5 ounces).

No reservation needed. You can simply show up on the day of the event. We recommend showing up at least 10 minutes early so you can choose your seat, use the toilet if needed, and begin grounding into the space.

Usually between 2 to 3 hours, but we don't set a specific ending time because we will continue to hold the space as long as people need it. You are welcome to leave early if you wish, but we ask that everyone arrives on time for the start at 12:30 PM so we can open the ceremony together as a group. At the end we also open the ceremony space for integration and relaxation, so you are welcome to enjoy the space if you feel called to.

Every week's gathering is a bit different, depending on the group energy, how many people show up, and what people most need that day. But in essence, we begin each ceremony by serving cacao (you are welcome to drink as much or as little as you like, or none at all). We set intentions and then see what sort of fun / trouble we can get into. There may be some guided meditation, storytelling, shamanic journeying, inner child work, somatic release, connecting to our higher self / consciousness, or something new and unexpected may arise.

Here in San Marcos we find the group size varies wildly from week to week, depending on the weather, what other events are happening that day, and the time of year in general. Generally somewhere between 10 and 30 people show up. Smaller groups can feel more intimate of course, but larger groups also provide benefits energetically. People tend to get the group size they most need on the day they choose to attend.

Simply bring an open mind and heart along with the rest of your magical self! We provide drinking water, so you may want to bring a water bottle. We also provide blankets, meditation cushions and benches to support your inward journey. To get the most out of this event, we recommend limiting your caffeine intake on Saturday morning, and not using other plant medicines nor alcohol before the event. For inner work with ceremonial cacao, a light to medium meal is best, 2-3 hours before. Cacao can be a little harder to process on an empty stomach, or feel more intense, especially if you consume a full ceremonial dose.

Cacao is considered psychoactive, not psychedelic. Generally it does not induce hallucinations, though visions and somatic experiences can occur. Cacao is considered the most gentle plant medicine, and unlike the psychedelic plants, cacao will not push you into your process until you are actually ready for it. You will experience as much or as little as you allow.