Cacao Ceremony Honoring the Ancestors with Chris Moses & Christina Hladnik

Schedule

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Inner Haven Art Gallery - Spiritual & Creative Development Center | Grayslake, IL

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Cacao Ceremony Honoring the Ancestors
Between October 31st and November 2nd, many cultures across the world honor and remember their ancestors and deceased loved ones. Most of us are familiar with the Day of the Dead in Mexico or the Christian All Soul’s Day. It is time to offer our own version of this in the community. We invite you to join us in this sacred, joyous occasion of honoring your own ancestors as well as the collective. We will begin with a cacao ceremony leading into our ancestral remembrance. The teaching essence of this plant medicine allows us to create an opportunity to move into our heart space and experience a deeper connection with self and the world around us. For centuries, Indigenous people have used Cacao, the teaching plant, to open their heart chakra and connect more deeply and fully to the earth, their community, and their ancestors.
Please bring a photo or object of a loved one you would like to honor for the altar. It can be anyone - family, friend, teacher. We will pay our respect and honor them by sharing some stories in sacred space and offer prayers for all who have passed.

Please note the following tips for a more comfortable experience:
*Please make sure you bring water for yourself to consume throughout the evening.
*Please dress comfortably; we suggest layers that can easily be removed or added.
*We suggest eating a light meal a few hours before the event and not coming in with a full tummy.
*After consuming cacao, we suggest grounding foods, such as rice, beans, meats, cheeses, or potatoes, when you get home.
*****You are not required to consume ceremonial cacao in order to participate in this event.

Meet Your Facilitators:
Christine Moses provides counseling and guidance for personal and spiritual growth, utilizing many healing traditions and practices. Chris is a certified Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master, Ordained Interfaith Minister, Ceremonialist, Sound Healer and author. She leads women’s circles and retreats, and also trains other women to lead sacred circles through her inspiring book The Wisdom of Circles: Gathering Women for Conscious Community.

Christina Hladnik is an Intuitive Artist & Certified in Reconnective Healing, Inner Child Healing, Cacao Ceremonialist and Self-Love Coach. She is passionate about reminding others of their own innate magnificence and strives to guide others on how to reconnect to their inner child, where she believes our true joy lies. Through her raw vulnerability, creativity, and in sharing of her own personal healing journey, she has inspired millions worldwide on her social media platforms. Christina is on a mission to remind YOU of YOUR magnificence and joy. Connect with her here: https://linktr.ee/ChristinaHladnik

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Where: Inner Haven, Grayslake
Time: 2 pm - 4:30 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
Energy Exchange: $45
Tickets: https://www.my-innerhaven.com/event-details/cacao-ceremony-honoring-the-ancestors-3
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Inner Haven Art Gallery - Spiritual & Creative Development Center, 34121 US Route 45, Suite 8,Third Lake, Illinois, Grayslake, United States

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