Day of the Dead Cacao Ceremony
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The Day of the Dead Cacao Ceremony is an intimate group gathering rooted in ritual, remembrance, and living relationship between the living and the dead. Guided by John, Geoffrey, and the inherent wisdom of cacao, this experience is crafted to honor those who came before us, reflect upon the lives and legacies that shaped our own, and cultivate a deeper relationship with memory, ancestry, and love.
Día de los Muertos - or Day of the Dead - is a diverse and living tradition practiced throughout Mexico, with regional expressions that draw from Indigenous ceremonial traditions as well as Catholic observances introduced during the Colonial Period. Rather than representing a single uniform ritual, Día de los Muertos encompasses many local traditions of ofrenda (offering), remembrance, food, flowers, candles, incense, music, and gathering. Mexican cultural institutions describe the ofrenda as a space through which the living remain close to the memory and lives of their dead, creating an annual occasion for remembrance and reunion.
At The Well-Worn Soul, cacao is honored in alignment with the living Neo-Aztec tradition, where ceremonial-grade cacao continues to be revered as a sacred plant ally - one which softens the heart and invites transformation. In this ceremony, each participant begins by receiving an artisan cacao bar and creating their own sacred beverage from a curated selection of herbs and spices, infusing each step with intention.
The ceremony then turns toward the ofrenda - the act of offering - and within Día de Muertos traditions, offerings may include food, water, flowers, candles, personal objects, and other elements connected to the lives of those being remembered. Rather than treating remembrance as something confined to the past, the ofrenda creates a space where memory becomes relational: the living offer something to the dead while, symbolically and emotionally, receiving their continued presence in return.
Through grounding meditation, sound healing, and a fire ritual, this gathering invites you to consider the people, stories, relationships, and lineages that have shaped your life. We will create space not only to grieve what has been lost, but also to celebrate what remains: the values, memories, teachings, love, and life carried forward through us.
What to Expect?
Opening Ceremony:
Begin by opening sacred space with a grounding meditation anchored in presence, remembrance, and intention.
Sacred Preparation:
Receive ceremonial-grade cacao and craft your sacred cup, allowing space to slow down, connect, and set meaningful intention.
Ofrenda & Ancestral Remembrance:
Explore the meaning of ofrenda and create space to honor those who have shaped your life. Through reflection and ritual, we will consider the memories, teachings, relationships, and love that continue beyond physical presence.
Heart-Opening Journey:
Be guided through meditation and sound healing to soften the heart, make space for remembrance, and reconnect with the love that remains through memory and relationship.
Fire Ritual:
Gently name what you are ready to release while offering it to the fire, creating space to honor grief, transform what no longer needs to be carried, and make room for continued relationship with what remains.
Closing Integration:
A space for stillness, journaling, or sharing insights as we close the circle in gratitude for those who came before us and for the lives, relationships, and stories we carry forward.
What to Bring?
A blanket and/or cushion for comfort
A journal and pen for any reflections
Water to stay hydrated
A photograph or small, meaningful object representing someone you wish to remember, if desired
An open heart, ready for resonance and renewal
Location & Participation
The Day of the Dead Cacao Ceremony will be offered in person at The Well-Worn Soul’s new private studio within Second Floor Studios located above the Michael Garman Gallery at 2418 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. The entrance is off Colbrunn, between Jives Coffee Lounge and the Garman Gallery.
Metered parking is available on Colorado Ave and Colbrunn, with additional FREE street parking on W. Pikes Peak Ave.
When you arrive, head up the stairs to the second floor. At the top, turn right and follow the hallway all the way around until you reach Studio I on the left. We’ll have signs posted to help guide you if needed!
Registration required. Sliding scale: $33 to $55.
Space is limited to eight participants to honor the depth and intimacy of this experience.
Día de los Muertos - or Day of the Dead - is a diverse and living tradition practiced throughout Mexico, with regional expressions that draw from Indigenous ceremonial traditions as well as Catholic observances introduced during the Colonial Period. Rather than representing a single uniform ritual, Día de los Muertos encompasses many local traditions of ofrenda (offering), remembrance, food, flowers, candles, incense, music, and gathering. Mexican cultural institutions describe the ofrenda as a space through which the living remain close to the memory and lives of their dead, creating an annual occasion for remembrance and reunion.
At The Well-Worn Soul, cacao is honored in alignment with the living Neo-Aztec tradition, where ceremonial-grade cacao continues to be revered as a sacred plant ally - one which softens the heart and invites transformation. In this ceremony, each participant begins by receiving an artisan cacao bar and creating their own sacred beverage from a curated selection of herbs and spices, infusing each step with intention.
The ceremony then turns toward the ofrenda - the act of offering - and within Día de Muertos traditions, offerings may include food, water, flowers, candles, personal objects, and other elements connected to the lives of those being remembered. Rather than treating remembrance as something confined to the past, the ofrenda creates a space where memory becomes relational: the living offer something to the dead while, symbolically and emotionally, receiving their continued presence in return.
Through grounding meditation, sound healing, and a fire ritual, this gathering invites you to consider the people, stories, relationships, and lineages that have shaped your life. We will create space not only to grieve what has been lost, but also to celebrate what remains: the values, memories, teachings, love, and life carried forward through us.
What to Expect?
Opening Ceremony:
Begin by opening sacred space with a grounding meditation anchored in presence, remembrance, and intention.
Sacred Preparation:
Receive ceremonial-grade cacao and craft your sacred cup, allowing space to slow down, connect, and set meaningful intention.
Ofrenda & Ancestral Remembrance:
Explore the meaning of ofrenda and create space to honor those who have shaped your life. Through reflection and ritual, we will consider the memories, teachings, relationships, and love that continue beyond physical presence.
Heart-Opening Journey:
Be guided through meditation and sound healing to soften the heart, make space for remembrance, and reconnect with the love that remains through memory and relationship.
Fire Ritual:
Gently name what you are ready to release while offering it to the fire, creating space to honor grief, transform what no longer needs to be carried, and make room for continued relationship with what remains.
Closing Integration:
A space for stillness, journaling, or sharing insights as we close the circle in gratitude for those who came before us and for the lives, relationships, and stories we carry forward.
What to Bring?
A blanket and/or cushion for comfort
A journal and pen for any reflections
Water to stay hydrated
A photograph or small, meaningful object representing someone you wish to remember, if desired
An open heart, ready for resonance and renewal
Location & Participation
The Day of the Dead Cacao Ceremony will be offered in person at The Well-Worn Soul’s new private studio within Second Floor Studios located above the Michael Garman Gallery at 2418 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. The entrance is off Colbrunn, between Jives Coffee Lounge and the Garman Gallery.
Metered parking is available on Colorado Ave and Colbrunn, with additional FREE street parking on W. Pikes Peak Ave.
When you arrive, head up the stairs to the second floor. At the top, turn right and follow the hallway all the way around until you reach Studio I on the left. We’ll have signs posted to help guide you if needed!
Registration required. Sliding scale: $33 to $55.
Space is limited to eight participants to honor the depth and intimacy of this experience.
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Where is it happening?
Second Floor Studio Artists, 2400 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3055, United States
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