Cacao Medicine Immersion

A 7-Day Ceremonial Journey with the Spirit of Cacao

Part 1: Live, in-person immersion in Boulder: May 1st - 3rd, 2026

Part 2: Virtual, self-paced immersion: May 4th - 7th

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Welcome to the Cacao Medicine Immersion

In many traditions, cacao is understood as a master plant and entheogen, a substance that brings us into contact with the divine within.

In Amazonian traditions, there are pathways of study with cacao and other master plants known as dietas, where one enters into a committed relationship with a plant in order to receive its teachings and transmissions directly.

This immersion is inspired by both the Mayan cacao and Amazonian dieta traditions I have studied over the last decade, creating an intentional space for you to enter into a deeper relationship with cacao… not just as a ceremonial drink, but as an elder, mother, teacher.

This is not about having a ceremonial experience, or rushing into a certification that gives you permission to facilitate.

This immersion is about learning how to be in relationship with a highly intelligent plant… and with the wisdom, songs, teachings and healings she begins to reveal over time.

Doing this immersion is like planting a seed of cacao inside of your heart, and watering it with your intention, presence, integrity, honesty, and a willingness to be with yourself more fully.

In return, cacao has been known to offer incredible heart opening, grief healing, relational repair, compassion and capacity to hold emotional density, as well as songs, poems, art and even miraculous miracles.

What this cacao medicine immersion is

The Cacao Medicine Immersion is a 7-day ceremonial container that combines a 3-day in-person immersion with a guided 4-day at-home immersion.

3-Day In-Person Intensive

We begin with a 3-day, in-person intensive in Boulder, where we will ceremonially open the container, receive teachings on cacao’s history and cosmology, meet grandfather tobacco, and utilize heart opening practices and rituals passed to me from my teachers.

4-Day Guided At Home Immersion

From there, you’ll enter a 4-day guided home immersion, where you’ll work with cacao each day while moving through the four directions of Mayan cosmology — exploring different stages of life, emotional patterns, and aspects of self.

In-Person Integration Ceremony

Finally, we will come together to share what we’ve learned and received in this intimate, profound time together - whether its a song, prayer, poem, it’s beautiful to see what comes forward as you begin to emerge from and embody this immersion.

Part 1: 3-Day In-Person Intensive

  • Our first gathering is devoted to meeting cacao as a plant teacher, and grounding into this space together.

    Participants will experience a ceremonial cacao tasting, learn about the history and cosmology of cacao in Mesoamerica, and begin cultivating a relationship with the plant through intentional preparation and opening ceremony.

    Topics include:

    • The origins and cultural history of cacao

    • Mayan cosmology around cacao traditions

    • Ceremonial vs. commercial cacao

    • Preparing cacao as a sacred practice

  • Our second gathering explores the complementary relationship between cacao and tobacco in traditional contexts.

    Cacao is often understood as heart medicine: nurturing, receptive, and feminine in nature.

    Tobacco carries the energy of protection, clarity, and masculine structure.

    Through teaching and practice we explore the balance of these forces within ourselves and within ceremony.

    Practices include:

    • Intro to tobacco as a medicine

    • Cacao & Tobacco Ceremony

    • Reflection on inner masculine and feminine energies

    • Prayer and intention practices with tobacco

  • The third gathering turns towards our inner heart and its capacity to open.

    Through heart-opening practices and ceremony, participants deepen their personal connection with cacao and listen for the guidance the plant may offer.

    Practices may include:

    • Heart De-Armouring practice

    • Mindfulness & Compassion practices

    • Journaling and sharing circle for setting intentions for the elemental journey

    Participants leave this gathering open and well prepared to enter the next phase of the immersion.

Sample Itinerary

  • Workshop participants ease into the day with creative prompts and a welcome circle to get grounded and set the tone.

  • Our first session focuses on the foundations of floral design. From tool basics to flower care and simple composition tips, you’ll start building confidence and finding your creative rhythm.

  • Participants will be responsible for brining their own lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks throughout the day.

  • With the basics fresh, we’ll dive into hands-on arranging. We’ll explore shape, scale, and movement while encouraging personal style through floral design.

  • To close the day, you’ll create a final piece to share with the group. We’ll reflect on your process and celebrate the creativity that unfolded.

meet your instructors

Monet Goode

Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.

Emmett Marsh

Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.

Eleanor Parks

Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer

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