From Bean to Blessing
Wed 04 Mar
|Awake Uvita
Working With This Sacred, Subtle, and Powerful Plant Medicine of the Heart


Time & Location
04 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Awake Uvita, C. Garcias, Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504, Costa Rica
About the event
Ceremonial Cacao Signature Workshop
From Bean to Blessing: Embrace the Heart of Cacao
Join us for an immersive journey into the world of cacao, a sacred plant medicine known for its heart-opening properties. This hands-on workshop blends cultural traditions, scientific insights, and practical techniques to deepen your connection with this powerful plant ally.
What to Expect
Throughout the workshop, you will:
Explore the origins and biology of the cacao bean.
Engage in a ceremonial experience with guided heart-coherence practices.
Learn to craft your own high-vitality chocolate using minimally processed ingredients.
Understand the health benefits of cacao and how to incorporate it into daily life.
Cacao’s Rich Heritage
Discover the profound cultural significance of cacao, historically used by Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica for rituals of connection and celebration. Learn about the Bribri people of Costa Rica, who honor cacao as a sacred tradition prepared by women, the cultural guardians of this cherished plant.
Science Meets Ceremony
Gain insights into cacao's beneficial compounds, including theobromine and magnesium, and how they contribute to emotional and physical well-being. Experience the unique effects of cacao compared to coffee, promoting stable energy and clarity.
Hands-On Chocolate Making
Experience the art of chocolate making as both a craft and a ritual. Under expert guidance, you will prepare a simple, nourishing chocolate, choosing flavors and ingredients that resonate with your intentions.
Practical Integration
Learn how to incorporate cacao into your meditation, creative practices, and daily routines. Receive clear guidance on preparation, dosage, and timing to maintain a balanced relationship with cacao.
Closing Reflection
Conclude the workshop with a mindful tasting and reflection, allowing you to anchor your learning and share your experiences with fellow participants.
Participation & Pricing
Choose from two participation levels:
$35 — Base Experience: Full access to the workshop, including ceremonial cacao and hands-on chocolate making.
$50 — Take-Home Experience: All benefits of the Base Experience plus your handcrafted ceremonial chocolate to take home.
What You Receive
Guided 2½-hour cacao and chocolate workshop.
Ceremonial cacao serving and tasting practice.
In-depth teaching on cacao science and cultural context.
Heart-coherence breath and awareness training.
Practical tools for intention setting.
Step-by-step guidance on chocolate crafting.
Recommendations for daily versus ceremonial cacao use.
Optional take-home ceremonial chocolate ($50 tier).
About Gitte
My journey spans from London fashion editor and stylist to wellness guide and nutrition educator. After decades immersed in high-pressure creative industries, I faced the toll of stress, unhealthy habits, and processed food—and discovered the transformative power of raw, living foods.
My awakening began with coconuts, fresh juices, and nutrient-dense plant-based nutrition, which restored my health, vitality, and clarity. Today I blend creativity, wellness expertise, and plant-based living to teach others how to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
In my workshops, I share hands-on techniques, high-vibrational recipes, and holistic practices—empowering participants to experience joy, vitality, and deep connection through food. Every session is an invitation to embrace abundance, awaken natural energy, and celebrate the transformative power of living foods.

Join us to explore cacao's rich heritage and discover how this sacred plant can enhance your life and creative practices.
Tickets
General Admission
Base Experience Includes the full 2½-hour guided workshop, ceremonial cacao serving, heart-coherence practice, and hands-on chocolate making experience. Take-Home Experience Includes the full workshop plus your handcrafted ceremonial chocolate to take home.
From US$35.00 to US$50.00
US$35.00
+US$0.88 ticket service fee
US$50.00
+US$1.25 ticket service fee
Total
US$0.00



