Cacao Source Training
Description
Set in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, this training invites applications now for a deeply immersive experience with cacao. The program is designed as a supportive container where you can explore your own gifts and discover how to bring them into cacao circles wherever life takes you. Along the way, you’ll learn the story of cacao from its origins to the process that transforms it into a heart-opening medicine, while building a more intimate connection with cacao, yourself, and a community of fellow cacao lovers.
Learning Curriculum
❤️You will explore the history of cacao, along with its cultural and environmental dimensions, so you can feel grounded and confident sharing what you learn with friends and community.
Practical Experiences
✨ Visit 2 of Cacao Source’s farms and connect directly with the roots of the medicine. You will take part in a range of cacao ceremonies and deepen your understanding of cacao’s cultural and environmental context.
Community & Activities
✨ Enjoy daily yoga, evening fires, quiet time by the lake, and much more.
✨ Discover Santiago’s famous Mayan market.
✨ Connect with the Cacao Source core team and 15 other participants.
Food & Accomodation
Spend 7 days living at Mystical Yoga Farm on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, in a peaceful and communal setting. Your stay includes 3 delicious vegetarian meals each day.
How Much:
$1,250/camping
$1,350/Shared Room
$1,450/Private Room
* The price does not include flights, transport to the lake (including the boat from San Marcos/San Pedro to Mystical Yoga Farm), or personal purchases at Santiago Market.
We also welcome Mayan wisdom keepers to join us for two days to share a fire ceremony and Mayan culture.
Medicine
There is real science behind cacao, as well as a remarkable depth to the medicine itself. Explore how cacao works and how to preserve its physical benefits.
Social Business Design
Learn how to share cacao through an ethical business model that honors and gives back to the hands that produce it.
History
Deepen your respect for cacao by understanding its history and the long, complex journey it has taken to reach your hands.
Ecology
Within an agroforestry system, cacao serves as medicine for the earth. Go further into its role in the forest and its potential as a tool for regeneration.
Accommodation Options
Couples Bed Private Cabin/Room
Each uniquely decorated and painted with its own style and personality, our individual bungalows provide quiet solitude perfect for solo travelers and (in our double rooms) voyaging couples, or friends who don't mind sharing a bed. Each cabin is special, with a mix of breathtaking views, and surrounded by gardens.
Single Size Bed Private Cabin/Room
Each uniquely decorated and painted with its own style and personality, our individual bungalows provide quiet solitude perfect for solo travelers and (in our double rooms) voyaging couples, or friends who don't mind sharing a bed. Each cabin is special, with a mix of breathtaking views, and surrounded by gardens.
Shared Dorm Space
Community living is a key part of life here at the Farm. Our shared dorm spaces are comfortable and great for small groups or solo travellers who wish to connect.
To ensure availability and secure your space in our shared dorms, please reach out to our friendly staff. They will gladly assist you in finding the perfect spot that aligns with your preferences and the size of your group. Whether you seek a cozy corner to retreat to or desire an open space for socializing, we strive to accommodate your needs and create an environment where community living thrives.
Teachers
Mystical Yoga Farm
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