Cacao Ceremony & Song Circle
Cacao Ceremony & Song Circle
Rochester, New York, USA
Up to 18 in group
April 25, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- -Transformational retreats hosted in beautiful and sacred locations around the world
- -Daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, and somatic movement practices
- -Small group experiences designed for meaningful connection and personal growth
- -Immersive cultural, nature, and adventure experiences
- -Intentional ceremony and spiritual exploration
- -Nourishing meals and peaceful retreat environments
- -Guided workshops for reflection, integration, and self-discovery
About this Retreat
Sacred Medicine Facilitator
Shanti Lux is a modern-day medicine woman, a soulful musician, and a compassionate healer who weaves communities together with her heart-opening, song-filled ceremonies. Embracing the gentle power of cacao and other sacred plant medicines, Shanti creates spaces of profound connection and healing.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience, she lovingly guides individuals and families through their unique challenges, recognizing the interconnectedness of their journeys. Her integrative approach encompasses individual and family coaching, deeply transformative plant medicine sessions, and integration calls, ensuring lasting harmony and growth for the entire family constellation.
Shanti's presence is an invitation to step into a world of healing and self-reflection, where love and generosity lead the way.
Emily Wikel (500HR RYT, Embodiment Guide, Breathwork Facilitator & Guardian in Ceremony) is here to guide you in accessing unconditional love, liberation, and Spirit — all through the body.
Her mission is to connect you to the love and truth that already lives within you, not outside. We access our purest essence by weaving Life as the medicine.
Upon discovering the practice of yoga and breathwork, she embarked on the journey of a humble student, dedicating thousands of hours to training in yoga, breathwork, psychic development, somatic healing, human design, masculine/feminine relating, plant medicine, and energy work.
She's held space for trauma liberation and embodiment for 8.5 years, facilitated Breathwork & Sound Healing Ceremonies for 4.5, and now holds the role of Guardian in Ceremony.
Her spaces are deeply encoded with safety, integrity, healing, and the embodiment of wholeness.
Details of this retreat
Join Shanti Lux and Emily Wikel for a heart-centered evening of cacao, song and community in Los Angeles. This gathering is an invitation to slow down, open the heart and reconnect through the powerful medicine of presence, voice and gathering together.
We’ll begin the evening by sharing ceremonial cacao, a sacred plant ally known for gently guiding us into deeper connection with the heart. Cacao can help quiet the mind, soften the body and open a space for reflection, creativity and authentic expression.
From there, we’ll move into a co-created song circle, where voices weave together in prayer. Song circles hold a beautiful power to bring people together - dissolving separation, awakening joy and allowing each voice to become part of the collective harmony.
This evening is about expression, connection and opening the heart. You are welcome to bring an instrument, a song or simply your presence.
Come as you are and join us for an evening of music, cacao and community as we open our hearts and create something beautiful together.
We’ll begin the evening by sharing ceremonial cacao, a sacred plant ally known for gently guiding us into deeper connection with the heart. Cacao can help quiet the mind, soften the body and open a space for reflection, creativity and authentic expression.
From there, we’ll move into a co-created song circle, where voices weave together in prayer. Song circles hold a beautiful power to bring people together - dissolving separation, awakening joy and allowing each voice to become part of the collective harmony.
This evening is about expression, connection and opening the heart. You are welcome to bring an instrument, a song or simply your presence.
Come as you are and join us for an evening of music, cacao and community as we open our hearts and create something beautiful together.
Schedule
Each retreat day is thoughtfully designed to balance guided practices, personal reflection, and time to explore the surrounding environment.
Morning
– Meditation, breathwork, or gentle movement practice
– Yoga or somatic movement session
– Nourishing breakfast
Afternoon
– Workshops, cultural excursions, nature experiences, or personal integration time
Evening
– Group gathering, movement practice, or reflective circle
– Dinner and time to rest, connect, or journal
Morning
– Meditation, breathwork, or gentle movement practice
– Yoga or somatic movement session
– Nourishing breakfast
Afternoon
– Workshops, cultural excursions, nature experiences, or personal integration time
Evening
– Group gathering, movement practice, or reflective circle
– Dinner and time to rest, connect, or journal
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Anahata Rising, Rochester, New York, USA
Directions
Specific travel details are provided after registration for each retreat. Participants receive recommended airports, transfer options, and arrival guidance for the retreat location.
Accommodation
Guests stay in comfortable retreat accommodations designed to support rest and relaxation throughout the retreat experience. Rooms vary by location but typically offer peaceful surroundings, beautiful views, and easy access to shared retreat spaces and nature.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our retreats take place in carefully selected retreat centers located in beautiful natural environments around the world. Each venue is chosen for its peaceful setting, inspiring landscapes, and spaces designed to support rest, reflection, movement, and meaningful connection.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Fresh, nourishing meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Menus vary by location but typically include vibrant plant-forward cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and dietary accommodations availab
What's Included
- -Daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, and somatic practices
- -Workshops focused on self-discovery, integration, and personal growth
- -Immersive experiences in nature and local culture
- -Beautiful retreat accommodations in inspiring environments
- -Nourishing meals prepared with fresh local organic ingredients
- -Small group setting for deeper connection and support
- -Experienced facilitators guiding the retreat journey
What's Not Included
- -International airfare
- -Airport transfers unless otherwise specified
- -Optional excursions or additional activities
- -Travel insurance
- -Personal expenses and gratuities
- -Additional private sessions or treatments
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