orebolo conscious pre-game: chautauqua

We love and appreciate the Goose community so much and can't wait to share our two other loves, cacao and meditation, with you. Our primary intention for this event is to hold space for members of the Goose community to connect with one another on a deeper level. We also hope to empower you to enter the night with a greater sense of inner awareness, intention, and presence. This event will take place at Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado (with views of the iconic Flatirons!).

We will begin with a seated, guided heart meditation, which will allow us to first connect with ourselves and settle into a space of gratitude, calm, and openness. We will then move into the cacao ceremony, where we'll let mama cacao open our hearts and fill us with energy and bliss. After we share our first few sips together, we will set intentions for the night. We will then open the space up for sharing (if you choose; silence is always welcome). We just ask that everyone remain present and respectful, and connect in whatever way they feel comfortable with in the moment. No meditation or cacao experience is necessary.

This event will have live music (meditative percussion) by our friends Dante Villagomez (Spices Peculiar) and Steve Ippolito (The Clock Reads). Our friend Angie Ricciotti (Wild Muse Media) will be photographing the event.

We will be outside and seated for the majority of the time. Please wear appropriate clothing (layers are best in Colorado!), bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and water. We will do our best to provide cushions to sit on, but please bring anything you may specifically need to feel comfortable sitting on the ground (chairs are also welcome if that's better for you!). Feel free to also bring a journal, yoga mat, or anything else you may wish to use after the ceremony to capture any thoughts, emotions, or energies that arise.

It is easiest to connect with the spirit of cacao on an empty stomach and in the absence of other substances (caffeine, alcohol, marijuana, etc). We recommend fasting for at least 2-3 hours before the event. For more information on how to prepare for a cacao ceremony and what to expect, please click here.

Please contact us ahead of time with any food allergies, if you are taking any prescription medications, including (but not limited to) antidepressant, cardiac, or blood pressure medications, and/or are pregnant or breastfeeding, so we can discuss modifying your cacao dose.

This event is donation-based (suggested $40). To preserve the intimacy of this event, space is limited! We recommend registering as soon as possible to reserve your spot.