An immersive long weekend to:
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✓ rest, reset and restore
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✓ replenish in the Florida warmth after a long winter
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✓ create or deepen a relationship with the master plant spirit Grandmother Cacao
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✓ engage in gentle healing and connection through Cacao
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✓ Dive into all things cacao to learn about this plant ally - the aspect we only lightly touch on during ceremony. Mythology, benefits, history, spiritual and scientific aspects
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✓ learn to create your own personal ritual and ceremony to continue your relationship with cacao
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✓ learn to prepare cacao
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✓ connect with like-hearted souls
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✓ bless your body not only with cacao but with delicious local, organic, nutrient-rich meals lovingly prepared for you
✓ connect with the Earth
In these rapidly changing times, gently returning home to our hearts is called for...
And Grandmother Cacao is the Master of gentle yet potent healing.
The master guide to the home of our hearts.
Why retreat???
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Our modern world, full of ever-quickening technology has our attention pulled in multiple directions all at once. Our brains and bodies aren't designed for that. It's exhausting.
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In our day to day, sometimes we get too zoomed in the story. We must pause, take a time out, a total break, to reset, restore and refill our creative wells.
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Retreats give us that opportunity. To come back home to yourself with every soft hour, with every evening fire, with every sip of cacao, with every nourishing meal you didn't have to think about preparing or cleaning.
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As we ground back into our hearts and bodies, there's space. Space to heal. Space to nourish. Space to vision. Space to create. Space to make a change.
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So as winter comes to a close and before spring fully blooms, come take a warming pause and Retreat into Cacao.​
In our Retreat together, you will receive:
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- Workshops with teachings and wisdom of Grandmother Cacao
- Immersive Connection with Grandmother Cacao
- Personal Healing
- Ritual and Ceremony
- Time for Self-Reflection and Growth
- Fire Ceremony
- Communion & Connection
- Reset & Renewal
- Unplugged Opportunities
- Abundance of Cacao (some to take home with you too!)
- Nourishing Meals
- Animal Connection
- Morning Yoga and/or Meditation
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Through Retreat into Cacao, you will learn ways to deepen with the Master plant Spirit Grandmother Cacao, including her mythology, history and benefits. This is an extended and more immersive experience of the Creating Relationship with Cacao workshop.
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Coming home, you'll have the tools, inspiration - and cacao - to connect with and to continue building your relationship with her in your own unique way.
Where We'll Retreat:
Full Circle Retreats
Iverness, FL
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The best way to describe our magic-filled oasis is by sharing the words of the retreat center curators:
"Nestled within the serene embrace of Florida's Nature Coast, the main house of our wellness retreat venue stands as a beacon of tranquility amidst the lush forest setting. This sprawling sanctuary boasts over 5,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated indoor space, perfectly harmonizing with the surrounding five acres of verdant land. Upon stepping inside, guests are greeted by an atmosphere of rejuvenation and serenity, where every detail is meticulously crafted to foster a sense of well-being.
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The main house itself is a testament to mindful design, seamlessly blending modern comforts with natural elements, inviting guests to unwind and reconnect with themselves and nature. Intentionally designed, each of the three guest ensuites within the main house embodies its own unique sanctuary, offering a private haven for relaxation and renewal. From the earthy tones of reclaimed wood accents to the soft hues of organic linens, every element is chosen to evoke a sense of peace and harmony. Each ensuite is a sanctuary in its own right, providing guests with a serene retreat to recharge mind, body, and soul amidst the tranquil beauty of the Florida wilderness.
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As you embark on your journey of self-discovery and renewal, know that our furry and feathered friends will be by your side, offering their unconditional love and support every step of the way. Here, amidst the tranquil embrace of nature and the gentle presence of our animal companions, healing takes flight, and the circle of life finds its fullest expression.
Among the whispering pine trees, you'll find the heartbeats of our sanctuary: two off the track Thoroughbred rescue horses, four gentle goats, eight lively chickens, two quacking ducks, and three precious dogs.”
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With plenty of sacred land to explore and connect with, horses and other rescue animals to support your healing, oaks and pines to hold space, a salt cave to meditate in, pool to relax in, and intentionally curated spaces for ceremony and connection, you will have the space, nature and energy to full restore.​
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Arrival starting at 3pm on Thursday, March 5th.
Opening Dinner at 6pm
Closing by Noon, Monday March 9th.
What's Included:
just about everything!!
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“Creating Relationship with Cacao” workshop (facilitated by Becca) blended into a retreat immersion
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Knowledge about Cacao: history, mythology & physical/emotional/spiritual benefits
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Shamanic journey and meditations to connect with the Spirit of Cacao
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What is “Ayni” and how can we be/stay in ayni with this plant spirit
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How to open sacred space for personal ritual and ceremony
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How to prepare Cacao for a personal practice/ritual/ceremony
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Personal Cacao Rituals
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and more
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Ceremonies and rituals honoring and connecting with Cacao
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Connection with like-hearted community embarking on this journey with you
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Safe, held space for you to explore and heal within
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Practices and experiences to fully restore, reset, transform and renew. Including, but not limited to:
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Sound Baths – healing through frequency
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Yoga
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Meditation & Shamanic Journeying
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Nature Walks
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Animal Connection
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Fire Ceremony
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Ceremonies with Cacao
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11 healthy local and/or organic vegetarian and/or vegan meals
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Lodging (most accommodations are shared)
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Ceremonial Grade Cacao to take home to continue your personal journey
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Access to retreat center amenities including:
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meditation labyrnith​
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private pool
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salt cave
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hiking trails
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rescue animals
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jam room
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craft room
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yoga platform
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firepit
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mini farm
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self-development library
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What's Not Included:
Travel & Transport:
- Flights, car rentals, gas, etc
- Travel insurance
Private Services
- Any 1:1 services (energy healing, massage, private coaching, etc) with any of the facilitators outside of the regular program
Personal Expenses
- Snacks or drinks outside or regular meal services
What to Bring:
- Clothing/shoes to be both inside and outside
- Bathing suit & towel
- Notebook and pen for Cacao workshop
- Journal
Lodging Options​
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Most accommodations are in a shared room in the main retreat house. All shared ensuites are beautifully appointed and mindfully crafted to ensure a comfortable stay!
You also have the option to stay in one of the outdoor she-sheds (private) or one of the outdoor yurts (private and shared option)!
Shared Twin Room in Main House
$1689
shared ensuite bathroom​
spacious & beautiful views​
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Shared Twin in Eco-Yurt
$1689
shared outdoor bathroom & showers​
whisper quietlithium-ion generator that will power lights, fans, & small electronics​​​
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​​Private Twin in She-Shed
$1726
shared outdoor bathrooms and showers​​
AC & heat
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Private Queen Yurt
$1741 or $2962 for couple
private firepit & faces the minifarm, stables, and deer feeder.​​
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Private King Eco Yurt
$1746 or $2967 for couple
shared outdoor bathroom and showers​
whisper quiet lithium-ion generator that will power lights, fans, & small electronics​​
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Payment Plans Available.
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$250 (+4%) non-refundable deposit secures your spot!
Make your deposit by selecting your room choice on our registration page.
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Payment options for Balance/payment plan:
Zelle, PayPal, Check or Invoice (credit card)
meet your hosts
Becca & Geoffrey will be lovingly holding space for you, tending to your process and guiding you during Retreat into Cacao. Becca is your go-to guide for Cacao. Geoffrey will be holding space and helping support your healing process.
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You will have the opportunity to book 1:1 shamanic healing with Becca or 1:1 therapeutic bodywork with Geoffrey during the retreat for an additional price (paid at close of retreat).
Becca Steinbach
Becca Steinbach, Paq’o/Mesa Carrier, Shamanic Practitioner & Teacher, Reiki Master, and sacred cacao carrier, guides soul-seekers into personal connection with the spirit of cacao. With over six years of devoted practice, she blends her learned knowledge and lived experience to create safe, heart-centered, Spirit-filled spaces for inner exploration and renewal. Together with her husband Geoffrey, she co-ooperates Inner Nature, a shamanic heart-centered sanctuary for community, healing, and spiritual growth.
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Geoffrey Boggs
Geoffrey Boggs, Paq’o/Mesa Carrier, bodywork and stretch therapy practitioner, wellness coach, and land steward, supports participants in reconnecting with their center, purpose, and inner wisdom. A grounded presence at Inner Nature, Geoffrey combines integrative bodycare, mindfulness, and nature-infused practices to guide personal transformation. Together with his wife Becca, he co-creates Inner Nature as a heart-centered sanctuary for community, healing, and spiritual growth.
meet your chef
Hillary Hepp
Hillary Hepp is a retreat caterer and Integrative Nutrition holistic health coach who brings heart, intention, and deep nourishment into every space she serves. She believes food is one of the most powerful ways to support healing, and she loves creating meals that help people feel grounded, cared for, and connected.
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Her cooking blends nutrient-dense ingredients with vibrant flavor, using her background in nutrition to craft meals that feel both wholesome and fulfilling. Hillary specializes in high-protein vegetarian dishes that leave guests satisfied and energized, often without noticing there is no animal protein. Every menu is prepared with intention and shaped to support the unique energy of each retreat.
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Hillary’s offering adds a layer of warmth and connection to the retreat experience. Each meal is created with mindfulness, presence, and the intention to support the emotional and spiritual work unfolding throughout the journey. Through her food and her grounded, supportive energy, she helps create a sense of comfort, ease, and nourishment that allows the whole space to soften and open.
What This Retreat is Not:
X a certification program as this sacred medicine/knowledge is not mine to create a certificate from.
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X a certification program, workshop or immersion that will teach you how to hold space for others and/or lead a ceremony. To truly embody being the role of ceremonialist, the process takes more than just a day, or week, or weekend. If this is what you are searching for, it is your responsibility and integrity build a devoted practice and communion with Cacao, and then to find a teacher that will share these practices and ways of working with Cacao in order to be of service to those you may one day pour cacao for. Participants of this retreat and previous students of Creating Relationship with Cacao will receive a discount on upcoming Ceremony Facilitation Courses.
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X specific indigenous ritual/ceremony with Cacao. Cacao has rich history and deep roots. We will learn and honor, and the way we will commune with cacao will not be a "copy" of indigenous ritual/ceremony from the nations cacao comes from.