These cacao classes are designed to deeply explore the origin of this fruit and journey to the center of its history, allowing us to discover the narrative that comes with a cup of chocolate. Drinking a cup of cacao is to open the essence of its knowledge; it is a sensory journey that helps us reach the core of its understanding and awaken the memory of its origin.
We will discuss the history of cacao and its people. Over these six classes, we will study fine aromatic cacao, cultivated in mixed plantations with traditional farming knowledge that has nurtured this fruit for generations. Additionally, we will have special guests who will talk to us about cacao in Mexico, its sound and vibrational qualities alongside a cup of cacao, and the music, the Biopharma Kakawa and the plants that we can use for a cacao ceremonial cup. These tools will help us enjoy a cup of cacao and share it ritually with those around us.
I am Diana Oviedo, a chocolatier. I completed my studies in Brazil on cacao plantations, where I learned how it is planted, harvested, fermented, and processed into fine chocolate. I work with cacao and its derivatives. One of my most rewarding projects was writing the book “Niños de Chocolate” with Penguin Random House.
My desire to learn more about cacao has led me to visit several cacao-producing communities, engage with their people, and see, feel, and experience every part of the post-harvest process of cacao. I came to understand that each cacao bean I grind carries a wealth of history and dreams. A cup of cacao carries the knowledge of the peoples who planted history, secrets that blossom into flavors that linger on the palates of those who savor its fruit. In its subtlety, it allows us to discover the surrounding trees in depth. Majestic ceiba trees provide shade for mandarin, orange, banana trees, and, of course, the great cacao tree that nestles in its bed to bear its fruit—the perfect gift that the gods placed on this earth to nourish the souls of the men and women who inhabit it.
FIRST CLASS (60 minutes)
• Welcome and introdución of all partcipants.
• History of Cacao.
• Types of Cacao.
• Varietes of Cacao.
FIRST CLASS (60 minutes)
• Cacao, its rituals, and the ritual pottery.
• We recived the first guest.
THIRD CLASS (60 minutes)
• How to select good ceremonial cacao.
• Recipies for ceremonial cacao
• BiopharmaKakawa.
FOURTH CLASS
The cacao rituals and music.
Second guest
FIFTH CLASS
The Origin of Cacao in Ecuador.
The online workshoop is open to men and women, over 18 years of age, who seek to connect with the depth of the knowledge of the History, process, rituals, an biophrmakakawa. Anyone who wishes to learn about the lands where cacao grow and the origin of this seacred seed.
1.- All participants must previously fill out and sign the digital medical file and discharge sheet.
2.- Once the registration is complete, we will schedule an interview without cost via zoom of around an hour, to get to know you and also you get to meet some of the members of the team.
3.- To reserve your spot you must pay 60% of the total cost.
4.- The retreat must be paid in full up to two weeks before the start date.
5.- If for any reason you will not be able to attend the retreat and you paid for it, you must notify us one week in advance for the full refund of your deposit.
6.- If you inform us three days in advance that you will not attend the retreat, the refund will be 30% of the total payed.
7.- In case of natural catastrophes, airport closures, national strikes that do not allow traveling of national or foreign citizens, the dates of the event will be rescheduled. In this case your payment will be valid for the new dates.
8.- To participate in the event you must make the team aware of any symptoms or health conditions that may be contagious, so if you are sick it is better that you won’t participate in the event.
1.- Clothes for warm weather.
2.- Comfortable shoes for walking.
3.- Swimsuit and beach slippers.
4.- Clothes for the Temazcal.
5.- Towel and personal hygiene kit.
6.- Sunscreen and non-toxic mosquito repellent.
7.- Candles and offerings. Natura tobacco, white sage, vitamin C, incense. You can consider a gift for the team, as a nice gesture but completely optional.
1.- You must sign and fill out the virtual medical file and discharge sheet.
2.- Send the payslip done via Transfer or deposit.
3.- Send the data to the email: memoriasquesanansextoencuenro@gmail.com
4.- Bank transfer to an account in Ecuador or by Western Union
Account Information
Diana Elisa Oviedo Rodriguez
Savings Account (Cuenta de Ahorros)
PRODUBANCO
Account Number: 12726004664
Identification Number (Cedula): 1717180390
Swift Code: PRODECEQ