Cacao Counsel - ORIGIN - The Story of Creation

We begin at the roots - gathered outdoors in circle, we'll explore cacao's origin story, ancestral history, and ancient ceremonial use. ORIGIN October 10 | 5–7 PM Our initiation into the Cacao Council Series begins outdoors, gathered in circle outside of fern apotheca in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC. Cacao has traveled across lands and generations—from its ancient cultivation and sacred ceremonial use to the chocolate we recognize today. Together, we’ll trace cacao back to its origins, exploring the people, places, traditions, and stories held within this revered plant medicine... and of course, enjoy a traditional preparation of sacred cacao. Abigail McClam and Alejandro de Santiago ( joining via zoom ) will be your co-facilitators. Together they share collectively over 30 years of study, practice, and respect for the rich ancient traditional medicine plant. What is ORIGIN? We begin at the roots. Gathered outdoors in circle, we’ll explore cacao’s origin story, ancestral history, and journey from ancient cultivation and ceremonial use to the chocolate we know today. What to bring.... Yoga Mat + Pillow for comfort - we will be sitting outside Water bottle - herbal teas + cacao will be provided Notebook / Pen Take a DEEP DIVE - A Five-Part Exploration of Cacao Cacao carries a story that stretches across lands, cultures, and generations. Over five gatherings, we’ll follow its journey from ancient seed to sacred drink—exploring cacao through history, hands-on preparation, sensory experience, ritual, and plant wisdom. Register for... TRADITION. SEED. RITUAL. MEDICINE to continue... or select - attend ALL 5