{"product_id":"saaristo-summer-solstice-celebration-✨-wednesday-june-17th-2026","title":"Saaristo Summer Solstice Celebration ✨ Wednesday June 17th, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a heart-opening evening of Community connection, dance, sacred songs, drumming \u0026amp; dinner - fuelled by the magic of Mayan ceremonial cacao sourced exclusively from indigenous-owned businesses in Guatemala. 🤎✨🕯️✨🕺🤎💃✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"YfgspD VuHhQk Fld3l4 Q0GE08\" data-hook=\"time-and-location\"\u003eTime \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sVLH7h\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qJ0QtF W8KyHZ vvjb38\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"event-full-date\" class=\"ALQLki tN7ge3\"\u003eWednesday  June 17th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"event-full-date\" class=\"ALQLki tN7ge3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: 18:00 - 22:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"event-full-location\" class=\"hsKRY2\"\u003eLillandet, Nagu, Pikku-Nauvo, Pargas, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"about-section\" class=\"sOgwYW\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"YfgspD VuHhQk Fld3l4 Q0GE08\" data-hook=\"about\"\u003eAbout the event\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"YUc15\" dir=\"ltr\" data-id=\"content-viewer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-DD8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hKIgZ\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-fyuff5451\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a magical \u0026amp; heart-opening evening celebrating the Summer Solstice, the longest \u0026amp; brightest day of the year. You can expect to be nourished by the medicines of community, dance, sacred songs, shamanic drumming, Mayan ceremonial cacao\u0026amp;delicious plant-based dinner prepared by a professional chef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe event will take place outdoors, around a fire - if the weather permits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it's impossible to be outside or have a fire burning, we will gather indoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7c53d1-7fff-0ffc-acd5-065f7701dcfc\"\u003e✨\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening Circle to forge Community Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm brew of Mayan Ceremonial Cacao from Guatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrounding Rituals, Meditations \u0026amp; Earth Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided Embodiment Practices \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusical Co-Creation with Sacred Songs \u0026amp; Space to Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolstice Storytelling \u0026amp; Wisdom from both Mayan \u0026amp; Nordic Cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity Drumming \u0026amp; Drum Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosing Circle to Share Reflections (or just to listen if you prefer not to share)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Night Plant-Based Dinner - prepared by a professional chef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaciliated by The Rakas Kakaw Family \u0026amp; Jooga Jenny:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🤎 The Cacao Rituals, Embodiment Practices \u0026amp; Closing Circle will be lead by Rakas Kakaw Founder, Nicole Flora Cramer. Nicole is a trained \u0026amp; experienced Cacao Guide, Sacred Facilitator of healing circles, and Teacher of Dance, Gymnastics \u0026amp; Yoga with over fifteen years experience teaching movement. Nicole has studied with Mayan elders from K'iche, Kaqchikel \u0026amp; Tzʼutujil lineages to deepen her understanding of cacao \u0026amp; Mayan culture. She works in ongoing partnership with The Mayan Wisdom Project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🤎 For the music \u0026amp; dancing portion of the evening, you can expect to hear an assortment of global sacred songs selected by Nicole's Beloved, Lauri Ovaska - aka DJ Laku. Lauri is a professional chef and amateur DJ with a deep love for food and a lifelong passion for music. Lauri will also prepare the delicious plant-based meal that we offer you as a gift at the end of our evening together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🤎 The Drumming, Drum Journey \u0026amp; Storytelling will be guided by Holstic Healer, Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher \u0026amp; Moon Circle Faciliator Jenny Präktig. Jenny is a physiotherapist with training in Shiatsu, Ayurveda, and Yoga and over ten years experience supporting clients with nutritional health \u0026amp; exercise fitness. The treatments shes offers are all related to natural teachings \u0026amp; she connects to support from the spirit world \u0026amp; power animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7c53d1-7fff-0ffc-acd5-065f7701dcfc\"\u003e✨\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to bring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA water bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA candle or lantern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour favorite mug for cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA drum and\/or other musical instruments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn open heart \u0026amp; desire to connect in CommUnity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething to sit on, in case we are able to be outside around the fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred items \u0026amp; biodegradable earth offerings for the communal Solstice altar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable clothes to dance in \u0026amp; maybe even get a bit sweaty; plus layers to stay warm \u0026amp; dry outside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7c53d1-7fff-0ffc-acd5-065f7701dcfc\"\u003e✨\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is ceremonial cacao?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a gentle plant medicine native to Central + South America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheobroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means \"food of the gods\" in Latin, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecacao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an Olmec term meaning \"bitter\" and \"water.\" This sacred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheart-opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant, which has been a central component in ancient Mayan culture for thousands of years, is now hailed in the Western World as a \"superfood\" packed with numerous nutrients that boost mood, ease stress + help fight disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Mayan perspective, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceremonial cacao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not simply a food; it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSACRED MEDICINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intended to be consumed with conscious intention. In theory, cacao comes from the fruit of the same type of tree as all the other chocolate you’ve ever consumed. A few factors differentiate genuine ceremonial cacao from other cocoa products, however; including the history, production process \u0026amp; supply chain. The cacao we will drink in our circle comes from a Mayan-owned collective in Guatemala. The cacao beans are grown organically \u0026amp; regeneratively by indigenous farmers. Then the beans are turned into blocks of ceremonial cacao in a few steps. Almost the entire production process from planting to packaging of cacao “tortillas” is done by hand, following a centuries-old sacred process that has been handed down generation to generation within indigenous Mayan families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsuming ceremonial cacao helps us return to the spiritual essence at the core of our human experience. The intention of drinking cacao together, in a sacred circle, as part of our solstice celebration - is to allow us to deepen our connection with the earth and with our sacred selves. Beginning our community gathering in this way will enable us to more easily drop into our bodies, helping us to experience our sacred evening together as healing medicine for our bodies, for our minds, and for our souls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🤎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who are sensitive to ceremonial cacao may choose to drink cacao tea instead. If you're allergic to cacao, we can also make a different heart-opening warm drink for you. Please be in touch if you would like to join us in circle, for ecstatic dance \u0026amp; for the drum journey, but would prefer to drink caco tea or another heart-opening herbal alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7c53d1-7fff-0ffc-acd5-065f7701dcfc\"\u003e✨\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho’s Invited?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone native to Planet Earth is warmly welcome in our inclusive community cacao gatherings, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, etc. If you are new to ceremonial cacao that’s not a problem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring these gatherings, nothing is forced or required other than showing up with an open heart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe follow strict safe space guidelines \u0026amp; ask that participants refrain from drug \u0026amp; alcohol use on the day of our circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7c53d1-7fff-0ffc-acd5-065f7701dcfc\"\u003e✨\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiered Pricing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal 50€ \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f2199a85-7fff-565d-646c-e8e90b7aeac1\"\u003e🤎 \u003c\/b\u003e Reduced 40€ \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f2199a85-7fff-565d-646c-e8e90b7aeac1\"\u003e🤎\u003c\/b\u003e Supporting 60€\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring times of growing wealth inequality, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etiered pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intends to make healing spaces more inclusive by making participation more financially accessible for all. Those who are able to pay the supporting rate help enable those with lower income to participate. If the cost is the only reason keeping you from saying yes, email us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/mailto:info@rakaskakaw.com\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1744009687283000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2_PnRik_s-lDsErheM1Yl_\" href=\"http:\/\/mailto:info@rakaskakaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e info@rakaskakaw.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to describe your situation  - additional discounts, exchanges, payment plans, or student\/BIPOC scholarships can always be arranged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace is limited to maximize intimacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe need a minimum of 8 registered participants to hold this experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is free space to sleep outside - in your own tent - overnight on the property where we will gather, in case those who are coming from far away would like to join \u0026amp; not have to rush home afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Book your seat in our Solstice Celebration today by purchasing your ticket here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_8896389322888732118gmail-docs-internal-guid-22d20ce3-7fff-f0b8-d7b9-c12e6fa29c6c\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8l77x81747\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-tmsw794832\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yakoZ\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1JI-UaJnf0MYFM-YsnD9QAwaOmXkIwzHoaLklrP7eXvw\/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"p0voE XhQT4\" data-hook=\"WebLink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Click this link to read more about ceremonial cacao \u0026amp; how to prepare for our cacao circle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-yu6ho94908\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Regular Rate","offer_id":53775581118801,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Reduced Rate","offer_id":53775581151569,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Supporting Rate","offer_id":53775581184337,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/6636\/1681\/files\/Summer_Solstice_2026.png?v=1778751304","url":"https:\/\/rakaskakaw.myshopify.com\/products\/saaristo-summer-solstice-celebration-%e2%9c%a8-wednesday-june-17th-2026","provider":"Rakas Kakaw ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}