Cacao Ceremony

Open Your Heart with the Spirit of Cacao and Live Sound Healing

As the surfing season winds down, take a moment to slow down and sink in—really in. At Surfana Festival, you’re invited to join an intimate and grounding Cacao Ceremony led by folk herbalist Alyssa Harper, rooted in the ancient traditions of her Taino and Amazonian lineage.

Held in a peaceful cabana nestled in the dunes, this ceremony is a journey into the heart of Mother Cacao—a sacred plant known for its ability to open, soften and reconnect. Over the course of 75 minutes, Alyssa will guide you through rituals, traditional songs, and creative expression to awaken your senses and connect you to the spirit of cacao.

New this year: live sound healing by Alyssa’s partner, Bart. Together, they create ceremonial music that deepens the experience—his intuitive, healing soundscapes offering a powerful, natural harmony to the energy of the gathering. Their music is written from the heart and invites you to listen, feel, and release.

Expect deep connection, emotional clarity, ancestral wisdom, and the space to let your voice and spirit rise. Whether you’re new to cacao or a seasoned traveler on the plant path, this ceremony is for anyone seeking grounding, healing, and a deeper harmony with themselves—and the festival.

About Alyssa & Bart:

Alyssa Harper is a folk herbalist and ceremonialist with deep roots in Taino and Amazonian traditions. She shares plant medicine through sacred arts, ritual and storytelling. Bart is a holistic space holder whose work includes sound healing, meditation, breathwork, Reiki and yoga. Together, they offer transformative spaces where music, energy work, and earth wisdom come together to open hearts and reconnect people with themselves and each other.

Follow Alyssa and Bart on their Instagram to learn more about their ceremonial work.