UNITED WE TRIBE
Saturday 25. April at 13:00 - 22:30
We honour time as part of the ritual and we start ceremony on time.
Essencia Nature Retreat, Aljezur
CACAO · SINGING CIRCLE · ECSTATIC DANCE · LIVE MUSIC · OPEN CIRCLE
A full day to open our hearts with cacao, singing, dancing, and sharing. A ceremony of celebrating life as it is, with its joys and pains, expansions and contractions, welcoming with gratitude and reflection what is. Every one of us on our own journey, yet united as one tribe. We dance our prayers and the space is yours, to share your gifts, your flavour, your medicine.
📅 Saturday, 25 April 2026
13:00 — Doors Open
14:00 — Opening Ceremony with Cacao
17:00 — Ecstatic Dance
19:30 — Food Nourishment
20:30 — Live Music
21:00 — Open Circle
22:30 — Chill & Goodbyes
⊹ Value
Early Bird — €29 (until Fri 17 Apr 12pm)
Regular — €36 (until Fri 24 Apr 12pm)
At the door — €40
🍲 Food available on-site (vegan and gluten-free)
7€ with pre-booking online | 9€ on-site
You can bring your own food if you prefer.
👧 Kids are welcome and come for free | until 12 years young included.
⏰ Time
Arriving on time is an act of respect for yourself, for the circle, and for the medicine we create together. We honour time as part of the ritual and we open ceremony on time.
Doors open 1 hour before the start. We invite you to arrive early. It is part of the journey to ground gently, connect with the tribe, and explore the land.
🍫 Cacao
Cacao is an ancestral medicine from Central and South America, used in ceremony for thousands of years. It gently opens the heart, deepens presence and emotional connection, and naturally lifts energy.
fast or eat light for at least 4 hours before the ceremony open.
bring your favorite cup for cacao
⚠️ Ceremonial cacao is not suitable for everyone. Please avoid if you are taking antidepressants (SSRIs/MAOIs), have a heart condition, or high blood pressure. Your wellbeing is sacred to us. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
🎶 Singing Circle
We love you bringing your musical instruments.
Ecstatic Dance (3 simple rules)
🦶 Barefoot dancing
🚫 No alcohol or mind altering substances
🤫 No talking during the dance.
🎤 Open Circle
Would you like to share a song, poem, your art, a story, a joke or a performance? The circle is open for you.
What to bring
comfortable clothes
water bottle
cup for cacao
music instruments
cash for the food
an open heart.
📸 Pictures & Video
We capture photos and videos to remember the magic of the gathering. If you prefer not to appear, just let us know and we will blur your face.
🎟️ Ticket
Your ticket is non refundable and valid only for this gathering. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to pass your ticket to someone else. Just let us know their name.
🚗 Parking Please
carpool as much as possible to support the group and reduce stress on parking. Road and Land is suitable for big campers as well.
🛏️ Overnight Stay
You are welcome to stay overnight for €10 (limited spaces).
🌿 Community Guidelines
Essência is a substance free, plant based community. Please honour this sacred space by refraining from any substances, including tobacco.
A MEDICINE LIFE
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We look forward to gathering as one tribe. Dancing, singing, and sharing in joy, connection, and presence.
With gratitude and love,
A MEDICINE LIFE 🌿
Essencia Nature Retreat, 8670-130 Aljezur, Faro District, Portugal