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CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Into the Heart with Cacao: A Woman’s Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath with Malú Doherty and Cindy Petrakis-Mason will be held on Feb. 12 at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva.
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CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION
The Captiva Civic Association will present Perfectly Paired: Natural Expressions with wine steward Calli Johnson duPont on Feb. 16 at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva.
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Tickets are open for the next two season events hosted by the Captiva Civic Association (CCA).
Into the Heart with Cacao: A Woman’s Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath will take place on Feb. 12 at the Captiva Civic Center on the island, while Perfectly Paired: Natural Expressions is set for Feb. 16.
INTO THE HEART WITH CACAO
Taking place from 6 to 8 p.m., Into the Heart with Cacao: A Woman’s Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath will be presented by Malú Doherty and Cindy Petrakis-Mason and is designed for adults.
“What our mission is, what our passion is, is creating a space for women to gather,” Doherty said, explaining that their programs focus on self discovery and embracing uniqueness for attendees.
“What we want to bring to the community is an opportunity to gather in a space, especially now when things are really hectic and crazy in the world,” Petrakis-Mason added. “For women to find a safe space to land — to connect with each other.”
Rooted in tradition, cacao ceremonies were practiced within ancient cultures for generations.
“It’s an indigenous cultured ceremony,” Doherty said.
“The cacao ceremony is about using medicine of the natural plant to help us open our hearts and connect with what’s important, what we want with one another,” Petrakis-Mason added.
The theme for this ceremony will be self compassion.
“There will be an opportunity to set an intention for the evening for themselves,” Petrakis-Mason said.
Doherty explained that attendees will stir their intentions into the ceremonial cacao, which is prepared in advance. They will then come up in pairs of two to receive the cacao in a cup brought from home.
“As we’re doing that, we’re all chanting a very sweet song of gratitude, of invoking the spirit of cacao and all of its healing benefits, all of its heart opening benefits,” she said.
They will guide attendees through the practice of sipping the ceremonial cacao.
“We’ll have mediations, in a mindful way,” Petrakis-Mason said.
Next, attendees will take part in a variety of experiences. They will be paired up with a partner for a sharing experience, participate in circle sharing with the group and take part in a movement piece.
There will be alchemy crystal bowl sound healing in a reclined, comfortable position on the floor.
“To completely rest and receive all the benefits of the cacao ceremony, all the benefits of being seen and heard and witnessed,” Doherty said.
“It’s an opportunity to kind of integrate everything that has happened,” Petrakis-Mason added.
In addition, there will be journaling and universal dances of peace.
“There will be a couple of takeaways for them, a couple of tools,” Doherty said. “For maintaining an open heart and connecting back to the heart.”
Attendees should wear comfortable, loose-fitting layered clothes.
They will need a mug — with special meaning or not — journal and something to write with.
No prior experience is required to participate.
“All are welcome,” Petrakis-Mason said. “No experience needed.”
Tickets are $65.
Women are encouraged to reserve their spot.
“They’ll receive the benefit of being in a community with other women — the beauty and the support,” Doherty said. “They’ll also leave just feeling so much better, lighter, happier, freer.”
“The feeling of really being connected with yourself, with others — feeling welcomed, feeling supported,” Petrakis-Mason added. “And having some tools to take with you after this experience.”
PERFECTLY PAIRED
Part of the CCA’s Perfectly Paired Wine Tasting Series, “Natural Expressions” will be held from from 5 to 7 p.m. with host and A Bit of Bailey’s and The Island Store wine steward Calli Johnson duPont.
“Over the years, we’ve been very supportive of bringing the wine tasting events to the community,” Director Lauren McCraney said. “It’s giving an opportunity to bring the community together for camaraderie and laughter.”
This tasting’s theme will immerse attendees in authenticity with wines that embrace character and individuality. It will highlight the growing demand for expressive, engaging and unforgettable wines.
DuPont will present selections with bold textures and honest craftsmanship.
“For those who maybe have a preferred taste of white or red, they’ll have options to chose from,” she said, adding that duPont averages about six pours. “There’ll be a multitude of choices to sample.”
Culinary pairings will be prepared by Chef Karl Hamme.
“The season has been off to a great start,” McCraney said. “Karl has been outdoing himself with his curated pairings to compliment Calli’s tastings.”
Attendees will have the chance to order the featured bottles for future pick up at the stores.
Tickets are $60 for members and $70 for non-members.
Karen Bell and the Bell Team, with Michael Saunders and Company, is the season sponsor.
“The CCA is full of gratitude for Karen Bell and the Bell Team for their continued sponsorship of our community events,” she said.
Florida Trust Wealth Management is the Perfectly Paired series sponsor.
“As always, we are grateful for their generosity to the CCA and to the Captiva and Sanibel community,” McCraney said.
The community is invited to secure a ticket.
“It’s a fun time,” she said. “I’d hate for them to miss out.”
For event tickets, visit https://ccacaptiva.org/.
For more information, visit online or call 239-472-2111.
The Captiva Civic Center is at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
Into the Heart with Cacao: A Woman’s Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath
When
Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where
Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
Details
Tickets are $65
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IF YOU GO
What
Perfectly Paired: Natural Expressions
When
Feb. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where
Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
Details
Tickets are $60 members and $70 for non-members