Cacao Training Courses
Cacao is a plant medicine that has been used for thousands of years by indigenous cultures. It is making a come-back, & for good reason! Join us to explore the multiple reasons why.
JOIN OUR ONLINE ACADEMY
- Level 1 Cacao Practitioner Training
- Level 2 Cacao Facilitator Training
- Level 3 Cacao Apprenticeship
- Private Mentoring
PRIVATE TRAINING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST [ LEVEL 1 & 2 ONLINE ]
Training Courses
Choose your level
LEVEL 1
Practitioner Training for Personal Use
6 WEEK OVERVIEW
MODULES 1-4
An Introduction to Cacao as a Heart Medicine | The Magic of Ceremonial-Grade Cacao for Health & Healing
This course is for your personal use, to understand more and to develop a deeper connection with Cacao. Includes 2 x online ceremonies for opening and closing your training over the New Moon.
LEVEL 2
Facilitator Training & Personal Growth
3 MONTH OVERVIEW
MODULES 1-9 (includes Level 1)
Holding Space for Yourself | Personal Transformation | Holding Space for Cacao Ceremonies & Groups
Learn how to use Cacao for facilitating individuals and groups and the elements making up ceremonies. Includes 3 x online ceremonies over the New Moon (opening; mid-way; initiations and closing).
LEVEL 3
1:1 Apprenticeship Customised Immersion
2 MONTH COMMITTMENT
SPECIALISED TRAINING
Undergo an Apprenticeship tailored to fine-tune previous skills AND to deep dive further with Cacao
Private 1:1 online mentorship sessions, customised to facilitate deepening your connection to working with Cacao. Previous graduates and new apprentices welcome. Time-frame can be extended.
LEVEL 1
Cacao Practitioner
6 WEEK OVERVIEW | MODULES 1 to 4
These 6 weeks are open to anyone wanting to learn more about Cacao, as well as the health & healing benefits
- Learn about the history & cultural context of the Cacao plant
- Explore the physical properties of this superfood, raw Cacao
- Work with the energetic & healing properties of ceremonial Cacao
- Understand how to work with cacao as a medicine on the physical & metaphysical levels
- Start working with the power of ritual & intention
- Learn practical ways to set up your space & prepare ceremonial cacao
- Practice using Cacao for your home ceremony
View the Level 1 Curriculum
EXTRA DETAILS
- Group and Private (additional 50% for private training)
- NEXT GROUP TRAINING STARTS 4 APRIL 2024
[ private training available on request at different start date ] - Weekly meets (recording available, except for ceremonies)
- 1:1 session with Fran, booked on confirmation of attendance
- Online modules via our Online Academy
– Tutorials & materials available for 6 months - Plus self-paced study (2-4 hours/week)
- Dates and times of weekly group meets via Zoom
– 4 April, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
> 11 April, Thursday, 17:00 (90 min) > Ceremony
– 18 April, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 25 April, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 2 May, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
> 11 May, Saturday, 11:00 (90 min) > Ceremony
COST
- Group rate: ZAR 5950 | $ 450 | Payable in 2 x monthly installments
- Deposit confirms your booking (first installment)
- Payment for South Africans via secure online portal or direct bank transfer
- Payment for non- South Africans via PayPal or direct bank transfer
BONUS ADDED EXTRAS
- Individual attention – online 1:1 session with Fran included in training
- Flexible schedule – join live sessions on set dates OR receive the recording (except Ceremonies)
- New Moon Ceremonies – 2 x 90 minute online Cacao Ceremonies over the New Moon phases
- Discounts – receive 10% off our Ceremonial-grade Cacao during your training
LEVEL 2
Facilitator & Personal Growth Training
3 MONTH OVERVIEW | MODULES 1-9
- Level 1 Practitioner Training forms part (and is prerequisite) of Level 2
- Develop your intuitive connection with Cacao as medicine for yourself & others
- Find your gold through shadow work & integration
- Work with your dreams as a shamanic tool for insight
- Unleash your heart song and access your invocation
- Undergoing a dieta to develop your spiritual relationship with Cacao
- Work with ceremony ethics to remain in integrity with the medicine
- Explore different archetypes, & your inner Divine Feminine & Masculine
- Learn about ceremony & how to create & hold space
View the Level 2 Curriculum
EXTRA DETAILS
- Group and Private (additional 50% for private training)
- NEXT GROUP TRAINING STARTS 4 APRIL 2023
[ private training available on request at different start date ] - Weekly meets (recording available except for ceremonies)
- 2 x 1:1 sessions with Fran
- Online modules via our Online Academy
– Tutorials & materials available for 6 months - Plus self-paced study (2-4 hours/week)
- Dates and times of weekly group meets via Zoom:
– 4 April, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
> 11 April, Thursday, 17:00 (90 min) > Ceremony
– 18 April, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 25 April, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 2 May, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
> 11 May, Saturday, 11:00 (90 min) > Mid-way Ceremony
– 16 May, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 23 May, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 30 May, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
– 6 June, Thursday, 11:00 (60 min)
> 15 June, Saturday, 11:00 (120 min) > Closing Ceremony
COST
- LEVEL 1 & 2 group rate: ZAR 9950 | $ 750 | Payable in 3 x monthly installments
- Certification (optional) : ZAR 950 Ceremony + ZAR 550 Debrief Session | Total ZAR 1500 | $ 115
- Deposit confirms booking (first installment)
- Payment for South Africans via secure online portal or direct bank transfer
Payment for non- South Africans via PayPal or direct bank transfer
BONUS ADDED EXTRAS
- Individual attention – 2 x online 1:1 sessions with Fran included in training
- Flexible schedule – join live sessions on set dates OR receive the recording (except Ceremonies)
- New Moon Ceremony – 3 x online Cacao Ceremonies over the New Moon phases
- Discounts – receive 10% off our Ceremonial-grade Cacao during your training
LEVEL 3
1:1 Apprenticeship Private Immersion
2 MONTHS | SPECIALISED
- Open to anyone wishing to commit to a standalone Apprenticeship 2-month immersion
- Open to previous Cape Cacao graduates wishing to receive their Level 3 Certification (prerequisite Level 1 Practitioner Training & Level 2 Facilitator Training)
- Refine your understanding of how to work skillfully with Cacao by going deeper within
- Develop & fine-tune your skills as a practitioner, facilitator, and Cacao alchemist
- Acquire a diversity of shamanic, mystic & practical tools
- Supported Dieta, developing a spiritual relationship with Cacao
EXTRA DETAILS
- 1 x orientation session online with Fran
- 4 x specialised 1:1 sessions online with Fran
Select a weekly slot for above sessions to suit your schedule - IN-PERSON session available on request at an additional cost
- Tailored programme depending on your requirements
- Weekly self-study or home-rituals provided
- Opportunity for supported Cacao dieta
- Suggested practices specific for your needs
- Ongoing email support
COST
- ZAR8950 | $650 | Payable in 2 x monthly installments
- Deposit confirms your booking (first installment)
- Payment for South Africans via secure online portal or direct bank transfer
- Payment for non- South Africans via PayPal or direct bank transfer
BONUS ADDED EXTRAS
- Individual attention – online 1:1 sessions with Fran
- Flexible schedule – schedule your sessions to suit your calendar
- Discounts – receive 10% off our Ceremonial-grade Cacao during your apprenticeship
We use 100% Organic Ceremonial-Grade Cacao from Bali
- This is special ceremonial-grade cacao is a whole organic superfood
- Ethically sourced beans from certified organic family farms in Bali – the land & crops are prayed over daily
- Traditional harvesting methods – beans are treated with love & respect
- Balinese blessing ceremonies are held at different stages of the planting, growing, harvesting & packaging
- Delicious & creamy flavour with a potent energy – reflective of the vibration & love of the people & land where it is grown
- Careful & intentional handling from tree to cup
- During your training you receive 10% on ceremonial cacao
PRIVATE ONLINE MENTORING
Customised support will assist you in deepening your connection with Cacao.
Available for anyone, regardless of experience, tailored to your needs.
Step 1: Purchase a session or package of sessions
Step 2: Schedule your appointment via our booking platform
Step 3: Wait to receive your confirmation + link to your online session
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Fran Siebrits, Cacao Alchemist from South Africa, brings forth a wealth of knowledge for how we can use ceremony & ritual to live in harmony with our true nature.
She brings her life work into this training, providing a unique opportunity to immerse in the fields of animism, shamanism, mysticism, herbalism, feminine ritual, energy work & space holding for healing.
Fran can assist you to find your inner teacher & healer through the use of ceremony, ritual & shamanic tools.
Her facilitation is down-to earth & practical, encouraging you to experience an embodied heart awakening journey to support you in trusting yourself, feeling more confident in your self expression & able to speak your truth.
Here is what some of our alumni have to say about our signature online Cacao Training…
Frequently asked questions
This training is open to anyone who feels called to join.
Yes! You are welcome to join as a refresher, to deepen your connection, to be held, to learn from a different perspective (each training and each facilitator bring their own magic, and so we are always able to learn from one another).
We meet weekly on Zoom (recordings available, except for ceremonies). You will be enrolled into our Online Academy for your self-paced modules and library material, including video tutorials, PDFs to download and keep, links to other relevant content, and of course your suggested home practice for the week. We work in weekly modules, with 2-4 hours of self-study material to complete before the next weekly group meet. Additionally to this, you have a 1:1 private bonus call with your facilitator, Fran. To start and end the training, there is an online ceremony (and for Level 1&2 trainees there is a mid-way ceremony too).
During Level 1 we recommend at least 2-4 hours pers week, and for Level 2 we recommend at least 3-5 hours per week.
Yes, for Level 1 it is possible to make your payment in 2 monthly installments (the first being your deposit, plus 1 other). For Level 1&2 it is possible to make your payment in 3 monthly installments (the first being your deposit, plus 2 others).
Installment payment dates are monthly, unless otherwise communicated via email. An admin fee of R200 will be charged for every week that a payment is overdue.
All online training material is valid for 6 months from the end of the training period. Additional access is available at an admin fee of R200 per month thereafter.
For Level 1 there are 2 ceremonies, to start and end your training. For Level 1&2 there are 3 ceremonies, to start, mid-way, and close your training.
You don’t have to sign up for Level 2 immediately, you join Level 1 for now and decide in a month’s time if you want to continue with Level 2.
Our first session is for orientation and welcome, so you won’t need Cacao for this week. From our second week we will be working with Ceremonial-grade Cacao. We will provide you with all the information upon registration, and you will also receive 10% discount on our Ceremonial-grade Cacao throughout your training.
It is completely optional if you want to certify, which means holding a ceremony at the end of Level 2. Your certification can also be taken after the training, and also again as a refresher for feedback and growth. If you don’t want to hold a ceremony then you can still join the training as there are many benefits from a personal growth perspective and to assist in space holding beyond the ceremonial sphere.