Ceremonial-Cacao Demo at Stanford in Bloom
This spring, Cape Cacao will join celebrations in the quaint village of Stanford as it bursts into colour for its second “Stanford in Bloom” – a curated festival of talks led by horticultural VIPs, conservationists, gardening experts and creative thinkers…
Fran Siebrits, founder of Cape Cacao, will show the bean to cup process of “Ka-Kaw” – the traditional raw medicinal chocolate drink of the Maya Civilisation. She personally and ethically sources ceremonial-grade cacao from Guatemala, which has been used since ancient times in MesoAmerica for indigenous ceremonies long before we learnt how to make chocolate from it.
Research now shows that this superfood (which is traditionally known as the plant medicine of the heart) is a great source for physical health, but it goes far beyond just the physiological benefits. Fran will explain how ka-kaw / cacao can support us physically, emotionally and energetically.
“Cacao is a divine, celestial drink…the sweat of the stars…the vital seed, divine nectar…the drink of the gods and universal medicine.” – Geronimo Piperni
Date: Sunday 20 + 27 September 2025
Time: 10:30 to 11:30
Cost: R250 for 1 person / R450 for 2 people
Venue: The Klein River Cheese Artisans Demo Kitchen, Stanford
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For our future events, or to arrange a private Ceremony, please email us: info@capecacao.com
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MORE ABOUT STANFROD IN BLOOM…
The vibrant two-week celebration invites South Africans, garden enthusiasts, families, and travellers to explore the beauty of gardening and the unique biodiversity of fynbos through an array of floral-themed events.
At the heart of the village-wide festival is the much-anticipated Çhelsea Flowers in Stanford — a perfect replica of the gold-award winning exhibition designed and built for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
Stanford in Bloom Highlights:
– A central tented gifts & goodies market on the Village Green
– Garden exhibition with guest judges
– Pop-up plant nursery
– Hands-on gardening and creative workshops
– Music performances, concerts
– Book talks
– Art exhibitions
– Creative workshops (this is where you will find Cape Cacao‘s founder, Fran Siebrits, showcasing a Ceremonial Cacao demonstration!)
To book for the Ceremonial Cacao demo with Fran, click here.