We will immerse ourselves in the medicinal flower and herbal garden, working with our hands to plant seeds, harvest herbs, and tend the nature altars upon the land. These sacred acts will align us with the soul of the place and the magic of the sacred mountain. Expect to experience a sensual earth-sauna ritual, visits to the serene Antrona Mountain Lake and nearby rivers, and sacred medicine songs sung around the fire. These practices will nourish your nervous system with vitality, presence, and regeneration.

My name is Serap, and I’m honoured to be your host on this journey. I am the founder and guardian of Cacao Mama, the Earth School, and co-founder of the Cacao Gardener Initiative. My medicine heart beats in rhythm with Pachamama and the spirit of the forest. I walk the path of an entrepreneur, medicine woman, moon dancer, teacher, and midwife to a new consciousness being anchored in this present moment.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of holding space for people from all walks of life and corners of the world through countless ceremonies, medicine circles, and transformative learning experiences. I am deeply passionate about creating finely attuned spaces that invite us to root into trust and embrace our natural state of connection to Spirit. Through these spaces, we remember the sacred way of ceremony and step into service for greater harmony.

The consciousness of cacao is awakening, offering us profound new layers of embodied heart wisdom. Join me in Ambas Dham!

The Valley is called a "gateway to heaven”. Behind the outwardly attractive appearance lies something greater, even more beautiful: a hidden energy that must first be discovered. The person whose soul is ready to go inside can find a pulsating life force. In this sense, idealistic and spiritual values unite, and feed the soul of the wanderer whose heart is open. Energies of moon and earth unite and form a magnetic force field. This creates a feeling of security and protection for man - but to find the hidden treasure, the seeker must first meet the guardian of the threshold.

The height of the granite rock mountains  reflect the cosmic wisdom of a great teacher who reigns here. His name is Shani. Behind the veils of matter he offers a bridge to the Otherworld, an understanding of shadow and light, the gate to the “eternal", and to a consciousness in harmony with the self, so that the sun in the heart can warm man on his journey across the earth.

Accommodation is in a simple, mountain temple like family guesthouse. There are four single rooms and two dormitories with three beds each available. 2,5 delicious vegan meals are served per day including tea, coffee and fresh mountain water.

2 dormitories with 3 beds each (4 spaces available)

private room (4 spaces)

Check-in is on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 anytime after 12 pm (noon) and before 6 pm.

Check-out is on Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 11 am.

Please choose your preferred accommodation in the registration form. 

We will check the availabilities and confirm your choice.

The exact location will be sent to you after the registration process is complete.

If you come by plane, you must choose Milano Malpensa Airport (not Milano). If you come by train, the closest station is Domodossola with a private taxi service. In both cases, we would like to help you organise your travel, and coordinate taxi/shuttle services to be shared with other participants. We don't recommend very early/late arrivals and departures. 

The cost for  6 nights including tuition fee, vegan food and accommodation in dormitory or in a private room, per person*:

1.170€ private room

1.080€ dormitory

A 400 EUR deposit secures your space. The remaining fee has to be paid paid at arrival in cash. 

Please note that your deposit is non-refundable.

The price does not include flights or transport, nor individual purchases.

The medicine circle takes place from six participants, and is limited to eight participants. A 400 EUR deposit secures your space. The remaining fee has to be paid in cash at arrival. Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If the medicine circle is cancelled by the organiser, the deposit will be refunded fully. The cost of accommodation must be paid at arrival in cash only directly to the hosts. *The price does not include flights or transport, nor individual purchases.

This is an educational event. The nature of the work is such as to include deep personal reflections of an introspective and meditative kind. Participants are responsible for taking care of their own processes and their own wellbeing at all times, as this circle is not intended as a therapeutic space of any kind. The participation is at participant's sole risk. The instructor is not liable for damages of a spiritual, physical, psychological or material kind. We recommend a foreign health insurance.

Please note: Ceremonial doses of Cacao are not recommended for people who are taking antidepressants (Cacao contains MAO inhibitors), or who have a serious heart condition, or have very high blood pressure or suffer from epilepsy. Pregnant women may take smaller amounts. Please get in touch if you have questions.