Solstice Storytelling Ceremony — The Story of Your Year

~ Stillness · Cacao · Poetry · Writing · Sharing Stories ~

The Winter Solstice, meaning “sun standing still,” is the moment in the Celtic calendar when nature invites us to pause. As the light reaches its lowest point, we are called inward — to reflect, to honour the year we have lived, and to gather in community for warmth and meaning.

In collaboration with our neighbours at Morocco Bound, this ceremony blends ritual, creativity and connection. Inspired by the ancient tradition of gathering around the fire, we’ll sit together by candlelight for an evening of story, reflection and the gentle medicine of cacao.

What to Expect

15:00 Opening cacao ceremony to ground and soften, led by Gabi

15:45 Somatic meditation and soft seasonal movement, led by Francesca • Storytelling and poetry reading from Slow Progress Book, led by Francesca (a copy of the book is included with your ticket) • Reflective + creative writing prompts to explore “the story of your year” • Closing reflection to gently lay the year down

17:00 Close at Oca and walk together to Morocco Bound for Christmas Carols at Morocco Bound, a fundraising event for Palestine. Your Oca ticket also includes entry to this event. (Event link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-carols-fundraising-for-palestine-tickets-1969133251563?aff=ebdsoporgprofile )

18:00–19:00 Christmas Carols at Morocco Bound

This is an intimate gathering for those who want to slow down, reconnect and honour their inner year before stepping into the light again.

May we come together in sacred and creative community, and lay the year down in love.

An evening to pause, breathe and reconnect. Join us for a heart-opening cacao ceremony followed by a deeply nourishing soundbath. Together, we will sip cacao, set intentions, and then surrender to the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, drums, voice, and sacred instruments. A moment to slow down, restore your nervous system, and come back to yourself.

✨ No experience needed – just bring an open heart. Let’s gather in community, connect, and reset.

Friday 21 November @ 19:30 - 21:30

£30

✨ What to Expect:

• A warm cacao ceremony to open the heart

• Intention setting & gentle meditation

• Deep sound healing with crystal bowls, drum, voice & instruments

• A closing circle to ground, share, and integrate

✨ Schedule:

19:30 – Arrival, opening circle, cacao ceremony & intentions
20:00 – Guided meditation into soundbath journey
21:15 – Closing circle & integration
21:30 – Farewell with grounded hearts

✨ What to Bring:

• A water bottle

• Comfortable clothes (cozy layers)

• Your journal (optional)

• Anything you wish to make yourself comfortable (blanket, eye mask)

Let’s gather to relax, release, and reconnect.
Spaces are limited – book your spot now!

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself fully in the sacred practices of the Fulni-ô people. Join Witxo from the Fulni-ô tribe, for an extraordinary full-day journey that weaves together multiple profound indigenous healing experiences—the first time these ancient practices have been offered together in the UK.

This comprehensive immersion allows you to participate in all of Witxo's offerings in one transformative day, moving through a carefully designed progression from creation to ceremony, from personal craft to collective healing.

Your Full Day Journey:

Morning: Sacred Creation (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Begin your day by crafting your own ceremonial tools with Witxo's guidance. Learn traditional Fulni-ô techniques as you create both a sacred rattle and a smudge fan—powerful instruments you'll take home to support your ongoing spiritual practice. Through hands-on creation, you'll connect with ancestral wisdom while infusing each tool with your personal intention.

Afternoon: Body as Sacred Canvas (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Experience the ancient art of indigenous body painting (grafismo). Witxo will adorn your body with traditional Fulni-ô patterns using natural pigments, creating a unique design that offers spiritual protection and connects you to ancestral energies. This sacred practice transforms your body into a living prayer, preparing you for the ceremony to come.

Evening: Healing Ceremony (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM) Complete your journey with the profound Sacred Pajelança ceremony. Adorned with your grafismo and holding the tools you've created, you'll participate in this traditional Amazonian healing ritual. Through sacred songs, prayers, and spiritual practices, experience deep energetic cleansing, connection with the spirit world, and the transformative power of indigenous healing wisdom held in sacred community.

What Makes This Full Day Special:

✨ A Complete Transmission - Experience the full spectrum of Fulni-ô healing practices in one cohesive journey

✨ Discounted Investment - Savings compared to booking each experience separately

✨ Deeper Integration - Each practice builds upon the last, creating a powerful transformative arc

✨ Sacred Tools to Keep - Take home both your handcrafted rattle and smudge fan

✨ Community Connection - Journey alongside others committed to deep spiritual work

✨ Historic Opportunity - The first time this complete Fulni-ô immersion has been offered in the UK

What You'll Experience:

• Rattle making workshop with traditional techniques

• Smudge fan making workshop with creative personalization

• Indigenous body painting (grafismo) with natural pigments

• Sacred Pajelança healing ceremony

• Direct teaching and guidance from Witxo throughout the entire day

• Connection with Fulni-ô ancestral wisdom and healing practices

• Deep personal transformation through sacred creation and ceremony

What You'll Take Home:

• Your handcrafted sacred rattle

• Your personalized smudge fan

• Your own grafismo body art

• Profound spiritual experiences and healing

• Connection to indigenous wisdom traditions

• Tools and practices to support your ongoing spiritual journey

This is a rare and precious opportunity to receive the complete transmission of Fulni-ô healing wisdom in one transformative day. From the moment you begin crafting your sacred tools to the closing prayers of the Pajelança ceremony, you'll be held in Witxo's guidance and the container of indigenous tradition.

Limited spaces available to ensure intimate, personalized attention throughout the day.

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for crafting and ceremony. Lunch break included (bring your own food or explore nearby options). Come prepared for a full day of deep spiritual work, creation, and transformation.

Crafts for Sale On Site!

Traditional Fulni-ô crafts brought directly from Brazil will be available for purchase at this event. Each handmade piece—including jewelry, woven items, ceremonial tools, and sacred art—has been created by Fulni-ô artisans, and 100% of sales directly support Fulni-ô families in Brazil. Your purchase helps sustain indigenous communities, preserve traditional crafts, and honor the living culture of the Fulni-ô people. These beautiful, authentic pieces carry the spirit and skill of their makers, allowing you to bring home a meaningful connection to indigenous wisdom while making a tangible difference in the lives of the artisans and their families.

About the Fulni-ô People

The Fulni-ô are an indigenous group from Brazil's Pernambuco state, notable for their culturally conservative practices and their unique language isolate, Iatê. They maintain a three-month religious retreat each year and are known for their exceptional handicrafts. The Fulni-ô are horticulturists who raise beans, weave baskets, and work with carna fiber, while preserving traditional rituals in sacred clearings.

The name Fulni-ô means "people of the riverbank." Historically known as Carnijós, they now live in a reservation, continuing to honor their ancestral traditions and cultural heritage.

A sacred gathering for women to come together in sisterhood, connection and healing. A space to be seen, heard and supported — to share, express and remember that we are not alone.

In this beautiful circle, we’ll open our hearts with cacao, activate our voices through singing and meditation, and journey together with the drum to connect with our spirit allies for guidance and support.

✨ What to Expect:

• A heart-centered sharing circle

• Voice activation with medicine songs

• Honouring the Full Moon

• Cacao ceremony with journaling

• Guided shamanic journey with the drum

• A closing circle to integrate and ground

✨ Schedule:

14:45 – Arrival, tea & altar set-up
15:00 – Opening circle & intentions
15:30 – Singing & heart opening
15:45 – Cacao ceremony & journaling
16:15 – Shamanic journey (guided by Nancy)
17:00 – Closing circle & integration

✨ What to Bring:

• An object for the altar

• Your journal & pen

• Comfortable clothes

Let’s gather in sisterhood — to share, sing, heal, and remember. Spaces are limited — book your spot now!

The Full Moon signifies completion of a cycle, illuminating what needs to be seen, giving us a time to reflect, let go what no longer serves us, and a time to celebrate new beginnings or achievements.

Harnessing the power of the moon to set intentions, release what no longer serves us, and plant seeds to manifest our desires.

Fostering a deep and genuine connection with yourself and spiritual allies to guide us and help us on our path, through a shamanic journey.

What to Expect:

• A space where we can plant seeds of intention

• Honouring the phase of the moon

• Tarot card for community guidance

• Shamanic Journey, using the drum, to meet with our spirit allies for guidance

• A closing circle to ground, share, and integrate

✨ What to Bring:

• A water bottle

• Anything you wish to include on the altar

• Comfortable clothes (cozy layers)

• Your journal (optional)

• Anything you wish to make yourself comfortable (blanket, eye mask)

Spaces are limited – book your spot now!