Welcome to Quinta KAKAW, a sanctuary between stones and aok trees

A letter from the hills of Portugal on slow building, animist living, and the medicine of sacred cacao.

Oct 3 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

September 2026

Animism and Sacred Cacao: Reconnecting With All Living Things

Understanding animism through the spirit of sacred cacao: a sensory gateway to reconnecting with ancestors, the Earth, and all the living world around…

Sep 1 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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Ancestors of the Land: Why Connect with the Guardians of Place?

Discover why connecting with the ancestors of the land matters, and follow a grounded ritual to honour the Indigenous peoples, spirits and guardians of…

Sep 1 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

The Ancestor Altar: Why Create One and How to Begin

Understand why an ancestor altar can become an anchor in your home, then create one with simple, meaningful objects, clear intentions and a living daily…

Sep 1 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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Ancestors: Who Are They, Really?

Discover the six types of ancestors who accompany you, from primordial ancestors to spiritual guides. A complete classification for understanding your…

Sep 1 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

August 2026

My Story With Sacred Cacao: A Spiritual Awakening in the Caribbean

Today, I want to share my own story with this medicine plant, the one that changed my life.

Aug 30 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

Sacred Cacao: What Do the Rainbow Bubbles in Your Cup Mean? 🌈

Discover why rainbow bubbles show up in sacred cacao, and how to read these messages from Mama Cacao. A complete guide, with the preparation technique.

Aug 30 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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Cacao Ceremonies: A Gentle, Accessible Shamanic Practice

Explore the world of cacao ceremonies: sacred Maya history, benefits, and stories of transformation, for an approach to shamanism anyone can access.

Aug 30 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

The Call of the Arawak

A shamanic retreat in Guadeloupe, an ancestral vision, and the most striking cacao ceremony I've ever lived through, one that needed almost nothing at…

Aug 30 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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Meditate With Me on Insight Timer

Free guided meditations, chants, and cacao journeys, now on Insight Timer.

Aug 30 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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My Spiritual Awakening: From Guadeloupe to Portugal

Discover my path from losing my father to becoming a guide in personal growth, shamanism, and sacred cacao. 10 years of spiritual exploration.

Aug 30 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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July 2025

5 Ways to Connect With the Spirit of Sacred Cacao

Discover the different ways to work with sacred cacao, matched to your energetic needs: from the raw bean to pure spirit connection. A complete guide to…

Jul 30, 2025 • Quinta KAKAW | Johanna

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