root + ritual

People sit around a dusk bonfire ringed by a colorful flower-and-pinecone mandala during an outdoor cacao ceremony.

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A large group sits in a circle on blankets in a grassy field for an outdoor cacao ceremony, with a drum at the edge of the circle.

root + ritual community offerings

Beyond tattooing, root + ritual is a gathering place for connection, reflection, and community nourishment. Each month we host seasonal gatherings, workshops, collaborative events, meditation circles, and cacao circles, as well as off-site group immersions.

We believe in creating a space where every person can connect more deeply with themselves and with like-minded community.

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upcoming community offerings

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circles by the Farmington River in New Hartford. limited seats. register on this page — no cart.

Fri 28 Aug · cacao circle · 5–8pm
Fri 25 Sep · cacao circle · 5–8pm

Overhead view of frothy ceremonial cacao in a speckled blue mug, with rainbow iridescence on the bubbles and greenery behind.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM

Cacao Circle

Farmington River, New Hartford, CT

Cacao is a sacred connector that weaves us back into the heart, the web of life, and into deeper connection with one another. We gather to commune with cacao, open our hearts, and create a space for connection, reflection, and whatever miracles may wish to come through.

This August circle falls on the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse — a threshold that invites reflection and transformation as summer turns toward autumn. This moon asks us to notice the patterns of the last cycle, harvest the wisdom, and choose what we carry into the next season.

You are warmly invited with an open heart and your intention. Pre-circle preparation is emailed one week before we sit together.

facilitated by victoria moon · limited seats · suggested $44 sliding scale

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Community members gather around a flower-petal mandala while a frame drum plays and kindling is stacked for a ritual fire.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM

Cacao Circle

Farmington River, New Hartford, CT

We gather to share this medicine in a way that is simple, sacred, and full of intention. Together we drink cacao, open our hearts, and make room for connection, reflection, and whatever wants to come through.

facilitated by victoria moon · limited seats · suggested $44 sliding scale

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Hands grind whole roasted cacao beans on a dark stone metate, with coarse cacao meal spreading across the stone on a woven mat.

ceremonial cacao

Ceremonial cacao is heirloom cacao from the farmers, communities, and indigenous families who cultivate this plant medicine. It is made from the whole bean, minimally processed with traditional methods, and prepared with reverence.

Victoria offers group cacao circles (below) and one-on-one cacao journeys. Sliding scale starts at $35, suggested $44. Prep notes go out a week before the circle.

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suggested $44. slide or type. minimum $35.

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Victoria Moon stands barefoot against a forest tree in a rust crop top and cream skirt, tattoos visible, holding a patterned feather in dappled sunlight.

host · collaborate · share a gift

Curious about hosting a cacao ceremony in your space, exploring a collaboration, or sharing your gifts as a facilitator? Reach out. Guest circles, workshops, and off-site immersions are part of this work.

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