sending festive love
Hello Beauties,
My final words of the year are filled with love and gratitude for everyone who has visited Ellasfield and contributed to its heart-centred atmosphere.
And if Christmas is challenging for you, these may help a little.
Be gentle and patient with yourself. It may help to think about what's best for your well-being during Christmas and prioritise what you need.
Remind yourself that this, too, will pass. That it won't last forever. You could set a 'start' and 'finish' time for what you count as Christmas.
Set your boundaries. Try to say no to things that aren't helpful for you.
Let yourself experience your own feelings. They are just as valid even if they don't match what's happening around you. For example, if you don't feel like celebrating Christmas when everyone else does.
And if you are looking for unique gifts that are at a click of a button, find a little refresher below of what you will find at Ellasfield, including gift vouchers for the special people in your life.
Much love, Kim x
Are you searching for a nurturing haven that embraces your true self?
A place that cultivates an authentic atmosphere like no other?
At Ellasfield, you can find peace in nature and, if you choose, engage in workshops and ceremonies that gently guide you to connect with the essence of life and the beauty that surrounds you.
At the heart of Ellasfield, you will rediscover:
Loving Kindness: A space where you can be fully seen and where stories are heard with compassion and understanding.
Cacao: A gateway to reconnecting with your heart, where true healing begins.
Connection: A reminder that we are not separate from the earth, the seasons, or each other.
Embrace the opportunity to explore something new, including our invigorating cold water swimming pond! Discover the transformative experience of our unique Cacao Ceremonies, or inspire a friend with a thoughtful gift voucher, now available for purchase.
Ellasfield Cacao Ceremonies transcend the ordinary social gathering. They embody a thoughtfully curated experience that harmonizes Kim's kindness, the ancient wisdom of her ancestors—who lovingly blended herbs in the kitchen—and the profound qualities of cacao. Together, these elements foster a transformative journey, offering a beautiful opportunity to connect more deeply with your loved ones and yourself gently and meaningfully, nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
At its core, a cacao ceremony is a transformative journey that works in harmony with the extraordinary qualities of the cacao bean. This nourishing and uplifting plant is revered for its ability to open the heart and gently steer us away from anxious overthinking and the distractions of the mind. Beyond its numerous health benefits, cacao is rich in flavonoids and potassium, which can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease while also providing iron, magnesium, and more calcium than cow's milk. And let's not overlook anandamide, the 'bliss molecule,' which brings feelings of relaxation and joy.
Whether you seek a meaningful way to celebrate with friends or desire to delve deeper into your spiritual path, cacao can help you release stuck emotions and illuminate unhealthy patterns rooted in past trauma. Our unique cacao ceremonies at Ellasfield are thoughtfully crafted for you and your guests and perfect for any occasion.
Gathering in a cosy, candlelit yurt in the West Sussex countryside, Kim will share insights into the four directions: east, south, west, and north. You'll learn about the unique shamanic healing medicine associated with each direction while savouring a specially prepared cup of high-quality cacao, all accompanied by enchanting music. This is a beautiful opportunity to embrace the moment, slow down, and fully immerse yourself in the 'here and now.'
As the ceremony unfolds, you will be gently guided through restorative yoga and meditation practices. To conclude this time of reflection and connection, we will participate in a shamanic drumming journey, allowing the rhythmic beat of the drum to help you restore balance and awaken your innate power and inner wisdom.
After the conscious consumption of the delicious 'hug in a mug', as it's affectionately known, there is always the opportunity to share any experiences and insights. Participants often report emotional releases, heightened intuition, and a newfound sense of community and connection.
A fire ceremony concludes the experience, helping to release self-sabotaging thoughts, habitual patterns, and burdens. With love, we can write down what we wish to let go of and offer these to the fire, where each one is embraced by the flames of transformation.
At Ellasfield, we use only organic, heirloom ceremonial cacao paste, ethically sourced through a workers' co-operative of small family farmers.
With Love x
