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Gather in Ceremony

Come as you are. Through ceremonial cacao, sound, ritual, and circle, we slow down together, listen inward, and remember the wisdom that has always lived within us.

Ways We Gather

Find the Gathering That Calls to You

Each gathering is an invitation to pause, open the heart, and come home to yourself, in community.

Cacao

Cacao Ceremonies

An evening of slowing down and opening the heart through the medicine of ceremonial cacao, meditation, song, and authentic connection.

Sound

Sound Baths & Sound Healing

Lie back and let the vibrations of drum, bowls, and voice wash through you, a deeply grounding journey into stillness and rest.

Moon & Season

Moon & Seasonal Ceremonies

New and full moons, solstices, Lionsgate, and the turning of the seasons. Gatherings of reflection, release, and renewal in rhythm with the Earth.

Women’s Circle

Reconnecting to the Divine Feminine

A sacred circle for women, woven with cacao, ritual, embodiment, and sound, to soften, remember, and be held in sisterhood.

Weekly Class

Mindful Presence & Sound Healing

A gentle, community-friendly class blending simple mindfulness practices with restorative sound. No experience needed.

Wednesdays · 6:30–7:30pm · Edison Center, Huntington Beach · $20 drop-in

Free

Mindfulness Talks

Free gatherings exploring mindfulness, awareness, and the patterns beneath our everyday lives. A beautiful place to begin.

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For Facilitators

Workshops for Space Holders

Mindfulness and space-holding workshops for yoga teachers, facilitators, and healers who want to guide others with greater presence and care.

Coming in 2027

Retreat

A deeper immersion is being woven for next year. Join the interest list to be the first to hear when doors open.

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Your First Ceremony

What to Expect

You don’t need any experience to join. Every gathering is held gently, and you are always welcome to simply receive.

Arrive

Settle into a warm, intentional space. Bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and an open heart.

Open

We share ceremonial cacao or a grounding practice to soften the body and open the heart.

Journey

Guided meditation, ritual, and sound invite you inward, at your own pace.

Integrate

We close in circle, carrying what we’ve received gently back into our lives.

Moments from the Circle

Feel the Gathering

Glimpses of the spaces, the people, and the quiet moments that make each ceremony sacred.
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Sarah Evangelista seated among crystal singing bowls, gongs, and candles at a sound healing ceremony Sarah Evangelista guiding a sound bath with gongs and crystal bowls Sarah Evangelista playing a ceremonial drum in a candlelit space Sarah Evangelista with hands at heart in gratitude after ceremony Sarah Evangelista joyfully welcoming guests at the dome Sarah Evangelista leading a candlelit sound bath with gongs and crystal bowls at Behind the Lids Sarah Evangelista smiling and making peace signs outside a wooden event space

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Kind Words

What People Are Saying

Reflections from people who have gathered in ceremony, sound, and circle.

★★★★★
“I’ve experienced many sound baths over the last decade, but none have come close to the profound impact of Sarah’s. Her sound baths are truly transformative—a very intentional, meaningful, and deeply healing experience.”
Laily F.Google review
★★★★★
“I’ve done several sound baths and cacao ceremonies with Sarah and each is unique and special! Highly recommend Sarah for any events or gatherings where you need a little something special.”
Sarah W.Google review
★★★★★
“I love Sarah’s cacao ceremonies and the format of her events just flows. Her sound baths are transformative… She even did a mommy and me sound bath experience!”
Nicole W.Google review
★★★★★
“She has led a few events at our space and adds so much light with her energy! Sarah recently led a cacao ceremony and sound bath where vulnerability was delighted in and encouraged.”
Zula D.Google review · Event host
★★★★★
“The group sound baths are fantastic, offering a communal experience that amplifies the calming effects of the sounds… Each session feels like a mini escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
Mitchell P.Google review
★★★★★
“Sarah comes bi-weekly to our substance use treatment center… Our clients look forward to her Soundbath experience and have gained a great deal of knowledge and techniques to assist them with coping with anxiety, triggers, past trauma…”
Lauren M.Google review · Treatment center

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Where We Gather

Gathering Across Orange County

I'm grateful to share ceremony with these beautiful communities. Each event is booked through the hosting studio, and you'll always find the current links in one place.

The Ecology CenterBehind the Lids · Costa MesaThe Gathering Place · Newport BeachMditate StudioHeartshine · Laguna HillsEdison Center · Huntington Beach

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Host a Gathering

Bring a Ceremony to Your Space

I offer cacao ceremonies, sound baths, and mindfulness experiences for studios, wellness centers, private groups, celebrations, and retreats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any experience?

Not at all. Every gathering is designed to be welcoming for first-timers. You can participate as much or as little as feels right.

What is ceremonial cacao?

Ceremonial cacao is a gently prepared drink made from whole cacao, traditionally shared to open the heart and bring presence. If you are pregnant, take medication, or have any health concerns, please check with your doctor before joining a cacao ceremony.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable clothes. You're welcome to bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow, a journal, and a water bottle. Specific details are shared with each event.

How do I sign up?

Tap "See Upcoming Events" to find the current schedule. Many events are booked directly through the hosting studio, and free mindfulness talks are reserved on Momence.

Can I book you for a private event?

Yes. I'd love to hear what you have in mind. Reach out here.

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Start Where You Are

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Choose the path that meets your body, nervous system, and life as they are right now — whether you’re exploring gently or ready to go deeper.

Oracle Decks

Gentle, daily tools for embodiment, insight, and nervous-system support.

Courses & Trainings

Learn somatic mindfulness, regulation, and nervous-system safety.

Mentorship & Coaching

Personalized support for deeper integration and embodied change.

Events & Workshops

Live and online experiences to practice in community.

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