Unspoken – Cacao Circle for Discussions About Life, Loss, Death, & Dying

Unspoken is a gentle, intimate gathering that brings people together over ceremonial cacao to allow space for the conversations we often carry quietly—about life, loss, death, and dying.

Together, we will share in the rich cacao and sit in a warm, non-judgmental circle to explore our thoughts, questions, stories, and feelings around life lived, endings, grief, love, death, dying, and what it truly mean to be human. This is not a workshop, lecture, or therapy group. There is no agenda and no expectations—only an invitation to listen, reflect, and share from your heart and own experiences if you feel called.

Whether you arrive with something heavy on your heart, quiet curiosity, or simply a longing for deeper connection, you are welcome here exactly as you are.

This gathering is for anyone who feels drawn to gently bring voice to what so often remains, Unspoken.

Event Details

📅 2027 Dates:
Friday, February 5th
Friday, April 2nd
Friday, June 4th
Friday, August 6th
Friday, October 1st
Friday, December 3rd

This gathering is offered every two months, providing an ongoing opportunity to come together in community, share our experiences, ask meaningful questions, and create a deeper sense of comfort and understanding around these shared human experiences. Registration is per date and required for each session individually. You’re welcome to attend one date, several, or all of them.

🕒 Time: 7-9:30pm, Friday Evenings

📍 Location: My Home in Nepean (Ottawa). Address will be provided after registration.

💲Exchange: By Donation - We kindly ask for minimum donation of $5 as contribution towards the cost of the ceremonial cacao that will be served.

What to Bring:

• Wear comfortable clothing
• Water bottle to help you stay hydrated

Why This Gathering is Special:

• It blends the grounding ritual of ceremonial cacao with open and honest conversation
• It offers a rare, supportive space to talk about topics that are often avoided or rushed
• It centers around listening, presence, and shared humanity
• It welcomes both speaking and silence, honoring that everyone arrives with different experiences and comfort levels
• It gently reminds us that making space for endings can deepen how we live, love, and connect—right now!

Space is limited— reserve your spot to join and come simply as you are!

About The Host:

My name is Clare, and I am currently a Death Doula Candidate with the Home Hospice Association, where I am deepening my education and commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. This journey has profoundly shaped my understanding of what it means to hold space for others with tenderness, presence, and reverence. Inspired by this work, I felt called to create this space as an invitation to gently open conversations around life, loss, grief, death, and dying. My hope is to cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment where we can come together to explore, reflect, share, and connect with greater intention, curiosity, and compassion.

Practical Details & Important Information:

This gathering is offered in Nepean at my home. The closest major intersection is Greenbank/Huntclub. The exact address will be provided on your ticket after registration. You will also receive a separate preperation email with parking instructions and additional info a few days before the event. We are a cat friendly home.

Have questions? Get in touch: [email protected]

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