Ka-kauuu ~ Make your own cocoa
How does the chocolate get into the cocoa, and how does the cocoa get into the chocolate?
with Janine Engeleiter
DATES:
Wed., 29.7.2026 10 AM - 1 PM
Wed, 12.8.2026 3 - 6 PM
Thu, 27.8.2026 10 AM - 1 PM
Cacao has been prepared for thousands of years—always as a beverage. It was called *Xocolatl* (pronounced: *shok-o-latl*), and this "bitter water" became known by many other names. Sometimes, round cacao cakes were prepared, ready to be dropped into hot water. Even today, some Maya women still shape these cakes. It is only relatively recently that chocolate has been produced in bar form in Europe.
WHY? HOW IS IT DONE?
First, we embark on a journey of discovery together—from the Peruvian rainforest to the campsite kiosk. After our exploration, we roast and peel the cacao beans using traditional methods, then grind them between two stones into a paste. The cacao is then ready to be shaped into cakes or added to water—creating a drink that is bitter yet wonderfully sweet.
This might sound like a quick process, but it isn't. Each step takes time and requires active hands—for instance, to remove the skins from the beans. Every step brings its own joys and rewards, such as the aromatic steam rising during roasting. In the end, everyone is rewarded with a cup of cacao.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
This event is designed for families with children aged 7 and up.
Younger siblings may join for free.
Children aged 9 and older may participate without an accompanying adult.
WHO IS LEADING THE WORKSHOP?
Janine Engeleiter is coming to Ellenbogen-See to lead this workshop. She has been working with cacao since 2016 and has spent the last 30 years walking an alternative, conscious, and spiritual path across every continent. She returned to Germany a year ago and now offers services including workshops, seminars, and talks about "Ka-kauuu."
Find out more at: https://thepeaceful.garden/ or on Instagram: janine.peace
DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
Please sign up at reception; there is a list for interested participants so that Janine can plan for the group size.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The workshop is subsidized by the campsite, allowing us to offer this high-quality activity at a low price:
Adults: €20
Children (7+ years) accompanied by an adult: +€5
Children attending alone (9+ years): €9
Family (2 adults with their own children): €45
CONTACT:
If you have any questions, please feel free to email
