Autumn by the Sea
A Weekend Journey of Cacao, Quiet & Connection
October 2–4, 2026
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
Welcome
There are moments when life asks us to slow down.
To trade our schedules for sunrise.
Our notifications for the rhythm of the ocean.
Our constant doing for the simple gift of being.
Autumn by the Sea is an intimate weekend created for just six guests. Together we'll welcome the changing season with ceremonial cacao, nourishing meals, gentle rituals, quiet reflection, and plenty of unhurried moments to reconnect with ourselves.
This isn't about escaping your life.
It's about returning to yourself.
The Rhythm of Our Weekend
Every Journey unfolds a little differently, allowing space for the weather, the tides, and the needs of our small circle. Like the tides themselves, this weekend follows a gentle rhythm rather than a rigid schedule, leaving room for both community and solitude.
Every part of this weekend is an invitation, never an obligation. If your soul is asking for a quiet walk along the beach instead of joining the group for a particular moment, honor that. This Journey is about listening to yourself with kindness.
Friday • Arriving
Settle into your own private beach cottage and take a deep breath. As the evening unfolds, we'll gather for a welcoming family-style dinner before easing into the weekend with nourishing cacao-inspired footbaths, gentle facials, herbal tea, and quiet conversation.
Tonight isn't about doing.
It's about arriving.
Saturday • Welcoming the Day
Before dawn, we'll make the short drive together to the beach to greet the sunrise with ceremonial cacao beside the ocean.
Afterward, you'll receive a thoughtfully prepared continental breakfast to enjoy wherever you feel most at peace—on the beach listening to the waves, tucked onto a quiet bench, or simply taking in the beauty of the morning.
The afternoon is yours to explore the charming town of Atlantic Highlands, enjoy lunch at a local café, browse local shops, or simply return to your cottage for rest and reflection.
As evening approaches, we'll gather once again—not simply to share a meal, but to create one together.
Food has always been one of the oldest ways we care for one another. As we prepare our Saturday evening dinner, each guest will contribute a small part to the whole, filling the table with intention, laughter, conversation, and love before we gather to enjoy it as a community.
In a world where so much is hurried or prepared for us, there is something quietly sacred about creating nourishment with our own hands and offering it to one another.
After dinner, we'll make our way to the bay for sunset tea before closing the evening gathered around the fire.
Sunday • Returning Home
For those who wish, we'll make one final sunrise visit to the beach before returning for a light breakfast and sharing our closing moments together.
Departures are between 11:00 a.m. and noon, hopefully carrying home a little more spaciousness than when you arrived.
Throughout the Weekend
Throughout our time together you'll enjoy:
Two nights in your own private beach cottage
Sunrise ceremonial cacao by the ocean
Thoughtfully prepared continental breakfasts
A welcoming Friday evening dinner
A collaborative family-style dinner on Saturday evening
Sunset tea beside the bay
Cacao-inspired footbaths and gentle facials
Fire circle and seasonal ritual
Plenty of spacious time for rest, journaling, wandering, and simply being
An intimate gathering limited to just six guests
Is This Journey Calling You?
Autumn by the Sea was created for those longing to...
Slow down without needing to accomplish anything.
Reconnect with nature and the changing seasons.
Experience ceremonial cacao in a small, welcoming community.
Create nourishing rituals that can be carried home.
Remember the beauty of spaciousness, simplicity, and rest.
No previous experience with ceremonial cacao or ritual is necessary.
Simply come exactly as you are.