Rise in Love 2026 | New Year's Gathering
Coração de Cacau
Event Organizer
Rise in Love 2026 | Welcome the New Year with an Open Heart
What if we welcomed 2027 differently? From 30 December to 2 January, Coração de Cacau invites you to four days and three nights of connection, celebration and transformation in the beautiful mountains of Serra da Estrela, Portugal.
Rise in Love is a conscious New Year's Gathering where music, movement, ceremony and community come together to create meaningful moments of presence, joy and belonging.
Throughout our journey, we'll explore four intentions: • 30 December | CONNECT – Gathering the tribe, opening our circle and connecting with ourselves and each other. • 31 December | RELEASE – Honouring the past year, forgiveness, letting go and welcoming transformation. • 1 January | RENEW – Welcoming 2027 with fresh intentions, gratitude and an open heart. • 2 January | RISE – Integration, celebration and carrying our experiences into the new year.
Our programme includes sacred cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, live concerts, medicine music, yoga, meditation, singing circles, sound healing, heart-opening workshops, sauna, cold plunges and much more.
Surrounded by nature, we'll share a space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect, express themselves freely and celebrate life together. Rise in Love is a family-friendly, alcohol-free and substance-free gathering, welcoming children and people of all experiences.
Facilitators, Musicians & Artists: • Amore Momo – Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance Ritual & Spaceholding • DAZ – Ecstatic Dance Ritual & Sauna Experiences • Ricardo Marticorena – Yoga & Meditation • Dan Água – Speak Your Truth Workshop & Singing Circle • Sofia Nereida – Singing Circle & Sound Healing • Patrícia Domingues – Healing Voice & Sound Healing • Julle Havva – Healing Touch & Singing Circle • Baltazar Molina – Percussion & Sound Healing • Erik – Magic Show & Fire Show
Tickets & Accommodation: • Current Ticket Price: Lucky Duck – €233 (Children up to 14 years old attend for free; meals & accommodation charged separately). • Campervan / Van: €15 per person (shared facilities). • Single Bed in Shared Mezzanine (Wooden Chalet): €35 per person/night. • Private Room (Wooden Chalet): €90 per room/night (up to 2 people). • Private Deluxe Yurt: €90 per night (up to 2 people, with private bathroom). After booking your festival ticket, email info@coracaodecacau.com to reserve your preferred accommodation. Nourishing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the festival ticket and how do I book accommodation and meals?
The festival ticket (currently €233 Lucky Duck tier) includes full access to all 4 days of ceremonies, concerts, workshops, yoga, sauna, and activities. Accommodation (campervan, shared chalet mezzanine, private chalet room, or private deluxe yurt) and nourishing vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free meal plans are charged separately in cash at check-in. After buying your ticket, email info@coracaodecacau.com to reserve your accommodation.
Is the gathering family-friendly and can children attend?
Yes! Rise in Love is a family-friendly, alcohol-free, and substance-free gathering with dedicated activities and spaces for children. Children up to and including 14 years old attend the festival for free (meals and accommodation are charged separately).
What should I bring to Serra da Estrela in winter?
Bring comfortable clothes for movement and ceremony, warm winter layers (as Serra da Estrela is cold in December/January), warm socks, swimwear and towel for the sauna and cold plunge, a reusable water bottle, and optionally a musical instrument. If coming in a campervan, ensure your vehicle is equipped for cold winter temperatures and possible snow.
What are the start and end times of the gathering?
The gathering begins on 30 December 2026 at 14:00 and concludes on 2 January 2027 at 14:00 (4 days and 3 nights).
How do I get to Vale do Rossim Eco Resort?
We recommend arriving by car via Seia. Public transport (bus/train) is available to Seia or Gouveia, followed by a short taxi or shared ride. Ride-sharing is also coordinated through the community WhatsApp group closer to the event.
