SANTA FE WOMEN’S CACAO SUMMIT

April 1 - 4, 2027

Coming soon!

What to expect

Come gather with us in the mountains of Santa Fe. Join women working in chocolate at Hacienda Doña Andrea for four days of connection, creativity, and cacao, just before the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival. You’ll listen, taste, and share ideas alongside industry experts and local educators. You’ll leave with new friends, fresh ideas, and slow down and savor.

❋ Intentional Structure

Each day weaves together storytelling, hands-on activity, and time to reflect, so the summit feels both focused and unhurried.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is at the heart of the summit. From the chocolate exchange to shared meals, you’ll spend the day with the women around you.

❋ Remarkable Voices

Our speakers and teachers are experts who know how to hold space, spark conversation, and share their work with generosity.

❋ A Nourishing Space

Our summit prioritizes delicious, nourishing food. Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Chef Holly Darnell will prepare our plant-based meals thoughout the summit, ensuring a spa-like culinary experience. All food is gluten free.

Slow down in the high desert as you listen, taste, and trade ideas with women working in chocolate.

Day One / Thursday April 1

Arrival

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle into our rooms, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here. A light grazing board for your arrival.

Check-In

4:00 pm

Grazing Board

6:00 pm

Day Two / Friday April 2

Stories worth savoring

Expect rich stories, shared chocolates, and space for conversation.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Chocolate Exchange

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Featured Guest Speaker TBA

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three / Saturday April 3

New Mexico Cacao Culture

Cultural cacao traditions and storytelling.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Making chocolate with New Mexican traditions

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Chocolate Tasting: From Mesoamerica to New Mexico

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Four / Saturday April 4

Farewells & Goodbyes

Chef Holly will prepare a to-go breakfast as we say our goodbyes.

To-Go Breakfast

7:00 am

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

  • "From sunrise views to engaging cocoa talks, the mountain environment made the Cacao Summit an unforgettable and inspiring experience."

    -- Rajani

  • "An ideal climate, for learning, and an exchange of thought, or really, an exchange of creativity. At the women’s Cacao Summit this exchange is nurtured."

    -- Summit teacher

  • "Attending the Women’s Cacao Summit with like minded women this past April was truly a joyful experience. Sophia manages to make all her events, interesting, educational and full of surprises."

    -Esa

How It Works

  • We can’t wait to see you! All rooms are SINGLE so you can retreat to your own space. Each room has its own private patio entrance, Mexican tile bathroom, queen or king size bed, and fireplace.

  • The Santa Fe Women’s Cacaco Summit does not include travel to and from the Hacienda. We suggest you make arrangements as soon as possible for best times and or car rentals. For those traveling by plane, the closest airport is the Santa Fe Airport, which is 35 minutes to the Hacienda. The Albuquerque Airport is 1 hr 15 min. to the Hacienda. Your welcome packet will include suggestions for those who choose not to rent a car. There’s plenty of parking for guests.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet to get you started. A second packet will arrive 4 weeks prior to the workshop with detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited about joining us in Santa Fe!

Reserve your space

Space is limited, by design. Small enough that everyone gets to connect, with plenty of room to retreat and recharge on your own when you need it.

Register soon!