A journey from Washington's borderlands near Canada to the California and Arizona desert, connecting communities through regenerative cacao. Beginning in Spring (May) with the Okanogan Family Barter Faire and culminating in Winter (Thanksgiving period through end of winter) with desert gatherings, this seasonal migration follows a path reminiscent of the Pacific Crest Trail. Discover gathering spaces where mindful connection flourishes—from mountain gatherings to urban sanctuaries to winter desert retreats—each venue a waypoint on your journey of conscious transformation.
The journey begins in Spring (May) with the Okanogan Family Barter Faire in Washington and culminates in Winter (Thanksgiving period through end of winter) with desert gatherings in Arizona Quartzite, California's Salton Sea, and Joshua Tree areas. Traveling through diverse landscapes and communities—from mountain gatherings to Pacific Northwest creative hubs, to California's coastal sanctuaries and winter desert retreats—each stop offers a unique space for gathering, reflection, and connection, all centered around the regenerative power of cacao.