Welcome to Maya Moon Collective!
Each week we feature local speakers, teachers, artists, musicians and more for heart-opening activations and community gatherings. We also offer private rentals of our beautiful 1,500 square foot cafe and spacious outdoor patio.
Fill out the form below to inquire about hosting an event at Maya Moon Collective in San Diego, or to bring one of our expert facilitators to offer a cacao activation at your celebration, retreat or event.
Psychic Readings with Melissa Peil
Melissa comes from a line of intuitive women and was born a psychic, medium, empath, and healer. She's made it her mission to spread light to those seeking guidance for a deeper connection with themselves and with the universe. Her spiritual gifts and unique connection to the universe help you find your way by providing tools for healing and growing your soul. Whether she delivers messages for your highest and best, connects with passed away loved ones, or helps you clear the root cause of issues you're experiencing, Melissa illuminates the way toward soul's most ideal path and helps you understand what lies ahead.
Melissa is new to San Diego and relocated from the East coast. She's excited to join the community and will hold events around the area. Sign up for her mailing list on her website for more!
Readings are $33, and advance sign ups can be made by emailing info@soulshaman.com
Plant Magic Club: A Multi-Sensory Deep Dive with Hawthorn
Plant Magic Club is a monthly multi-sensory deep dive into the plant world. Together, we learn about the history, lore and use of medical plants. We connect to our bodies by making a non-alcoholic cocktail with the plant, then connect with their energy through a guided visual art experience. This month we are focusing on hawthorn, used for it’s heart opening a protective properties.
Hands On Kimchi Workshop
Kimchi is a Korean style of fermented vegetables. It’s usually spicy and there are hundreds of ways to make it! We will explore some of them.
Includes your own take-home jar of kimchi
LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and different styles of kimchi
DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We’ll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy “probiotic” bacteria
TASTE: We’ll have a variety of fermented kimchi styles to sample
DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of spicy kimchi to take home and ferment
Clarity Breathwork, Sound Healing & Cacao Circle
Prepare for a transformative journey that dives deep into the essence of your being. In this Clarity Breathwork session guided by Elka Haeckel, you will receive expert guidance on specialized breathing techniques. Embrace a mindful inhalation, filling your upper chest with enthusiasm, followed by a relaxed, open exhale. The session will close with an integration sound bath and cacao circle to share your reflections.
Sun in the Moon: Music Selection by Daniel Jungle Riddim
Enjoy a curated musical journey while you sip on cacao!
Lunar Lullabies Art Opening
Help us welcome and celebrate our new artist in residence! View Lunar Lullabies’ beautiful art as you sip on cacao or a craft non-alcoholic cocktail.
I think everyone is an artist in one form or another. The desire to create is in all of us. Whether it’s to create a child, a business, a painting, dance, music, and countless other ways…. We all have the desire to bring the inner landscape of the soul to the material physical world. We are all creators if only just creators of our internal world. Since creative expression can take so many forms, I myself have done everything from painting, singing jazz, becoming a singer/songwriter, playing piano and drums, writing, dancing, drawing and much more. There is no limit to what we can do when we see new things from a place of curiosity and a deep passion for learning. My painting journey has only recently begun December 2023 but I have found such peace and expression in the feel of a brush between my fingers and taking my inner world and bringing it to life with colors. I am a creative intuitive: in each painting I do I find a sense of rightness in the colors and forms it takes. Knowing that each painting is an expression of not just my inner world but also a connection to everything around me. Painting for me has become a gateway to a deeper world of expression, clarity, peace, and connection to something greater than myself .
Boo-ze Free Halloween Party
Join Moon Flower for our 2nd annual Halloween Party! We are staying open late to bring you themed craft non-alcoholic cocktails, a live set from Jungle Riddem, tarot readings and excellent vibes. Costumes are not required but highly encouraged. No cover or ticket required. One drink minimum.
Onward to Heredom: A Nomadic Academy for Creative Consciousness
Calling all psyche-nauts, artists, edge workers, creatives, come join Prof Ynot at Maya Moon on October 30th at 6:30 pm and be part of the launch of ONWARD to HEREDOM a Nomadic Academy for Creative Consciousness.
The evening with Prof Ynot will evolve as follows:
——> Prof Ynot will introduce ONWARD to HEREDOM
—a Nomadic Academy for Creative Consciousness
——> Prof Ynot will conduct with you, dear psyche-nauts, the first session of the Nomadic Academy for Creative Consciousness, which will include a three-phase process of awakening creative consciousness
——> Prof Ynot will conclude this first session with an invitation to you to join in future Nomadic Academy sessions
Plant Magic Club: A Multi-Sensory Herb Study of Damiana
Welcome to the Plant Magic Club- a monthly multisensory experience that dives deep into the lore, energetic and use of different sacred plants. This month's plant is Damiana- a sacred herb native to Mexico that is known for it's use as an aphrodesiac and in ceremony.
This class includes time to touch and connect with the energy of the plant. We will then make a craft non-alcoholic cocktail using the plant. Finally, we will artistically conenct witht he plant with a painting session while sipping our cocktails! All supplies will be provided.
Cacao will be avalible for purchase 6:00-6:30 before the event starts.
Meet your hosts:
Grace Mestecky is a non-alcoholic mixologist and student of Ayurveda. She has almost a decade of experience behind the bar in craft cocktail making, and is one of the top mixologists for non-alcoholic cocktails in the United States. She has been a lifelong student of Mother Earth and her plants, and she is excited to share her knowlege with Plant Magic Club.
Kayla McFerrin is a visual artist creating glass, photo, video, digital, gouache, watercolor, acrylic, and textile art. Nature, plants, and patterns are one of her favorite subjects. She is excited to provide the Plant Magic Club with unique ways to deepen their understanding of medicinal plants through art!
Women Entrepreneurs Collective: October 2024
Join us for our monthly meetup of Women Entrepreneurs Collective. Our evening of connection and collaboration will include featured speaker Nicole Medina on Faith over Fear in Business; breakout groups to explore key topics and takeaways; and community circle and reflections.
A Nail in a Sure Place Live Music
Come this Sunday - July 21st from 1-2pm and enjoy the music of local acoustic singer/songwriter A Nail in a Sure Place, casting spells through song and lyric. Playing here at Maya Moon Collective every third Sunday of the month.
Full Moon Community Cacao Circle
Come gather in community with Maya Moon founder Kathryn Rogers to share heart-opening cacao and connect to the energy of the Supermoon. Once we arrive together with ritual cacao, enjoy a guided meditation journey to gather with your ancestors around the sacred fire. We will close with an open dialogue.
2’s Day Market: Haunted Hangs
The 2's Day Market is a community-minded market showcasing local small businesses that focus on sustainability and secondhand products. Vendors include vintage clothing, vintage and handcrafted decor, holistic products, and artists. Join us in shopping local businesses and connecting with other creatives, all while enjoying a warm cup of cacao as you peruse the market!
Poetry Workshop & Open Mic: Chaos & Order
Join us for a cup of cacao and a writing workshop as we explore “Chaos/Order” through writing prompts, collaborative writing activities, and an open mic session. Share original, on-theme poetry or new work created at the workshop. Established and casual poets/writers of all ages are welcome.
Sourdough Bread Class with The Fermenters Club
Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread!
You will learn all about sourdough, and how to make your first loaf of sourdough bread with organic flour and local sourdough starter. Nothing tastes quite like fresh-baked, naturally leavened bread!*
LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods
DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making naturally-leavened bread yourself at home!
TASTE: We’ll have a variety of sourdough bread flavors and will bake bread fresh during the workshop
DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own dough (to be baked the next day!)
Class duration is about 2.5 hours
Includes your own sourdough starter and take-home loaf of sourdough bread!
Note: You will also need to turn your dough for about 2 hours after the class to prepare it for baking!
Autumn Equinox Community Cacao Circle
Come gather in community with Maya Moon founder Kathryn Rogers to share heart-opening cacao and connect to the energies of the Autumn Equinox. Once we arrive together with ritual cacao, enjoy a guided meditation journey to celebrate an abundant harvest during this season of change. We will close with an open dialogue.
Women Entrepreneurs Collective: September 2024
Join us for our monthly meetup of Women Entrepreneurs Collective. Our evening of connection and collaboration will include featured speakers Rebecca Cuje and Sarah Lane on transforming rage/anger into power to fuel business endeavors; breakout groups to explore key topics and takeaways; and community circle and reflections.
Poetry Workshop/Open Mic: The In Between
Join our favorite regular Jose Perez in a poetry workshop that concluded with an open mic to share your work.
Sacred Moon Flower: DJ Set with Jungle Riddim
Join us for a special DJ set and craft non-alcoholic cocktails!
Poetry Workshop & Open Mic Night
Join us for a cup of cacao and a writing workshop as we explore “The Artist” through writing prompts, collaborative writing activities, and an open mic session. Share original, on-theme poetry or new work created at the workshop. Established and casual poets/writers of all ages are welcome.
Maya Moon Presents Hailey Wetzel and Cate Armstrong
Come enjoy a free concert with Cate Armdtrong and Hailey Wetzel!
Bee’s Knees Night Market
The Bee's Knees Market is a community-minded market showcasing local small businesses that focus on sustainability and secondhand products. Vendors include vintage clothing, vintage and handcrafted decor, holistic products, and artists. Join us in shopping local businesses and connecting with other creatives, all while enjoying a tasty drink as you peruse the market!
Women Entrepreneurs Collective: August 2024
Join us for our monthly meetup of Women Entrepreneurs Collective to learn from Sharissa Sosa about Effortless Expansion, and enjoy breakout mastermind groups to explore key topics and takeaways.
Psychic Readings with Melissa Peil
Join Psychic/Medium/Shamanic Healer Melissa Peil for a 15-minute reading inside Maya Moon
Cultured Ice Cream Workshop & Flight with Fermenters Club
Learn how to make cultured milk products (dairy & vegan) through fermentation, and celebrate summer by indulging in cultured ice cream!
Writing Workshop & Poetry Open Mic
Join us for a cup of cacao and a writing workshop as we explore “Gardening the Self” through writing prompts, collaborative writing activities, and an open mic session. Share original, on-theme poetry or new work created at the workshop. Established and casual poets/writers of all ages are welcome.
A Nail in a Sure Place Live Music
Come this Sunday - July 21st from 1-2pm and enjoy the music of local acoustic singer/songwriter A Nail in a Sure Place, casting spells through song and lyric. Playing here at Maya Moon Collective every third Sunday of the month.
Fermented Condiments Workshop with Fermenters Club
Learn how to stock your fridge with homemade fermented probiotic condiments! Ever give a second thought to how condiments, popular flavor “sidekicks” to our main courses, are made? Often overlooked, condiments are unsung heroes, an important part of adding flavor to our favorite main dishes!
Psychic Readings with Melissa Peil
Join Psychic/Medium/Shamanic Healer Melissa Peil for a 15-minute reading inside Maya Moon
Meet Your Power Animal: Drum Journey & Cacao Circle
Come gather in community with Maya Moon founder Kathryn Rogers to share heart-opening cacao and take a guided drum journey to meet your power animal. This circle is conducted following the drum journey protocols of Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman, as taught by Dr. Barnaby Ruhe. We will close with an open dialogue.