FRUITION — A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance

Fruition - A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance

Saturday 3 October, 16h00 (arrive from 15h00)

Fruition House, 388 Albert Road, Woodstock

Hosted by Amy Nelson, Ancois Nelson and Chrisna van Niekerk

The Invitation

There's a deep remembering in all of us. You feel it in your core. A yearning to gather. To feel the warm sting of your hands beating on a drum. The joy that floods your body as your rhythm syncs with the group. The urge to shout, to howl, to sing, to dance, to jump and smile.

There is a deep understanding that this feeds your soul. When we're in that space, we're performing an ancient practice, and the veil is thin between us and our ancestors. This is more than a gathering. Our bodies understand: this is a ritualistic ceremony that works on us on many levels.

The evening

We begin with a ceremony of grounding and honouring. We create a safe ceremonial container and space for our ancestors.

For those who choose to, there will be a conscious consumption in ceremony and gathering. Details are below.

After the ceremony, we'll be guided into our drumming circle by Chrisna. Simple rhythms anyone can hold, building into a collective sound. As the night deepens, we move into conscious dance, letting the rhythm move through our bodies in whatever way feels true.

We close lying down with a restorative sound journey, and your body settles and receives.

Your Participation

There's no pressure to take anything. Many come for the ceremony, drumming, and dance alone, and that is complete and whole.

If you're interested in exploring a more active role in the ceremony, we work with conscious consumption offerings. These are available to choose when you book your ticket.

Your options

Cacao & Blue Lotus — ceremonial dose, relational and heart-opening

Cacao with Fungi — psilocybin-infused, for those seeking expansion

Cacao with Molly and Fungi — MDMA and psilocybin together, for heart and vision

CannaBlue — a cannabis and blue lotus preroll, for ease and flow

When you book, you'll select one or more (payment will be made on the day in cash on arrival).

What to Bring

Clothes you can move and sweat in
A yoga mat, blanket and cushion for lying down
Shoes come off at the door

About drums: You can borrow a friend's drum, bring your own, or rent one with your ticket. We have 20 drums available. Make sure you select the ticket that includes the rental when you book. Rattles, shakers, and other small percussion are welcome—bring them along.

The space

This is a queer, neurodivergent-supportive, nonmonogamous-affirming space for minority-group folks and allies. Consent-centred and trauma-informed. You can step out, change how you're taking part, or rest at any point. No performance. No wrong way to sound.

The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and we're devastatingly aware of this gap. If you have access needs we haven't thought of, message us and we'll figure it out together.

There's no alcohol. Don't bring any other substances.

Food and drink

We'll have an alcohol free botanical bar and light snacks on the night, so you can stay nourished and grounded.

Your hosts

Amy & Ancois Nelson | Fruition House and Shamanic Therapy

Amy and Ancois hold Fruition House, a home in Woodstock for the communities that gather here, among them the Psychedelic Society of South Africa, alongside Amy's private practice, Shamanic Therapy, which works at the meeting of sexuality, spirituality, trauma and the many ways we love and relate. Together they run the Shamanic Temple Nights, Queer Spirit Cape Town, and Beyond Monogamy SA. They're trained in psycare support, consent-forward and trauma-informed practice, and work toward genuine inclusion.

Chrisna van Niekerk | Earth & Echo

Chrisna is a rhythm and sound facilitator who has spent over two decades inviting people back into their innate musical expression. Through drumming, voice, movement and play, she creates spaces where we can move beyond performance and inhibition, listen to our bodies, and let our own expression become part of a living collective sound.

Alcohol free · Consent-centred · Beginner-friendly

Practical Details

Please read through this carefully when buying your tickets.

Tickets:

Regarding the drums: We have tickets "with" and "without" drum rental. If you select "without" it means that you have your own drum to bring along. If you select "rent" you will be renting a drum from us for the event.

Conscious Consumption Offerings:

If you're interested in exploring these, you'll select your choice when you book. Payment is cash on the day. We ask you to choose in advance so we can prepare responsibly. You are not limited to one. Select as needed.

TEACHER PRICES (cash on the day): Details in the ticket link

On the Day:

Arrive from 15h00 so that we have a bit of time to check in, collect and pay for our "teachers", mingle and can start at 16h00. Once everyone has arrived and we're settled, the ceremony begins.

If you have questions or access needs, reach out directly: 0716036077

A Note on Safety

We take care seriously. Our team is trained in harm reduction and trauma-informed practice. We know how to support people through difficulty.

You know your body. Please consume responsibly

If you are a facilitator or practitioner and you are curious about our space or looking to collaborate or create your own events.  Reach out!

FRUITION HOUSE — Upcoming

October

Sat 3 — Psychedelic Drumming gathering with guest facilitator Chrisna van Niekerk, details to follow soon

Wed 7 — Beyond Monogamy present CRUISING FOR CONVOS Community Gathering
Tue 13 — PsySocSA Talks: A public talk by Amy - Sexual Content in Psychedelic Facilitation: The Conversation We're Not Having
Thur 15 — Queer Cacao Connect  Community Gathering

Sat 17 — Shamanic Dance, with special guest DJ, details to follow

Relational Attunement: Tools for Talking About Sex and Desire, online workshop by Amy Nelson-Date to be confirmed

November

AkalikaSound, live sound journey from Johannesburg, details to follow-Date to be confirmed

Fruition House Official launch - Date to be confirmed

Queer women Connect (women who have attended our temples, this is an evening for you to mingle and connect. - Date to be confirmed

Keep an eye on our socials for:

• Monthly Dance events

• Psychedelic Society SA workshops and talks.

Message 071 603 6077 for more info