FRUITION — A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance

Fruition - A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance

Saturday 7 November, 16h00 (arrive from 15h00 please)

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): Info on 0716036077

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: WHAT’S COMING UP

Fruition House is a space for embodied connection, conscious relating, community,

creativity, ritual and exploration. Our programme moves across different practices and

communities, from talks and workshops to dance, sound, drumming and queer gatherings

October

15-26 Oct: Official Partnered Venue for the YogiLab Vipassana Meditation City Takeover

Wed 21 Oct: Queer Spirit Ga(y)mes Night. Bring your board or card games and let’s hang out!

Sat 24 Oct: Fruition: A Shamanic Dance Experience

November

Mon 2 Nov: Free Women’s Self Defence Workshop with Sindy Tu

Tue 3 Nov: Psychedelic Society SA Talks: Future-proofing Humanity by Communicating with Nature, with Dr Saskia von Diest, founder of Ecofluency

Sat 7 Nov: Fruition: A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance, with guest facilitator Chrisna van Niekerk

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/fruition-a-remembrance-of-drumming-dance-1

Wed 11 Nov: Beyond Monogamy presents Cruising for Convos, a community gathering

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/beyond-monogamy-present-cruising-for-convos-2

Fri 13 Nov: Shamanic Temple presents Queer Men’s Temple, co-facilitated by Francis Chouler

Sat 21 Nov: Fruition: Sound Journey

Sat 28 Nov: Men’s Masturbation Masterclass, hosted by Simon Heller & Francis Chouler at Fruition House

December

Tue 1 Dec: Fruition Talks: Hosted by Amy Nelson (guest to be announced)

Sat 5 Dec: Fruition: A Cannablue Shamanic Dance Experience with guest Brian Bergman

Dates to be confirmed, November and December

Fruition House: AkalikaSound live sound journey

Queer Spirit: Women Connect, an evening of sharing, mingling and connection

Queer Spirit: Women Connect and Sweatlodge, a two-part offering

The Connection Academy: Between Us, Conflict and Repair for Couples, a workshop with Amy Nelson

The Connection Academy: Relational Attunement for Couples, a talk on tools for talking about sex and desire, with a workshop with Amy Nelson

The Connection Academy and Beyond Monogamy: Opening Up Your Relationship, a talk and practices

Psychedelic Society SA Talks: The Many Faces of Mantis: Trickster Deity, Cosmic Gardener, World Creator, with Dr Saskia von Diest

Regularly at Fruition House

Monthly: Shamanic Dance, Psychedelic Drumming, Sound Journeys, The Connection

Academy (talks, workshops and

events), Fruition Talks, Beyond Monogamy gatherings, Queer Spirit gatherings,

Psychedelic Society SA Talks and workshops

Quarterly: Shamanic Temple presents Queer Temple, and Queer Women’s Sweat Lodge

& Temple

Yearly: Queer Spirit Women’s Retreat

Want to stay connected? Message 071 603 6077 for more information or to be added to

the relevant Fruition House community groups.