Events

A Sacred Gathering Space for Healing, Culture & Collective Empowerment.

Rooted in an African worldview and guided by the rhythms of the Earth, our space offers more than just a venue—we offer refuge, remembrance, and reconnection.

Upcoming Events

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The Sanctuary

Portals: An Altar Exhibition w/ Serian L. Strauss

Join The Sanctuary on November 29th at 6pm for a night of celebration of our current Artist-In-Residence, Serian Letti Strauss’ opening of their first solo show, “Portals: An Altar Exhibition”. During this last quarter, Serian has been offering their altar pieces (gourds, bowls, cups, trays) in-store, at The Sanctuary for folks to purchase and add to their collection of sacred objects. Simultaneously, Serian has been working on a series of beaded gourds using a technique they inherited from their grandmother in Tanzania. RSVP by November 26th

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Ancestors Taught Me: A Poetry-Writing Workshop Series in the Black Radical Tradition

Join us every first Saturday from 1:30-3pm

Led by amalee bea, we will support each other in growing as writers and as people by reading, writing, sharing and discussing poems from prolific Black writers such as Toni Bambara, James Baldwin, etc. The workshops are intended for all experience levels! Whether you’ve never written poetry or have written poetry for years, it will be fun & supportive.

The workshops can be attended on a one-off basis, but/and regular attendance will create a richer experience for all of us as it will allow us to build familiarity with each other, each other’s work, and the poets we’ll be reading, making for better discussions.
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Host Your Event @ The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary offers ease of access for Bay Area guests while transporting you into a sacred portal. We are minutes from Lake Merritt—but feel like we are in a sacred grove worlds away.

Why host with us?

Hosting your retreat, workshop, or gathering at The Sanctuary is an invitation into sacred relationship. Lovingly cultivated using indigenous African principles—creating a sustainable space that honors both ancestors and future generations, our space is ideal for:

  • Spiritual & Ancestral Healing Gatherings
  • Yoga, Meditation, and Somatic Movement Workshops
  • Herbalism & Plant Medicine Workshops
  • Nonprofit & Community-Based Retreats/Networking Mixers
  • Sound Healing, Divination, and Energy Work
  • Women's, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC Circles
  • Art, Design, Culture, and Educational Talks/Discussions

What We Offer

Whether you're planning a half-day gathering or multi-day retreat, The Sanctuary can accommodate groups of various sizes in a peaceful, grounded setting:

  • Indoor & outdoor teaching & ceremony spaces
  • On-site apothecary
  • Yoga mats
  • Blankets
  • Space to breathe and build together
  • Herbal tea bar available upon request
  • Spiritual services or ritual facilitation available upon request
  • Breathwork, guided meditation, and yoga facilitation available upon request
  • Cultural educators and facilitators available upon request

Cost:

  • $200/hr Monday-Tuesday (anytime) or Wednesday-Sunday (7am-11am, 7:00pm-10pm)
  • $300/hr Wednesday-Sunday 12-6pm

**For anytime outside of the windows listed please inquire about after hours pricing

Who We Are Calling In

We are honored to share this space with:

  • Community-based organizations and nonprofits
  • Spiritual guides and ritualists
  • Bodyworkers, herbalists, and somatic therapists
  • Artists, musicians, and culture keepers
  • Educators, youth leaders, and wellness practitioners
  • Grief workers and birth/postpartum doulas
  • Changemakers rooted in justice, healing, and liberation

If your work aligns we welcome you.

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