Roxa Hammock Cafe, Santa Cruz, California

This weekend, from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30, Downtown will be buzzing with Sidewalk Sales! It's a fantastic opportunity to snag some incredible deals from your favorite stores. Make sure to stop by Roxa Hammock Cafe and indulge in delicious treats—you won't want to miss it!

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Special Event: Find Roxa in the Cooperhouse Breezeway Tunnel between Pacific Ave and Abbott Square Market. Celebrating life's small moments with family is among the greatest joys we can experience. In a world where the daily grind often obscures what truly matters, savoring these moments can rejuvenate our routines and fortify family bonds. Picture an afternoon with everyone gathered at Roxa, lounging in hammocks and enjoying bowls of açaí together. It's not just about the food; it's about creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Bring the family to downtown Santa Cruz for a day packed with fun and excitement! Performances, demonstrations, and numerous exhibitors will offer free activities at Cooper St. and Abbott Square. Enjoy special discounts at participating downtown businesses. Activities include glitter tattoos, music, dancing, bubbles, foosball, crafts, and much more!

Be Natural Music | Abbott Square Stage | 11:30am-2:30pm
Traffic Jam | Abbott Square Stage | 3-4pm
All About Theatre | Cooper St. | 12:15-1pm
International Academy of Dance | Cooper St. | 1:30pm
Jazz Quartet | Cooper St. | 2:15pm
Laird's Academy of Martial Arts| Cooper St. | 3pm
Childish Bubble Making | Cooper St. | 3:30pm

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures!

Today, we celebrate the incredible men who have taken on the mantle of fatherhood, whether by birth, by choice, or by circumstance. Fathers come in many forms, each playing a crucial role in nurturing, guiding, and supporting those they love.

To the fathers who work tirelessly to provide for their families, balancing the demands of work and home life with grace and dedication, we salute you. Your strength and determination set an example of resilience and commitment that shapes the future generation.

To the dads who are always there, offering a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, and arms to hold us up when we fall, your presence is a source of comfort and security. Your love, often expressed in simple gestures and quiet moments, is a foundation on which we build our lives.

To the father figures who step in and step up, whether as uncles, grandfathers, mentors, or friends, your willingness to give of yourselves is deeply valued. You show that fatherhood is not just a matter of biology but of the heart, teaching us that love and guidance know no bounds.

On this special day, we honor your sacrifices and celebrate your impact. Your wisdom and kindness make the world a better place. Thank you for your unwavering support, your endless patience, and the unconditional love that you give so freely.

Wishing you a joyous Father’s Day, filled with love, laughter, and the deep appreciation you so richly deserve.

In recent years, we've have had countless wonderful events in this space, ranging from album release parties and headlining DJ sets to Kirtan, singing circles, and women's spa nights.

Maitreya Retreat welcomes visitors daily, except Wednesdays when we host private events.

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And if you haven't secured your tickets for Yemanjo at Garden of Euphony this Wednesday, act fast! Tickets are still available.
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Find Roxa while walking through the Cooperhouse Breezeway Tunnel between Pacific Ave and Abbott Square Market.

Mother's Day Celebration this Sunday. Stop by Roxa in the breezeway of the Cooper House for some relaxation and enjoy an acai bowl, tea, coffee and elixirs from our menu.

Punk Night DJ Dancing at Roxa Hammock Cafe, Santa Cruz, California
Saturday, April 20 | 7:00 - Late
In the Breezeway at 110 Cooper St.,Santa Cruz

The schedule for Dancing in the Streets is here! 🤩🌟 Save & share!! 👏🏽

Don't forget to drop by Roxa Hammock Cafe for a well-deserved break. Rest your feet and unwind while enjoying a refreshing acai bowl or beverage to refuel. We can't wait to see you there!

A Happy Customer! We are happy you found us.

My whole time living in Santa Cruz, and I never knew we had a hammock cafe!! You order these super unique cafe drinks and sit in hammocks. I could come here every day! It’s called Roxa Cafe Apothecary. I’m drinking a Blue Egyptian Water. Far out….

Happy St Patrick's Day! 🍀

Experience the joy of wellness with a nourishing acai bowl, feeling both lucky and healthy. Be Safe.

Search for Elixirs
POSSIONATE Elixirs are harder to find than expected.

Ask five local wellness experts to explain the word “elixir” and be ready to hear five unique answers. By most counts, the word elixir is used to describe a botanical blend associated with medicinal properties, often containing various herbs, spices, and other natural ingredients.

Historically believed to possess mystical or alchemical powers that could heal ailments or grant immortality, some degree of skepticism is understandable. But that would be like throwing out the remedy with the root water.

I began my search for answers at Go Ask Alice, an herbal apothecary on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, where I asked the staff person where I could find the elixir section.

She steered me toward the tincture section, an array of small glass dropper bottles, where she explained tinctures are highly concentrated herbal extracts that can be combined with other ingredients to make an elixir. She recommended I walk a few blocks down to the Roxa, Metaphysical Tea House and Elixir Bar, where I knew right away, I had found the right place.

Slightly overwhelmed by the kaleidoscope of hammocks and the large handwritten menu, I was hesitant to splurge on what at first glance looked like a wizardly menu of herbal tea.

The barista suggested I try Druid’s Council, which contains gotu kola, ginkgo, spearmint, and a list of herbs for improving mental clarity.

When my drink order was called, I picked up the large recyclable to-go cup. It tasted like a warm strawberry smoothie with large chunks of fruit, so filling it was practically a meal. This was an elixir I could get behind.

Still searching for answers I headed to Staff of Life’s vitamin and cosmetic department. They walked me toward a wall of small glass bottled tinctures, similar to the Alice display, also used to make elixirs.

Sierra, the manager, suggested I look at the refrigerated drink section, with a great selection of tonics. But tonics are not elixirs, or are they?

I continued my quest at New Leaf. When I asked a wellness staffer about elixirs, she explained she considers it a marketing term. She said it’s one that reemerges now and then, in products ranging from drinks to eye cream, both of which were on sale that day. Also on sale was a Giovanni 2chic Leave-In Conditioning & Styling Elixir.

Feeling more confused than ever, I eventually reached out to Jazmin Grant, owner of Roxa Tea Lounge. Grant explained herbal elixirs have countless purposes and properties ranging from social elixirs that have mood- and mind-altering effects to elixirs that support and tonify various organ systems.

“Just as an example, we have a social elixir that replicates the feeling of being drunk on alcohol without having any alcohol in it at all,” she said. “It contains fermented succulents and plants from Africa that have historically been used for this same purpose. We call this elixir the “Wander Lust”.

“Mercury Oil” is a shot concocted by a man who hikes into the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea to pick over 100 herbs which he later ferments for seven years. ”The demilitarized zone is free from human interaction or frequencies so the herbs thrive out there,” she said.

Roxa elixirs always contain exotic herbal ingredients, and the mystical essence that goes with it. So now we know, tinctures are concentrated herbal formulas used to make tonics and elixirs.

Tonics are believed to fortify specific bodily systems, like immune or digestive imbalance, and to support overall health. Elixirs are botanical remedies used to address a specific imbalance in the body, with a healthy shot of mystical lining the way.

By Elizabeth Borelli
March 13, 2024

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"Several current studies describe an association between psychiatric illness and mitochondrial dysfunction and consequent cellular modifications, including lipid, protein, and DNA damage, caused by cellular oxidative stress."

Neuroprotective Effects of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) against Rotenone In Vitro Exposure Neuropsychiatric diseases, such as bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia (SCZ), have a very complex pathophysiology. Several current studies describe an association between psychiatric illness and mitochondrial dysfunction and consequent cellular modifications, ...

📣 🚨 Santa Cruz DJ Sessions is proud to announce our new monthly residency at Abbott Square in Downtown Santa Cruz! 📣🚨🥳This is a huge honor for us and we cannot wait to bring you some of the most epic DJs performances forthcoming March 28- October 2024. We will be featuring some of Santa Cruz's finest talents as well as bringing in incredible DJs from all across the Bay Area and Beyond! 🚀🪩🚀

Starting most third Thursdays of the month, our first Abbott Square kickoff SCDJ Dance Celebration Session will feature:
-Solkist
-Denver Drake
-Lucho
and Special Guest DJ.....
-Funky Breezy

🎊Get ready to pop off in style on the Abbott Square Patio all spring, summer, and fall as we journey into a new era of fun and community with SCDJ Session's!🎊

More info to come, mark your calendars for March 28th folks, you're not gonna want to miss it!

Abbott Square Market
Santa Cruz DJ Sessions

Solkist Carly
Denver Drake
Lucho Yañez
Sara Breece

Vegfest Santa Cruz | April 6, 2024 2024 SANTA CRUZ VEGFEST TICKETS Free for Ages 12 and Under EVENT DETAILS April 6th 2024 – 10am-6pmCocoanut Grove at Beach Boardwalk400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environme...

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) - traditionally used in weddings to encourage fertility, can improve the pumping ability of the heart, helpful in cases of inflammation of the cardiovascular system, and an aid in processing grief and loss.

Damiana (Turnera aphrodesiaca) - traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and sexual tonic for all genders, uplifting and mood enhancing qualities, good to drink as a tea around the time of the me**es. May I suggest, Damiana & chocolate as a pairing for this Valentine’s Day!

Rose (Rosa spp.) - sacred to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty. Balances the heart, a balm for intense grief, cardiac tonic, cools inflammation, and a nervine. Has an affinity for supporting women in all stages of their life.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum) - for passion and intimacy, the spicy and warming qualities of cinnamon come into play. Increases bloodplay, warms the body, and is also commonly used as an aphrodisiac.

Lavender (Lavendula officinalis) - long renowned as an herb of love, said to have been used in North Africa to protect against abusive husbands, and in Europe used amongst “Ladies of the Night” in scented perfumes to attract clientele. Calming and relaxing, another herb that brings ease to an anxious heart.

Lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis) - soothes the nerves, aids digestion, gentle and soothing for those who suffer from the pains of a broken heart, while those in pursuit of love sometimes wear it as a charm to bring a lover into one’s life.

💖 Valentine's Day Special: Experience the Magic of Roxa's Love Potion! Share a steaming cup of Roxa's Love Potion with your beloved, surrounded by an atmosphere of love and intimacy. Let the delightful blend of peppermint and herbs work its magic as you deepen your bond and create unforgettable memories together. ✨

💞 Whether you're celebrating a new romance or cherishing years of love and devotion, Roxa's Love Potion is the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day celebration. Here's to love, connection, and shared moments! Happy Valentine's Day from Roxa Hammock Cafe, Santa Cruz, California! 🥂💕

The drink options are:

Pipers Calling- a mildly caffeinated grapefruit mocktail with herbs that promote feeling social

Love Potion- a peppermint hot chocolate with herbs that promote feeling connected with others

Spirit of Mentha- an iced spearmint tea with herbs that promote skin health. This drink has no mood altering effects

Wolfberry Tea- a caffeinated black tea with herbs that promote memory, relaxation,and enhanced cognition

Wander Lust- a tropical punch with African herbs that promote the feeling of intoxication without having any alcohol in it.

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