Onyeka Tefari Wellness and Spa

December Bantaba: Guess That Herb
2025-12-14 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Onyeka Tefari Wellness & Spa, 8755 Aero Drive, San Diego, 92123, United States
As the year winds down and we gather in warmth and community, join us for a December Bantaba that will awaken your senses and challenge your inner gardener!
Put your knowledge to the test in our “Guess That Herb” Sensory Challenge! Can you tell rosemary from lavender with just a sniff? Identify mint by taste alone? This festive, interactive game is a delightful blend of fun, learning, and friendly competition.
Here’s how it works:
With a blindfold on (or simply your eyes closed!), you’ll rely on touch, smell, and taste to identify a variety of common—and maybe a few surprising—herbs and edible flowers. It’s a hilarious and surprising way to connect with the natural world and each other.
Why you should come:

Fun for EVERYONE: No green thumb required! Whether you’re a master gardener or just love fresh flavors, this challenge is for you.
A Perfect Holiday Icebreaker: Meet fellow plant lovers in a joyful, relaxed atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to connect and share laughs.
Wake Up Your Senses: Step away from the holiday hustle and engage in a moment of mindful, sensory play.
Warm Drinks & Good Cheer: We’ll have festive refreshments to keep the mood merry and bright.

Event Details:
Date: December 14th, 2025
Time: 12:30PM
Location: 8755 Aero Drive (Courtyard) San Diego CA 92123
This is a free community event for all members. Please RSVP so we can prepare enough herbs for everyone to play!
Let’s celebrate the season of togetherness with a unique and unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to smell, taste, and laugh with you!

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January Bantaba: Plant Your Peace: A Mindful Beginning to 2026
2026-01-11 12:30
What if this year felt different? More centered, more intentional, more yours.
It all starts with a single, peaceful moment. Join us for the first Bantaba of 2026, where we’ll trade the hustle for harmony. We’ve created a beautiful, one-hour experience to help you connect with your intentions through gentle movement, quiet reflection, and the simple joy of growing.
Forget the crowded gyms and overwhelming resolutions. Let’s begin 2026 differently: with intention, gentle movement, and the simple magic of planting a seed—both in the soil and in our hearts.
You are invited to a very special Bantaba, designed as a one-hour sanctuary to pause, breathe, and connect. We’ll ease into the year with:

A warm, welcoming circle to set our intentions.
A gentle, 20-minute garden inspired yoga stretch session to awaken the body (all levels welcome!).
A peaceful, hands-on ritual to symbolize your personal growth for the year.
A moment to share a cup of soothing, artisanal tea as a community.

And to carry the calm home with you, each guest will receive a special gift kit to create your own quiet tea-time sanctuary.
This is your year to bloom. Let’s plant the first seed, together.
Spaces are limited to keep it cozy. Secure your spot and prioritize your peace.

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February Bantaba: Seeds of Connection – A Gathering of Friendship & Kindness
2026-02-08 12:30 - 13:30
This February, let’s celebrate love in its truest, widest sense. Move beyond roses and chocolates and join us for a cozy, heart-centered Bantaba designed to nurture friendship, self-love, and community connection.
In a month focused on romance, we’re creating space for something deeper—the kind of love that grows through kindness, presence, and shared moments. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, flying solo, or simply curious, you belong here.
What You’ll Do:
Write with Heart in a Sound Bath: Center yourself as the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls fill the space. During this serene sound bath, you’ll be guided to decorate and personalize pre-made plantable seed paper—embedded with wildflower seeds!—and write heartfelt notes to friends, your future self, or someone new you meet.
Connect through Conversation: Gentle, uplifting prompts will help break the ice and inspire meaningful chats in a relaxed, judgment-free space.
Sip & Savor: Enjoy a warm cup of herbal tea from the garden as we share stories, laughs, and quiet reflection.
Leave with a Token of Love: Bring home your custom note cards, a small planted intention, and maybe even the start of a new friendship.
This Gathering Is Perfect For:

Anyone looking to celebrate “Galentine’s Day” or “Palentine’s Day” in a meaningful way
Those who find Valentine’s Day challenging and want a soft place to land
People eager to practice self-love and set gentle intentions
Souls who believe the best kind of love is rooted in friendship and community

Ready to Plant Seeds of Connection?
Spaces are intentionally kept small to foster warmth and connection. Come as you are—and leave with a heart full of kindness and a hands-on reminder that love grows in many forms.
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March Bantaba: Rosemary Reverie - A Celebration of Scent & Wellness
2026-03-08 12:30 - 13:30
Embrace the essence of spring at our March Monthly Bantaba! This month, we turn our focus to the fragrant and powerful world of rosemary—an herb celebrated through the ages for its clarity of scent and bounty of benefits.
Join us at Onyeka Tefari Wellness and Spa for an evening of discovery, where we’ll explore how this humble herb can transform your well-being and home rituals. This Bantaba is designed to inform, inspire, and connect you to the natural wisdom of plants.
What to Expect:

The Magic of Rosemary Syrup: While we won’t be crafting on-site, we will dive deep into the simple art of making rosemary-infused syrup. We’ll walk through the entire process, share our favorite tips, and discuss the many delightful ways you can use this versatile creation—from crafting elegant beverages and culinary delights to incorporating it into your self-care routines.
Unlocking Rosemary’s Treasures: We’ll journey beyond the kitchen into the heart of rosemary’s wellness legacy. Learn about its renowned properties for:

Mental Clarity & Focus: How its invigorating aroma can sharpen the mind and uplift the spirit.
Hair & Scalp Wellness: Exploring its traditional role in promoting vitality.
Circulation & Relaxation: Understanding its use in aromatherapy and restorative rituals.
Antioxidant Support: Discussing its place in a holistic lifestyle.

Sensory Immersion: Breathe in the fresh, piney fragrance that will fill our serene space. Enjoy a specially prepared rosemary-infused tasting and connect with a community of like-minded wellness explorers.
A Gift from Nature: Each guest will receive a beautiful, fresh bundle of rosemary to take home—your starting point for creating your own syrups, teas, baths, and culinary experiments using the knowledge gained during our session.

Perfect For: Wellness enthusiasts, budding home herbalists, culinary explorers, and anyone seeking to deepen their connection with natural, simple ingredients. Come with curiosity, leave with inspiration.
Take Home: A lush bundle of fresh rosemary, comprehensive recipe and usage guides, and the knowledge to confidently bring the benefits of rosemary into your daily life.
Spaces are cultivated for an intimate experience. Secure your spot and join us for an evening of aromatic discovery and communal well-being.
Come for the knowledge, leave with nature’s bounty.

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April Bantaba: Seed Tape Magic
2026-04-12 12:30 - 13:30
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to dream about the garden ahead.
Join us for our April Bantaba gathering, where we’ll be unlocking one of gardening’s simplest secrets: seed tape. You’ve seen it in garden centers—those beautiful rolls of perfectly spaced seeds ready to lay in the ground. But did you know you can make your own?
We’ll show you how.
Using everyday materials and your choice of seeds, you’ll create custom seed tape to take home and plant when the time is right. Lettuce lovers? We’ve got you. Carrot obsessed? Same. Herb enthusiasts? Say no more.
What we’ll provide:

A variety of seeds to choose from
All the materials you’ll need (some might surprise you!)
Markers for labeling your creations
Tables, chairs, and good company

What to bring:
Just yourself—and anyone you’d like to introduce to our Bantaba family.
This is a hands-on, messy-in-the-best-way, all-ages activity. Kids and grown-ups alike will leave with something they made with their own two hands and a little bit of garden magic.
No experience needed. No cost. No pressure. Just community.
Come spend an hour with us in the courtyard. Leave with seed tape for your garden and a little more spring in your step.

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