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Join us for an intimate exploration into the world of sacred plant medicine.
Limited to 8 guests, this retreat is designed for those wanting to experience the wellness benefits of psilocybin and cacao in a private, eco luxury retreat setting.
Thoughtfully curated to support your unique process, this experience is aimed at regulating the nervous system, building inner capacity and resilience, and empowering you as the healer. Our experienced guides will be with you every step of the way, offering wisdom, support, and personalized guidance through 1:1 dosage consultations, personal integration sessions, and group workshops.
Over the course of 3 ceremonies we will gently guide you into the world of plant medicine. Designed for intimacy and 1:1 wellness support with trauma-informed practitioners, this immersion is limited to only 8 guests, ensuring your care, safety and discretion are priority.
Together we will explore the ancient ceremonial practices of psilocybin and cacao, and how together these earthly medicines are designed for heart wellness, self-compassion, and lasting change.
Thoughtfully curated to support your unique process, this experience is aimed at regulating the nervous system, building inner capacity and resilience, and empowering you as the healer. Our experienced guides will be with you every step of the way, offering wisdom, support, and personalized guidance through 1:1 dosage consultations, personal integration sessions, and group workshops.
At Ananda Lodge Retreats, we believe in providing a level of care that is unprecedented in the plant medicine retreat business. Our process emphasizes intimacy, preparation through education and somatic resourcing, onsite individual and group processing, and post retreat integration for a wholistic and comprehensive approach to your care.
We view compassion as the cornerstone of wellness. Compassion for self and others allows us to see beyond separateness and to forgive ourselves and fellow human beings
We acknowledge that trauma-imprints are universal, with us each carrying wounds, visible or invisible. We acknowledge the power of being witnessed and the wellness capacity available to us all.
With reverence, we bow to Mother Earth and to the plants that provide wellness. In reverence, we bow to ourselves for the innate healers that we are, and to the Divine for the guidance on our journey.
We believe somatic embodiment creates a roadmap for lasting integration and wellness. When we walk the path with wisdom, we are able to heal for the generations before, and those after us.
Starting with a thorough intake process, our goal is to begin learning about you, your background, and how we can best support your journey. Following the intake process, you will receive an individual 75-minute somatic preparation session. This session will help you define a clear intention and how to leverage your unique resources to go deeper with the medicine.
Throughout your stay, you will have access to 1:1 sessions with an assigned trauma-informed CARE member who will be with you throughout. These sessions are optional, and designed to provide additional support as you process feelings/sensations/insights from your experiences.
We understand that continued care post-retreat is critical in your journey of plant medicine work. Following your departure, it is our pleasure to continue supporting your unique path of integration.
As part of our continuity of CARE experience, you will receive two additional 1:1 integration sessions with a trauma-informed somatic integration specialist, invitations to our monthly community gatherings, and access to our Ripple Effect wellness Packages.
Ceremonial cacao is a sacred medicine, a vehicle for spiritual exploration, and a catalyst for deep inner work. Rich in antioxidants, nutrients, and mood-enhancing compounds, cacao nourishes both body and soul, gently opening the heart and inviting us to connect with ourselves and others on a profound level. Rich in biogenic amines such as serotonin, theobromine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and tyramine, cacao stimulates pleasure, promotes relaxation and can trigger the feeling of love and compassion.
Differing from its relative cocoa, cacao is a superfood derived from the Theobroma plant that only grows in certain regions along the equator. Affectionately named “Food of the Gods,” ceremonial use dates all the way back to 5300 years in the Peruvian Amazon where it was used for community wellnesss, celebrations, and as a way to connect with the earth and her elements. So treasured were pure cacao beans that they were often used in acts of trading and exchange.
Ceremonial cacao taps into ancient wisdom, bridging the physical and spiritual realms. She opens the heart to promote compassion, joy, and love while enhancing spiritual connection and guiding self-exploration.
Cacao is a wise elder plant with an abundance of teachings. Ancient Mayan folklore speaks of a time when the divide between humans and nature was great causing many disruptions in the balance of life. As the divide and imbalance grew, legend says that cacao emerged from the rainforest to help people open their hearts so the balance of life could be returned to the planet.
Cacao beckons us to slow down, to observe, and to listen. As a plant spirit, she reminds us of the connection to our hearts, the connection to others, and the connection to Pachamama, mother earth.
Through her feminine energy, she yearns for us to remember our connection to this earth and with the people that have come before us, our ancestors, and the legacy we will leave. This is a coming home to the medicine of plants to nourish our body and our soul.
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms. Various cultures have used these mushrooms in traditional medicine and spiritual rituals for centuries. In recent years, psilocybin has gained global recognition, with many embracing it as a catalyst for personal growth, therapeutic breakthroughs, and spiritual enlightenment.
Similar to cacao, psilocybin was also revered as a sacred plant medicine used in ritual settings. Archeologists and researchers have discovered Mayan mushroom stone carvings that date back to over 3000 years ago, revealing their use as sacraments for personal and communal wellness.
“Mayan culture was very mycophilic, and they revered mushroom stones for divination, for spirituality, and also to be able to predict incoming armies and how to strategize against them.” Paul Stamets, Fantastic Fungi.
Psilocybin mushrooms contain the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. The effects of the plant medicine can begin 20 to 60 minutes after ingestion and last for up to 4-6 hours.
Psilocybin induces an altered state of consciousness, often leading to changes in perception and highly visual states. You may experience an increase in energy levels, mental clarity, and reflective experiences.
With an expanded sense of empathy and compassion, you may be able to process difficult emotions with more patience and wisdom. Your relationships, habits, memory, and vocabulary may improve. Your nervous system and hormones may feel more balanced.
Psilocybin can connect you with your innate embodied intelligence and free you from rigid thought patterns and limiting beliefs.
Ample evidence exists that the Aztec culture worked with these sacred plant medicines in combination to catalyze their synergistic effects. The native Nahuatl word for these mushrooms is teonanácatl, which translates to “Flesh of the Gods.” The native Nahuatl word for cacao is cacáhuatl, which translates to “Food of the Gods.”
By combining these medicines, we are able to open the heart with cacao while we open the mind with psilocybin, creating a synergistic wellness effect. The MAOI compounds within cacao promote serotonin release in the brain, boosting the effects of the psilocybin, while the healthy fats present in cacao, promote enhanced absorption of the psilocybin. A truly remarkable combination.
At Ananda Lodge, we hold the integration journey with the same reverence and sacredness as we have for the plants and the ceremony itself. Integration is a sacred endeavor to be honored with time, commitment, compassion, and grace. In the process of integration, we grow a deeper relationship with ourselves and a deeper understanding of our true essence.
Post retreat we offer 3 levels of tiered integration, embodiment, and transformation programs to deepen weave together the wisdom from the sacred plants.
Our Ripple Effect wellness Packages place a strong emphasis on the Somatic process, the intricate relationship between the body and mind, and empowering pasajeros to reunite with the innate intelligence of the body.
At Ananda Lodge we don’t believe in offering one-off integration sessions. Instead we believe in building relationships and threads of continuity that support your ongoing wellness and CARE.
If you are looking for integration support with a Plant Medicine Specialist, choose from a package below:
3 Session Package: $450
5 Session Package: $650 (14% savings)
7 Session Package: $850 (20% savings)
Discounts given if bought at time of retreat registration
A guided journey of somatic exploration, embodiment, and empowerment. For those wanting to harness the keys of nervous system regulation, this program is designed for you.
Work 1:1 with a Somatic Specialist on a journey of empowerment where you will learn how to tap into your innate somatic wisdom, release patterns of trauma and walk away with increased capacity, resiliency, and overall vitality.
PRICE: $1250
Payment plans available
Discounts given if bought at time of retreat registration
Our flagship offering, this program offers you a guided 6 month journey to wholistic wellness and whole-being transformation.
In this program we will uncover old ways of being, energy patterns, and traumatic imprints that are keeping you from your most vital self. In this program we uniquely explore the interplay between the ancient wisdom of the energy body, with the Native American medicine wheel, and how to use plants, foods, and herbs as catalysts for wellness and transformation.
A complete approach to whole system transformation, this program empowers you to unlock the keys to personal regeneration, self liberation, and alignment with your innate soul purpose.
PRICE: $3495
Payment plans available
Discounts given if bought at time of retreat registration
As an empathic medicine woman, Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in wellness, coaching, and working with plants. Experiencing the depths of corporate burnout, she turned to ancient wellness traditions and plant medicine for soul reconnection and transformation.
Guided by indigenous wisdom, she learned to listen to nature’s whispers and harness its wellness energies. Now, Kimberly shares her gifts, guiding others on their paths of self-discovery, wellness, and empowerment.
On her journey, Kimberly uncovered the sacred wellness power of medicinal mushrooms. Now, she guides clients in crafting personalized microdose protocols and guided journeys. She’s a trauma-informed plant medicine coach, certified sound wellness therapist, and is training as a curandera and herbalist with the Shipibo-Konibo lineage.
Shannon is a dedicated somatic practitioner and plant medicine integration coach, committed to creating safe and trauma-informed spaces for individuals on their plant medicine journeys. With over 25 years of experience working with entheogens in ceremonial settings, she specializes in trauma resolution and nervous system regulation through body-mind-oriented practices and somatic inquiry. Shannon’s work at Ananda Lodge wellness Center, where she serves as a lead CARE team member, ensures that individuals receive personalized care and guidance tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
Her unwavering commitment, extensive knowledge, and experience empower individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom, heal profound wounds, and embrace their authentic selves. Shannon’s approach fosters a deep sense of self-discovery and holistic wellness, inspiring and motivating individuals as they navigate their wellness paths with confidence, ease, and grace.
Shannon’s work is deeply rooted in respect for indigenous knowledge and practices. As an Earth Wisdom Apprentice and Indigenous Ally, she integrates traditional wisdom from the cultures she collaborates with into her practice. This culturally sensitive framework not only enriches her work but also enhances the wellness experience for her clients, fostering a deeper connection to their wellness journey and a greater sense of cultural understanding and respect.
Her life is inspired by nature, creativity, community, and helping people to connect with their inner healer. She has been working with and studying mind-body and energy for over 25 yrs. Her modalities include: breathwork, meditation, yoga, reiki, and earth ritual. Nadia’s plant medicine journey began in Mexico in the late 90’s, and she has studied and practiced with a variety of shamanic practitioners from around the world. She has formally been holding space in plant ceremonies for 8 years, and has worked with 100’s of guests.
Her own wellness journey deepened her passion to help others, and her therapeutic approach includes compassionate inquiry, somatic guidance & integration, counseling, and trauma-informed support. She has studied with healers of European, Mexican & Colombian traditions, and weaves with their common threads. Nadia also hosts somatic tide pool experiences and intuitive readings. When she’s not with guests at Ananda or on the beach, she’s playing music with her son, hiking with her dogs and in the garden.
Rachael is an advocate of sacred plant medicines, an energy healer, a creator of sacred containers, and a holder of safe spaces. In 2017, she began her personal journey with plant medicine learning wellness modalities and working with psilocybin and a therapist to start wellness herself.
Rachael is passionate about guiding sacred circles where participants experience wellness and growth through the ancient medicine of cacao and also loves to work with small groups to support them in experiencing the connective gift of psilocybin medicine. She has expanded her expertise as a healer, acquiring certifications as an integration coach, yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, cacao facilitator, and is currently on a journey of discovery with the 13 Moon Mystery School’s Enter the Mystery program.
With reverence for each person’s wellness potential, Rachael supports self-discovery and personal growth. She invites you to join her on a transformative journey towards wholeness and alignment.
PRE-RETREAT
Intake Call
1:1 Somatic Preparation
Online Group Orientation
DAY 1 (ARRIVAL)
2:30 PM Airport Shuttle pick up from Liberia Airport
4:00 PM Arrive at Ananda
4:30 PM Welcome refreshments
5:00 PM Group welcome, orientation, and grounding
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Cacao ceremony
DAY 2
7:00 AM *Ocean cleansing*
8:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Somatic Intention Setting Workshop
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free Time
1:00 PM 1:1 Dosage consultations
5:30 PM Gentle yoga and meditation
6:30 PM Ceremony 1
DAY 3
7:30 AM *Meditation and movement*
8:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Somatic Integration Workshop
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free Time
1:00 PM 1:1 Integration sessions
5:00 PM *Beach sunset*
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Group Preparation for AM Ceremony
DAY 4
5:00 AM Ceremony 2
11:00 AM Fruit offering
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Afternoon reflection in silence
3:00 PM Snack
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Group Sound wellness Journey
DAY 5
7:00 AM *Ocean cleansing*
8:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Group Integration
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Microdose Workshop
2:00 PM Free Time
2:00 PM 1:1 Integration sessions
3:30 PM Snack
6:00 PM Ceremony 3 (Mini dose Medicine and the Music celebration)
DAY 6 (DEPARTURE)
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Group Closing Circle
11:00 AM Depart
A sacred medicine retreat is an immersive experience that incorporates the ceremonial use of sacred plants or substances for wellness, spiritual exploration, and personal growth.
This retreat was created specifically for beginners. However, it’s essential to consider your own readiness and intentions for participating in a sacred medicine retreat.
Safety is a top priority during ceremonies, and experienced facilitators take precautions to ensure the well-being of all participants. This includes screening participants for medical conditions or contraindications, providing pre- and post-ceremony support, maintaining a safe and sacred space and having trained staff on hand to assist.
Certain medical conditions, medications, or mental health conditions may be contraindicated with the use of sacred medicines. It’s essential to disclose all relevant medical history or medications to the retreat facilitators before participating.
Ceremonies involve ingesting the sacred medicine in a ritualistic setting under the guidance of experienced facilitators. Participants may experience a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual effects, including heightened sensory perception, introspection, emotional release, and spiritual insights.
Determining the correct mushroom dosage for a sacred ceremony is a nuanced process that requires careful consideration of various factors. We take an individualized approach, considering factors such as body weight, tolerance, previous experiences with psychedelics, and personal intentions for the ceremony. Our experienced facilitators have undergone extensive training and have years of experience working with sacred medicines.
We embrace the synergy of sacred plants and substances to create transformative and integrative experiences for our participants. Cacao has been used for centuries in ceremonial contexts for its heart-opening and mood-enhancing properties. When combined with sacred mushrooms, cacao can enhance and complement the psycho-spiritual effects of the mushrooms, creating a synergistic and expansive experience. The heart-opening properties of cacao can help to soften the edges of the mushroom experience, fostering a sense of safety, love, and trust that allows participants to surrender more deeply into the journey.
By offering ceremonies at different times of the day, we provide participants with the opportunity to experience the medicine in varying contexts and energetic frequencies. Evening ceremonies provide an opportunity for deep processing and integration as you sleep during the night. Morning ceremonies provide an opportunity to take advantage of optimal, natural brainwave patterns and chemicals, while offering conscious integration of the journey. The spacing of evening and morning ceremonies also allows participants time for rest and reflection between experiences.
Yes. Our Ananda Lodge CARE team is here to support you with 1:1 preparation and integration sessions before and after your onsite experience. Contact us to learn more.
Ananda Lodge is a boutique wellness center aimed at creating a ripple effect of wellness through the reconnection of self and extending outward to all of humanity and to the planet. Our mission is to provide intimately curated wellness experiences that regenerate your being, and pay respect to sacred medicine traditions. We honor this through the lens of integrity, reverence for the wellness plants, and the medicine keepers that carry these sacred rituals and traditions.
At Ananda Lodge, eco-sustainability meets luxury, featuring local artisanal design elements and natural wood and earth tones. Spanning over 3300 square meters, our property offers a secluded hideaway just 6 minutes from some of the best surfing in the country.
Stepping onto the property, immediately you feel an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Removed from the noises of daily life, Ananda Lodge sits perched on the mountain with a picturesque view of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean. The sound of birds and monkeys fill the air, and as you settle in, a remembering of coming home, back to nature, can be felt throughout the body.
Ananda Lodge Costa Rica is a small family-owned wellness center created to provide a sanctuary for reprieve and personal restoration.
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