I started searching online for a retreat when I realized I was being called to try healing plant medicine. As soon as I found Ananda Lodge and began reading through their material I knew it was the right place. That intuition was completely validated every step of the way. The owners, Kimberly and J. are loving, patient and respectful. They have built a beautiful safe space to heal and grow. I feel more alive, joyful, grateful and full of love than I have in my entire life. The Hauchumera, Nikki, is another genuine, caring person that comes to serve Hauchuma at Ananda. She has lived in Peru, where the Hauchuma cactus grows, for seven or eight years. She has a profound respect for the medicine and is a genuine, caring human who is an excellent guide for those she serves.
Last, but certainly not least, Mary and Jonathan are also an important part of the Ananda Lodge experience. They are both eager to help you in any way they can. They prepare delicious, fresh, healthy meals three times a day for you and your fellow new friends and are also believers in the power of plant medicine.
I could write pages and pages about the revelations that came to me over the course of the 7 day retreat, but will try to capture the essence in saying it shows you what is truly important in life, how we are all connected to one another, the planet, all living things on the planet and that everything comes from an infinite flowing river of love. For me I realized I had been living in mild fear, anxiety, confusion and distraction. I hope to keep move forward with the renewed mindset of what truly makes us happy: spending time with those we love, doing the things we love, being in nature, helping others and taking care of our planet, its inhabitants, our bodies, minds and spirits.
This place is special. These people are special. Go if you are being called. They are the real deal. Couldn't be happier with my choice!
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