About Ananda Lodge

Mission & Vision

Mission
At Ananda Lodge we are on a mission to unveil the wisdom within through providing safe, compassionate, trauma-informed care that honors sacred plant medicine traditions.
Vision
Our goal is to create a ripple effect of healing that begins with the reconnection to self and extends outward to all of humanity and the planet.
Sacred Reverence
We honor this through the lens of integrity and reverence for the healing plants and the wisdom keepers that carry these sacred rituals and traditions. Read More

Upcoming Retreats at Ananda Lodge

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
At Ananda Lodge Costa Rica, nestled in the natural beauty of Playa Grande, we offer a sanctuary where trauma-informed care meets ancestral wisdom. Our carefully crafted accommodations provide comfort as you engage in transformative experiences guided by respected Indigenous facilitators. We honor sacred plant medicines and integrate somatic practices, creating a safe, nurturing environment to support each individual's unique healing journey, allowing for deep restoration of body, mind, & spirit Read More

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

Be catered to with private chef gourmet meals, attuned to your specific dietary needs. Vegan, vegetarian, allergies, and dietary restrictions welcomed. Read More

Getting Here

Location icon Ananda Lodge, 952F+W3R Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Directions

Ananda Lodge's prime location offers easy access to and from key destinations: - 1 hour to Liberia (LIR) Airport - 30 minute drive to Tamarindo or 5 minutes by boat ride - 40 minutes to Potrero - 40 minutes to Marina Flamingo Read More

Customer Reviews

4.97 out of 5.0 average rating

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Amazing healing space
From the moment I stepped onto the property I knew Ananda lodge was the right place for what we wanted to share with our guest.
Safe clean quite
Jay and his staff are very accomadating
The professionalism and the patience of Jay Kim and there staff is outstanding.
As one of the host for the Design your life yoga retreat I always felt comfortable to share our vision and it was recieved with no judgment.
Our guest also felt very comfortable asking questions to both Jay and the chefs , Jonathan & Mary who are magic ! We had quit a few dietary concerns . Bless them they made all of our bellies very happy.
Describing every meal with such beautiful presentation and if you wanted seconds or thrids in my case on pasta night ( sooo good)it wasn't a problem.
We enjoyed a sound bath with Kim in the maloka that had everyone looking forward to wrapping themselves up in the vey comfortable beds for a good night's sleep.
The cleaning staff and security did an amazing job , when you are visiting the jungle you should be prepared to find some if it's lovely creatures. From frogs to monkeys and such beautiful brids 😀
Jay is such a pleasure to work with and
he was always there when we needed him his service was outstanding !
Its turly PURA VIDA at ANANADA LODGE


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Incredible Retreat Venue
We had such a beautiful time hosting at Ananda Lodge. We brought 12 women to lead a 5 day yoga/therapy retreat. From the beginning Jay and Kim were incredibly supportive and communicative. The rooms were beautiful and the yoga shala/maloca was a dream to teach in.
The food was out of this world, chefs Jonathan and Mary created dishes with love and intention. Every meal was a hit with our guests. Jay helped us arrange excursions so we got to explore surfing, zipling and a sunset cruise. We would love to bring more groups and guests in the future.
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A peaceful pearl!
We loved our stay! This intimate setting and the small but mighty and well chosen team, made me and my partner feel so welcome, safe and supported in our journey and ceremony here. I truly recommend this private and beautiful place. The surroundings are well integrated with each other and the energy here is just wow! Read More

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Life Changing
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! Read More

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Very glad I found Ananda
Kimberly and Jason have created a unique and wonderful oasis with Ananda Lodge. They are honoring and carrying forward the traditions of plant medicine from Peru that I have come to know and cherish over the last 20 years. Mary and Jonathon tirelessly create dish after delicious dish of healthy food that comes from the heart and feeds the soul.

Our fearless Huachumara, Nikki, is an amazing guide and spirit to work with both in and out of ceremony. The work that Nikki did with our group was healing and truly special. I am honored to have gone through ceremonies with her and would certainly to do so again and highly recommend her to others.
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