952F+X29, Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, 50308
Up to 8 in group
June 25 - 30, 2025
About this Retreat
KIMBERLY
As an empathic medicine woman, Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in healing, coaching, and working with plants. Experiencing the depths of corporate burnout, she turned to ancient healing traditions and plant medicine for soul reconnection and transformation.
Guided by indigenous wisdom, she learned to listen to nature’s whispers and harness its healing energies. Now, Kimberly shares her gifts, guiding others on their paths of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
On her journey, Kimberly uncovered the sacred healing 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 healing therapist, and is training as a curandera and herbalist with the Shipibo-Konibo lineage.
SHANNON
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 Healing 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 healing 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 healing experience for her clients, fostering a deeper connection to their healing journey and a greater sense of cultural understanding and respect.
NADIA
Nadia is originally from the U.S. and lives in Costa Rica. 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, she has formally been holding space in plant ceremonies for 8 years, and has worked with 100’s of guests.
Her own healing 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
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 healing modalities and working with psilocybin and a therapist to start healing herself.
Rachael is passionate about guiding sacred circles where participants experience healing 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 healing potential, Rachael supports self-discovery and personal growth. She invites you to join her on a transformative journey towards wholeness and alignment.
Details of this retreat
Have you been curious to learn more about the healing benefits of psilocybin?
Wondering what all the buzz surrounding sacred ceremonial cacao is about?
Interested in exploring ancient medicines that support brain and heart health?
Join us for a 6 day/5 night all inclusive experience with cacao and psilocybin at our new eco luxury retreat center in Playa Grande, Costa Rica.
Psilocybin mushrooms have been used for thousands of years for healing purposes, dating back over 3000 years across Central America. Cacao, a revered medicine in many cultures, was once reserved for only nobleman and priests due to it’s ritual and economic significance. When taken together, psilocybin and cacao have the power to take us on a powerful journey where the heart and mind intertwine.
Over the course of 3 ceremonies we will gently guide you into the world of plant medicine. Designed for intimacy and 1:1 healing 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 healing, 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.
THE EXPERIENCE
6 Day/5 Night All-Inclusive Experience
Ocean-view king bed accommodations
3 Psilocybin ceremonies w/ sacred Cacao
Max participants of 8
Private chef prepared meals
Trauma-informed facilitators
1 somatic preparation session
2 individual onsite navigation sessions
2 post-retreat integration sessions
Somatic movement and breath offerings
Group sound healing experience
Beach excursion to Playa Grande
Ananda’s Guide to Psilocybin
Ananda’s Guide to Microdosing
Ananda’s Guide to Somatic Integration
Live music celebration
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
A safe and trauma-informed approach to working with psilocybin and cacao
Somatic techniques designed to prepare the body for sacred plant medicine work
Step-by-step guidance before, during, and after the retreat with a somatic integration specialist
Increased confidence in working with psilocybin and cacao in large and small doses
Deeper connection to self through exploration with the medicine and somatic empowerment practices
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF:
You are curious to explore these healing plant medicines at a pace that is right for you
You desire intimacy, eco luxury accommodations, and delectable private chef prepared meals
You want to learn more about microdosing psilocybin for well-being, mental flexibility, and sustainable change
You want to work with guides who are experienced with psilocybin and trained in trauma-informed facilitation and integration
You are ready for self-growth, tools for introspection, and an opportunity to transform your life with sacred plant medicine
WHAT MAKES OUR APPROACH UNIQUE
Trauma-informed care is not a ‘check the box’ process. At Ananda trauma-informed is a way of being and is woven into our entire Continuity of CARE process.
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.
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.
Prior to arrival, we will host a group orientation call where you can meet your fellow pasajeros and the onsite support team. We believe this step in the process builds additional layers of safety and support for you.
Upon arrival you will be intimately welcomed by your onsite CARE team. We will host an orientation session aimed at making you familiar with the property and the onsite CARE team.
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. Over the retreat you will also be invited to group shares and somatic integration workshops that help aid in your journey, including nature and art exploration.
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. These sessions, spaced out over a period of time, are designed to support your ongoing integration and healing work.
We will host an online group integration session aimed at strengthening the connection you made with fellow pasajeros. And you will have access to post-retreat programs designed to deepen your healing and transformation work.
CACAO
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 healings, 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 MUSHROOMS
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 healing.
“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.
CEREMONIAL USE OF CACAO AND PSILOCYBIN
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 healing 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.
INTEGRATION BEYOND THE NORM
At Ananda Lodge, we hold the integration journey with the same reverence and sacredness as we have towards 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.
Our Ripple Effect Healing 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.
Post retreat we offer 3 levels of tiered integration, embodiment, and transformation programs to deepen weave together the wisdom from the sacred plants:
FORTIFY THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
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 healing 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)
SOMATIC EMPOWERMENT
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)
THE ART OF PERSONAL REGENERATION
Our flagship offering, this program offers you a guided 6 month journey to wholistic healing 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 healing 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)
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
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 Healing 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/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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