952F+X29 Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Up to 10 in group
September 23 - 28, 2026
About this Retreat
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OWNER OF ANANDA LODGE COSTA RICA
Jason's lifelong connection to the ocean began in southern California and Florida, shaping his identity as a surfer and waterman. His journeys led him to Costa Rica in 2000, where he felt an immediate bond with the land and its Pura Vida essence. In August 2023, he made the decision to move to Playa Grande, embracing a profound return to a place that feels like home.
Jason’s move to Costa Rica has been a profound return to a place that feels like home. His love for the ocean, nature, and the embodiment of the Pura Vida essence has deeply resonated with him.
Jason has been working with Psilocybin over the last 20 plus year forming a deep connection and sacred connection. Through this work, both micro and macro dosing, he is here to share the profound impact they have had in his life. As the mycelium form new neuro pathways in one's brain, these pathways have led Jason to a life long journey of service.
He is committed to ensuring that your surf retreat at Ananda Lodge is nothing short of unforgettable, drawing on his passion for the ocean, nature, and the spirit of Pura Vida to create an unparalleled experience for you.
PURA VIDA!
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. As the founder of Ananda Lodge Costa Rica, Kimberly continues to walk the path of a humble servant, providing one-to-one coaching, support, and guidance through plant medicine journeys.
In addition to her training in trauma-informed care, she is also a certified sound healing therapist, and herbalist in training. On her path she has received mentorship from Atira Tan, Kat Courtney, Daniela Riojas, and Erika Buenaflor. With deep reverence for the Shipibo-Konibo tribe, she continues to apprentice in ayahuasca shamanism and facilitation.
Details of this retreat
A Sacred Plant Medicine Retreat for First Responders & Their Families
Behind the scenes lies a silent epidemic of those on the front lines and the families that stand behind them. Similar to military service members returning from combat, depression and PTSD are five times more common in first responders and suicide rates are on the rise.
First responders face stress and trauma daily. That takes a toll over time. Nearly 60% experience burnout or other mental health challenges from constant exposure to crisis.
A survey of more than 4,000 first responders, published by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services in 2015, found they are 10 times more likely than the general population to consider or attempt taking their own lives – 37% of respondents reported they had contemplated suicide.
With a lack of culturally competent mental health resources available to first responders and their families, it's time to find a new approach to healing.
Psilocybin and Trauma Recovery
Repeated trauma can rewire the brain, leading to emotional numbness, over-alertness, and disconnection. But there is hope.
Psilocybin and other classic psychedelics have been shown to calm the brain’s fear center (the amygdala), support emotional processing, and help form new, healthier neural pathways.
In professions where emotions are often suppressed, trauma can get stuck in the body. Psilocybin invites deep emotional release and inner clarity, gently uncovering the imprints that block our natural resilience, vitality, and wholeness.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Jason & Kimberly’s Story
Owners of Ananda Lodge Costa Rica, Jason & Kimberly Ocana, know how unresolved trauma, stress, and burnout can permeate the families surrounding first responders.
As a retired firefighter paramedic, Jason struggled silently for years with depression, hypervigilance, emotional shut down, and burn out. His method of coping was typically alcohol, isolation, and dissociation. Through his smile and jovial personality, he hid the scars well. Until one day it had become too much for their family.
Hit by Hurricane Ian in 2022, Jason & Kimberly lost their home and belongings under 30 inches of water. Trying to salvage the remains, Jason steadfastly worked to support the community. When he finally returned home, he did so with a bottle and no emotional capacity for his family. It was at this point Jason & Kimberly a drastic change needed to take place.
Your Journey Towards Transformation
Join us in a private jungle sanctuary overlooking the Pacific Ocean for a 7-day, 6-night psilocybin retreat designed by and for first responders and their loved ones.
This one-of-a-kind experience blends sacred plant medicine, somatic healing, and community in a space rooted in safety, trust, and care.
Together we’ll begin with a heart-opening cacao ceremony, then move through three unique psilocybin experiences:
Day 1: Early Check In, Welcome Orientation, Opening Cacao Ceremony
Day 2:Morning Yoga, Playa Grande Beach Excursion, Ceremony Preparation, First Sacred Ceremony
Day 3: Integration, Art Therapy Workshop, Ceremony Preparation
Day 4: Sunrise Sacred Ceremony with sound healing, afternoon in silent reflection, evening celebration dinner
Day 5: Integration, Microdosing for Health & Nervous System Healing Workshop, Evening Live Music and Sacred Ceremony
Day 6: Group Closing Circle, Departure
Our days will include rest, nervous system support, nourishing meals, and heartfelt sharing circles. You'll also have the chance to work 1:1 with a somatic plant medicine specialist and connect with others who’ve walked a similar path.
After the retreat, we continue with 3 months of personalized integration and support. Come experience how ancient wisdom and modern care come together in a setting made for deep healing.
We invite you to book a Sacred Journey Consultation with us by visiting our website at www.anandalodgecr.com.
This retreat is designed for first responders and family members 18 years and older with no history of severe mental health conditions. All activities involve legal use of plant medicines within Costa Rica's regulatory framework. Application and health screening required.
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