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3-Day Trauma-Informed Huachuma (San Pedro) Retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

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Santa Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
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Up to 10 in group
Date
January 16 - 18, 2027

Retreat Highlights

  • We invite you to experience the new paradigm of plant medicine care at Ananda Lodge. Supported by an experienced, compassionate medicine carrier guests will experience 1 sacred ceremony in luxury accommodations. San Pedro or also known as Huachuma, is a cactus revered as a sacred plant medicine for over 3,000 years in Peru. Despite being sometimes overlooked, Huachuma possesses profound healing properties, facilitating deep exploration of self-imposed barriers and limitations.
  • Ceremonies Led by an Experienced Huachumero
  • Max 10 Participants
  • Honoring Authentic Sacred Traditions
  • 1 Medicinal Plant Ceremony for Holistic Healing
  • Supportive Integration for Personal Growth & Healing
  • Safe Space for Self-Exploration and Transformation
  • Nurturing Community Connection
  • Serene Environment Promoting Comfort and Ease
  • Nourishing Meals Showcasing Local Costa Rican Flavors and Traditions
  • All-Inclusive Package (Taxes, Fees, and More as Detailed on Main Retreat Page)

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

We invite you to experience the new paradigm of plant medicine care at Ananda Lodge.
Limited to only 10 people, this retreat is unlike any other available. Experience safety, intimacy, and trauma-informed somatic care in this all-inclusive 3 day/2 night retreat hosted by Huachuma Medicine Carrier, Nikki Szeghalmi. Trained in Peru, Chase has a depth of experience of working with the sacred medicine of Huachuma. Held in a stunning private location, this retreat offers luxury accommodations, private chef meals, and individualized care in the serene setting of Playa Grande, Costa Rica. 
Nikki grew up just outside Toronto, Canada and currently lives between Peru and her family home in Canada. Coming from a background of addiction and depression, she was called to Peru in 2018 to start working with sacred medicines for deep healing.
Nikki is trained in somatic trauma-informed plant medicine facilitation and carries this wisdom through her presence and one-to-one care with guests. She embodies a balance of grit and softness, creating permission for each woman to explore her unique somatic experience with the medicine.
With deep reverence for the magic that unfolds in ceremony and thereafter, she meets each individual where they're at, supporting their journey of somatic reclamation with humor, grace, and authentic presence.
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 that supports each individual's unique healing journey, allowing for deep restoration of body, mind, and spirit.
Unveiling the Wisdom Within: A Unique Huachuma Experience

Are you ready to:
Peel back the layers of your being and discover your true essence?
Tap into ancient knowledge that resides in your very cells?
Embark on a profound journey of self-revelation in a nurturing environment?

This Sacred Exploration Is For You If:
You seek a safe haven where trauma-informed care meets ancestral plant wisdom
Your soul yearns for an authentic wellness experience that honors both the medicine and the healers
You understand the value of time - to process, integrate, and allow insights to root deeply within you
You're drawn to intimate settings where personalized support cradles your journey
The idea of empowering education & guidance resonates with you
You're prepared to meet yourself anew, embracing both shadow and light

WE'VE CRAFTED AN INTIMATE RETREAT THAT PUTS YOU AT THE CENTER OF THE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE:

Intimate Setting: With only 10 participants, you're guaranteed personalized attention and care.
Safety First: Our CARE team is expertly trained in somatic, trauma-informed plant medicine facilitation, creating a secure space for deep exploration.
Holistic Approach: We empower you with tools and resources before, during, and after the retreat, reconnecting you with your innate wellness intelligence.
Sacred Pause: In our fast-paced world, we offer you the rare gift of slowing down, reconnecting with nature and yourself.
Integral Medicine Carriers: Our experienced medicine carriers take the time to know you, tailoring their support to your unique needs.
Prepare with Purpose: Begin your journey before you even step foot on our grounds, setting the stage for profound experiences.
Awaken Your Body's Wisdom: Discover the deep connection between your physical and spiritual self through our unique somatic practices.
Personalized Path Forward: Choose from 3 tiers of post-retreat programs tailored to integrate your insights into daily life.
Unlock Your Inner Healer: Reconnect with your body's innate intelligence, empowering lasting positive changes.
Create Ripples of Change: Watch as your personal growth transforms not just you, but the world around you.

At Ananda Lodge, we're not just offering a retreat - we're inviting you into a new paradigm of plant medicine care. Here, your safety, growth, and transformation are our highest priorities.

Schedule

PRE-RETREAT
Intake Call & Somatic Preparation Session

DAY 1 (ARRIVAL)
3:30 PM | Arrive at Ananda
4:30PM | Group welcome, orientation, and grounding
6:00PM | Dinner

DAY 2 (CEREMONY)
8:30AM | CEREMONY
1:00PM | Delicious fruit salad
5:00PM | Grounding and Ceremony Close
6:30PM | Dinner

DAY 3 (INTEGRATION & DEPARTURE)
8:30AM | Breakfast
9:30AM | Group Integration
11:00AM | Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Ananda Lodge, Santa Cruz, 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

Accommodation

Capturing a sweeping view of the property and the ocean, our 8-room lodge is nothing but spectacular. With eco-sustainable construction and natural, local wood elements, the lodge is our primary housing for guests with each guest receiving king-bedroom single accommodations. Guests enter their rooms through the back of the lodge, allowing for unobstructed views of the property and ocean from the oversized, private balconies. Each room is thoughtfully designed for comfort, sustainability, and ultimate relaxation. A Each room is outfitted with natural, local wood and stone accents, and an open-air shower to enhance your connection with nature.

King Room

Accommodation
Enjoy sustainable luxury and artisanal, designed furnishings in your private king, ocean-view bedroom.  Designed for relaxation with an expansive, private balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the forest. Each room is thoughtfully designed to harmonize with earth elements using local woods and stones and an open-air shower designed to make you feel as if you are one with nature. Reserving this option guarantees the entire suite for your exclusive comfort. Each room is a sanctuary of comfort, equipped with: En-suite bathroom with hot showers Breathtaking views of the lush natural surroundings and the majestic Pacific Orthopedic beds and luxury linens for a restful night's sleep Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor and personal artisanal touches In-room safe for your peace of mind Pure filtered water available throughout the retreat Fresh towel service and housekeeping for your convenience Utilization of all-natural cleaning agents to ensure a healthy environment Laundry service available upon request (additional fee applies) As part of our commitment to your well-being, all accommodations include: All meals showcasing local, fresh flavors Medicinal plant ceremonies for holistic healing Yoga and meditation classes to rejuvenate mind and body Workshops to enrich your experience Taxes, fees, and more, as detailed on our main retreat page At Ananda Lodge, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Playa Grande while enjoying the comfort of our carefully crafted accommodations and the enriching experiences that come with your stay.

Bring a Friend Shared Room

Accommodation
Our shared double rooms, for 2 guests of the same gender, are meticulously designed to provide a serene retreat with abundant natural light and panoramic views of the awe-inspiring Pacific Ocean and the forest that envelops our retreat space. Discover intentional design with each room ensuring a unique experience. When reserving this option, you may book as a single traveler, and you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender or you may book with a friend. Immerse yourself in the charm of Playa Grande with thoughtfully curated, all-natural artisanal touches, warm woods, local stone, and decor that mirrors the vibrant Costa Rican culture. Each room is a sanctuary of comfort, equipped with: En-suite bathroom with hot showers Breathtaking views of the lush natural surroundings and the majestic Pacific Orthopedic beds and luxury linens for a restful night's sleep Beautiful handcrafted, locally-sourced decor and personal artisanal touches In-room safe for your peace of mind Pure filtered water available throughout the retreat Fresh towel service and housekeeping for your convenience Utilization of all-natural cleaning agents to ensure a healthy environment Laundry service available upon request (additional fee applies) As part of our commitment to your well-being, all accommodations include: All meals showcasing local flavors Medicinal plant ceremonies for holistic healing Yoga and meditation classes to rejuvenate mind and body Workshops to enrich your experience Taxes, fees, and more, as detailed on our main retreat page At Ananda Lodge, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Playa Grande while enjoying the comfort of our carefully crafted accommodations and the enriching experiences that come with your stay.

Venue & Amenities

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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

Meals

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Menu Types

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

What's Included

  • 3 Day/2 Night All-Inclusive Experience
  • Ocean-view king bed accommodations
  • 1 Plant Medicine Ceremony
  • Max participants of 10
  • Private chef prepared meals
  • Trauma-informed Facilitation
  • Ananda’s Guide to Huachuma
  • Ananda’s Guide to Somatic Integration

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Massage
  • 1on1 Sound Healing Sessions

Customer Reviews

4.99 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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A Welcoming Container
While my experience at Ananda Lodge was brief, it was nothing short of warm, welcoming, and supportive. From the start, it's easy to feel the care this team has for their pasajeros. The screening was thorough, as was the communication leading up to the journey.

Kimberly and Jay have a truly special property here as well. It was incredibly clean, comfortable, and the cherry on-top of what I truly cared about - a safe ceremonial container.

We had orientation and somatic work before our ceremony and integration afterwards alongside the most nourishing meals. I felt completely at-ease with the medicine carrier and with this team at the helm. It's clear they operate with integrity and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to do life-altering work here. Thank you both for an enriching experience!

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Unforgetable Experience
My time at Ananda Lodge was deeply meaningful, and weeks after returning home, I am still discovering how much the experience gave me. My integration journey will continue for months, but I can already say that Ananda holds a very special place in my heart. I actually plan on making this a once a year "must do" from now on.

Jason, Kimberly, and Dana guided our experiences, offered space for reflection, connection, and healing. The ceremonies, breathwork, Reiki, music, and time connecting with nature each brought something different to my journey. Some moments were beautiful and peaceful; others challenged me to surrender, look inward, and meet myself with greater compassion.

What I treasure most is what I brought home: a deeper appreciation for my family, a renewed desire to care for my body and mind, and a clearer intention to bring more love and awareness into my daily life. I am still working with what surfaced during my stay, and those discoveries continue to unfold through meditation, journaling, and everyday moments.

Ananda was much more than a retreat for me. It was a meaningful pause that gave me room to listen to myself and reconnect with what matters. I am deeply grateful to everyone who was part of that experience. Five stars, with heartfelt thanks.

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Exceptional care from beginning to end
I can’t say enough about the care, compassion, and thoughtfulness that Emma, Michal, and Kimberly bring to every part of the retreat, from preparation through the retreat itself and into integration afterward.

They support you every step of the way, meet you exactly where you are, and provide the care you need in each moment. Nothing feels generic or rushed. Their support is personal, attentive, and deeply intentional. I felt safe, seen, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire experience.

The accommodations are beautiful, peaceful, and extremely comfortable. The food is delicious, nourishing, and thoughtfully planned to support the medicine and the work taking place throughout the week. Every detail feels intentional.

I am incredibly grateful to the Ananda team and would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for a thoughtful, enriching, and well-supported experience.

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Where My Soul Found Its Way Home
The Empowered Path Retreat--I came to Ananda Lodge looking to go deeper into my own healing work, this time through plant medicine, and after one phone call with Kimberly, it was an easy decision. From the moment I arrived, their intention was palpable--in the quiet design of every space, from the sitting area to the maloca to the outdoor spaces meant for both community and stillness with nature. Kimberly, Jason, Dana, and the whole team held that intention with such care, offering one-on-one guidance after several of my ceremonies that made all the difference. That care extended well beyond the retreat itself, too--four weeks of preparation beforehand and three months of integration support afterward, with group calls and one-on-one sessions held online to help me carry the experience forward. I left with a true sense of self-acceptance and a felt understanding of what empowerment really means--being blanketed in unconditional love, and realizing how much love I have to give in return. It truly felt like stepping into another realm, heaven found here on earth. I will carry this experience with me always, and I hope anyone reading this finds their own way to Ananda Lodge.

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Amazing experience!!
I cannot recommend this more highly . Kimberly and Dana and Jason made me feel extremely comfortable and safe throughout the retreat. I did not have any spiritual experience and was not sure what to expect from the medicine and the ceremonies - I will admit I was a bit skeptical. Given all that - I left Ananda feeling like a new person. Kimberly and Dana held space for everyone and allowed us each to experience the medicine and ceremonies at our own pace. I arrived on my own and left having shared a deeply personal experience with people I love.

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