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.

Upcoming Retreats at Ananda Lodge

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
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

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.

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

Customer Reviews

4.99 out of 5.0 average rating

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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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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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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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