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8 Day Trauma Informed (San Pedro) Retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

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952F+X29 Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
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Up to 8 in group
Date
September 18 - 25, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • We invite you to experience the new paradigm of plant medicine care at Ananda Lodge. Supported by a medicine carrier with deep training in working with San Pedro, guests will experience three sacred ceremonies 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 Trauma Informed Medicine Carrier
  • Max 8 Participants
  • Honoring Authentic Sacred Traditions
  • 3 Medicinal Plant Ceremonies for Holistic Healing
  • Supportive Integration for Personal Growth & Healing
  • Art Therapy Workshop
  • Safe Space for Self-Exploration and Transformation
  • 3 months Post Retreat Integration Support
  • Nurturing Community Connection
  • Serene Environment Promoting Comfort and Ease
  • Daily Yoga and Meditation Classes to Rejuvenate Mind and Body
  • Enriching Workshops to Deepen Your Experience
  • 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

Details of this retreat

Sacred Huachuma (San Pedro) Experience
 
We invite you to experience the new paradigm of plant medicine care at Ananda Lodge.
 
Designed as a holistic, trauma-informed approach, we are here to guide and support you throughout the entire process. At Ananda Lodge we stand behind a duty to provide a space and a level of care that is attuned, empathetic, and rooted in the knowledge of trauma’s neurobiology. We believe this level of presence and care is essential for our guests to realize the full healing benefits of the medicine. We invite you to come experience the difference.
 
Limited to only 8 guests. Experience safety, intimacy, and trauma-informed somatic care in this all-inclusive 8 day/7 night retreat hosted by Huachuma Medicine Carrier, Chase Moore. With a decade of training with San Pedro in Peru, Chase embodies a compassionate and grounding approach to 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. 
 
Intimacy, Somatic Wisdom, & San Pedro
Supported by a medicine carrier with deep training in interpersonal safety and transformation, guests will experience 3 sacred ceremonies in luxury accommodations. Each guest will enjoy single, king bedrooms with open-air showers, Guanacaste wood finishings, and private balconies with a stunning ocean view. 

As part of our holistic approach to trauma-informed support, participants will be thoughtfully guided throughout the entire process with a plant medicine specialist trained in somatic trauma care who will provide 2 somatic preparation sessions prior to the retreat, and 2 integration sessions after the retreat. 

JOIN US IN A DEEP MEDICINE EXPLORATION LIKE NONE OTHER

 
The Medicine
Echinopsis pachanoi, San Pedro or also known as Huachuma, is a cactus revered as a sacred plant medicine for over 3,000 years in Peru. Growing in the high altitudes of the Andes mountains, the cactus has been used for its powerful medicinal properties by South American peoples for thousands of years. The name 'Huachuma' comes from the Quechua language of Peru and translates to 'removing the head,' perhaps symbolizing the dissolution of the ego.

Despite being sometimes overlooked, Huachuma possesses profound healing properties, facilitating deep exploration of self-imposed barriers and limitations. San Pedro is unique in that it does not have the same pharmaceutical contraindications that are present with ayahuasca, allowing those on certain medications to potentially explore the healing benefits of the medicine.

Taken during the day, San Pedro invites us to slow down and take in the beauty around and within us. Known as the grandfather medicine, with experiences lasting anywhere from 8-12 hours, Huachuma is known for being empathogenic, promoting unity with self, others, nature, and the greater spiritual universe. It is a medicine of the heart where we can experience connection with our true selves.
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 two individual somatic preparation session to create powerful intentions and readiness for deep journey work.

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 3 months of post-retreat integration support 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.

 
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. 

Post retreat we offer 3 months of post-retreat integration support to deepen weave the wisdom from your journey so that it is lasting and transformational.

Schedule

PRE-RETREAT
Intake Call
1:1 Somatic Preparation
Online Group Orientation

DAY 1 (ARRIVAL)
2:30PM | Airport Shuttle pick up from Liberia Airport
4:00PM | Arrive at Ananda
4:30PM | Welcome refreshments
5:00PM | Group Welcome
6:30PM | Dinner

DAY 2 (CEREMONY 1)
7:30AM | CEREMONY
1:00PM | Fruit Offering
5:30PM | Ceremony Close
6:30PM | Dinner

DAY 3 (INTEGRATION)
9:00AM | Breakfast
10:00AM | Group Integration
1:00PM | Lunch
2:00PM | Rest, Healing Services, or 1:1 consultations
5:00PM | Gentle Yoga (Optional)
6:30PM | Dinner

DAY 4 (NEW YEARS EVE CEREMONY 2)
7:30AM | CEREMONY
1:00PM | Fruit Offering
5:30PM | Ceremony Close
6:30PM | Dinner
7:30PM | Fire (weather dependent)

DAY 5 (INTEGRATION)
9:00AM | Breakfast
10:00AM | Group Integration
1:00PM | Lunch
2:00PM | Rest, Healing Services, or 1:1 consultations
5:00PM | Sunset
6:30PM | Dinner

DAY 6 (CEREMONY 3)
7:30AM | CEREMONY
1:00PM | Fruit Offering
5:30PM | Ceremony Close
6:30PM | Dinner
7:30PM | Fire (weather dependent)

DAY 7 (INTEGRATION)
9:00AM | Breakfast
10:00AM | Group Integration
1:00PM | Lunch
2:00PM | Rest, Healing Services, or 1:1 consultations
6:30PM | Dinner Celebration
7:30PM | Closing Fire Circle

DAY 8 (DEPARTURE)
8:30AM | Breakfast
9:30AM | Group Closing Circle
11:00AM | Depart
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Ananda Lodge, 952F+X29 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. Guests will enjoy private king-bedroom, ocean view accommodations outfitted with local teak wood and an open-air shower. Guests enter their rooms through the back of the lodge, allowing for unobstructed views of the property and ocean from the oversized, private balconies.

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.

Venue & Amenities

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Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
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Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
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Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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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

  • 8 Day/7 Night All-Inclusive Experience
  • Ocean-view king bed accommodations
  • Private chef prepared meals
  • Trained Huachumero
  • 3 plant medicine ceremonies
  • Max participants of 8
  • 2:1 ratio of Ananda staff to guest
  • Somatic trauma-informed care team
  • 3 preparation sessions
  • 2 individual onsite navigation sessions
  • 3 months post-retreat integration support
  • Group sound healing
  • Beach excursion to Playa Grande
  • Ananda’s Guide to Huachuma
  • Ananda’s Guide to Somatic Integration

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Massage
  • 1on1 Sound Healing Sessions

Customer Reviews

4.98 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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Excellent Huachumero
Chase was attentive, insightful, and intuitive making sure everyone was having the most fulfilling journey possible

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All around excellent
From the accommodations tk the attention to detail, to Kimberly and Jay making sure everyone had everything they needed, to Chase (the huachumero) being a wonderful guide, Ananda delivered on all front. I’ll be back

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The Deepest Work I’ve Ever Done.. Grateful for Chase
I don’t even know where to begin with Chase. What I experienced with him during ceremony felt like something out of another world .. and yet so deeply personal and real. I went in expecting maybe a little insight or clarity. I didn’t expect spiritual surgery. I didn’t expect someone to see me like that.

Chase never rushed me or pushed me. He held space in a way that made me feel safe, even when I felt like I was falling apart. He knew where I was holding pain — even when I didn’t have the words for it. He guided me through it without ego, just this quiet strength and knowing.

When he told me, “You’re going to be so different,” I felt that deep. He gave me hope when I didn’t have much left. I saw him give everything he had to help us ..the burping, the shaking, the way he literally took on some of what I couldn’t release myself. That’s not something you forget.

If you’re ready to do real work, the kind that changes your life, Chase is the one you want holding the space for you. What he does isn’t performance. It’s soul-level healing.

Chase is truly an amazing soul and i feel so honored to have met him!

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Something real happened to me at Ananda...and I’ll never forget it
I don’t even know how to put this into words, but my time at Ananda changed me in a way I’m still trying to understand. The property is absolutely magical!

Peaceful, natural, and just full of soul. You can feel it the moment you arrive. Kim and Jason put so much love into this place, and it shows in every detail. They made us feel so welcome, like family, and that meant a lot to me.

Working with Chase and the medicine was something I’ll never forget. I had some intense releases and honestly, it wasn’t easy. But Chase saw something in me, and the work we did together reached a place in me that needed healing for a long time. He never pushed..just held the space with this calm, grounded energy, and somehow knew what needed to be done. It was deep, spiritual, and emotional — like something old was finally let go.

Even though I didn’t have big visions, I felt the shift. I’m still processing everything, and I know it’s going to take time to fully integrate. But something is different. I’m different.

If you’re feeling the call to do real inner work, to shed what’s not yours, and to reconnect with who you really are...Ananda is where you want to be. I’ll always be grateful for the experience.

P.S. and kudos to Jason who was our chef for the week...the food was absolutely delicious!

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Better than expected
The coaches really care, genuinely from their heart. They helped me recover and heal in ways I didn't know I could, giving me full autonomy over my experience. They were so understanding, and offered amazing guided support as the ratio was only 2:1 for coach to attendee. The lodge itself was so beautiful, full of nature, inviting you to delve deep into your core for answers you didn't know you had. The elements of water, wind, and earth, were all present with us on our medicine journey. The sisterhood was strong. The girls were strangers on the first day and felt like blood sisters throughout sharing and on the last. It was confidential, safe, and just everything I ever could hope for. Thank you Kim, Rachel, and Laura for being the best, most sincere, caring, and honest retreat leaders there are. You will forever have a special place in my heart. Highly recommended.

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