Santa Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Up to 10 in group
October 10 - 12, 2026
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)
Chase Moore, a Tennessee native, is an experienced Huachumero trained in the indigenous San Pedro medicine tradition by his long time teacher, Bernhard Karshagen. He’s a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been teaching for over a decade.
Chase has dedicated over 8 years to working exclusively with the master plant of San Pedro. He has completed extensive diets with San Pedro and has also held diets for others wanting to deepen and strengthen their connection with the medicine.
As a humble medicine carrier of the sacred plant San Pedro, Chase embodies the essence of kindness, humor, and therapeutic presence. Chase holds a prayer that each individual that comes to this work is empowered to step into the most authentic version of themself, using the wisdom of the plant, along with his gentle guidance. "I simply aim to offer the same opportunities for growth that have been afforded to me."In his mission to be of service, Chase holds space for each individual in a way that is attuned to their needs, their path, and what support looks and feels like for them. Unlike other plant medicine containers where you may be left alone to navigate the vast experiential inner terrain, we hold space for each guest every step of the way, weaving in and out of your experience with gentle, compassionate presence.
Details of this retreat
We invite you to experience the new paradigm of plant medicine care at Ananda Lodge.
Limited to 11 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, Chase Moore. 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.
Chase Moore, a Tennessee native, is an experienced Huachumero trained in the indigenous San Pedro medicine tradition by his long time teacher, Bernhard Karshagen. He’s a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been teaching for over a decade.
Chase has dedicated over 9 years to working exclusively with the master plant of San Pedro. He has completed extensive diets with San Pedro and has also held diets for others wanting to deepen and strengthen their connection with the medicine.
As a humble medicine carrier of the sacred plant San Pedro, Chase embodies the essence of kindness, humor, and therapeutic presence. Chase holds a prayer that each individual that comes to this work is empowered to step into the most authentic version of themself, using the wisdom of the plant, along with his gentle guidance. "I simply aim to offer the same opportunities for growth that have been afforded to me."
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: 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.
DAY 1 (ARRIVAL)
3:30 PM | Arrive at Ananda
4:30PM | Group welcome, orientation, and grounding
6:00PM | Dinner
DAY 2 (CEREMONY)
7:30AM | 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
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
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.
Queen Jungle Casita
Enjoy sustainable luxury and artisanal, designed furnishings in your private queen, ocean-view bedroom. Designed for relaxation with an expansive, private balcony overlooking the forest.
Each room is thoughtfully designed to harmonize with earth elements using local woods and accents, designed to make you feel as if you are one with nature.
Reserving this option guarantees the entire suite for your exclusive comfort.
Venue & Amenities
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
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 Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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
Shuttle
Plant Medicine Fee
Onsite Healing Services
Customer Reviews
4.99 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
Verified
The Courage to Go Deeper
My Huachuma journey with Chase was profound, challenging, beautiful, and deeply healing.
We came to The Source because we were willing to look within ourselves, and Huachuma opened the door to places that aren't necessarily easy to enter—old memories, emotions, patterns, and parts of ourselves that may have been buried or forgotten.
What I appreciated tremendously about Chase was his ability to challenge us to go deeper while still meeting us with genuine compassion. There is a tremendous difference between being pushed and being invited beyond the place where you normally stop. With Chase, I felt that distinction.
Throughout a very long and profound journey, I felt held. I felt supported. And, importantly, I still felt that the journey belonged to me.
Together, Chase and Nikki created an extraordinary masculine-feminine balance. There was strength alongside tenderness, challenge alongside compassion, grounding alongside surrender. It created a container in which I felt safe enough to encounter parts of myself that needed to be seen and given the opportunity to heal.
There were moments when going deeper required courage. Having people around me who seemed to understand when to support, when to challenge, and when simply to be present made an enormous difference.
Chase, thank you for your compassion, your strength, your presence, and the integrity with which you do this work. Thank you for reminding us that sometimes healing asks us not to turn away, but to have the courage to go a little deeper.
I will carry what I discovered there with me for a very long time. ❤️
5.0
Verified
A Journey That Opened the Door to Another
My journey with Ananda Lodge began in Costa Rica, where I had an experience that touched me deeply and gave me enormous trust in the people, the medicine, and the intention behind this beautiful community.
I could not have imagined then that Ananda would eventually open another door for me—this time leading all the way to the Sacred Valley of Peru and The Source.
From the moment this journey was offered to us, Ananda Lodge helped organize and support everything leading up to our arrival in Peru. We were then welcomed into the care of the incredible team at The Source, where what unfolded became one of the most profound and unique experiences of my life.
I will always be grateful to Ananda for creating that bridge.
There are retreats that offer you an experience, and then there are communities that somehow become part of a much longer journey. That is what Ananda has become for me. My experience didn't simply begin and end with a ceremony in Costa Rica. It continued—through relationships, trust, support, and eventually an invitation to travel halfway across the world and go deeper.
The retreat in Peru challenged me, opened me, humbled me, and invited me into parts of myself I hadn't known I was ready to meet. The beauty and energy of The Source, the medicines, the facilitators, and the people with whom I shared this journey have left something in me that I know I will carry for the rest of my life.
And none of it would have happened for me without Ananda Lodge.
What I appreciate most is the feeling that Ananda isn't simply organizing retreats. They are creating community and continuity—connecting people with experiences, teachers, places, and opportunities for healing and discovery that extend far beyond one ceremony or one location.
I returned from Peru with immense gratitude for The Source, but also with an even deeper appreciation for the path that brought me there.
Thank you, Ananda Lodge, for opening that door. Thank you for the care that began in Costa Rica and followed us all the way to Peru. And thank you for being part of a journey that continues to unfold long after the ceremonies have ended.
Some doors change the room you're standing in. Others show you an entirely new landscape.
For me, Ananda has done exactly that. ❤️
5.0
Verified
Don’t wait
My experience at Ananda Lodge was truly life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I felt safe, welcomed, and genuinely cared for. The owners, Kimberly and Jason, along with the entire team, have created something incredibly special—a place where healing, compassion, and connection come together in the most beautiful way.
The property itself is breathtaking, surrounded by nature with peaceful ocean views that immediately calm your nervous system. Every detail, from the comfortable accommodations to the incredible fresh meals, is thoughtfully designed to support your journey.
What impressed me most was the level of care before, during, and after the ceremonies. I never felt like just another guest. I felt seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. Their trauma-informed approach allowed me to fully trust the process and surrender to the experience.
If you’re searching for a place to do deep inner work in a safe, loving, and authentic environment, I cannot recommend Ananda Lodge enough. I left with a renewed sense of peace, clarity, and gratitude that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you to everyone at Ananda for creating such a beautiful sanctuary for healing. Pura Vida. ❤️🙏
5.0
Verified
63 Years Young & My First Medicine Journey
From the moment I arrived, Ananda Lodge felt like home.
The grounds are not only visually stunning, but energetically and intentionally curated to support deep healing and transformation. Every detail reflects mindfulness. From the beautiful private accommodations with indoor/outdoor showers, to the safe and nurturing maloka, nourishing aligned meals, and countless peaceful spaces for quiet reflection and integration.
Kim and Jason continue to evolve while remaining deeply grounded in their integrity and vision. That commitment is evident in every aspect of the experience, especially in the facilitators and shamans they invite to hold space.
This was my first experience with sacred medicine, and it exceeded every expectation. Michal and Emma are a truly magical team. Their wisdom, intuition, compassion, and presence allowed me to feel completely safe, deeply supported, and lovingly held throughout my entire journey.
If you are seeking a place where professionalism, integrity, safety, and genuine heart come together, I cannot recommend Ananda Lodge highly enough. It is a truly sacred space for healing, transformation, and coming home to yourself.
I left with profound gratitude... and I will absolutely be back.— Rev. Michlynn Walton Costa Rica/Canada
5.0
Verified
Mindful Microdoser Virtual Experience
This three month guided micro dose journey is a life changer for someone who is intuitively feeling that they are ready to make a change(s) in their life. I had just quit a stressful, soul-sucking job and wanted to completely switch gears and tap more into my creativity while working on my anxiety. This program is more than just the medicine, it is having a couple of individual sessions with Kimberly, who is great at listening and understanding at a deeper level. It's working within a group of other microdosers and meeting together in workshops every other week for two hours so you get learn together. The session workbooks are the best. They are full of practices and videos that combined with the medicine truly help you be the best version of yourself. I'm an introvert and thought I would rather do something alone but this program really made me the best version of myself. Dana and Kimberly are truly the best. This helped me more than years of therapy! Stephanie S.
Select your options
Available Dates
October 10 - 12, 2026
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products. Separate payment of $50.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
Select a Room
King Room
$999.00
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.
Queen Jungle Casita
$777.00
Enjoy sustainable luxury and artisanal, designed furnishings in your private queen, ocean-view bedroom. Designed for relaxation with an expansive, private balcony overlooking the forest.
Each room is thoughtfully designed to harmonize with earth elements using local woods and accents, designed to make you feel as if you are one with nature.
Reserving this option guarantees the entire suite for your exclusive comfort.