Kimberly Ocana

Kimberly has created such an amazing space at Ananda Lodge! The thought and care she put into this program are evident in every aspect of the property and experience. Her guided meditations are the best and the Sound Healing was magical. I am deeply grateful to Kimberly!

I do not know where to begin but this woman has created a retreat center founded on spirit. The grounds are healing. The bedrooms are perched on the mountainside overlooking the ocean and at night you literally feel like you can touch the stars.
She makes sure that your intention is set prior to receiving the medicine and there is always a meditation and debriefing of our experiences the next day. She’s a talented sound energy healer and uses that talent to enhance the psilocybin journey.
I don’t want to embarrass her but she is incredibly intelligent and articulate and it makes you feel supported - that you’re in good hands with her.
Ananda Lodge was the brainchild of her and Justin( her husband). We are blessed to have someone like Kimberley who has melded her kind heart and vision into a truly magical retreat center.

Where do I begin. Nothing I type here in this review will do justice the way I feel in my heart, my being, and my soul. Kimberly is incredibly gifted. A few words that come to mind when I think of her is Angel, Peace, Power, Healing, Humble, Warrior. I felt a special connection to her, her familiar voice, her presence. She is so present, intentional, aware, attuned and mindful. She takes great care with our hearts. I am so grateful for her devotion to the ripple. Kim, you are forever in my heart. What you are committed to is no easy feat. I hold the most reverence for you and J, for your shared commitment to healing. What you both have created is a beautiful gift to those who share in it and then the ripple effect begins, and it touches the lives of those around us. I will never forget you, your gifts, your healings and teachings. Sunshine.

I have been struggling with symptoms of CPTSD my entire life, I never knew what it felt like to feel a calm nervous system and was always nauseous requiring different meds to function. I decided to go on the women’s only retreat with a *hope* that I would feel just a little bit better. Each ceremony was incredibly powerful in its own way, and came along with some drastic self realizations. The facilitators provided the most respectful and loving support, and on the second ceremony had an intense body reaction that stemmed from my trauma (childhood sexual abuse). I realized I wasn’t nauseas but rather felt disgust all the time. Since my retreat has ended (meeting 2 months now) I have not been nauseated once, and when I came home I didn’t feel the need to use anything (meds, alcohol or cannabis) and have even lost my sugar addiction! The improvement I have felt and seen in my life truly can not be put into words. I feel so much lighter, clearer thinking, and I can hear my intuitive thoughts. I am forever thankful for this retreat and the facilitators and cannot wait to go back for another retreat to continue to level up my way of life. I wish everyone I know could attend Amanda Lodge and I know first hand the outcome is so powerful in such a positive way. I was able to feel a sense of pure joy that I’ve never felt before, and have so much gratitude for my healing. If you’re on the fence, please don’t hesitate! It is so worth it!!

You cant ask for a retreat leader any more loving and amazing. You cant help but feel loved around Kimbery. She is so concerned about you while you are at her retreat. She is so committed to making sure you have the most amazing connection to the medicine. Sooo Kind.