8-Day Trauma-Informed Shipibo Ayahuasca Retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica August 24-31, 2025
With Orfelinda Sanancino Cauper, Kimberly Ocana, Sami Bass, Rachael Babette and Shannon Davies
August 24 - 31, 2025
Experience authentic Shipibo tradition in this one-of-a-kind intimate immersion with master healer Orfelinda Sanancino Cauper from Pullcalpa, Peru. Orfelinda and our trauma-informed team will lead an all-inclusive 8 day/7 night experience with the Peruvian medicine of Ayahuasca.
Limited to a maximum of 8 guests, each participant will have the opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of the Shipibo lineage. Imagine sharing meals, listening to stories, and receiving 1:1 guidance directly from our Shipibo master healer. Learn the deep wisdom practices of the Shipibo-Konibo tribe while experiencing authentic healing ceremonies, multiple floral baths, plant treatments. This is a unique cultural immersion in a beautiful private location designed for luxury, intimacy, and somatic care.
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.
*Payment plans available*

Unveiling the Wisdom Within: A Unique Ayahuasca 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 want a deep immersive experience where you can engage directly with Shipibo healers
- 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 8 participants, you’re guaranteed personalized attention and care.
- Unparalleled Support: Enjoy a 2:1 ratio of healers and facilitators to guests, ensuring you’re fully supported throughout your journey.
- 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.
- Master Healers: Our experienced healers 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.

About the Guides

Orfelinda Sanancino Cauper
Ananda Lodge is honored to welcome master healer Orfelinda Sanancino Cauper from Pullcalpa, Peru. Her name in Shipibo is Bawan Kater. Orfelinda is a gentle and loving maestra who began drinking ayahuasca at age 20. Orfelinda chose the path of a healer as that was the path of her grandfather. As a young child she […]
Learn more about Orfelinda Sanancino CauperKimberly Ocana
Kimberly Ocana As an empathic medicine woman, Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in healing, coaching, and working with plants. Experiencing the depths of corporate burnout, she turned to ancient healing traditions and plant medicine for soul reconnection and transformation. Guided by indigenous wisdom, she learned to listen to nature’s whispers and harness its healing […]
Learn more about Kimberly OcanaSami Bass
Sami is an indigenous healer who has worked as a trauma informed movement specialist, using her abilities to channel and intuit the body’s needs with clients ranging from professional dancers, MLB + NFL players, celebrities, and more. Combining movement-healing skills with ancestral medicine practices and channeling she developed the Divine Dark Feminine Retreat in partnership […]
Learn more about Sami BassRachael Babette
Rachael is an advocate of sacred plant medicines, an energy healer, a creator of sacred containers, and a holder of safe spaces. In 2017, she began her personal journey with plant medicine and a therapist to start healing herself. Rachael is passionate about guiding sacred circles where participants experience healing and growth through the ancient medicine […]
Learn more about Rachael BabetteShannon Davies
Shannon is unwavering in her commitment to creating safe, integral, trauma-informed alliances with individuals on their healing journeys. She enjoys exploring the intersection where science meets the sacred, weaving the wisdom of earth medicine traditions with contemporary modalities into her work. Shannon is a Certified Hakomi Somatic Coach and Plant Medicine Integration Provider specializing in […]
Learn more about Shannon DaviesCategory : Ayahuasca Program