The week
What it is, who it's for, and how the days feel.
What is this, in a sentence?
Five nights at Holos, a jungle retreat center in Costa Rica's Diamante Valley, with a small group led by Mackie and Juliet of UltraLife. We have the whole property to ourselves.
Who is it for?
People who love wellness, time in nature, and moving their body. If you want a real reset, with daily movement, organic food, fresh air, and deep rest, this week is for you. You don't need to be an athlete. Every session can be scaled up or down.
What does a day look like?
The days are built around four things: movement, energy healing, time in nature, and deep rest. A typical day:
- Morning movement or yoga
- A slow breakfast
- A guided hike to one of the waterfalls on the property
- Open afternoons for rest, the sauna, or recovery
- Dinner together and an evening gathering
You'll get the full day-by-day schedule when you sign up.
Who leads it?
Mackie and Juliet, the founders of UltraLife. Mackie has coached people since 2010, and Juliet teaches yoga and leads the daily breathwork and meditation.
They're joined by Antoine Lebecque, a former ecological engineer who lives in the Diamante Valley and is trained in Energetic Cellular Memory, which works with the body to release stored emotional patterns and restore natural flow. Every guest gets a private energy healing session with him at La Diosa, the waterfall on the Holos property known locally as the "Heart of the Earth."
Where you'll stay
Tents, beds, bathrooms, and food.
Where do I sleep?
In a luxury glamping tent with a real bed, lighting, power, and air conditioning, with windows looking out from the ridge.
Most tents have two queen beds, so friends and partners can share comfortably. Coming solo? We'll talk with you ahead of time and match you thoughtfully.
What are the bathrooms like?
Bathrooms are shared, and they're lovely: beautifully designed luxury bathhouses with hot showers.
What's the food like?
Food begins in the garden. The Holos kitchen cooks farm to table, with many ingredients grown right on the land. Every meal is included, and the kitchen plans around any allergies or preferences you share on your application.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, in the main area at Holos, though you may find you use it less than you expect. Cell service on the property depends on your carrier, so plan on the Wi-Fi if someone needs to reach you.
Cost and payments
What's included, and how paying works.
What does it cost, and what's included?
$2,999 per person. That covers:
- Five nights at Holos
- All meals
- All programming, including guided waterfall hikes
- Your private session with Antoine
- Gratuity for the Holos staff and local taxes
Not included: flights, ground transport from San José, and travel insurance.
How do payments work?
A $500 deposit holds your spot. It counts toward your total and is non-refundable. The $2,499 balance is due December 8, and we invoice you before then.
If you join after December 8, the full $2,999 is due when you book.
What if my plans change?
Cancel before December 8, 2026 and we refund everything you've paid beyond the deposit. On or after December 8 we can't refund.
You can always pass your spot to someone else, with our approval, up to two weeks before the retreat. We'd rather see your spot go to someone you know than sit empty.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance is required for all of our trips. Make sure yours covers trip cancellation and emergency evacuation. We'll ask for your insurer and policy number in January.
Getting there
Flights, timing, and the drive in.
Where do I fly into?
San José (SJO). Plan to arrive at Holos by the evening of Sunday, February 7, the day we start.
Travel details, including arrival times, go out in mid-December. We recommend booking flights after that. If you book sooner, choose a flexible fare, or make sure your trip insurance covers the flight if plans change.
How do I get from the airport to Holos?
It's about four hours by car, or a short charter flight. Either is a separate cost. We'll help you arrange it and coordinate shared rides with other guests arriving around the same time.
How big is the group?
Small. We cap it at 24 guests so everyone gets real time with us and with each other.
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