Mackie & Juliet Root - Ultralife

Day four. The last full day on property.

Early yoga in the barn at seven thirty, then breakfast at the lodge.

At ten we split into two groups. Some rode out on horseback, an amazing trail and the highlight of the week for a lot of us, and some hiked to another alpine lake. Everyone came back for a Mediterranean lunch: baked falafel, marinated chicken, tzatziki, tabbouleh, grilled pita.

Free afternoon, and a lot of us ended up back in the Frying Pan River one more time.

Five o’clock bootcamp, out on the art path we walked earlier in the week!

Last full day in the books.

Costa Rica, February 2027: costarica.ultralife.co

Day two. The first full day.

We started the day with an amazing power vinyasa flow, then breakfast at the lodge.

At eleven we went on a guided hike around the Beyul property. It starts with an invitation to cold plunge in the river, then some time for introspection, and finally community.

Lunch back at the lodge, then a free afternoon. Plenty of time to enjoy the property. Hammocks, the river, paddleboards on the pond, sauna and connections.

Beyul’s kitchen ran a Tuscan menu at six thirty. Chicken cutlets and tofu with Italian herbs, ricotta stuffed shells, roasted roots in balsamic, housemade focaccia. They made the chocolate too.

And a birthday. The cake came out as a surprise and the whole table sang. Then badminton on the lawn, which nobody planned.

Day two down. Three to go.

Costa Rica, February 2027: costarica.ultralife.co

Day one retreat recap!

We got to Beyul at noon to set up the swag bags and get the cabins ready. Kebab made the trip and was ready at the door with his favorite stuffy lamby.

At two, a few hours before anyone arrived, Juliet got in the Frying Pan River. She is not a cold plunge person, normally. But it was hot and the river was rushing.

Guests were greeted by the Beyul staff with a welcome drink and popcorn, and then we got to know each other.

Dinner was amazing. The housemade focaccia, the alpine ribs, and the dark chocolate bark were the stars of the show.

Day 1 complete. And the fun is just starting!

Booking Costa Rica now: costarica.ultralife.co

Registration is officially open and the first 8 people to apply will receive $500 off for our Costa Rica retreat Feb 7-12th 2027 with Dr. Matt Longmont Chiropractor

Super early bird rate is only available for the next 4 weeks. We only require a small deposit to hold your spot and payment plans are available. Message us with any questions. To see the itinerary head to our profile for the website and to apply.

Sometimes the best things in life are 8 months away!
But we know planning an international trip takes time and we want everyone to get in on this as quickly as they can.

🗓️Mark your calendars because next week we are officially launching our super early bird rates for the first eight people who sign up for our Costa Rica retreat, hosted by yours truly and .mattlyon

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We built this retreat for people who want to feel strong, clear, and connected again, without pressure, without having to “perform,” and without needing to be at any certain level.

Mornings are movement and time outside.
Days are a mix of hiking, training, or just slowing down.
Evenings are shared meals and real conversations.

It’s small on purpose so you actually get to know the people you’re with.

Everything is taken care of.
You just show up.

August 2–6, just outside Aspen.

We have 4 spots left, which is wild to say.

If you’ve been feeling like you need a reset, this is it.

DM us if you want to talk it through.

UltraLife was built on one simple idea.

Doing hard things changes what you believe is possible.

For us, that came through ultra marathons.
Not because running far is the point, but because the process of chasing something that felt impossible changed us.

You start with doubt.
You build capacity.
You stay with it long enough to surprise yourself.

That is where the name UltraLife came from.

It is about more than races.
It is about living in a way that expands your limits and reminds you that you are capable of more than you thought.

For some people, that looks like an ultra marathon.
For others, it is their first 5K, first pull-up, first push-up, or the first time they feel strong in their body again.

That is what we help our clients do.

We help people take on challenges that matter to them, build the strength to meet them, and create a life that feels bigger, stronger, and more fully lived.

Your ultra life does not have to look extreme from the outside.
It just has to be the version of life that once felt out of reach and is now becoming yours