Life Reset
at Refugio Mountain Retreat
14-28 Days to a New You
Heal. Connect. Discover. Transform.
~ Do you feel stuck in a rut physically or mentally?
~ Do you lack energy, drive, focus, and vitality?
~ Have you lost excitement, purpose, and passion in your daily routines?
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Ready for a Reset?
Then it’s time to take the first steps toward a new you. Experience a Life Reset at Refugio Mountain Retreat, a unique, customized 2-4 week transformational experience, where you’ll get the opportunity to finally break through those barriers for good! Trim away excess weight, heal and strengthen your body, reconnect with nature, rediscover childlike wonder, regain mental and spiritual clarity, and most importantly, change how you think about yourself—because that changes everything.
At the heart of our Life Reset retreat is a deeper teaching: true, vibrant wellness isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about uncovering what’s already there—the unique beautiful you that simply needs to remember the miracle inside. Our program and philosophy are based on the idea that if you don’t feel your best physically, then every other area of your life will likely suffer. Give us a few weeks, and we will guide you in cultivating the tools and resources to help you recover and maintain your physical fitness and your optimal wellness long after you leave.
You’ll be empowered to take responsibility for your own success, to trust the wisdom of your body, and you’ll discover that every resource you need for transformation already lives within you. Guided by experienced coaches and supported by the peaceful mountain environment, you’ll step into a fuller version of yourself — strong, empowered, and aligned.
The Location
Your Life Reset retreat takes place at Refugio Mountain Retreat—where earth meets heaven. Our mountain paradise isdescribed by many guests as one of the most beautiful and magical properties in all of Puerto Rico. Known for its stunning views, miles of hiking trails, proximity to epic rivers and waterfalls (see examples below), and peace and tranquility that must be experienced! With a gentle, nurturing mother vibe, “Mama Refugio,” as we affectionately call the property, is the perfect place to hide away in a safe sanctuary while venturing out on your own transformational journey where you’ll push the limits of what you thought was possible.
Situated on 40 acres, the Retreat is bordered by hundreds of acres of untouched jungle, pine-forested ridges, and spectacular overlooks. You’ll bathe in and drink fresh spring water, be surrounded by beautiful tropical trees, flowers, and plants at every turn, and have access to our luxurious outdoor spa. Lastly, the Retreat is situated at an elevation between 2,200-3,000 feet, a “goldilocks” climate zone, with sunshine almost daily and temperatures ranging between 60 to 85 degrees throughout the year.
Learn more about Refugio Mountain Retreat.
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We will work with you in advance of your arrival to design a personalized experience based on your individual goals, health history, current health and fitness level, preferences, and your intuitive guidance.
Participants can choose a session length of 2 to (ideally) 4 weeks, or longer. Your experience will unfold with intention: strength-building and movement that leaves you energized; nutrient-dense meals that curb your appetite, fuel lean muscle, accelerate fat loss, and facilitate healing from the inside out; restorative practices that relax, recalibrate, inspire, and release emotional stress and trauma, reconnecting you to your center.
Flexibility and dynamic goals: we don’t set rigid programs; we work with you from day to day in response to your needs and body’s responses. You can expect daily exercise and mobility sessions, a daily coaching session, end of day check in, the opportunity for community eating and activities, and lots of free time to play, create, garden, hike, read or even do remote work.
Specialized holistic therapies: designed to help you relax and to give you tools to incorporate on your journey (e.g. breath-work, meditation, art therapy, guided imagery, journaling, inner child work, mind training, electronics fasting, etc.).
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Physical vitality: we work one-on-one with you to design an actionable plan for the best path toward lasting wellness and vitality with a focus on nutrition, fitness, strength, flexibility, and sufficient sleep/rest. Our ethos is to keep things simple because, if it’s not simple, it will likely not be sustainable.
Mental wellbeing: in addition to working with your physical body, we’ll work with you to develop regular practices around a positive mindset each day.
Spiritual alignment: you don’t have to be religious to align to a deeper, wiser version of yourself through connection to the earth and the universe.
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Below is a list of the retreat offerings and activities, some of which will be conducted as a group.
A customized fitness program with daily, achievable goals
Fasting opportunities for exponential healing and detox
Art therapy
Sound healing therapy
Writing therapy
Forest bathing and hiking opportunities
Full moon/New Moon ceremonies
Inner child work
Empowerment philosophies
Excursions to waterfalls or beaches
Meditation and breath work sessions
Therapeutic massage and/or sound healing therapy
Gratitude and journaling
Resetting circadian rhythms
Detox and/or essential oil baths
Red light therapy
Birdwatching and other nature opportunities
Gardening
Movies/Game nights
Farm projects including planting trees or harvesting tropical fruits
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Your daily schedule will vary but generally there will be both morning and afternoon sessions—each with a different focus—with a break mid-day. Some days will include group activities and/or off-site excursions to places like epic waterfalls or scenic beaches. Lunch will generally be prepared and eaten on an individual basis, but most dinners will be prepared and eaten family style. Because each retreat guest will have their own personal meal plan, including fasting or intermittent fasting, meals and meal prep will vary. We strongly encourage participants to help us out with meal prep so that they can be empowered and ready for success when they leave the retreat and return home.
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We believe that a diet high in protein, healthy fats, and low in carbs is the most transformational, healing diet for most people, especially for those with diabetes and/or metabolic resistance, autoimmune or inflammation conditions, chronic pain, high blood pressure, chronic gastro-intestinal disorders, muscle wasting, declining brain function, and cardiovascular compromise, to name a few. In addition, we are proponents of fasting for detox and longevity, including intermittent fasting. Fasting literally turns the clock back in your body, repairs damaged mitochondria, and supports a body reset. Under medical supervision, we will help you find the consistent fasting lifestyle practice that works best for your body type, age, and gender.
Every element is designed to move the needle — physically, mentally, and spiritually. As you observe significant changes in the mirror, you’ll also feel sharper, calmer, and more resilient than ever before.
And when you return home, your journey continues with a month of weekly coaching calls. These integration sessions help anchor the habits and insights you’ve gained, ensuring your transformation becomes a sustainable way of life.
Your Hosts & Wellness Coaches
Personal one-on-one coaching is provided daily by your on-site facilitators: Julie is a registered nurse (BSN) and a certified ER nurse (CEN) with over 15 years of medical training and practice. She is also a holistic and nutritional wellness expert, inspirational author, a New Thought guide, and trauma-informed breathwork practitioner; Steve has an MBA with many years working in marketing and tech. He’s also is a certified athletic coach and a lifelong athlete. These days, he spends his time maintaining the property and working on new construction and beautification projects. You’ll be supported by both coaches with compassionate expertise every step of the way, as they bring together physical, mental, and spiritual insight, and the best practices for nutrition and high-performance training to deliver measurable, lasting results. They don't position themselves as your gurus. Instead, they remind you that you are your own wise guide!
Depending on your goals, we may also offer the option to work with outside coaches and facilitators on specific areas (arranged and paid for as additional services), either in person or remotely. These could include therapists you are already working with or coaches and facilitators in a number of specialized therapies and holistic healing modalities.
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14-Day Reset — Awaken Your Inner Healer
Two weeks to jumpstart your health and reconnect with the wisdom of your own body. Through guided fitness, nutrient-dense meals, and mindful practices, you’ll learn how to take responsibility for your health and begin unlocking the resources already within you.21-Day Transformation — Align Body, Mind & Spirit
Three weeks to go deeper: building strength, shedding old patterns, and discovering how vibrant health is a reflection of your whole self working in harmony. With meditative, movement, breath-work, and trauma-release practices, you’ll begin to embody the role of your own wise healer.28-Day Thrive — Embody Lasting Change
Four weeks of full immersion designed to reshape your body and empower your spirit. Beyond measurable fitness gains, you’ll leave with the tools, clarity, and confidence to sustain balance long after the retreat — carrying forward the truth that your greatest healer…is you. -
For those who need to work remotely, you will have enough flexibility and free time with your schedule that you should be able to work at least part-time. This is the beauty of personalized retreats in that we will work with you to customize a dynamic schedule that fits your specific needs.
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The first retreat session (14 day minimum stay) starts in January of 2026 and to kick things off, we are offering a 10% discount to the first 3 participants. We are also including an additional 5% discount for long stays of 21 or 28 days.
Tier 1: Bloom
Lodging (single room)
Food (high quality paleo, keto-carnivore)
Daily coaching & workouts
Therapeutic education and activities (art, gardening, journal prompts, fasting for detox, deep healing, and longevity)
Airport transfers to and from San Juan
Lab work (CBC, CMP, Lipid, A1C, TSH, Insulin, Urinalysis)
CGM (Continuous glucose monitor for real time feedback)
Journal
One month of follow up coaching (4 sessions of 30 minutes)
Jumpstart: a personalized pre-retreat exercise and eating plan to jumpstart your progress
Bloom Pricing Examples:
14 days: $3,840 21 days: $5,355 28 days: $6,875 (Take 10% off for January 2026 session)
Tier 2: Rise
Everything in Bloom Plus:Weekly excursions with hiking to epic waterfalls (full day)
Daily red-light therapy sessions
Spa baths 2x per week (detox or essential oils)
RN consult: most effective life hacks for vibrant energy and overall health (best supplements, detox methods, daily habits, what really works)
2-night trip to a premier beach (could include bio bay) with all food and drinks provided, snorkeling and equipment
1 relaxing massage
Rise Pricing Examples:
14 days: $5,325 21 days: $7,140 28 days: $8,950 (Take 10% off for January 2026 session)
Tier 3: Thrive
Everything in Bloom and Rise (except the 2 night beach stay) Plus:Daily guided breathwork for trauma release and spiritual opening—life changing!
Spa Services Extravaganza: A weekly 60 min relaxing massage, weekly sound healing therapy, opportunity for daily baths for detox or spiritual reset.
3-night stay at a premier beach with all food and drinks provided, snorkeling and equipment, bonus trip to an epic waterfall.
Thrive Pricing Examples:
14 days: $6,135 21 days: $8,230 28 days: $10,320 (Take 10% off for January 2026 session)
*Note that we offer ala carte for most items which can be added to all tiers prior to or on site. Inquire for pricing.
What’s not included?
Airfare to/from Puerto Rico, additional spa and coaching services not listed above, optional staff gratuity.30% non-refundable deposit is required when you are ready to sign up, and the balance is due 30 days before arrival.
Want to come retreat as a couple? *Contact us for a double occupancy rate for couples.
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The Cottage (see Airbnb listing) is one of our options with two private bedrooms (each of the two guests has a room to themselves), a shared bathroom, living room, kitchen, large covered patio, and large yard. There are also two additional toilets and an outdoor shower facility adjacent to the cottage that can be used by Cottage guests.
The Casita (see Airbnb photos) is the other option, featuring a private studio and bathroom, and additional outdoor space on a terrace that may be used for some group activities (e.g. movies, yoga, other exercise).
Apply Today for 2026!
We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 sessions starting January 4th. Once approved (if we’re a good fit for each other), you’ll be asked to place a 30% non-refundable deposit, and complete a thorough intake form including your current physical, mental, emotional state of well-being, a detailed health history, and a few optional recommended labs to help us get a baseline of your overall health. Apply now.
Couples are welcome!
Schedule a Free Consultation!
Still have questions or not entirely sure if a Life Reset retreat is right for you? Please view our FAQ’s below for more answers to your questions…or Contact Us directly for a free phone consultation. Let us get acquainted with you in order to understand your current state of health, goals, abilities, and level of commitment to make sure we are the right fit for each other.
Our Commitment
We will fully support you during and after your retreat to help you achieve the goals that you’ve set. In addition to the post-retreat month of weekly support, you’ll have access to a private online community where you can ask questions and find support in your continued journey.
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FAQs
Check back for more FAQ’s and a full Life Reset retreats website coming soon.
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LifeResets will take place at the magical Refugio Mountain Retreat (“where earth meets heaven”) in the central mountains of Puerto Rico. Our secluded property has been described as many as one of the most beautiful and healing properties in all of Puerto Rico. We have access to miles of private hiking trails, mountain spring water, panoramic views, perfect temperatures, and unparalleled tranquility. There is a sacred, indigenous, nurturing quality which has given the property the nickname of “Mama Refugio.”
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14, 21, or 28 day immersive healing retreats—you choose what fits your lifestyle and budget. These are individualized experiences so the length of stay will be customized to your needs and preferences. We suggest a minimum of 2 weeks for maximum impact.
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We design daily and weekly activities tailored to each participant with opportunities for community involvement (not required). Before arrival, we assess your needs to collaborate and prepare your experience, where you will work one on one with one of our coaches during your stay. You’ll also have the dynamic flexibility to change up your engagement preferences as your healing emerges.
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Cost is dependent on length of stay and offerings utilized (see the cost section). Our retreats are much more accessible and affordable than most retreats offered in other locations.
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Life coaches Julie and Steve Ferwerda, who each bring a rich experience base of many different healing practices, will be your hosts and mentors during your stay at the retreat. They will be involved in planning and implementation of daily activities and sessions. Dependent on needs and preferences, we also have many other therapists and practitioners in many different specialities who, for an additional fee, can be incorporated into your transformational plan.
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Yes! We welcome couples and will give you a discount on lodging fees. If possible, we will try to place you in the Casita where you have more privacy.
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In order to hold a spot for you, we require a 30% non-refundable payment as soon as you are ready to commit to attending the retreat. The balance will be due 30 days before arrival.