Wellness Resort & Spa
Embodying wellbeing since 1940
A Personalized Experience
We welcome you with an elbow bump, a namaste, or in what has become a new Ranch ritual—crossing our arms and patting our own shoulders “abrazos!”.
Learn about The Ranch4,000 Acres
Rancho La Puerta’s 4,000 acres include 40 miles of hiking trails, 32 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, an organic farm, and La Cocina Que Canta cooking school.
Explore the GroundsYour home at the Ranch
Casitas
Dwell in beauty and privacy in one of our 86 casitas tucked away in luxuriant grounds. Each has a distinct personality and architectural flair.
View all CasitasExperience the evolution of Rancho La Puerta, an oasis of well-being over 80 years in the making.
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Week of March 16th
Breath Work with Shanti Tilling
Shanti TillingEnhancing Your Relationships for a Healthier and Happier Life
Mehrad NazariForest Bathing
Paula PijoanHands-On Cooking Classes and Nourished Spring Feast with Lia Huber
Lia HuberHerbal Medicine for Everyday Living
Dawn PetterIndigenous Wisdom Walk
Norma MezaInhabit Your Joy
Elena SonninoSolo Violin by Pei-Chun Tsai
Pei-Chun TsaiThe Power of Purpose
Richard LeiderWorld Groove Movement
Heather Winia View all EventsOne of Travel + Leisure Readers' Top Five International Destination Spas for 2023
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Explore the RanchFounder’s Story
The Szekely Family and the History of the Ranch
Origins of the Ranch – Family-owned and operated since 1940
Since the beginning our motto has been Siempre Mejor! — the Professor’s favorite greeting, delivered in his booming voice. “Always Better!” still guides us every day: Rancho La Puerta has been recognized around the world since the 1950s as the progenitor of the modern fitness resort and spa movement, and has been lauded by every major travel awards program.
History of the RanchBlog
Connecting with Amber Rubarth
We are honored to have Amber Rubarth as co-producer (with Carissa Stolting), co-host, and artist for our second annual Rancho La Puerta Folk Festival (June 15 – 22, 2024). She is interviewed by The Ranch’s Folk Festival’s co-host Carissa Stolting. Carissa:As producer and curator of Rancho La Puerta Artist Retreat & Folk Festival, you are […]
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