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!”.
The 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.
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4,000 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.
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The Spa
Our four health and beauty centers will be your your balanced mind/body/spirit experience for the week, each staffed by skilled estheticians and therapists.
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Ranch Activities
Challenge your body in fitness classes. Trek majestic mountain trails. Learn the latest in health, psychology, science, culture and cuisine.
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THE SPA
A Place Of Healing
Beautiful possibilities await. Our four health and beauty centers will be your sanctuaries for the week, each staffed by skilled estheticians and therapists who have been widely trained…and often cross-trained in several disciplines. Our treatments use aromatic and medicinal herbs and other healing plants grown in our organic gardens at Tres Estrellas. Their purity and freshness is a source of great pride at Rancho La Puerta. Some see our treatments as pure pleasure, but in truth they are also a valuable and therapeutic part of your balanced mind/body/spirit experience at the Ranch.
Cleanse, Relax, Energize, Restore
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Rancho La Puerta has always been a great value and remains so today while being consistently named one of the top destination spas in the world by readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure magazine.
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FOUNDER’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.
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Rest and Renewal into Every Moment
Busy, busy, busy! Do you ever feel your life is careening downhill with you chasing behind? There is so much chaos, uncertainty and distraction in today’s modern world that finding time to rest and restore can be difficult. Rest is a critical aspect of success, happiness, and fulfillment. Regardless of your schedule or to-do list, taking time to rest is vital for your long-term health.
Read moreLife at Rancho La Puerta - follow us @rancholapuerta
We had a great week with @katiekillebrew_flow_glow this week in our aquatics program. She’ll be back in August. #wateraerobics #synchronisedswimming #swimming #waterfitness
Solstice viewed from our Bazar del Sol by Jean Courtney. #rancholapuerta #sandiego #sunset #bronzesculpture
Vote now. We’re honored to announce that Rancho La Puerta has been nominated under Destination Spas in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2022. One week left to vote and they're giving away a cruise for two. Link through our profile. @cntraveler #rancholapuerta #sandiego #readerschoiceawards #Traveler
Celebrating our 82nd year and reflecting on our journey. In 1940 Deborah and Edmund Szekely opened the first summer health camp at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate; it was $17.50 a week and you brought your own tent. From bringing your own tent to surplus huts to our beautiful 86 casitas of today, our guest's accommodations have come a long way.
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Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grand dads and father figures. We love you!
The hills are still alive with "the sound of music." At the Residences at Rancho La Puerta, you'll have access to the programs that continue to bring joy to our guests.
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This week at Rancho La Puerta, June 18.
COOKING CLASSES, CULINARY
Hands-On Cooking Classes with Chef Ramses Bravo
Presenter: Chef Ramses Bravo
EDUCATION
Learning to Live with Less
Presenter: Amy Carstensen
COOKING CLASSES, CULINARY, EDUCATION, NUTRITION, WORKSHOPS
Regenerative Farming: Beyond Organic in the Garden and Kitchen
Presenter: Salvador Tinajero, Lindsey Heathcote, and Reyna Venegas
EDUCATION, NUTRITION, WORKSHOPS
Nutrition
Presenter: Jill Nussinow
INNER FITNESS, MINDFULNESS
Simple Tools to Transform Your Life
Presenter: Lisa Lewtan
FITNESS, WORKSHOPS
Become Bodywise
Presenter: Megan Moseley
CONCERTS, ENTERTAINMENT
Concerts with Mimi Fox
Presenter: Mimi Fox and Jeff Denson
EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
Tales from the Outdoor Adventure Medical Tent
Presenter: Brandee L. Waite, M.D.
FITNESS CLASSES
Fitness Retreat
Presenter: World-Class Staff
See link to Events Calendar Through Profile.
We’ve come a long way. In addition to a Well Living Program, The Residences at Rancho La Puerta will include 18 beautiful acres of vineyards. You’ll be able to sit back, relax, and sip on a beverage of your choice at our new Winery Restaurant.
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The beautifully designed Resident Village Center will be home to the concierge, fitness center, and juice bar and be the hub of activity for The Residence Community.
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Join us for Regenerative Farming: Beyond Organic in the Garden and Kitchen during your stay the week of June 22 and June 29. Get hands-on time harvesting crops at the farm, gain new knowledge on land health, and learn preservation techniques to use in your kitchen.
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Honor yourself and celebrate Global Wellness Day by walking an hour, staying hydrated, eat organic and healthy, and do a good deed.
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Happy Global Wellness Day.
The main aims of the day are:
To recognize the value of our lives
To pause and think, even if for just one day of the year
To be free from the stress of everyday city life and bad habits
To make peace with ourselves
To raise awareness about living well and increase motivation, not just for today, but for the remaining 364 days of the year.
How are you honoring yourself today?
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Hellooooo Friday! Nice to see you.
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Having our cake and eating it too. Celebrations for our 82nd birthday continue through dinner tonight. Thank you everyone for making this day so special and for sending your good wishes.
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Happy Birthday to us! Rancho La Puerta was founded 82 years ago today. We’re so grateful for everyone who has been there from baby steps and toddler days to help us grow to become the #1 Destination Resort and Spa we are today. We look forward to celebrating birthday #83 with you. .
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We're excited for you to join our Wellness community at The Residence at Rancho La Puerta. With multiple paths of ownership and styles, there's a home that will enhance your wellness, friendships, and sustainable living.
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This week at Rancho La Puerta, June 4.
COOKING CLASSES, CULINARY, EDUCATION, NUTRITION, WORKSHOPS
Regenerative Farming: Beyond Organic in the Garden and Kitchen
Presenter: Salvador Tinajero, Lindsey Heathcote, and Reyna Venegas
COOKING CLASSES, CULINARY
Dinner and Dessert at La Cocina Que Canta
Presenter: Fran Costigan
CONCERTS, ENTERTAINMENT
Violin and Cello Concert
Presenter: Kate Hatmaker and Alex Greenbaum
WORKSHOPS, WRITING
Autobiography and the Memoir
Presenter: Larry Grobel
FITNESS, RUNNING PROGRAM, WORKSHOPS
Trail Running
Presenter: Tom and Donnie Flahavan
EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
Unstuff Your Life
Presenter: Andrew Mellen
FITNESS
Feldenkrais
Presenter: Louise Chegwidden
EDUCATION, NUTRITION, WELLNESS
Building Your Longevity Toolkit: Intermittent Fasting, The Power of Food and Other Simple Habits that Promote Healthy Aging
Presenter: Lucy Buckner
INNER FITNESS
Choose Love! The Inner Fitness Program, with Emily Boorstein
Presenter: Emily Boorstein
Link to Calendar through the profile link.
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"No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch" -Anonymous.
We have a full water program for all levels including; Aqua Board, Deep Water Training, Shallow Water Workout, Water Jogging, and Synchronized Swimming specialty week in August.
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Happy Global Running Day! It's a perfect day to engage in a new activity or challenge yourself and change up your workout routine.
1. Call a friend and plan to meet for a run together on June 1. This is one way to keep you accountable. If you can’t meet a friend? Call your friend and catch up while on your run with a hands-free device of course. In coaching, we call these miles ‘conversational pace’.
2. Buy a new pair of running shoes and donate your older models to your local running store. Running shoes typically only last about 300 miles and a new pair feels so good!
3. Join the Run1tag1 social media challenge by running a mile and tagging a friend. Add the hashtags: #runrancholapuerta #run1tag1 #globalrunningday
4. Enter a running event in your local area. Most local running events offer a variety of distances along with supporting a charitable cause.
5. Book a life-changing retreat with us and experience the ultimate runner’s retreat.
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Three of our favorite juices and smoothies at our Juice Bar; the Cucumber Refresh, the Beauty Smoothie, and the Aloe Vera. So fressshh.
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