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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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 GroundsThe 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.
View the Spa MenuRanch Activities
Challenge your body in fitness classes. Trek majestic mountain trails. Learn the latest in health, psychology, science, culture and cuisine.
View the ActivitiesCASITAS – YOUR HOME AT THE RANCH
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
Rates
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.
View RatesFOUNDER’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 RanchMORE FROM THE RANCH
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Passion Fruit
Fresh from our juice bar at The Ranch comes this delicious creamy vegan chocolate mousse recipe. It’s so easy and quick to whip up that it’s a favorite for a quick treat. Chill it in the fridge and serve it after a lovely warm day’s lunch if you need a lush chocolate fix in the middle of the day. Oh! And did we mention it’s dairy-free and uses avocado for that creamy and silky texture? Buen Provecho!
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This week at Rancho La Puerta, May 14.
ENTERTAINMENT, WORKSHOPS, WRITING
Folklore and Stories
Presenter: Rabbi Michael R. Zedek
EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
Get Your Nature Groove on!
Presenter: Judie Lincer
CONCERTS, ENTERTAINMENT, WORKSHOPS
Music is Medicine for the Body, Heart and Soul
Presenter: Gary Malkin
INNER FITNESS
Inner Fitness: Reconnect with Your Human Being
Presenter: Adriana Reid
CONCERTS, ENTERTAINMENT
Concert: Music, Magic and Mayhem
Presenter: Marshall Chapman
COOKING CLASSES, CULINARY
Hands-On Cooking Classes to Keep Your Brain Happy
Presenter: Jean Courtney and Isabel Cruz
EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
Empower Your Health: Your Road Map for Everyday Wellbeing
Presenter: Oliveyah Fisch
EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
The Brain, Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Vagus Nerve Unmasked
Presenter: Jacqueline Chan
FITNESS, RACQUET SPORTS
Pickleball
Presenter: Nancy Meyer
HOLISTIC HEALING
Refresh and Renew with Sound
Presenter: Gary ‘Dhyanjot’ Grenus
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We're having a deliciously-good week at our hands-on cooking class, "Keep Your Brain Healthy," with Jean Courtney and Isabel Cruz. Their class teaches healthy recipes to minimize inflammation and keep your brain happy and healthy, including Three Seeded Salmon with Avocado, Cilantro Lime Sauce, Garden Fresh Salad with Avocado and Strawberries, and finally, Sea Salt Coconut Pecan Brownies.
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The present moment is the only moment available to us and it is the door to all other moments. -Thich Nhat Hanh
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Meet our new Acupuncturist, Dr. Wiri Andrade. Dr. Andrade incorporates South American native healing practices with traditional Chinese medicine to restore the "energy flow" or "life force" for pain relief associated with various conditions. @wahealing
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We kid because we love. Happy Mother's Day! Wishing all you moms a joyous day.
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Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin. - John Lubbock
This week at Rancho La Puerta, May 7 - 13.
INNER FITNESS
Inner Fitness: Reconnect with Your Human Being
Presenter: Adriana Reid
COOKING CLASSES, CULINARY
Hands-On Cooking Classes to Keep Your Brain Happy
Presenter: Jean Courtney and Isabel Cruz
Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health
Presenter: Victoria Maizes
FITNESS
Feldenkrais
Presenter: Ilana Nachoum
ART, EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS
The Magic, Myths and Magnetism of Art
Presenter: Diane Arkin
CONCERTS
Dances and Fantasies for Two Violins & Piano
Tangos and Spanish Flair
Romantic Guitars
Monique Mead, Ashley Lucero, Mircea Gogoncea, Gregory Walker, Lori Wolf Walker
Link to Events Calendar through the profile.
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A wonderful celebration today with Deborah. Thank you to all the staff, friends, & family for helping make this special day that much more meaningful.
When Deborah turned 90 she said “Nothing in my body is 90 years old apart from my knowledge,” and turning 100 today the sentiment remains.
Standing room only for Deborah’s talk- How it Feels to Reach 100, with President Sarah Livia Brightwood and Director of Guest Services Barry Shingle. “Be excited about what will happen tomorrow, next week, next year, next decade,” she says in her book 100 Lessons from a Grasshopper, available through our online store.
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It was wonderful to celebrate Deborah’s 100th birthday with our friends and families in Tecate and from all over the world. Feliz Cumpleaños, Señora Deborah.
Thank you to all the restaurants, vineyards, brewery, dancers, singers, and coordinators who helped Deborah celebrate. It was a beautiful night and your talents really shined.
The city of Tecate, San Diego, Ranch staff, & Deborah’s friends helping make Deborah’s 100th an amazing night.
Centenarian health spa founder finds lessons in a grasshopper. It is mindboggling to have founded a legendary health spa, created a museum, developed a residential community, and authored a book that is published on your 100th birthday.
Link in profile to Column: San Diego Union-Tribune
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It’s impossible to blow out 100 candles on a cake! Without your help. - Deborah Szekely.
Happy Birthday to Rancho La Puerta co-founder Deborah Szekely. She turns 100 this week and we're celebrating all week.
Happy Birthday, dear Deborah party!
Presenter: Deborah Szekely
CONCERTS, ENTERTAINMENT
Yam Beat Concert
Presenter: Yam Beat
COOKING CLASSES
Hands-On Cooking Classes
Presenter: Sara Polczynski
INNER FITNESS, WELLNESS
Nurturing Your Emotional Health
Presenter: Gyll Turteltaub
CONCERTS, ENTERTAINMENT
Chamber Music
Presenter: Nic McGegan (piano), Joana Morrison (cello), Martha Aarons (flute), Lev Polyakin (violin)
EDUCATION, NUTRITION, WORKSHOPS
Hot Topics for Holistic Health and Nutrition
Presenter: Kim Ross
INNER FITNESS
Meditation
Presenter: Sylvia Boorstein
INNER FITNESS
Choose Love! The Inner Fitness Program, with Emily Boorstein
Presenter: Emily Boorstein
Learn more with the Events Calendar link through the profile.
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Pick your week of Aquatics this summer. Synchronized swimming combines the skills of ice-skating, dance, music, ballet, Yoga and flexibility, scuba diving, floating, water polo, speed swimming, showmanship, and glamour. Learn Synchronized Swimming with Katie Killebrew the week of August 20.
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Hey Hot Stuff, It's Step Aerobics! You don’t need a leotard or legwarmers for our Step class with Jennifer DeMarco. But love for Donna Summer will help and your baggy sweats, yoga pants, or shorts will do just fine. Link to Blog through Profile.
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