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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Greens: Super Foods for Cognitive Health
Brain health has become a prominent nutrition topic which is no small wonder. Six million Americans and an estimated 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's, a number that is only growing. Only recently has Alzheimer's Disease been acknowledged as a metabolic disease. Lifestyle choices like exercise, sleep, nutrition, social interaction, stress, and our environments affect our metabolism of nutrients, hormones, and a myriad of compounds that can harm or help our health.
Read moreLife at Rancho La Puerta - follow us @rancholapuerta
"I said-a hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie
To the hip hip hop-a you don't stop the rock It to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat." -Rapper's Delight.
Always great in Connie's Hip Hop Dance class.
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"What ballet does is increases your posture, your ability to stand tall, and it works your muscles all over your body. The class progresses slowly, so you feel in control of your actions. The class takes you back to the basics of a ballet class you might have taken when you were young. This is a perfect class that goes slow, and you will feel absolutely successful. While you might be pushing yourself to achieve other fitness goals, maybe you are hiking on the mountain and taking our other dynamic classes. This is an opportunity to slow down and find some grace. Breathe slowly and deeply and feel the music." Guest instructor Ashley McKeachie's talking about her Ballet Fundamentals class. She'll be back with us in June.
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We're thrilled to announce the Rancho La Puerta Folk Festival June 17 - 24. Join us and these incredible musicians for an unforgettable week. Featured Musicians: Mary Gauthier, Chris Pierce, Kyshona, Steve Poltz, Phoebe Hunt, Jaimee Harris, Alex Wong, & Amber Rubarth (RLP Folk Festival Co-producer, Co-Host and Artist) + Matt Andrews(Grammy-winning recording engineer), + Carissa Stolting (Co-Producer, Co-Host and Commentator). Learn more through our profile link.
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Grit and Human Spirit. Grit is that digging deep within for the determination and will to get through something incredibly challenging. Our human spirit lifts us up and keeps us moving toward greater light, love, hope, and connection. -Emily Boorstein, Inner Fitness founder and Presenter.
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Join is for a one minute pause. Take a deep breath and slowly exhale. You can hear the wind chime, the creek running, birds chirping through the trees and the warm gentle wind blow through the oak grove at The Ranch.
“It’s a good idea always to do something relaxing prior to making an important decision in your life.”
-Paulo Coelho. At the end of your fitness day at The Ranch sip tea by the crackle of your fire place, nap outdoors surrounded by the eucalyptus trees, and take a dip in your warmed dipping pool in Cielo Azul.
Fitness Instructor and Manager Kristin Granillo makes these Bosu Crunches look easy. Don't let her fool you. But! She can help you reach your fitness goals and offer modifications in her engaging Tabata HIIT class. Her Tabata workout is an effective workout designed to enhance functional and athletic performance. It incorporates a variety of exercises, including bodyweight only, resistance training, and cardio.
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Where do you put your feet up?
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I started running last year because I had too much stress. I had insomnia and I knew I needed to get tired in a good way-Aesthetician Sofia Zamudio. How do you manage your stress or prepare for a good night of rest?
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We’ve been growing organically since 1940. Our farm,Tres Estrellas, is a model of regenerative farming. Hello beets, hello carrots, hello broccoli. Nice to see you’re in season.
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“It's a new dawn, It's a new day, It's a new life for me. And I'm feeling good.” ― Nina Simone
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”― Albert Schweitzer
Thank you for joining us on this wonderful journey in 2022. We look forward to sharing 2023 with you in peace, breath work, and community.
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The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become. -Robert Holden
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If we listen to our inner critical voice and believe its destructive point of view, it can have serious negative consequences. James Beard winner and guest Chef Virginia Willis shares how she tackled her inner critic, lost 65 pounds, and joined us for our Seven-Mile Breakfast Hike. The Hike You Need? Link through the profile.
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Warm winter wishes and Happy Holidays from your Ranch family.
That 2/4 beat coming from Montana Gym recently was the percussive groove of Luciana Freire's Yoga Samba class. We started with meditation and breathing exercises, then moved into yoga before swaying and shaking our way into a freeing dance session. "It's about building energy through the class," Luciana told us, "and then shaking your body and exploring that innate joy that we all have. We're finding our center and connecting with it." @yogasamba.
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"I am resting with my back against the wall of a warm pool, my hands over my heart, my body swaying in the water like a branch in the breeze. My eyes are closed, and my mind is clear, but silent. I have never been more relaxed in my life, and I am grateful for the lip of the pool wall, cushioned by soft towels for holding me up, lest I slip under the surface. This blissful moment is mine because I have just received a Water Flow Therapy session at Rancho La Puerta; one of the best hours I’ve spent in my time there thus far." -Rhiannon. Link to blog through the profile.
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You can pass on the butter boards and charcuterie trays this year because appetizers don’t have to be unhealthy to taste delicious! Healthy appetizers can be a great addition to a holiday meal. From Nutritionist Linda Illingworth. Link to blog through the profile.
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“I haven’t understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it.”– Igor Stravinsky
Deep relaxation in sound healing this week with Instructor Cathleen Murakami. Sound healing uses sound waves and vibrations to promote healing and relaxation. It is based on the idea that sound can have a powerful effect on the body and mind, and can be used to alter brainwaves, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.
There are many different techniques and approaches to sound healing, including singing bowls, chanting, toning, and the use of musical instruments such as gongs and drums. Some practitioners may also use verbal affirmations or guided meditations as part of their practice.
See this week's events calendar through the link in the profile.
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Limber up and realign your spine with our After-Hike Stretch Routine. A nice Back Stretch will help. Standing with your feet under your hips and holding the barre. Shift your hips back and bend your knees to lengthen your spine. Slowly start to round your spine as you straighten to stand. The stretch should take 5-10 seconds or about four breathes.
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