January 25 - February 1, 2025 and January 25 - January 29, 2025
Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
January 25 – February 1, 2025, 2025 (Saturday to Saturday)
January 25 – January 29, 2025 (Saturday to Wednesday)
85th Anniversary Wellness Package for 7 night visits added!
Includes: Ranch Classic Massage, La Puerta Core Essentials Facial, and two juices or smoothies at the juice bar
Gail Friedlander has been a serious mah jongg player since 1975. In 2005 she moved to a rural river valley in southwest Washington state, where no one had ever even heard of the game – and so began her post-retirement career as a mah jongg teacher. She now has a thriving community of players, male and female, and has even inspired a few to begin collecting some of the gorgeous vintage sets that are out there awaiting new homes. She has been teaching alongside Toby Salk at Rancho La Puerta since 2016, and has a gift for transforming even the most mundane rules and procedures into moments of laughter and insight. She looks forward to enfolding all of you into the world of mah jongg because she knows how much joy the game will bring you, as well as the lifelong bonds of friendship that will form and deepen with your fellow players.
Born and raised in New York City, Toby Salk first heard the clicking and clacking of the Mah Jong tiles in the womb. Crazy popular in the 1950’s, Toby’s grandmother, mother and aunts all played Mah Jongg. Of course, not wanting to mirror her family, Toby finally learned the game in San Francisco in 1975 with her highschool friend, Gail Friedlander.
After a long career with the Sharper Image, Toby decided to teach Mah Jongg. Not having ever played with anyone except her private little group of friends, she ventured out to a tournament. She won! Fourteen years later, Toby teaches at private ladies clubs, private homes and Rancho La Puerta! She has been flown to Los Angeles, Hawaii and Arizona to teach Mah Jongg classes. She begins every class with the promise that “Mah Jongg will change your life.”
Toby is also the co-author of the wildly popular “how to” book, American Mah Jongg for Everyone.
Rancho La Puerta is a recipient of the top travel & destination awards from Travel & Leisure
Each guest receives $150 resort credit
7 night guests will receive a promotion of a value-added package of:
(1) 50 minute Ranch Classic Massage, (1) 50 minute La Puerta Core Essential facial,
(2) juices or smoothies from Tierra Alegre Juice Bar in addition to the $150 resort credit.
Dates:
Saturday, January 25 to Saturday, February 1
Saturday, January 25 to Wednesday, January 29
Cost:
$3170-$6806 per person.
Includes accommodations, meals & snacks (including accommodations for numerous food preferences), hikes, classes. concerts, roundtrip transportation from San Diego Airport AND $150 resort credit.
Location:
Rancho La Puerta is located in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, 3.5 miles south of the U.S. Mexico border. Guests must have a valid U.S. passport.
Transportation:
Airport transportation for pick up on Saturday, January 25 is at 8am, 10am, 12:15pm & 2:45pm at San Diego Airport. Specific details will be shared prior to your visit. Wednesday return transportation to San Diego Airport is also included.
Saturday return to San Diego. Allow 3 hours travel time due to the varying time it can take to cross the border back to the U.S., plus additional time for check-in at the airport. Buses depart Rancho La Puerta for the airport at 7:30am, 10am, 12:15pm & 2:30pm. For guests departing on Wednesday, January 29, transportation to San Diego Airport will depart from Rancho La Puerta at 7:30am and 11am.
Return flights should not be scheduled before 11:30 a.m.
To register or submit questions, contact Donna Sher at 858-449-3672 or dsher52@hotmail.com.
Deadline to register is December 25, 2024. Accommodations are limited.
Rates include Roundtrip Transportation from the San Diego Airport to Rancho La Puerta for both Saturday to Saturday AND Saturday to Wednesday visits. Passport is required.
A casita featuring a large sitting area with a fireplace, an alcove with bed(s) – two double or one king – and a large private patio.
A large studio featuring a living area, fireplace and writing desk along with private outdoor patio capable of accommodating up to three guests.
These feature two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a living room, wet bar, dining area and fireplace. These are our most spacious villas, and are truly comparable to a small vacation home. They comfortably welcome up to four people.
$5512/person Villa Suite Triple (Saturday to Saturday)
$3505/person Villa Suite Triple (Saturday to Wednesday)
A $500 deposit per person is due at time of booking to guarantee registration. Full balance is due within 60 days of registration or within 60 days of start of Retreat, whichever comes first.
All accommodations are limited.
The Ranch Program
Spend a week at Rancho La Puerta, one of the world’s top destination spas—set on thousands of acres of wildlands and landscaped gardens in sunshiny Baja California. Customize an ideal routine to energize your body, calm your mind and lift your spirits. You’ll enjoy:
To select your spa treatments fill out the required information below. Once you have selected your booking type another selection will appear to choose your spa treatments.
24 hours advance notice is required if you must cancel or change an appointment. Missed scheduled treatment times will be charged at full rate plus tax
To add over 14 Spa Treatments please list your additional desired services in the area below. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.
If you have any questions, please email appointments@rancholapuerta.com or call us directly at 858-925-1214
To register or submit questions, contact Donna Sher at 858-449-3672 or dsher52@hotmail.com.
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