The Joy of Connection Week
November 14-21, 2026
The Joy of Connection is an inclusive, whole-person experience designed for those navigating midlife and beyond with a partner. Grounded in the understanding that strong relationships are built by two individuals who are cared for, regulated, and nourished, the week explores how sleep, food, movement, hormones, intimacy, and shared rituals support personal well-being and healthy relationships.
Programming honors evolving bodies, changing roles, and diverse relationship structures, inviting participants to engage in mindful self-care and shared care as pathways to vitality, resilience, and longevity. Throughout the week, guests will discover practical, evidence-based ways to cultivate deeper connection—with themselves, with their partner, and with the everyday practices that support lifelong health and well-being.
Featured Presenters:
Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD
Triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Culinary Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. Born and raised in Mexico City to Swiss and American parents, she is bilingual in Spanish and English and brings a rich multicultural perspective to her work at the intersection of food, culture, and vibrant health.
Dr. Philippe Montgrain, MD
Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology at UC San Diego and the VA San Diego Healthcare System.
Dr. Basma Faris, MD
Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist who is dedicated to helping women find balance and vitality through the powerful connection between nutrition and health.
Chef Leah Sarris, MBA, RDN, LDN, CCMS
Chef, registered dietitian, and educator who co-founded the first teaching kitchen inside a U.S. medical school and helped develop a curriculum now used by more than 60 academic and healthcare institutions nationwide.
Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD
Sociologist, relationship coach, international speaker, retreat facilitator, author, and the Founder of The Center for Courageous Intimacy. She specializes in effective communication, emotional awareness, vulnerability, meaningful human connection, mindful intimacy, and sexual passion.
Learn More about this week
Included in Your Stay
Every week at Rancho La Puerta is all-inclusive. Here’s what awaits you:
- Guided hikes on 40 miles of mountain trails
- 40+ daily fitness classes — Pilates, TRX, yoga, Zumba, Hydro-Fit, circuit training & more
- Three daily farm-to-table meals sourced from our organic garden (lacto-ovo pescatarian; vegan & gluten-free options available)
- 11 gyms, 4 pools, a running track, plus tennis, pickleball, basketball & sand volleyball courts
- Three full-service spas offering massage, facials, wraps, scrubs & holistic therapies
- Mind-body activities — meditation, Feldenkrais, sound healing & more
- Art classes — painting & more
- Nature activities — bird walks, garden tours, farm hikes
- Evening entertainment — live concerts, special guest talks & cultural presentations
- Round-trip scheduled transport from the San Diego Airport is included on Saturdays and Wednesdays
Join us on this journey toward a healthier, more vibrant you!
Share the World’s Best Offer is valid on new bookings only. Promotion ends December 25, 2026. Excludes weeks of October 3-November 13, 2026 and December 5-12, 2026. Mexican tax is additional. Not combinable with other offers. Limited availability.
The Wellness Package is non-transferable and not interchangeable. Gratuities are not included. Spa package must be used during your visit and has no cash value.
Share the World’s Best and save up to $1,600 per person
Bring a guest for a 7-night stay in 2026 and save up to $1,600 per person
Your stay includes two healing treatments per person:
- Ranch Classic Massage (50 min)
- La Puerta Core Essentials Facial (50 min)
Prefer to book by phone?
800-443-7565
