Fitness

Bring the body back to its natural alignment by finding and addressing muscle imbalances using release techniques, exploring a range of motion, re-firing muscles, and various gentle stretching modalities.

Release muscular tension and increase your range of motion through massage with a cylinder roller and tennis balls.

This class is focused on whole-body conditioning, building strength, mobility and balance through movement while in the SHALLOW pool.

A fun and friendly competitive game of polo done in our activity pool while balancing on a noodle; everyone welcome!

A fun water based 6 to 8 station strength and cardio water workout.

Harness the power of liquid resistance and experience a body-friendly workout that feels good. Our low-impact, shallow-water class targets aerobic endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and balance. 

Deep-water training is an ideal no-impact addition to your Ranch week. Specialized buoyancy and resistance gear strengthens and tones your entire body while pushing fat-burning systems into high gear. No swimming skill is required, although comfort in deep water is recommended.

Join us at the central pool for a fun and challenging workout on floatation boards. Be prepared to get wet, work your core and have fun!

If you have never seen the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® demonstrated on equipment, this is your rare opportunity to visually observe, and ask questions.  The Combination Pulley Tower is the most popular piece of equipment in this modality and benefits include an increase in bone strength and density, neuromuscular stimulation, as well as an increase in vitality and […]

A little over a mile long, this silent hike gently climbs  the first ridge of our mountains to a lovely meditation area.  It then winds back down to Kuchumaa Passage, leaving hikers another time for reflection. A great introduction to the mountain.  Moderate Hike

A 4-mile round trip trek over rolling hills to La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center and organic farm. Enjoy a garden breakfast, followed by a garden tour with our resident horticulturist. If you don’t wish to walk, transportation to La Cocina Que Canta is offered one day during the week and may be arranged […]

A 2-mile lowland hike over undulating terrain; a perfect hike for someone who is not quite ready for the mountain or would like to have a lighter hiking day. (Optional .5-mile hill to base of mountain) Moderate Hike

A 2-mile lowland hike meandering through the river basin among the oaks; great for beginners or those wishing to pace themselves for a full day of exercise. Moderate Hike

A 2-mile hike climbing about 350 feet in elevation to Alex’s Oak before looping back down. Challenging Hike. 

A 3.5-mile mountain hike up the Pilgrim Trail (700 ft. gain) and returning downhill via the Professor’s Trail. Challenging Hike. 

A 3.3-mile loop mountain hike over moderately steep terrain with a 700 ft. elevation gain. Challenging Hike. 

A 2.5-mile hike that winds across the meadow and along a stream before climbing up to the base of the mountain.  Returns via the oak grove. Challenging Hike. 

A 5.5-mile strenuous hike winding up the mountain between the Pilgrim and the Professor routes and then looping back along the flanks of Mt. Kuchumaa.  Elevation gain of 800+ feet. (This hike offers a 4-mile option.) Advanced Hike

A 7.5 to 8 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1500 feet up Mt. Kuchumaa to the US/Mexican border. Climb over rugged and steep terrain approximately 5 miles to the border with a 2.5 mile return. Breakfast provided, sign up required.  Prerequisites are either the Coyote, Raven or Seven-Mile Breakfast Hike. Offered November to […]

A group-paced hike of 3½ hours over steep, rugged terrain—3.5 miles out, stop for breakfast, and 3.5 miles back. Breakfast is provided in a day-pack. Sign-up required. “Pilgrim” or “Professor’s” hikes are a prerequisite. Offered November to March.  Advanced Hike

Join our resident artist for a walking tour that highlights some of the museum-quality Mexican folk art and contemporary sculptures on display throughout the Ranch.

We provide the binoculars. The birds provide the show! The Ranch is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with 160 species seen on what might you call our property’s “life list.” Some of the more noted or unusual (at least for this area) species seen at the Ranch include Zone-tail Hawk, Downy Woodpecker. Varied Thrush, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Hepatic […]

A tour around the Ranch focusing on the evolution of Rancho La Puerta from its earliest days. Hear the history of the people and events that were instrumental in creating the Ranch of today.

Tour the central grounds with our naturalist and learn about the historic, practical, and aesthetic reasons for the Ranch’s xeriscape (low-water-use) gardens.