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Aging Gracefully with Dr. Annie Fenn
Rancho La Puerta Wellness Resort & Spa
Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
November 9 – 16, 2024


Give yourself a week to make gentle choices to re-ground and re-find yourself. Surrounded by 8000 acres of gorgeous landscape, activities for any energy level, and any mood that strikes you. This is the perfect chance to wake up all your senses: from noticing details of the outdoors, to moving your body, being still, and experiencing foods that are delicious and nourishing for you on multiple levels.

Retreat Details

The Ranch’s goal is to provide you with the most attentive and personalized service possible. Please take the time to review and complete the information under the Arrival/Departure Tab and the Book Spa Services tabs below. 


We hope you’ll join us on this amazing experience!

Details

About Your Host
Annie Fenn is a physician, chef, culinary instructor, and the author of The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food (Artisan 2023). She founded the Brain Health Kitchen, the only cooking school exclusively focused on the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. After practicing medicine for 20 years as a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Dr. Fenn attended culinary school to learn more about how to make healthy food delicious. When her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2015, she discovered the science-based link between healthy lifestyle and dementia prevention. Besides writing, speaking, and teaching students of all ages about brain health nutrition, Dr. Fenn hosts brain health retreats throughout the world.

Dates:
November 9-16, 2024
(Saturday to Saturday)

Cost:
$5090-$6402
(8 days/ 7 nights)
Rate is per person and includes accommodations, taxes, meals & snacks, hikes, classes, concerts, roundtrip transportation from the San Diego Airport, $150 resort credit, and a cooking class with Annie.

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 November 9 is at 8 am, 10 am, 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm at San Diego Airport. Specific details will be shared prior to your visit.

Saturday return to San Diego Airport. Allow 3 hours travel time to allow for traffic and check in at the airport. Buses depart Rancho La Puerta for the airport at 7:30 am, 10 m, 12:15 pm & 2:30 pm.

To register or submit questions, contact Donna Sher at 858.449.3672 or dsher52@hotmail.com

Registration deadline is August 15, 2024. 

Date change & cancellation policy

Rates & Rooms

These rates include $150 resort credit, roundtrip transportation from the San Diego Airport, all hikes, classes, presentations, wellness and health workshops, meals, snacks, concerts, and a cooking class with Annie.

Junior Villa

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.

JUNIOR VILLA DOUBLE $6149 per person


Villa Studio

A large studio featuring a living area, fireplace and writing desk along with private outdoor patio capable of accommodating up to three guests.

VILLA STUDIO DOUBLE $6402 per person
VILLA STUDIO TRIPLE $5235 per person


Villa Suite

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.

2BR2BA VILLA SUITE $5913 per person (3 guests sharing 2 bedrooms)
2BR2BA VILLA SUITE $5990 per person (4 guests sharing 2 bedrooms)


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

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:

  • Guided hikes on 40 miles of mountain trails.
  • More than 50 daily fitness classes, including Pilates, Barre, TRX, circuit training, Hydro-Fit, yoga and Zumba.
  • Three farm-to-table meals, sourced from our organic garden and other local farms.
  • Eleven gyms, four pools, a running track, as well as tennis, Pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts.
  • Three full-service spas offering massage, facials, wraps, scrubs and other holistic therapies.
  • Meditation, Feldenkrais, sound healing and other mind-body activities.
  • Painting, sculpting, jewelry making and various art classes.
  • Presentations on culture, history, health, science and psychology.
  • Nature activities including bird walks, garden tours and farm hikes.
  • Live concerts, talks by special guests and other evening entertainment.
Getting To The Ranch
Transportation To and From Rancho La Puerta

Transportation To and From Rancho La Puerta

Arriving at Rancho La Puerta

Please note: If you are arriving in San Diego on Friday and returning to the airport to catch one of our buses on Saturday, please choose Terminal 1.

Please find our Ranch representative waiting inside of the terminal directly in front of the Pacifica Breeze Café near baggage claim #4.

Please find our Ranch representative waiting inside of the terminal in front of baggage claim #3, near the Currency Exchange booth.

Our buses depart promptly at the time noted and cannot be held for those who arrive late.

PLEASE NOTE: Please call us at 858-925-1214 when you reach Campo Road/94 so we can meet you at the TC Worthy mini-mart on the U.S. side of the border. Parking in this lot is $5-$10/day and can be paid inside the mini-mart.

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend Mexican Auto Insurance when driving in Mexico. Please discuss this with your current insurance provider, as you may have coverage for a short distance across the border (we're only 3.3 miles in). Another option would be AAA or, just before you cross the border, there is a place that provides insurance, though it might be ideal to arrange for insurance in advance. In addition, you will need to be sure to take care of your visa ($30 in small bills) as you cross. If you prefer, you can drive directly to the Ranch and we will take you back to the border to help with this process.

From Rancho La Puerta...

Please allow 3 hours for transportation time to the airport plus additional time for checking in at the airport.

Please have your luggage ready and waiting inside of your room at 5 am. A porter will come around to each room to collect the luggage, and have it waiting for you to claim just outside of the Admin building as you board the bus.

Please have your luggage ready and waiting inside of your room at 6:30 am. A porter will come around to each room to collect the luggage, and have it waiting for you to claim just outside of the Admin building as you board the bus.

Please have your luggage ready and waiting inside of your room at 8:30 am. A porter will come around to each room to collect the luggage, and have it waiting for you to claim just outside of the Admin building as you board the bus.

Please have your luggage ready and waiting inside of your room at 11 am. A porter will come around to each room to collect the luggage, and have it waiting for you to claim just outside of the Admin building as you board the bus.

Check out time is 11 am. A porter will come around to each room to collect the luggage at this time, and have it waiting for you to claim just outside of the Admin building. You are welcome to stay for lunch, take advantage of a class or two, have a massage, or just relax. You can use the showers in the Health Center to change for your trip home.

One name per line, please.

Spa Booking

Book Your Spa Treatments

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.

Spa Treatments

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Book Spa Treatmentss

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

  • Some restrictions apply.
  • Prices can change without notice.
  • Additional Mexican tax is not included in these prices.

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


Contact Us

For reservations & information contact Donna Sher at 858.449.3672 or dsher52@hotmail.com

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