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Nourishing Your Health with Integrative Medicine
Week of May 2, 2026
Nourishing Your Health by Living Green Modern life exposes us to chemicals that may be subtly or profoundly impacting our health. We absorb toxins in...
The Power of Conscious Conversations: From Hidden Forces to Trust and Connection
Week of May 2, 2026
Hidden Communication: Master the Invisible Forces That Shape Your World Beneath every conversation lies a fascinating world of unseen communication. When tensions rise or emotions...
Silk Serenity: The Art of Painting on Silk with Roberto Colangeli
Week of May 2, 2026
Painting on silk has a rich and diverse history that spans over two millennia. This program is targeted for guests who prioritize creativity as a...
Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Week of May 9, 2026
Henri Matisse Collages: Create your own colorful and striking collage in the vibrant style of Henri Matisse. Creative Expansions: Collaborate with famous artists by combining...
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Week of May 9, 2026
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of May 16, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Autobiography and the Memoir with Larry Grobel
Week of May 16, 2026
Memoir Writing Workshop - 3 sessions A memoir writing workshop that may change the way you feel about writing? It’s possible. A chance to get...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of May 23, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Stronger Bones, Longer Life with Dr. Lani Simpson
Week of May 30, 2026
Dr. Simpson’s presentation will provide practical tips to promote strong bones and strong muscles so that we can maintain our physical independence as we age....
Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach
Week of May 30, 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...
Folklore and Stories with Michael Zedek
Week of May 30, 2026
Folklore and Stories: A Window to the Soul Scholars suggest there are only a certain number of plots – all else is elaboration. How then...
Your Best Year with Karen Kimsey-House
Week of May 30, 2026
Your Best Year What if the next year of your life was your best year, just because you decided to have it be that way? ...
Telling Your Story with Katherine Ellison
Week of June 6, 2026
ADHD Is Not Just for Little Boys Ten million American adults struggle with serious distraction, forgetfulness and impulsivity, the hallmarks of ADHD. This can become...
Beyond Kegels: A Lifetime of Pelvic Health with Kathe Wallace and Dawn Sandalcidi
Week of June 6, 2026
This presentation series helps you understand your pelvic floor muscles and their role in core stability, bladder, bowel, and sexual health. Includes current information and...
ART and Nature with Lynda Reeves McIntyre
Week of June 6, 2026
Earth Art, Environmental Art, Art and Nature! Throughout time the power and beauty of the natural world have inspired artists, shamans, everyday people and they...
Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Lani Simpson
Week of June 6, 2026
The Heat is ON! Hormone imbalances, throughout a woman’s life…especially at menopause have health consequences including, bone, heart and mental health. The world of hormone...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny! with Dr. Lee Rice
Week of June 6, 2026
The Power of Meaning and Purpose Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality....
Journeying with the Mandala with Joy Khoo
Week of June 13, 2026
Embark on a journey into the magic and symbolism of mandalas—sacred circles found in cultures and traditions around the world. Discover the beauty and power...
Art Workshops with Jessica Colvin
Week of June 20, 2026
Embossing Your Own Set of Stationery Decoupaging Coasters, Frames and Journals Jessica Colvin, MSW, MPH is a national leader in the school wellness movement, with over...
ART Through A Designer’s Eye with Christi Willford
Week of June 27, 2026
Standalone workshops blending design thinking and fine art to spark creativity, reflection, and soulful connection through traditional materials. - Accessible to all skill levels -...
The Art of Connection: Assertive, Clear, and Confident With Denise Dudley
Week of June 27, 2026
The Art of Connection: Assertive, Clear, and Confident Practical communication skills for real-life success Session 1: The signals that shape your style: Mastering the elements...
The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples with Pepper Schwartz
Week of July 4, 2026
What I Learned about Love and Marriage from "Married at First Sight!" Join Pepper Schwartz for a candid look at what she’s learned after 19...
Watercolor Landscape Sketching of the Ranch with Eddie Omens
Week of July 4, 2026
Watercolor Landscape Sketching of the Ranch Join Eddie for a relaxed and inspiring introduction to watercolor landscape sketching. He believes that creativity is innate—something we...
Marbled & Collaged Art with Brent Hedstrom
Week of July 11, 2026
Where creativity and color flows. Step into the peaceful calm of the art studio and check in with your creative self. When we’re surrounded by...
Awaken the Artist Within with Erin Gafill
Week of July 18, 2026
Awaken the Artist Within (Presentation with slide show) – Saturday 8:00pm Olmeca Gym Awaken the Artist Within – Sunday through Thursday 9 am ART Studio...
Hand-Stitching and Group Quilting with Emily Birmingham
Week of July 18, 2026
Sunday through Thursday 1 pm ART Studio The act of Group Quilting opens the door to designing in community. Over the course of our week...
I Can’t Draw and You Can Too! with Tom Birmingham
Week of July 18, 2026
Sunday through Wednesday 4 pm ART Studio I have a secret to share. If you’ve been telling yourself that you can’t draw since you were...
A Mindful Makers Week
Week of July 18, 2026
Mindful Makers Week July 18-25, 2026 The analog reset at Rancho La Puerta, where slower living meets deeper meaning. Set against the backdrop of Mount...
A Nurturing Abundance Week
Week of August 1, 2026
Nurturing Abundance: Seeking harmony and health with the Self, Community, and Earth August 1-8, 2026 Join us for a transformative week where visionary leaders and...
Pandora Thomas
Week of August 1, 2026
"The Earth is Her Employer" Pandora Thomas is a passionate global citizen: a caregiver, teacher, farmer, designer, and speaker. Her work emphasizes the benefits of...
Norma Meza
Week of August 1, 2026
Norma Meza is from the traditional Kumeyaay lands of Ja'aa, also known as Alamo (Cottonwood) Creek in Baja California. She grew up learning from her...
Pat Mitchell
Week of August 1, 2026
Pat Mitchell, a pioneering journalist, producer, and media executive, has spent her career breaking new ground for women and amplifying underrepresented voices. She produced the...
Weaving and Natural Dyes with Alana Nydorf
Week of August 8, 2026
Weaving and Natural Dyes. Learn to weave a small textile from recycled materials naturally dyed with ingredients sourced from the Ranch. Weaving is one of...
Writing with A. Van Jordan
Week of August 22, 2026
A. Van Jordan is the author of five collections of poetry: Rise, which won the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award (Tia Chucha Press, 2001); M-A-C-N-O-L-I-A, (2005),...
Weaving and Natural Dyes with Alana Nydorf
Week of August 22, 2026
Weaving and Natural Dyes. Learn to weave a small textile from recycled materials naturally dyed with ingredients sourced from the Ranch. Weaving is one of...
Ageless Athletics – Training for Brain Health and Longevity with Eric Cruz
Week of August 22, 2026
We all know that falls and cognitive decline are major issues as we age. Most physical training as we age focuses on muscular strength, bone...
Mah Jongg with Toby Salk
Week of August 29, 2026
The Beauty and Soul of Mah Jongg Come hear Toby Salk’s lively lecture about the history of how Mah Jongg became so popular in the...
Amazing Oceans of Life with Mark Hixon
Week of August 29, 2026
Amazing Oceans of Life Explore the beautiful and bizarre creatures that inhabit our seas, from tropical coral reefs to the deep abyss, with a leading...
Music as a Vehicle to Inner Freedom Concerts with Phoebe Hunt and Dominick Leslie
Week of August 29, 2026
Workshop: Songwriting as a Tool for Inner Freedom Guided by Phoebe Hunt In this workshop, Phoebe will guide participants through a foundational songwriting journey, opening...
Marbled & Collaged Art with Brent Hedstrom
Week of August 29, 2026
Where creativity and color flows. Step into the peaceful calm of the art studio and check in with your creative self. When we’re surrounded by...
Happy Hour for Hormones with Nancy Cetel
Week of August 29, 2026
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women’s health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
Art Projects with Linda Weill
Week of September 12, 2026
Join Linda Weill for these fun art projects: Painting or drawing birds on cigar boxes Decorating a book cover with pressed plants Constructing a Japanese...
The Great Microbiome and Other Topics with Norma Flood, MS, RDN
Week of September 12, 2026
The Great Microbiome: Our Greatest Ally for Optimal Health It is becoming common knowledge that gut bacteria are connected to aspects of health, including inflammation,...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny! with Dr. Lee Rice
Week of September 19, 2026
The Power of Meaning and Purpose Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality....
Exploring Assemblage and Collage in Art with Irma Sofía Poeter
Week of September 19, 2026
Exploring Assemblage and Collage in Art: A Workshop Overview 1. Found Objects and Materials: We’ll incorporate a variety of found objects and diverse materials, each...
Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Week of October 10, 2026
Henri Matisse Collages: Create your own colorful and striking collage in the vibrant style of Henri Matisse. Creative Expansions: Collaborate with famous artists by combining...
Happy Hour for Hormones with Nancy Cetel
Week of October 10, 2026
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women’s health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
Beyond Kegels: A Lifetime of Pelvic Health with Kathe Wallace and Dawn Sandalcidi
Week of October 17, 2026
This presentation series helps you understand your pelvic floor muscles and their role in core stability, bladder, bowel, and sexual health. Includes current information and...
Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach
Week of October 17, 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...
A Perfect Lifestyle
Week of October 24, 2026
A Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Drink, Sex and Chocolate. Every day we make important lifestyle choices which determine how long and well we will live. This discussion...
Journeying with the Mandala with Joy Khoo
Week of October 24, 2026
Journeying with the Mandala. Embark on a journey into the magic and symbolism of mandalas—sacred circles found in cultures and traditions around the world. Discover...
Dying Responsibly with Baxley Andresen
Week of October 24, 2026
Dying Responsibly Death will happen, let’s prepare. Learn about the choices to make sure your death can align with how you live. Introduction: Dying Responsibly:...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of October 31, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Doing Endings Well with Karen Buckley
Week of October 31, 2026
Doing Endings Well: A Joyful Journey of Remembrance and Renewal Amid the vibrant week of Día de los Muertos, join a soulful celebration of life’s...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of November 7, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Week of November 14, 2026
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....
The Artful Mind with Carrie Geraci, BA
Week of November 14, 2026
The Artful Mind: Creativity for Cognitive Wellness. Presentation. Unlock the power of creativity for a sharper, healthier brain. This engaging presentation explores how creative activities—whether...
Listening Deeply and Looking Closely with Dr. Jeff Lee
Week of November 21, 2026
What Your Body Wants to Tell You: The Compelling Science Behind Your Week At The Ranch We all come to the Ranch with the hope...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny! with Dr. Lee Rice
Week of November 28, 2026
The Power of Meaning and Purpose Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality....
Marbled & Collaged Art with Brent Hedstrom
Week of November 28, 2026
Where creativity and color flows. Step into the peaceful calm of the art studio and check in with your creative self. When we’re surrounded by...
A Path for Personalized Wellness with Nicola Finley
Week of December 5, 2026
Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Week of December 5, 2026
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....
Marbled & Collaged Art with Brent Hedstrom
Week of December 26, 2026
Where creativity and color flows. Step into the peaceful calm of the art studio and check in with your creative self. When we’re surrounded by...