Day of the Dead Altar
Presenter: Dr. José Guadalupe Flores
The Meaning of the Altar in the Day of the Dead Celebration Our traditional Day of the Dead altar in the Dining Hall is built by Professor Flores together with…
Workshops Events
Week of Oct 23 - Oct 29 2021
Healthy Pleasures
Presenter: David S. Sobel, MD, MPH
Healthy Pleasures: Why Everything that Feels Good is Not Bad Many people think that to promote health they must undertake strict weight-loss diets, adopt punishing exercise programs, avoid salt, shun…
Train to Maintain Your Brain
Presenter: Kymberly Williams-Evans, PhD (ABD)
Who wants to retain or possibly improve memory, cognitive function, processing speed, balance, gait, and posture? Who doesn’t?! This cutting edge, research-based, exercise program offers moves that stimulate your motor,…
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Week of Oct 30 - Nov 5 2021
Day of the Dead Altar
Presenter: Dr. José Guadalupe Flores
The Meaning of the Altar in the Day of the Dead Celebration Our traditional Day of the Dead altar in the Dining Hall is built by Professor Flores together with…
Love and Wisdom in Times of Change
Presenter: Karen Wilhelm Buckley
Love and Wisdom in Times of Change: How to Live a Life of Courage and Authentic Connection Courage is love in action. This evening we’ll discover how unlocking courage in…
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Live Younger Longer, Improving Vitality
Presenter: Iris Gold, OMD, L.Ac.
We are likely going to live much longer than previous generations. But living longer can be full and rich, with good energy and wisdom, or deteriorate into poor health and…
Week of Nov 6 - Nov 12 2021
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Get Your Nature Groove on!
Presenter: Judie Lincer, M.S. Ed.
Get Your Nature Groove on! Be Dazzled by Signs of Wildlife Up Close and Personal Examine a variety of nature items and explore some of nature’s mysteries. Learn about native…
Week of Nov 13 - Nov 19 2021
All-In with Lorraine and Johnny – Texas Hold‘em Poker
Presenter: Lorraine Clayton and Johnny Goebel
All levels, come try your hand at Texas Hold’em Poker as Lorraine and Johnny teach the fundamentals of this popular game. Have fun and learn how to play confidently with…
Socially Conscious Television
Presenter: Josh Berman
Traditional Stories/New Media: Universal Themes of Humanity Found In A Hit Television Series Josh Berman wrote and produced CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, for six seasons. His session will begin with…
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Week of Nov 20 - Nov 26 2021
Autobiography and the Memoir
Presenter: Larry Grobel
Writing Workshop A memoir writing workshop that may change the way you feel about writing? It’s possible. A chance to get to know people in a more intimate way? Very…
Quest for Inspiration
Presenter: Leslie McGuirk
Quest for Inspiration Leslie’s unusual methods to increase one’s creativity have made her one of the Ranch’s most popular presenters. She believes inspired thinking is necessary for professional and personal…
The Power of Purpose
Presenter: Richard Leider
Purpose is fundamental to health, healing, happiness, and longevity—Richard coaches us to step on to the path of purposeful living to find meaning and live longer, better. UNPACK. REPACK. REPEAT.…
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Week of Nov 27 - Dec 3 2021
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Week of Dec 4 - Dec 10 2021
Intermittent Fasting- Feel Great, Lose Weight and Experience Better Health
Presenter: Lucy Buckner
If you struggle with disease, inflammation, excess weight or other nagging health issues you may be surprised to learn how intermittent fasting can help you heal your body, lose weight…
Why Vision is So Important
Presenter: Dr. Dana Dean
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. Based on these two facts,…
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Amp up your interpersonal effectiveness!
Presenter: Denise Dudley
How to communicate with just about anybody, come across with tact and diplomacy, wow ‘em with your magnetism and charisma, and put your best foot forward in any situation When…
Week of Dec 11 - Dec 17 2021
Matters That Matter®: Standing At The Threshold & Finding Our Way Forward
Presenter: Molly Davis & Kristine Van Raden
As this year draws to a close and a new one is near at hand, we stand at a threshold. That space that stands between what has been and what…
Natural Health to Optimize Brain & Body
Presenter: Erica Oberg ND, MPH
“Health is a state of vibrant vitality, abundant energy, and positive affect. It can be cultivated, enhanced, and experienced by everyone." Dr. Erica Oberg has refined this philosophy over 20…
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Amp up your interpersonal effectiveness!
Presenter: Denise Dudley
How to communicate with just about anybody, come across with tact and diplomacy, wow ‘em with your magnetism and charisma, and put your best foot forward in any situation When…
Featured, Holistic Healing, Mindfulness, Workshops
Inner Fitness: Healthy Deviance
Presenter: Pilar Gerasimo
Intro to Healthy Deviance: From Chronic Depletion to Empowered Flow The nature of the Unhealthy Default Reality (our real-life version of “The Matrix”); the vicious cycle it creates for health…
Week of Dec 18 - Dec 24 2021
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…
Week of Dec 25 - Dec 31 2021
Fitness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Workshops
Life Enriching Programs
Presenter: Rancho La Puerta
Each week features specialty programs taught by talented guest presenters. Enjoy everything from inspirational talks to master chef-led cooking classes to live concerts and world-class fitness professionals. Our partnering presenters…