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Bender Ball with Leslee Bender

Ageless Flexibility Mobility Strength
This class is the perfect combination of movement and foam rolling that is guaranteed to improve your body for longevity and functionality in all activities

Ageless Pilates Reformer on the mat
This class gives you the feeling of being on a reformer simulation progressive progressions in a functional approach to Pilates for all levels

Ageless Vital Core
This class is the ultimate crunch less core workout that protects the back and strengthens the core for everything you do in life!

Ageless Restorative Stretch
After an active day of hiking and activities unwind with this amazing class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered

 

Leslee Bender, 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, Author, International Speaker and presenter, has over 4 decades in the fitness and wellness industry. Leslee is the creator of The Bender Ball Method of Core Training which has been featured on national television and won awards. Leslee is the program educational director for Ageless Training Academy featuring a modality of longevity at any age to decrease pain, stress and lead a fulfilling ageless life. Leslee specializes in a functional approach to training that translates to life both one on one and small groups from professional athletes to anyone looking for exceptional results.

 

“The Ranch is the place where change happens both from within and out. Leave your past behind so you can experience your future.”

Gyrokinesis with Kathy Van Patten

Gyrokinesis Class – 1 hour each day

Gyrokinesis Breathing Class – 45 minutes each day.  This class will incorporate movement principles and breathing teachniques from the Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis Methods of Movement.

 

Kathy Van Patten is the founder of successful GYROTONIC® and Pilates studios in Boston, New York, California, and Texas. She has trained and coached some of the very best GYROTONIC® and Pilates teachers, who are now Master Trainers and owners of successful studios.

Romana Kryzanowska certified Kathy in Pilates in 1994, and she opened her first Pilates studio in Boston soon after.  Kathy continued her Pilates study with Bob Liekins, becoming a master trainer for Power Pilates in 1998. Kathy was certified in GYROTONIC® in 1999, and continues her studies with GYROTONIC® founder Juliu Horvath. She is certified in all courses offered in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, is a GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer, and is authorized to conduct both GYROTONIC® and Gyrokinesis® Final Certifications.

Fitness with Farel Hruska

Farel Hruska is a fitness professional with just over 20 years of experience who combines a practical foundation in a variety of programming for functional fitness. Hruska also has a specialty in pre and postnatal fitness, training clients and Fit Pros worldwide.

Farel is forward-thinking and focused on effective and efficient training while building self-esteem, empowering others, and inspiring the fitness mindset focused on the mind/body connection.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”

 

Better Balance with Kymberly Williams-Evans

Better Balance; Fewer Falls
Want to reduce your fall risk? Stave off memory decline? Move more effectively and confidently? This program is based on the latest science and is designed to improve your balance, cognitive function, and posture in these integrated, cutting edge, research-based, exercise sessions.  Try some fun moves that stimulate your motor, cognitive, and sensory domains.

Come one day or all as each session offers stand-alone activities. You’ll gain loads of functional tasks to do at home post-Ranch visit.

If you have balance or brain health concerns or simply want to play, laugh, and learn targeted tasks to activate your brain and body all-in-one, join me every day or on a drop-in basis.

Get Great Gait – a workshop
Do you walk and stand in ways that age or support you? Find out what’s going on behind your back. And in front of it! Get ready for some revelatory, informative, helpful, and practical gait analysis.

Improve Your Balance Using Chairs, but Rarely Sitting – a workout
This chair-based workout shares exercises you can do besides sit to improve your balance. You come to class to MOVE and maintain or increase your function, not to minimize movement. Enhance your balance, posture and coordination, while reducing time parked in your seat.

Power Training for Better Balance – a workout
Avoid slowing down with each passing year by adding age appropriate power training to your life. In fact, increase your speed with these joint-friendly, take-home moves designed to help keep you upright

 

Kymberly Williams-Evans PhD (ABD) has taught fitness to more than 45,000 participants on 4 continents in 4 languages. Her teaching career spans land, sea, and airwaves.
Former faculty at UC Santa Barbara, Kymberly specializes in baby boomer and older adult group exercise.
Her program, “Better Balance; Fewer Falls” was created after completing the yearlong “Age Well Collective” program through the Functional Aging Institute (FAI), “The Brain Health Training Program” from Ryan Glatt, her FAI certification, the ACE Senior certification, and the ACE Group Fitness certification.
When not teaching in Santa Barbara, CA you can find her at Rancho la Puerta, where she has been guest instructing since 1984.

 

Iyengar Yoga with Aman Keays

Classes are designed for Beginners to Iyengar Yoga, practitioners from other styles of yoga and experienced yogi’s that want to deepen their practice.  Teaching specifically to the students in each class.  It is an organic movement of yoga.

 

Aman Keays is rooted in the Iyengar system of yoga since 1980. As aging continues, the teaching and practice has deepened in his own life. He loves sharing this practice with all who join him in classes as everyone is aging together. Many influences have also supported this practice such as Zen, Vipasana, and Lakota Traditions. He has had many great teachers along the way. Each class intention is to deepen the practice of who you really are, as a spiritual being, with the gift of using the body as a tool. We will heal and grow together this week. Namaste

Ageless Athletics – Training for Brain Health and Longevity with Eric Cruz

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 health, balance, and flexibility. But what if I told you that training like a professional athlete is the missing key to fitness for older adults. Ageless Athletics focuses on training your neuromuscular system to sharpen your mind, avoid falls, and prepare you for the long and unpredictable game of life. This series is built for all abilities and health states. Whether you’re battling Parkinson’s and MS or just want to continue living your best life without asking your body for permission to do the things you love, Ageless Athletics will give you the tools to win.

Schedule:
Sunday PM – Intro Lecture
Monday AM – Level 1
Tuesday AM – Level 2
Wednesday AM – Level 1
Thursday AM – Level 2
Friday PM – Lecture

We all want to live a long and (more importantly) vibrant life. What if I told you the key to unlocking this through the exercise door is by training like an athlete? Think you’re too old for this? Think again! The revelation of neuroplasticity tells us that our brains are always changing and adapting. If we feed the brain the right information and test it through movement, we can fight off cognitive decline. In this 4 session series, we will have 2 fitness training sessions and 2 hybrid lecture with movement classes. Our fitness sessions focus on using movement and exercise to challenge our brain and nervous system to keep us sharp and mobile as we age. This class can be modified for all fitness levels. Our hybrid lecture sessions will dive into the constantly emerging research that shows us how we can preserve and optimize our brain health while teaching some easy but powerful techniques to maximize brain function and while improving mobility and joint health.

 

Eric Cruz
I started my fitness journey at an early age trying multiple sports growing up.Before I moved to California, I grew up in the waterpark capital of the world in Wisconsin Dells. Through this experience, I’ve worked with people from all over the world and had many unique/interesting job positions; such as lifeguarding at the world’s largest outdoor waterpark and working on stage in a magic show. I’ve participated in swimming, softball, yoga, tennis, horseback riding, cheerleading, strength training, and more throughout my life.

While I was in high school I started to notice my friends and family needing physical therapy more and more and I wanted to be able to help. When trying to decide a major for college, I couldn’t imagine myself doing any other profession besides fitness/health. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise & Sports Science – Fitness Track from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Since then, I have certifications in multiple things from TRX, yoga, Strong Nation, swim basics, & more. Before graduation, I chose against going for physical therapy because I found I’d rather be working with training clients directly.

Within my fitness career I have experience with coaching cheerleading, personal training, group fitness, corporate wellness, virtual training, nutrition, seniors, special needs, athletes, post physical therapy patients, senior homes, hospital settings, weight loss, bulking, etc. I am always interested in working with any other types of populations and gaining more experience. In my free time, I enjoy taking hikes, trying new things, beach/pool days, DIY/crafty things, and spending time with my friends/family/cats. When a new opportunity or experience presents itself to me, I am always willing to say yes and at least try something new.

Pickleball with Nancy Meyer

Join our Pickleball class and embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of this popular and inclusive sport. This class is tailored specifically for newcomers, offering a comprehensive introduction to Pickleball fundamentals and techniques.

Under the expert guidance of experienced instructors, you will delve into the basic rules, court positioning, and scoring system of Pickleball. Engaging in interactive demonstrations and hands-on practice, you will steadily build confidence in your paddle handling, shot execution, and ability to participate in exciting rallies.

Throughout the course, you will have abundant opportunities to engage in friendly games and practice drills, allowing you to apply your newfound skills in a supportive environment. Our instructors will provide personalized feedback and guidance, enabling you to refine your technique and develop effective strategies.

By the end of the class, you will have a solid understanding of fundamental strokes, strategies for successful play, and the pure joy of participating in this dynamic sport. Whether you seek a new hobby, a fun social activity, or a pathway to competitive play, our beginner Pickleball class will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embark on your Pickleball journey. For those looking to take their game to the next level with confidence and enthusiasm, our intermediate class offers advanced footwork and strategies to further elevate your skills.

 

Meet Nancy Meyer, a dedicated and accomplished Pickleball instructor, coach and player. With her passion for the sport and extensive experience, Nancy’s teaching philosophy creates a safe, injury free and exhilarating experience in the world’s fastest growing sport.

Nancy provides a fun and exciting approach to Pickleball which has made her a sought – after instructor. Her ability to engage beginners, instill confidence, and foster a love for the game sets her apart.

In addition to coaching, Nancy is devoted to introducing Pickleball to new enthusiasts. With a compassionate and patient approach, she is committed to spreading the love of Pickleball working with High School students, giving back to the community through philanthropic fundraisers like the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and many other events.

With her expertise, passion, and commitment, Nancy Meyer continues to make a positive impact on the lives of others and is truly an inspiration. Whether she’s coaching, playing, or giving back to the community, Nancy’s contribution to the sport and the lives she touches make her a true Pickleball champion in every sense of the word.

“Discover the harmony of body, mind, and spirit at Rancho La Puerta, where Pickleball intertwines with our core values. Let the paddle be your guide as you embrace the exhilaration, laughter, and camaraderie that Pickleball brings. It’s more than a sport – it’s a gateway to a vibrant and active life.”

Pickleball with Kim Evans and Thea Froehling

Beginners will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game which include positioning on the court, paddle grip, scoring, serve, return of serve, and the difference between a hard and soft game. They will also learn tactics and techniques to play the game. We will play a game putting these new skill sets together and have fun.

Advanced beginners will learn to improve their playing skills. They will learn how to start a point effectively, develop their 3rd shot drop or drive, practice their dinking skills, learn positioning on the court, and learn the hard and soft game. We will break down the skills needed at this level to make sure the player is mastering the basics before advancing to the next level. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Intermediate players will learn how to start the point effectively, learn how to get out of trouble using defensive skills, learn ways to apply pressure by developing offensive skills, practice their net game, 3rd shot development, and tactics to starting, building, and finishing a point. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Advanced players will practice dinking drills, offensive & defensive lobs, focus on being more strategic at the net, learn when to speed up the game, practice resets and block shots. We will drill in the transition zone to move to the NVZ line. Fun drills to practice how to finish and win a game. Players at this level will have an opportunity to play their game.

 

Kim Evans is a certified Professional Tennis Instructor (PTR) and a Professional Pickleball Instructor (PPR). She competed in Division III tennis in college, and has been enthusiastically teaching tennis since 2003 at a number of highly rated facilities. She was introduced to the sport of pickleball in the 1980s, but became passionate about it in 2018. She currently competes and earns medals in local and national tournaments.

Kim is also a Licensed (Illinois) Clinical Professional
Counselor, and has been in private practice for 30 years. This unique skill enables her to incorporate sports psychology into her coaching.

“I’ve been coming to the Ranch since 1995, both as a guest and an instructor. It’s one of my favorite places in the world! I love being with the guests and encouraging them to become better pickleball players.”

 

Thea Mucerino Froehling is a PCI certified pickleball instructor and AFAA certified fitness and aqua instructor. For 20+ years, she has used her skills in strength & conditioning, stretch & mobility, aqua fitness, sport instruction and coaching to help people reach their goals. Thea is passionate about teaching pickleball, and helping people feel strong, healthy, and confident. Her enthusiastic style helps people to have fun while exercising.

Thea is an active participant in sports and fitness. She has been successful in local and national pickleball tournaments. Through continuing education in fitness and pickleball, Thea remains on the cutting edge of various trends.

“I feel the Ranch is where loving energy is created and shared which invigorates the mind, body, and soul.”

Pickleball with Kim Evans and Thea Froehling

Beginners will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game which include positioning on the court, paddle grip, scoring, serve, return of serve, and the difference between a hard and soft game. They will also learn tactics and techniques to play the game. We will play a game putting these new skill sets together and have fun.

Advanced beginners will learn to improve their playing skills. They will learn how to start a point effectively, develop their 3rd shot drop or drive, practice their dinking skills, learn positioning on the court, and learn the hard and soft game. We will break down the skills needed at this level to make sure the player is mastering the basics before advancing to the next level. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Intermediate players will learn how to start the point effectively, learn how to get out of trouble using defensive skills, learn ways to apply pressure by developing offensive skills, practice their net game, 3rd shot development, and tactics to starting, building, and finishing a point. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Advanced players will practice dinking drills, offensive & defensive lobs, focus on being more strategic at the net, learn when to speed up the game, practice resets and block shots. We will drill in the transition zone to move to the NVZ line. Fun drills to practice how to finish and win a game. Players at this level will have an opportunity to play their game.

 

Kim Evans is a certified Professional Tennis Instructor (PTR) and a Professional Pickleball Instructor (PPR). She competed in Division III tennis in college, and has been enthusiastically teaching tennis since 2003 at a number of highly rated facilities. She was introduced to the sport of pickleball in the 1980s, but became passionate about it in 2018. She currently competes and earns medals in local and national tournaments.

Kim is also a Licensed (Illinois) Clinical Professional
Counselor, and has been in private practice for 30 years. This unique skill enables her to incorporate sports psychology into her coaching.

“I’ve been coming to the Ranch since 1995, both as a guest and an instructor. It’s one of my favorite places in the world! I love being with the guests and encouraging them to become better pickleball players.”

 

Thea Mucerino Froehling is a PCI certified pickleball instructor and AFAA certified fitness and aqua instructor. For 20+ years, she has used her skills in strength & conditioning, stretch & mobility, aqua fitness, sport instruction and coaching to help people reach their goals. Thea is passionate about teaching pickleball, and helping people feel strong, healthy, and confident. Her enthusiastic style helps people to have fun while exercising.

Thea is an active participant in sports and fitness. She has been successful in local and national pickleball tournaments. Through continuing education in fitness and pickleball, Thea remains on the cutting edge of various trends.

“I feel the Ranch is where loving energy is created and shared which invigorates the mind, body, and soul.”

Pickleball with Kim Evans and Thea Froehling

Beginners will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game which include positioning on the court, paddle grip, scoring, serve, return of serve, and the difference between a hard and soft game. They will also learn tactics and techniques to play the game. We will play a game putting these new skill sets together and have fun.

Advanced beginners will learn to improve their playing skills. They will learn how to start a point effectively, develop their 3rd shot drop or drive, practice their dinking skills, learn positioning on the court, and learn the hard and soft game. We will break down the skills needed at this level to make sure the player is mastering the basics before advancing to the next level. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Intermediate players will learn how to start the point effectively, learn how to get out of trouble using defensive skills, learn ways to apply pressure by developing offensive skills, practice their net game, 3rd shot development, and tactics to starting, building, and finishing a point. We will test these skills while playing a game.

Advanced players will practice dinking drills, offensive & defensive lobs, focus on being more strategic at the net, learn when to speed up the game, practice resets and block shots. We will drill in the transition zone to move to the NVZ line. Fun drills to practice how to finish and win a game. Players at this level will have an opportunity to play their game.

 

Kim Evans is a certified Professional Tennis Instructor (PTR) and a Professional Pickleball Instructor (PPR). She competed in Division III tennis in college, and has been enthusiastically teaching tennis since 2003 at a number of highly rated facilities. She was introduced to the sport of pickleball in the 1980s, but became passionate about it in 2018. She currently competes and earns medals in local and national tournaments.

Kim is also a Licensed (Illinois) Clinical Professional
Counselor, and has been in private practice for 30 years. This unique skill enables her to incorporate sports psychology into her coaching.

“I’ve been coming to the Ranch since 1995, both as a guest and an instructor. It’s one of my favorite places in the world! I love being with the guests and encouraging them to become better pickleball players.”

 

Thea Mucerino Froehling is a PCI certified pickleball instructor and AFAA certified fitness and aqua instructor. For 20+ years, she has used her skills in strength & conditioning, stretch & mobility, aqua fitness, sport instruction and coaching to help people reach their goals. Thea is passionate about teaching pickleball, and helping people feel strong, healthy, and confident. Her enthusiastic style helps people to have fun while exercising.

Thea is an active participant in sports and fitness. She has been successful in local and national pickleball tournaments. Through continuing education in fitness and pickleball, Thea remains on the cutting edge of various trends.

“I feel the Ranch is where loving energy is created and shared which invigorates the mind, body, and soul.”

Pickleball with Mo Garcia

Saturday: Unsupervised Open play. 

Sunday: 

  • 09:00am: Serves & Return of Serves: Beginner-Novice 
  • 10:00am: Serves & Return of Serves: Intermediate-Advanced Skill level
  • 2:00pm:   Dink with a purpose, Offensive & Defensive approach, (All levels)
  • 4:00pm: Classroom Pickleball, Rules, Etiquette, Equipment. 

Monday: 

  • 09:00am: 3rd Shot Drop, 3rd Shot Drive, Beginner – Novice.
  • 10:00am: 3rd Shot Drop, 3rd Shot Drive, Intermediate – Advanced.
  • 2:00pm:   Lobs, Offensive and Defensive (All levels) 

Tuesday: 

  • 09:00am:  Block Volley’s, Chip Volley’s, Intermediate – Advanced.
  • 10:00am:  Block Volley’s, Chip Volley’s, Beginner – Novice.
  • 2:00pm:    Overhead smash, (All levels).
  • 4:00pm:  Classroom Pickleball, The Psychology of Pickleball, Addiction, Affliction, or Euphoria. How to feed the Pickleballers’ brain. 

Wednesday: 

  • 09:00:  Half Volley’s Drops/Drives, Intermediate – Advanced
  • 10:00:  Half Volley’s Drops/Drives, Beginner-Novice.
  • 2:00pm: Below the waist Volley’s, (All Levels).   

Thursday: 

  • 09:00am: Top Spin Drives, Beginner – Novice
  • 10:00am: Top Spin Drives, Intermediate- Advanced.
  • 2:00am:   Coach Mo’s specialty Shots.  (All levels).
  • 4:00pm:  Classroom Pickleball, The Plan! Have a strategy. High probability Pickleball.  

Friday: 

  • 08:00am:  Round Robin Tournament, Beginner – Novice
  • 09:00pm:  Round Robin Tournament, Beginner – Novice
  • 10:00pm:  Round Robin Tournament, Intermediate – Advanced
  • 11:00pm:  Round Robin Tournament, Intermediate – Advanced 

With every session we break down the shot, technique, and the reason for the shot. 

 

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Sabrina Falquier

Sabrina offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Sabrina will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef, Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Glow & Gather: A Farm-to-Table Feast
Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Sabrina A. Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM

Dr. Sabrina A. Falquier (pronounced Fall-Key-Ay) is 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.

After more than 15 years in primary care, Dr. Falquier founded Sensations Salud® to help individuals reconnect with food as a powerful tool for prevention, longevity, and joy. Through Culinary Medicine, she translates the science of nutrition into practical, flavorful strategies grounded in evidence and cultural tradition. She teaches at both the university and community levels and consults with leading integrative health organizations.

At Rancho La Puerta, she invites you to explore how thoughtful shifts in ingredients, food choices, and cooking approaches—whether in your own kitchen or when dining out—can meaningfully support vitality and long-term well-being.

Dr. Falquier also hosts two podcasts—Culinary Medicine Recipe and Medicina Culinaria. An award-winning contributor to Edible San Diego, she has been interviewed by multiple media outlets on the role of food in prevention and wellness and is featured in the documentary The Kitchenistas. Her work reflects a deep commitment to connection, nourishment, and whole-person health.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Gloria Dominguez & Romney Steele

Gloria Dominguez & Romney Steele offer hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Gloria and Chef Romney will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Gloria Domínguez, a native of Mixtlán, Jalisco, grew up immersed in traditional Mexican cooking—milking cows, shelling corn, and grinding masa on the metate. These early experiences shaped her lifelong commitment to preserving and sharing Mexico’s culinary heritage.

She opened her first taquería with her sister, offering classic antojitos found in Mexican markets and fondas, including gorditas, sopes, tacos al pastor, and tortas. In 2005, she founded Tamarindo Antojería Mexicana in downtown Oakland, where she introduced regional Mexican cuisine alongside her son, an architect and passionate advocate for Mexican gastronomy.

Gloria has collaborated with and cooked alongside renowned chefs such as Celia Florián and Abigail Mendoza and was invited by the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco to explore and present Oaxacan cuisine. Her restaurant has been recognized among the best in the Bay Area, and her work appears in The Best Chefs of the Bay, featuring two of her recipes.

A dedicated ambassador of Mexican cuisine, Gloria has participated in leading gastronomy festivals and conferences across Mexico and the United States, including Morelia en Boca, Saber del Sabor, Paralelo Monterrey, and the Festival del Mole in Puebla. She has taught cooking classes at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate and hosted traditional cooks such as Benedicta Alejo at Tamarindo Antojería Mexicana.

Gloria has had the honor of cooking at the Vatican for Navidad en México and was invited to the World Forum on Gastronomy as a Mexican chef representing the United States. She continues to work closely with traditional cooks throughout Mexico, most recently in Tabasco with the Zoque community and local cooks, preserving ancestral techniques and regional flavors.

 

Romney Steele is a cook, writer, and artist, and the co-owner of The Cook and Her Farmer, located in the historic Swan’s Market in Oakland, California. She is the author of two cookbooks, My Nepenthe and Plum Gorgeous.

Raised at the legendary Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur—founded by her grandparents in 1949—Romney developed a deep connection to food, hospitality, and place from an early age. She later opened Café Kevah, situated on the grounds of Nepenthe, before establishing her long-term home in Oakland, where she has lived and worked for more than 20 years.

As a writer, Romney has contributed articles and recipes to leading national publications, including Bon Appétit and Saveur. She has taught cooking classes to both children and adults and is a frequent guest instructor at La Cocina Que Canta at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Jonathan McCloud

Jonathan offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Jonathan will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Jonathan McCloud Vintner, Chef &Culinary Philosopher & Author

Jonathan McCloud is a vintner, Chef, culinary educator, and wellness advocate who discovered the transformative power of intentional nutrition when his own life depended on it. As President and Co-founder of Musea Center for Intentional Creativity, he operates culinary and wine-making operations at the Musea Campus in Sonoma, alongside visionary artist Shiloh Sophia. Through his writing, teaching, and the simple act of gathering people around what he calls “The Intentional Table,” Jonathan shares a philosophy of nourishment that changed everything for him and continues to guide others home to wellness.

Jonathan’s culinary foundation was built in the exacting kitchens of legends, where he trained under legendary mentors Charlie Trotter, and Andre’ Soltner nearly three decades ago. Those formative years instilled in him not just technical mastery, but a reverence for hospitality as an act of presence, and the understanding that how we feed ourselves and others is never just about food, but about care, connection, and the quiet rituals that hold our lives together. He has also served in the legendary kitchens of Commanders Palace, Bradley Ogden, and Saison.

When cancer arrived suddenly, Jonathan faced a reckoning. The question wasn’t just how to survive, but how to truly live. The answer, he discovered, lay in returning to first principles. He rebuilt his health from the ground up through nutritional density, intentional eating, and the wisdom of whole foods. This journey became the foundation for his book, Thrive! Unleashing Your Body’s Innate Resilience with Nutrition, where he distills complex nutritional science into accessible, embodied wisdom, and proof that our most powerful medicine often begins with what we choose to put on our plates.

Today, as a farmer, Chef, and vintner in Sonoma, Jonathan practices what he teaches. He tends land and vines with the same intentionality he brings to every meal, every glass of wine, every conversation. Through his Substack, “The Intentional Table,” he explores conscious eating, nutritional density, and the philosophy of gathering with a contemplative lens that transforms information into genuine nourishment. His voice is intimate and conversational, like sitting across from an old friend who knows that the best wisdom is always served alongside something delicious.

Jonathan’s approach honors what the founders of wellness movements have always known: that true health is built on simple foundations, like whole foods, mindful choices, and the courage to show up at the table, again and again. His mission remains beautifully uncomplicated: to create space where everyone belongs, where we break bread with intention, and where the simple act of nourishing ourselves becomes an act of transformation.

Chef Michelle Mathelin

A culinary visionary, self-taught chef, marketer, and entrepreneur, Michelle Mathelin discovered her passion for recipe creation through a unique blend of creativity and culinary expertise. She specializes in crafting delicious, innovative, and visually stunning recipes, always infused with a personal touch.

Born in Acapulco, Guerrero, Michelle relocated to Mexico City for her college studies, where she earned a degree in Communication with a focus on Advertising. Early on, she took the entrepreneurial leap, founding her own marketing agency, which quickly gained success.

While her professional path was rooted in marketing, her love for gastronomy never wavered. Michelle produced significant culinary events, bridging her two passions until a pivotal moment arrived. She decided to take a leap of faith by joining MasterChef Latinos, a decision that forever altered her life. Michelle emerged victorious as the winner of the 2022 season, solidifying her place in the culinary world.

For Michelle, cooking is more than just a career—it’s a way of life. She views herself as a curator of flavors, cultures, and ingredients, honing her palate into one of refined taste and insight. Now, Michelle is preparing to open her own restaurant, Celestine, where she aims to share her culinary vision with the world.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Theo Stephan

Theo offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Theo will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Theodora (Theo) Stephan was the first to plant olive trees in Santa Barbara county, California, for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in 1996. She is celebrating her 27th harvest season this year and was awarded “Olive Oil Sommelier” (one of less than 300 in the world) in 2019. Theo’s brand, Global Gardens, offers over 12 different varietal EVOO’s, 20 hand-crafted balsamic-style wine vinegars, organic snacks and globally-inspired pantry items made from her formulas. She was the first in the US to create an olive oil subscription program. Educating people on the nuances of cooking and baking with fresh olive oil is a great passion of Theo’s. She specializes in creating full-flavored Mediterranean Diet (on which she was raised by Greek-immigrant parents) cuisine. She has written two popular cookbooks with a new one in progress. She is currently developing a new Global Gardens farm and “experience center” in Santa Ynez, CA. The Los Angeles Times named Theo, “California’s Olive Oil Guru”. She has been featured prominently in The Wall St Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, Sunset Magazine, Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Mother Earth, Home and Family TV show, Oprah, Martha Stewart blogs and many more.

 

Brain Health Kitchen Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Annie Fenn

Annie offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Annie will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef, Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

Saturday 8:00 pm – LECTURE:  Stay Sharp with Age: 10 Ways to Take Care of Your Brain

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Dr. Annie Fenn is a physician, chef, and author of the bestselling Substack Brain Health Kitchen and The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food (Artisan 2023), a science-based cookbook and care manual for the brain. After twenty years as a board-certified ob-gyn and certified menopausal health expert, her career pivoted to the culinary arts and Alzheimer’s prevention. She founded the Brain Health Kitchen, the only cooking school of its kind focused exclusively on helping people prevent cognitive decline through food and lifestyle. Her mission at Brain Health Kitchen is to help you take care of your brain while still eating delicious food. Dr. Fenn hosts Brain Health Retreats in Italy, Mexico, and Costa Rica that are immersive experiences in cultivating brain-healthy habits. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati and Harvard University where she lectures young adults and medical students about brain health. 

 

Brain Health Kitchen Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Annie Fenn

Annie offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Annie will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef, Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

Saturday 8:00 pm – LECTURE:  Stay Sharp with Age: 10 Ways to Take Care of Your Brain

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Dr. Annie Fenn is a physician, chef, and author of the bestselling Substack Brain Health Kitchen and The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food (Artisan 2023), a science-based cookbook and care manual for the brain. After twenty years as a board-certified ob-gyn and certified menopausal health expert, her career pivoted to the culinary arts and Alzheimer’s prevention. She founded the Brain Health Kitchen, the only cooking school of its kind focused exclusively on helping people prevent cognitive decline through food and lifestyle. Her mission at Brain Health Kitchen is to help you take care of your brain while still eating delicious food. Dr. Fenn hosts Brain Health Retreats in Italy, Mexico, and Costa Rica that are immersive experiences in cultivating brain-healthy habits. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati and Harvard University where she lectures young adults and medical students about brain health. 

 

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Jill Silverman Hough

Jill offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center, on Tuesday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. In addition, Chef Jill will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Executive Chef, Reyna Venegas, and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45 p.m.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM 
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM 
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to the community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience—a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! The cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Jill Silverman Hough wrote 100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love and 100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love —both chock-full of delicious, doable recipes that make food and wine pairing fun, friendly, and absolutely unintimidating. Other book projects include co-authoring The Clean Plates Cookbook and developing the recipes for Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, a New York Times best seller.

Whether she’s writing cookbooks or working with magazines or brands, she is all about happy cooking and delicious food.

Her writing, recipes, and photography have appeared in magazines including Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Napa Sonoma, Clean Eating, where she is on the advisory board, and Fine Cooking, where she is a contributing writer.

Jill creates recipes for brands and commodity boards, too, including the National Pork Board, the California Milk Advisory Board, California Sweetpotatoes, Lindsay Olives, Annie’s Homegrown, Circulon, Anolon, and Grgich Hills Estate Winery.

Last by not least, she teaches cooking to home chefs around the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Her classes are jam-packed with energy, enthusiasm, and immediately-useful information—plus, of course, delicious food.

Her background includes a dozen years as an advertising copywriter at agencies in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. She launched her food career by opening a small cafe in Sausalito, which she ran for five unforgettable years and where she made—among other things—the world’s best chocolate chip cookies.

Want happy cooking and delicious food? Subscribe to her recipes and kitchen tips at JillHough.com and follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Dan Hayes

Chef Dan offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Dan will collaborate with the La Cocina Que Canta team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Dan Hayes is the chef and owner of Cooking School with the London Chef, a dynamic cooking school offering both live and online cooking classes to people all over the world.

Dan has been in the kitchen for over 20 years working with, and for, some of Europe’s most revered seafood chefs. Dan has worked in various capacities in the kitchen, opened restaurants in London and Spain, and worked as a food stylist, cooking instructor, and corporate chef.

Dan’s food is heavily influenced by his classic French training and love of Mediterranean cuisine. He is passionate about sustainable seafood, sharp knives, and the joy of cooking.

In addition to running his own kitchen, Dan stars in the documentary food series Moosemeat & Marmalade – an informative and highly entertaining exploration of culture, worldview and really good food – currently in its 7th season and airing in three languages in Canada, US, Europe & New Zealand.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Spring Delights Dinner with Kristine Kidd

Kristine offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

 

Kristine Kidd was the food editor at Bon Appétit magazine for 20 years, where she was responsible for filling the magazine’s pages with delicious recipes. While there, Kristine became the resident expert on food trends, championing coverage of farmers’ market ingredients and products that are local, sustainable, and organic. Her talent for developing simple, approachable recipes led to the creation of the magazine’s foolproof recipe style.

Currently working as an author, Kristine has written eight cookbooks, including two that feature fresh, healthful, gluten-free food: Weeknight Gluten Free and Gluten-Free Baking. She also developed the recipes for Tamara Duker Freuman’s Bloated Belly Whisperer.

Her recent projects include working as a culinary consultant- for a cruise line specializing in culinary vacations, a green-oriented food service company, and specialty bakeries. Kristine worked as the Food Editor for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch website, where she taught people to use sustainable seafood. Kristine has been a guest teacher at UCLA and frequently speaks at conferences.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Nourishing Spring Goodness Dinner with Katie Morford

Katie offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Katie will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s head Chef Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Nourishing Spring Goodness Dinner 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Katie Sullivan Morford is a food writer and registered dietitian with more than two decades of experience sharing her passion for food and nutrition through writing, teaching, and recipes. She is the author of three cookbooks: PREP, Rise & Shine, and Best Lunch Box Ever. Katie has written and developed recipes for dozens of magazines, including Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Oprah, Parents, and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is the voice behind the blog Mom’s Kitchen Handbook, which features recipes and free meal plans. You can also find her on Instagram sharing cooking videos and nutrition tips. Over the years Katie has taught cooking and nutrition in a variety of settings, but her biggest accomplishment might be inspiring her own three children to cook and eat well. Katie has an undergraduate degree in English literature and holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She lives in San Francisco with her husband.

Katie Sullivan Morford, MS, RD
Food & Nutrition Writer
Author of PREP, Rise & Shine, and Best Lunch Box Ever
www.katiemorford.com
IG @katiesmorford

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Nourished Spring Feast with Lia Huber

Lia offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

 

Lia HuberLia Huber’s first book NOURISHED: A Memoir of Food, Faith and Enduring Love (with recipes) recounts the world-roaming search for sustenance that healed her body, shaped her faith, and defined her life’s calling. It was named a Buzzfeed book of the year, and called “[A] charming foodie’s travel memoir…” by the New York Times.

Lia is also the founder and CEO of NOURISH Evolution (nourishevolution.com), for which she was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and Cook the Seasons (cooktheseasons.com), a subscription-based real food community and online menu planner.

Over the last 20 years, Lia has been widely-published as a writer and recipe developer for Cooking Light, Better Homes & Gardens, Eating Well, Prevention, and more. She also teaches and speaks at spas, churches and corporations on real food, deliberate living and purposeful pursuit. Lia appears frequently on television, including ABC-TV in San Francisco and LiveWell Network.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner Denise Marchessault

Denise offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 4pm. In addition, Chef Denise will collaborate with La Cocina Que Canta’s Head Chef Vivian Mercado and her team to create a special feast (with wine pairing!) on Thursday at 4:45pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $145 (tax included). Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Thursday Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm and the connection to community with a Farm-to-Table dining experience – a perfect blend of health, tradition, flavor, and fun! Cost is $150 per person, tax and wine pairing included. The maximum number of guests is 30. Sign Up at the Appointments Desk or through the link above.

 

Denise Marchessault is a cookbook author and classically trained cooking instructor from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa, she was awarded Le Grand Diplôme (for qualifications in both cuisine and pâtisserie).  Denise is the author of “British Columbia From Scratch,” a culinary tribute to her native home, and “The Artful Pie Project” a deep-dive into sweet and savoury pies. She’s currently knee-deep in vegetables for an upcoming vegan-themed cookbook. Denise teaches online cooking classes from her home kitchen and is a guest instructor for Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Cooking School. She lives in Victoria with her husband, Claude. Their vegan twin daughters return home every Sunday for a family meal (and to raid their pantry). www.denisem.ca