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Authentic Alignment with Anne Van de Water

Empower Yourself to Live a life of Purpose, Value and Vision
So often we give our power away to other people, places and things thinking that they will make our lives meaningful and fulfilling. The truth is you are the only one who can empower yourself to live a life that you find personally purposeful, valuable and full of vision for your optimal future by following the inner guidance of your truest deepest highest self.   

Get Clear About Your Life Purpose
Your Life Purpose is what deeply fulfills you 24/7 no matter where you are, who you are with and what you are going through. When you are clear about your Life Purpose and you let it guide you, every day can be positive, purposeful and fulfilling for you.

Living in Alignment with Your Core Values
Your Core Values are your guiding principles, personal golden rules and sacred laws. No one can tell you what they are. They come from within you and have been guiding you your entire life. When you live in alignment with your Core Values you will always feel like you are on the right path and will cultivate love and appreciation for yourself.

Your Message is Your Magic
All day long we send ourselves messages, but it is usually happening on a subconscious level and is oftentimes flowing from limiting beliefs. When you get clear about the message you know is aligned with your higher potential and consciously cultivate it everyday, you will not only tap into daily personal inspiration, but you will uplift and support others as well.

Your Big Vision is Calling You
How can you create a life that you love if you do not have a clear vision of what you actually want? Even if you have clarity about what you actually want, if it is not aligned with who you truly are, then it will not be healthy for you and sustainable amidst life’s many changes. Gaining clarity about and knowing what you truly want in all areas of your life is the foundation for actually creating a life of true fulfillment.

 

Anne Van de Water is an Associate Certified Life Coach (ACC) by the International Coaches Federation, a Health and Wellness Teacher and a Spiritual Guide. She is the founder and creator of True Self Mastery Coaching and Wellness. She supports huge hearted change makers clear subconscious limiting patterns, heal your connection with your truest deepest highest Self and raise the vibration of your beliefs, thoughts, emotions, words, actions and relationships so you match the energy of the life you vision for yourself and magnetically manifest it. This transformation will help you to authentically, healthfully and sustainably live fully, love deeply, lead powerfully and thrive in all ways.
Visit Anne at annevandewater.com

Letting Your Light Shine with Dr. Kirsten Cameron

Letting Your Light Shine is a five-day journey to reconnect with your intuition, uncover your purpose, and move beyond self-doubt. Each session blends reflection with practical tools, guiding you to trust your inner wisdom, embrace your unique gifts, and step confidently into your calling. You’ll learn to transform limiting beliefs, design a life aligned with your values, and bring more joy into your daily experience. This program isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about remembering who you already are and letting your authentic light shine.

Day 1: Unveiling Your Inner Wisdom: A Guide to Intuitive Living
Find the confidence you’ve always wanted by tapping into your most valuable guide: your intuition. This session is an invitation to move past the noise and reconnect with that quiet, powerful inner voice. You’ll learn a simple technique to help you navigate life’s choices with newfound clarity and leave with a practical tool you can use every day to find your way forward.

Day 2: Discover Your Soul’s Purpose: Illuminating Your Unique Gifts
This session is about remembering what truly lights you up. After years of focusing outwards, it’s a beautiful opportunity to turn inward and uncover the passions that have always been a part of you. By reflecting on the moments that have brought you the most joy, you’ll begin to see the personal pattern of your purpose. You’ll then have a chance to apply this insight to your own life, sparking a renewed sense of meaning and vibrancy.

Day 3: The Art of Confident Creation: Transforming Doubt into Desired Reality
Imagine moving through life with effortless confidence, unburdened by old patterns of doubt. This session is your chance to step into that reality. You’ll discover how to identify and release those limiting beliefs that have held you back. We’ll walk through a powerful, yet simple, exercise that you can use on your own to replace doubt with confidence, empowering you to create the life you’ve always desired.

Day 4: Embrace Your Grand Calling: Unearthing What You Were Meant to Do
Do you feel a gentle pull towards something more—a desire to make a deeper impact? This session explores the idea of a personal calling not as an obligation, but as a joyful alignment with your authentic self. You’ll engage in a reflective exercise to connect with the passions that truly resonate with you, and then be given a clear way to start weaving these meaningful inclinations into your life.

Day 5: Design Your Dream Day: Crafting a Life of Exquisite Joy
What if you could consciously shape your days to be filled with more joy, rather than simply reacting to life’s demands? This is an inspiring, hands-on session where you’ll get to design your own perfect day. By imagining a day without limitations, you’ll uncover the key themes and values most important to you, and leave with a simple blueprint to start incorporating more of these moments of exquisite joy into your life right away.

 

Dr. Kirsten Cameron is a psychologist, a researcher, a certified life and executive coach, and hypnotherapist who has spent over a decade helping people create lives filled with clarity, purpose, and balance. She has designed and led courses and retreats on mindfulness, goal setting, intuition, energy management, and thought-work, blending psychological expertise with powerful mind–body approaches.

In addition to her clinical and coaching practice, Kirsten draws on her MBA and years of executive and entrepreneurial coaching to support clients in both their personal and professional growth. Whether working one-on-one or guiding groups, she is known for making complex ideas simple, engaging, and deeply transformative.

When she isn’t teaching or coaching, you’ll often find her meditating in her Zen Den, or out hiking and kayaking near her home in San Rafael, CA.

Learn more at www.kirsten-cameron.com or reach her at info@kirsten-cameron.com

The Art of Relational Living with Nancy Pickard

Whether single or in a romantic relationship, we each want satisfying relationships. Yet, we often find ourselves wedged inside patterns that stymie us. Research suggests that the quality of our closest relationships is predictive of our longevity. We know relationships take work, but few of us know what that work entails. Thereal work of relationships isn’t occasional, it’s continuous.

Certified and trained by Terry Real, founder of Relational Life Therapy, I will teach you the essential skills to build and maintain intimacy in five sessions. 

Session 1: Self Esteem and Boundaries: We often lose sight of our inherent worth. We need to rediscover compassion for our humanness and hold ourselves with warm regard regardless of what we do. In this session, you will uncover the external ways we look for validation and learn what healthy emotional boundaries look like and how to sustain them.

Session 2: Five Losing Strategies: Five losing strategies imperil relationships. I will assist you in identifying yours and in understanding how they prevent intimacy and connection. It boils down to treating yourself kindly and not with shame. You will do better when you know better and have needs met in a winning way.

Session 3: The Neurobiology of the Relational Brain: I will introduce you to the “adaptive child” and “wise adult” parts of the brain and free you to see where you go when you get triggered and why.

Session 4: Five Winning Strategies: Five winning strategies enhance intimacy and connection. Here we will explore how to get needs met by empowering your partner (whether mother, adult, child, co-worker, friend) to give you what you need.

Session 5: Listener/Speaker Roles and the Feedback Wheel: Learn how to be a good listener and good speaker and how to use the “feedback wheel” as essential skills for better communication and connection.

 

Nancy Pickard is a Certified Master Integrative Coach, author, speaker and mentor. She is the author of the international best seller, Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your fears, Embrace your Courage and Transform your Life. Some of her certifications include Shadow Coach, Reinvention, Healing your Heart, Boundary, Parenting, and Relational Life Therapy. 

She knows what it takes to help people achieve big goals. She holds multiple personal training certifications and has focused on health and wellness for almost 30 years. She lives by example. In 2017, she undertook her biggest challenge, climbing Kilimanjaro at the age of sixty-one. Coaching others to step out of fear and into bigger versions of themselves is her passion.

http://nancypickardlifecoach.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancypickardlifecoach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-pickard-771993a6/

How To Coach Yourself: Best Practices For Getting Unstuck with Barbara Healy

“You already have the wisdom inside you. Let’s unlock it together.”

Hey wellness seekers! Join me to learn how to become your own Coach and overcome feeling “stuck” in any life area. This week you will build a mental model for self-coaching out of difficult situations.

By the end of the week, you will have a personalized self-coaching framework and practical tools to continue your personal transformation journey. Once you learn how to coach yourself, you will have the skills to coach others in your organization or in your personal life.

Awareness – Where am I stuck?
What does it mean to be stuck? Today we will identify where you feel stuck and begin crafting your personal vision for change.

Reframing – Quieting the Inner Critic
How do you challenge limiting beliefs and cultivate a supportive inner Coach voice? Today we will learn to quiet your inner critic and shift limiting beliefs through self-compassion and mindset work.

Clarity – Use a Self-Coaching Framework
What is a solid model to coach yourself by? Learn a step-by-step coaching model to move from stuck to action that will include SPIRE (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, Emotional) and the Coaching Conversation model.

Action – Building Habits and Momentum
How do we build Habits and Momentum? Bridge the gap between plan and action with tools for habit creation and resilience. Take small, meaningful steps toward your goals.

Integration – Leaving the Ranch with Your Self-Coaching Blueprint
How do we solidify our learnings into a sustainable personal action plan. Your personalized coaching plan will sustain momentum beyond the week.

 

Leadership Advisor / Executive Coach / Inner Fitness® Coach / Facilitator

Barbara Healy is a trusted executive coach, Inner Fitness® coach and Leadership Advisor with over 25 years of cross-industry experience helping leaders grow with purpose. She brings deep expertise from executive roles in corporate and non-profit leadership, including VP of Corporate Learning at People’s United Bank and Executive Director of Communities In Schools.

Barbara’s clients span industries – Boeing, GE, Goldman Sachs, LEGO, and Yale University, for example,  and she has coached healthcare professionals at the New Haven Health Care System for more than a decade.

She is a certified master facilitator of The Coaching Clinic and holds credentials in Positive Psychology, Team Emotional Intelligence, and Communication Styles. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School’s Art and Practice of Leadership Development, Barbara brings insight, intuition, and a values driven approach to every engagement.

Barbara’s workshops at Rancho La Puerta are a highlight of her practice, offering participants the tools to reflect, reset, and take inspired action. She believes that leadership starts from within, and that learning to coach yourself is one of the most powerful skills you can develop.

Founder of Barbara Healy Associates/  linkedin.com/in/bbhealy/ www.barbarahealyassociates.com

Inhabit Your Joy with Elena Sonnino

Fall in love with your life
Move out of survival mode to step boldly into your very best life.
Transformation happens when we realize that there is more to this life than just getting by, one check-list at a time. In this session, you’ll explore how to move out of survival mode to step boldly into the spotlight of your life with more awareness, more possibility, and more joy.

Get Rooted
What if there was more to life than logic or certainty? Inhabiting your joy, even on the hard days, invites us to get out of our heads and find a deeper source of wisdom and truth as our anchor. In this session, you’ll learn 3 ways to be more grounded, present, and focused on what matters most so that you can create a strong inner foundation of peace and ease.

Prioritize THIS. Not That
Focus on what matters. Set strong boundaries. You hear this all the time. But, how do you know what to prioritize? The secret is that you need to know what actually matters to you. In this session, you’ll explore how to align to and embody your core values – the traits that make you uniquely YOU.

Fix Less. Love More.
When was the last time you weren’t trying to change or FIX something about yourself?
What if you could move out of fixing mode, not-enoughness, and past or future thinking and be guided by curiosity and self-compassion? In this session, you’ll explore the practice of identifying, naming, and investigating the stories you tell yourself. You’ll make room for a new way of being, grounded in your own inner wisdom and love.

Say YES to Your Aliveness
What version of you wants to be awakened? Wants to be embodied? Inhabiting your joy invites us to release the past and future to create space for our ideal life – in the now. In this session, you’ll embrace your inner storyteller to visualize and manifest what feels most delicious in your heart. You’ll leave with your own personal roadmap, guided by your inner strength and wisdom, to write the next chapter in your life.

 

 

Elena Sonnino is a life coach, yin yoga teacher, and author. But what most people say about Elena is that she brings delightful sparks of energy to everything she does.

Elena is on a mission to help you transform the walls of survival mode into doors of possibility so that you can step into the spotlight of your life as your most rooted and nourished self. Her work helps you get out of your head and into your body as your source of wisdom, and moves you from beyond shoulds and into delight, one day at a time.

At home, Elena enjoys watching the sunrise, tending to her many plants, riding her Peloton bike, and impromptu kitchen dance parties.

Learn more about Elena at www.elenasonnino.com or by reading her new book, Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges.

Embodied Self-Compassion with Julie Kangas

Life has pain. Despite your best intentions, things go wrong. How do you usually react when things fall apart? Often, people feel ashamed and self-critical, thinking “What’s wrong with me?” No matter how hard you try to avoid emotional pain, it’s everywhere. Can you make a change and learn to respond to pain differently? Instead of thinking that you are broken and need to be fixed, these sessions teach how to relate to emotional pain in a more compassionate and loving way. This series will explore a radical, scientifically supported way to respond to pain: through self-compassion.

Defining Self-Compassion.
Simply put, self-compassion is taking care of yourself, just as you would care for someone you love dearly. In this session, we will explore the three parts of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness. We will apply this lesson through compassionate emotion surfing.

Session 1: Defining Self-Compassion. Simply put, self-compassion is taking care of yourself, just as you would care for someone you love dearly. In this session, we will explore the three parts of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness. We will apply this lesson through compassionate emotion surfing.

Session 2: Experiencing Self-Love. In this session, you will enjoy experiential practices of affectionate breathing, compassionate self-touch, and gratitude for yourself. We will explore the reality of the negativity brain bias and over-ride that tendency with self-appreciation.

Session 3: The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion. Is self-compassion always just a fluffy, touchy-feeling practice? Not at all! There is a fearsome side! This session focuses on the two sides of self-compassion, emphasizing the yin (comforting, soothing, validating) and yang (protecting, providing, motivating).

Session 4: Nonjudgmental Acceptance. “What you resist persists. What you feel can heal.” When you hate, resist, and judge yourself, you get stuck. This session explores how to befriend yourself, just as you are. We examine the inner critic and replace it with a compassionate coach.

Session 5: Embracing your Body with Self-Compassion. Your sense of self is often closely identified with your body, and it can be painful when your body doesn’t look, behave, or feel the way you want. In this final session, we will apply our core strategies of non-judgmental mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness – specifically toward your body.

 

Julie Kangas, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified yoga teacher, and a certified compassion meditation teacher. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Diego and a clinic coordinator at the San Diego VA. She treats Veterans with PTSD and participates in research applying yoga, self-compassion, and meditation as treatments for mental and physical illness. She serves as the Director of the Advanced Fellowship for Women’s Health and teaches doctoral and post-doctoral candidates in clinical psychology. She also maintains a small private practice (find her at drjuliekangas.com).

The Happiness Reset: Secrets To Embracing More Happiness Now with Jeanine Mancusi

The Urgency of Happiness in Uncertain Times
We are living in a world marked by crisis. Many of us are impacted by the many global crises and personal stresses that seem to multiply daily. In such a climate, happiness can feel like a luxury, something to postpone until “things settle down.” Yet it is precisely in these uncertain times that generating happiness becomes essential. Choosing joy, even in the midst of turmoil, strengthens our resilience, sharpens our creativity, and provides the emotional fuel we need to meet challenges with courage rather than despair.

Day one:  Redefining Happiness as Inner Strength
Happiness is often mistaken for fleeting pleasure or the absence of problems. But in truth, happiness is an inner resource—a cultivated way of being that allows us to experience peace, connection, and gratitude no matter what is happening around us. When the external world feels unpredictable, happiness becomes a form of inner stability. It grounds us in hope and possibility, creating a foundation from which we can act with clarity and compassion in our personal lives and in the broader world.

Day two: Responding to Your Desires
When you listen to and respond to your true desires, you create a sense of alignment between who you are inside and how you live your life. Even small acts of honoring what you want—whether it’s choosing rest, pursuing a passion, or speaking your truth—reinforce that your needs and feelings matter. This builds self-trust, cultivates joy, and allows happiness to flow more naturally, because you are living in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Day Three: Releasing Patterns of the Past
Letting go of old patterns frees up the energy we once used to hold onto them, creating space for more joy and ease in the present. When we stop repeating outdated habits or stories, we no longer stay stuck in the same cycles of frustration or disappointment. Instead, we open ourselves to new possibilities, healthier connections, and a greater sense of freedom. Releasing the past allows happiness to flow more naturally, because we’re no longer weighed down by what no longer serves us.

Day Four: The Satisfaction of a Job Well Done And a Life Well Lived.
We all accomplish and achieve, but how often do we pause to truly relax into that success and feel the happiness it brings? Too often, we move quickly to the next goal, missing the chance to savor the joy of what we’ve already created. When we allow ourselves to slow down and celebrate our achievements, happiness deepens and becomes less about striving and more about living fully in the moment.

Day Five: The Ultimate in Happiness: Creating a space in which it is safe to love and safe for love to grow.
Creating a space where it is safe to love and safe for love to grow naturally nurtures happiness, because love and happiness are deeply intertwined. At our core, we all long for happiness, and beneath that longing is the essential human need to give and receive love. When we feel secure enough to express love freely—without fear of judgment or rejection—we experience a deeper, more lasting form of happiness. Love becomes the soil in which joy takes root, reminding us that true happiness is not only about what we achieve, but about how openly we connect and care.

 

Jeanine Mancusi, CPCC, PCC, is a Certified Professional and Personal Life coach based in Northern California. She has been coaching clients and training coaches since 1997. She supports her clients in achieving deep self-acceptance and self-love, enabling them to live rich, satisfying lives that fully express their true gifts and unique calling.

Jeanine’s coaching style is warm, nurturing, playful, and draws on the principles of the CoActive Training Institute and emotional empowerment.

She lives in Nevada City, California, with her husband Bob and her two Yorkshire terriers, Milo and Eli, adopted from the Ranch, proving you really can take the Ranch home with you.

 

The Happiness Reset: Secrets To Embracing More Happiness Now with Jeanine Mancusi

The Urgency of Happiness in Uncertain Times
We are living in a world marked by crisis. Many of us are impacted by the many global crises and personal stresses that seem to multiply daily. In such a climate, happiness can feel like a luxury, something to postpone until “things settle down.” Yet it is precisely in these uncertain times that generating happiness becomes essential. Choosing joy, even in the midst of turmoil, strengthens our resilience, sharpens our creativity, and provides the emotional fuel we need to meet challenges with courage rather than despair.

Day one:  Redefining Happiness as Inner Strength
Happiness is often mistaken for fleeting pleasure or the absence of problems. But in truth, happiness is an inner resource—a cultivated way of being that allows us to experience peace, connection, and gratitude no matter what is happening around us. When the external world feels unpredictable, happiness becomes a form of inner stability. It grounds us in hope and possibility, creating a foundation from which we can act with clarity and compassion in our personal lives and in the broader world.

Day two: Responding to Your Desires
When you listen to and respond to your true desires, you create a sense of alignment between who you are inside and how you live your life. Even small acts of honoring what you want—whether it’s choosing rest, pursuing a passion, or speaking your truth—reinforce that your needs and feelings matter. This builds self-trust, cultivates joy, and allows happiness to flow more naturally, because you are living in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Day Three: Releasing Patterns of the Past
Letting go of old patterns frees up the energy we once used to hold onto them, creating space for more joy and ease in the present. When we stop repeating outdated habits or stories, we no longer stay stuck in the same cycles of frustration or disappointment. Instead, we open ourselves to new possibilities, healthier connections, and a greater sense of freedom. Releasing the past allows happiness to flow more naturally, because we’re no longer weighed down by what no longer serves us.

Day Four: The Satisfaction of a Job Well Done And a Life Well Lived.
We all accomplish and achieve, but how often do we pause to truly relax into that success and feel the happiness it brings? Too often, we move quickly to the next goal, missing the chance to savor the joy of what we’ve already created. When we allow ourselves to slow down and celebrate our achievements, happiness deepens and becomes less about striving and more about living fully in the moment.

Day Five: The Ultimate in Happiness: Creating a space in which it is safe to love and safe for love to grow.
Creating a space where it is safe to love and safe for love to grow naturally nurtures happiness, because love and happiness are deeply intertwined. At our core, we all long for happiness, and beneath that longing is the essential human need to give and receive love. When we feel secure enough to express love freely—without fear of judgment or rejection—we experience a deeper, more lasting form of happiness. Love becomes the soil in which joy takes root, reminding us that true happiness is not only about what we achieve, but about how openly we connect and care.

 

Jeanine Mancusi, CPCC, PCC, is a Certified Professional and Personal Life coach based in Northern California. She has been coaching clients and training coaches since 1997. She supports her clients in achieving deep self-acceptance and self-love, enabling them to live rich, satisfying lives that fully express their true gifts and unique calling.

Jeanine’s coaching style is warm, nurturing, playful, and draws on the principles of the CoActive Training Institute and emotional empowerment.

She lives in Nevada City, California, with her husband Bob and her two Yorkshire terriers, Milo and Eli, adopted from the Ranch, proving you really can take the Ranch home with you.

 

The Gift of Inquiry: Tools for a Meaningful Life with Laura Francis

Session 1: Being Present with Yourself
What does it mean to truly be with yourself—and what gets in the way? Discover how aligning with your inner self can shift how you see the world.

Session 2: Curiosity in Connection
How do you approach others with curiosity instead of judgment? Explore tools to deepen your relationships and strengthen connection through presence.

Session 3: Strengths & Saboteurs
Do you know your natural strengths—and the saboteurs that hold you back? Learn how to tap into what energizes you while loosening the grip of self-defeating patterns.

Session 4: Life Design at Any Age
Using design thinking, explore new ways to get “unstuck.” Whatever your stage of life, learn tools to navigate challenges and design the life you want.

Session 5:  The Secret to Flow
What happens when things fall apart? Learn how to return to flow after setbacks, and gain practical tools to stay on course toward a more fulfilling life.

 

Laura Francis is an ICF certified life coach, speaker, and career coach with more than 35 years of diverse experience. She finds joy in unlocking and encouraging the voices of those experiencing life’s transitions- especially young adults and those in midlife and beyond. Laura is an active member of the Forbes Coaches Council and certified in the designing your life process through the Stanford University Design-lab. When she is not devouring personal development books and podcasts you can find her on life’s dance floor grooving to the rhythm. You can reach Laura at laurafranciscoach.com.

The 5 Essential Elements of True Transformation with Julie Lopez

Dr. Julie’s signature True Transformation 5-part sequential workshop series takes you through a scientifically-grounded, experiential journey of personal evolution. Each workshop stands alone and combines practical knowledge with hands-on application, ensuring you leave not just with new insights, but with tangible tools and immediate shifts you can feel.

Whether you attend a single workshop or experience the complete five-step sequence, you’ll discover that lasting change isn’t about willpower, it’s about understanding and working with the natural systems that govern transformation.

The Science of Preparation
Come learn by doing in this experiential workshop on the power of preparation.  No matter the area of life: business, relationships, health, wealth, fitness, etc… Our deepest intentions can be found in preparation.  Spoiler alert: sometimes preparation means “not doing”. Note: Preparation is the 1st of 5 steps to True Transformation.

Finding Your Inner Compass – Exploration of your deepest truth
Come learn by doing in this experiential workshop designed to guide you to your own unique truth about any aspect of your life – you choose!  This fearless inventory takes courage and deep honesty. Note: Exploration is the 2nd step of True Transformation.

Purification & Detoxification – Letting go for a Higher Purpose
Let’s “detox” together and decipher what is no longer serving you on your path towards transforming for your greatest potential.  The science of letting go and the process of emotional movement is a skill that can be implemented. Note: Purification is the 3rd  step of True Transformation.

Implementation & Increasing Risk Tolerance to Actualize What You Desire.
There is a science behind removing those invisible barriers to action.  Come ready to learn and “do” in this accountability-based workshop. Note: Implementation is the 4th step of True Transformation.

The Power and Science of Manifestation!
The world WILL come to meet you as you walk in the path of a manifestation guru.  This workshop-based learning experience will move you in the direction of your deepest desires. Note: Manifestation is the 5th step of True Transformation.

True Transformation Sequential Workshops: If a Ranch guest elects to do the 5 workshops sequentially, they will build each day on the day before, yet each individual workshop can stand alone to provide participants with new knowledge, an experiential process, and clear homework “exercises” to deepen that element of inner fitness.

 

Dr. Julie Lopez, or “Dr Julie’s”, relatable style paired with her mastery of the human system, propels attendees towards meaningful breakthroughs every time she speaks. “What feels like magic is actually science”, she’s often heard stating. Her passion and commitment to empowering her audiences and changing lives are reflected throughout her 30+ year professional career.

An award-winning clinician and entrepreneur, plus a court/media-recognized expert of the human system, Dr. Julie delights in helping her clients reach rapid full-system balance so they can enjoy prosperity of every kind. Her proven programs focus on the four prosperity pathways – improving health, enhancing “wealth”, winning back time, and strengthening relationships in order to enjoy the deep meaning of living into the legacy of dreams.

As a trusted advisor to Senators, Olympians, Emmy winners, and elite entrepreneurs, she is known for delivering transformation that participants can feel immediately. Many workshop attendees experience noticeable shifts during her sessions, leaving not only with tools for continued growth but with changes already taking place. Her work is endorsed by global thought leaders, including Gabor Maté and Nancy Verrier. More at drjulielopez.com

 

The 5 Essential Elements of True Transformation with Julie Lopez

Dr. Julie’s signature True Transformation 5-part sequential workshop series takes you through a scientifically-grounded, experiential journey of personal evolution. Each workshop stands alone and combines practical knowledge with hands-on application, ensuring you leave not just with new insights, but with tangible tools and immediate shifts you can feel.

Whether you attend a single workshop or experience the complete five-step sequence, you’ll discover that lasting change isn’t about willpower, it’s about understanding and working with the natural systems that govern transformation.

The Science of Preparation
Come learn by doing in this experiential workshop on the power of preparation.  No matter the area of life: business, relationships, health, wealth, fitness, etc… Our deepest intentions can be found in preparation.  Spoiler alert: sometimes preparation means “not doing”. Note: Preparation is the 1st of 5 steps to True Transformation.

Finding Your Inner Compass – Exploration of your deepest truth
Come learn by doing in this experiential workshop designed to guide you to your own unique truth about any aspect of your life – you choose!  This fearless inventory takes courage and deep honesty. Note: Exploration is the 2nd step of True Transformation.

Purification & Detoxification – Letting go for a Higher Purpose
Let’s “detox” together and decipher what is no longer serving you on your path towards transforming for your greatest potential.  The science of letting go and the process of emotional movement is a skill that can be implemented. Note: Purification is the 3rd  step of True Transformation.

Implementation & Increasing Risk Tolerance to Actualize What You Desire.
There is a science behind removing those invisible barriers to action.  Come ready to learn and “do” in this accountability-based workshop. Note: Implementation is the 4th step of True Transformation.

The Power and Science of Manifestation!
The world WILL come to meet you as you walk in the path of a manifestation guru.  This workshop-based learning experience will move you in the direction of your deepest desires. Note: Manifestation is the 5th step of True Transformation.

True Transformation Sequential Workshops: If a Ranch guest elects to do the 5 workshops sequentially, they will build each day on the day before, yet each individual workshop can stand alone to provide participants with new knowledge, an experiential process, and clear homework “exercises” to deepen that element of inner fitness.

 

Dr. Julie Lopez, or “Dr Julie’s”, relatable style paired with her mastery of the human system, propels attendees towards meaningful breakthroughs every time she speaks. “What feels like magic is actually science”, she’s often heard stating. Her passion and commitment to empowering her audiences and changing lives are reflected throughout her 30+ year professional career.

An award-winning clinician and entrepreneur, plus a court/media-recognized expert of the human system, Dr. Julie delights in helping her clients reach rapid full-system balance so they can enjoy prosperity of every kind. Her proven programs focus on the four prosperity pathways – improving health, enhancing “wealth”, winning back time, and strengthening relationships in order to enjoy the deep meaning of living into the legacy of dreams.

As a trusted advisor to Senators, Olympians, Emmy winners, and elite entrepreneurs, she is known for delivering transformation that participants can feel immediately. Many workshop attendees experience noticeable shifts during her sessions, leaving not only with tools for continued growth but with changes already taking place. Her work is endorsed by global thought leaders, including Gabor Maté and Nancy Verrier. More at drjulielopez.com

 

Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin

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 their great works of art from postcards with your own oil-pastel drawings.

Georgia O’Keeffe Flowers: Using chalk pastels, create your own flower drawings inspired by Georgia O’ Keeffe.

Letting Your Mind Speak: Unleashing Creativity Through Doodles: This project inspires spontaneity, emotion, and intuition.

 

Lena Rivkin, MFA, is a Los Angeles-based painter and sculptor as well as a graphologist. Her abstract expressionist works have been internationally exhibited.  She has been a professor of art at Mount St. Mary’s College and served as an art educator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  A frequent lecturer and interview subject, Lena has been published in myriad publications on the subjects of art and graphology.  Her favorite part of teaching is inspiring people of all levels and offering them a joyful and creative experience of themselves.

www.lenarivkin.net and www.abouthandwriting.com

Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin

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 their great works of art from postcards with your own oil-pastel drawings.

Georgia O’Keeffe Flowers: Using chalk pastels, create your own flower drawings inspired by Georgia O’ Keeffe.

Letting Your Mind Speak: Unleashing Creativity Through Doodles: This project inspires spontaneity, emotion, and intuition.

 

Lena Rivkin, MFA, is a Los Angeles-based painter and sculptor as well as a graphologist. Her abstract expressionist works have been internationally exhibited.  She has been a professor of art at Mount St. Mary’s College and served as an art educator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  A frequent lecturer and interview subject, Lena has been published in myriad publications on the subjects of art and graphology.  Her favorite part of teaching is inspiring people of all levels and offering them a joyful and creative experience of themselves.

www.lenarivkin.net and www.abouthandwriting.com

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Farm to Table Dinner with Molly Stevens

Molly 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, Molly Stevens 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 Dinner 4:45 PM
Infuse your holidays with the richness of Farm-to-Table cuisine in this specialty Chef’s Dinner. It’s 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.

 

Molly Stevens is a James Beard award-winning author, cooking instructor, and recipe developer. Her cookbooks include All About Dinner: Simple Meals, Expert Advice (Norton, 2019), All About Roasting (Norton, 2011), and All About Braising (Norton, 2004). Her recipes and articles have appeared Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Fine Cooking, Eating Well, Everyday with Rachel Ray, and other national publications.  She has been named Cooking Teacher of the Year by both the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Bon Appétit. Molly is a co-host of the Everything Cookbooks podcast. She makes her home in Vermont, and she can’t remember the last time she skipped dinner. Find out more about her at MollyStevensCooks.com

Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach

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 life: her evolution as an artist and the circumstances, including growing up in a very unique Frank Lloyd Wright cooperative community, that have shaped her into the person she is today. Her talk will include many colorful slides of her art and the innovative architecture and design she grew up around.

Tree of Life Art Workshop
The subject of the workshop is The Tree of Life, inspired by nature and the Tree of Life Candelabra Vessels that dot Rancho La Puerta. It is open to all abilities and is especially designed for those who don’t think of themselves as artists. “I believe we all have it in us as long as we bring our inner child and leave our self-judgment and self-consciousness out of the picture.” You will leave with your own two-dimensional version of the Tree of Life using paint, mixed media and collage.

 

Pamela Smilow grew up surrounded by art.  Her father was a modern furniture designer, sculptor and painter.  She was raised in a unique cooperative community founded by Frank Lloyd Wright, where all the modern homes were integrated into their natural surroundings.  New York City, with its myriad museums and cultural opportunities, was her backyard.  From a very early age, she knew that she wanted to be an artist. Although primarily self-taught in art, Pam did attend the University of Michigan (B.A., 1978) and spent one year studying ceramics at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Aix-en-Provence, France.  She had her first one-woman show in Ann Arbor, Michigan when she was twenty-one and has continued to paint and exhibit ever since throughout the world, including exhibitions in Spain, France, Denmark and Japan. Her paintings are full of life, color and child-like primitivism.  No surprise, since she draws on childhood experiences and memories for her vocabulary of symbols.  Her work grows out of abstract expressionism but has a variety of other eclectic influences. Her interest in language brought her to Europe during the 1980’s and 90’s and she spent quite a few years living and painting there.  This added a new Mediterranean and Nordic perspective to her work.   Pamela met her husband, Danish artist Gert Mathiesen, in the late 1980’s and thus began a collaboration that lasted for many years. She works in a variety of different media including clay, printmaking, collage and painting.  She also writes a popular weekly inspirational blog entitled “Things We Love.” Smilow’s work can be found in many private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach

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 life: her evolution as an artist and the circumstances, including growing up in a very unique Frank Lloyd Wright cooperative community, that have shaped her into the person she is today. Her talk will include many colorful slides of her art and the innovative architecture and design she grew up around.

Tree of Life Art Workshop
The subject of the workshop is The Tree of Life, inspired by nature and the Tree of Life Candelabra Vessels that dot Rancho La Puerta. It is open to all abilities and is especially designed for those who don’t think of themselves as artists. “I believe we all have it in us as long as we bring our inner child and leave our self-judgment and self-consciousness out of the picture.” You will leave with your own two-dimensional version of the Tree of Life using paint, mixed media and collage.

 

Pamela Smilow grew up surrounded by art.  Her father was a modern furniture designer, sculptor and painter.  She was raised in a unique cooperative community founded by Frank Lloyd Wright, where all the modern homes were integrated into their natural surroundings.  New York City, with its myriad museums and cultural opportunities, was her backyard.  From a very early age, she knew that she wanted to be an artist. Although primarily self-taught in art, Pam did attend the University of Michigan (B.A., 1978) and spent one year studying ceramics at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Aix-en-Provence, France.  She had her first one-woman show in Ann Arbor, Michigan when she was twenty-one and has continued to paint and exhibit ever since throughout the world, including exhibitions in Spain, France, Denmark and Japan. Her paintings are full of life, color and child-like primitivism.  No surprise, since she draws on childhood experiences and memories for her vocabulary of symbols.  Her work grows out of abstract expressionism but has a variety of other eclectic influences. Her interest in language brought her to Europe during the 1980’s and 90’s and she spent quite a few years living and painting there.  This added a new Mediterranean and Nordic perspective to her work.   Pamela met her husband, Danish artist Gert Mathiesen, in the late 1980’s and thus began a collaboration that lasted for many years. She works in a variety of different media including clay, printmaking, collage and painting.  She also writes a popular weekly inspirational blog entitled “Things We Love.” Smilow’s work can be found in many private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Hands on Cooking Classes with Rochelle Palermo

Rochelle Palermo 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 Rochelle 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.

 

Rochelle Palermo is a celebrated Los Angeles-based culinary expert, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for sustainable, plant-based cuisine. With a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA and a Certificate in Culinary Arts from the Los Angeles Culinary Institute—where she trained under a Certified Master Chef—Rochelle has built an impressive career in food media and innovation. She served as Assistant Food Editor at Bon Appétit and contributed recipes to Food Network, Food & Wine, Epicurious, Rachael Ray Every Day, Vegetarian Times, and Natural Health.

As Vice President of Culinary Operations for Chef Curtis Stone, she led an international team across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, co-authoring One Pot Wonders and The Ultimate Multi Cooker Cookbook while authoring her own The Bakeware Cookbook (2017). Rochelle gained national visibility as on-air talent for Good Housekeeping on QVC and Curtis Stone on HSN.

In 2015, she founded Super Natural Almond Cheese, widely regarded as California’s freshest vegan almond cheese. Crafted artisanally with quintessential California produce and ingredients in a 100% organic, GMO-free process, the premium brand is known for its eco-conscious practices and sustainability.

Rochelle makes her debut as a guest chef at La Cocina que Canta, the acclaimed culinary center at Rancho La Puerta, bringing her vibrant plant-based expertise and sustainable approach to inspire wellness-focused guests in the ranch’s beautiful kitchen.

 

Hands on Cooking Classes with Lisa Matsunaga

Lisa Matsunaga 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 Lisa 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.

 

Lisa Matsunaga, RD is a Registered Dietitian and cooking instructor based in Honolulu, Hawaii. She teaches healthy cooking classes in her home kitchen, where she combines her nutrition expertise with her cooking skills to teach guests how to cook nutrient-dense and delicious meals. As a native of Tokyo, she offers traditional Japanese cooking classes that highlight the unique characteristics of the country’s cuisine and culture. Her classes have attracted Hawaii locals as well as visitors from around the world who appreciate her friendly teaching style and uncomplicated yet impressive recipes. She sprinkles her classes with evidence-based nutrition knowledge and practical tips for how to shop, cook, and eat healthfully.

When not teaching classes, she enjoys traveling with her husband, doting on her two goldendoodles, and trying to convince people to try natto, the infamous Japanese superfood.

Her cooking classes have been featured in publications, cookbooks, websites, and talk shows in the United States and Japan. You can find more information at www.WellnessKitchenHI.com and on Instagram @WellnessKitchenHI

 

Hands-On Cooking Classes with Sara Polczynski

Sara 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 Sara Polczynski 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 5 pm.

Hands On Cooking Classes and Chefs Dinner Sign Up

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM
Each class $125+tax. 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 $125+tax. Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 14.

Chef’s Table Dinner with Chefs Sara Polczynski & Vivian Mercado 5:00 PM
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.

 

Sara Polczynski is the owner/Culinary Artisan for Seasoned Plates, a full service Catering company in San Diego specializing in bringing bold flavors, bright colors, local freshness and a custom culinary experience to each and every client. Sara has been a part of the San Diego culinary scene for over 25 years. Her story has many chapters. In the mid 90’s, as a Chef graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Sara left to train at the renowned Manele Bay Hotel in Lanai, HI and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO. Upon her return to her native San Diego, Sara was hired as the Corporate Pastry Chef for the Cohn Restaurant Group, running the pastry department for multiple restaurant concepts.

Sara’s love for teaching on the job led to a part time career of teaching in the classroom. A culinary educator since 1999, Sara currently holds the position of Associate Professor for the Baking and Culinary Arts programs for San Diego Community College – Continuing Education. It is the largest vocational training program of it’s kind in the US.

Over the years Sara’s love for cooking began to expand along with her love of travel. Inspired by the family food stories of her Mexican kitchen colleagues and the early teachings of Rick Bayless on his PBS television series, an opportunity arose that changed her career path and life forever and helped shape the style and flavor profile of her cuisine. It was the beginning of an annual journey to travel and learn about regional Mexican cuisine, art and culture with influential chef mentors including Rick Bayless, Ricardo Munoz and Susana Trilling. Always trying to be connected to the rich culture and foods of Mexico has afforded her the opportunity to teach hands on cooking classes at the world renowned Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, MX, utilizing fresh produce grown on their on-site organic farm.

www.seasonedplates.com

Musical Americas: ¡Celebramos!

Presenting a diverse musical heritage of the Americas with an exploration of sounds and traditions in two concerts and two musical lectures

Concerts

  • Echoes of the Americas! A concert of sparking light classics 

Light favorites of the Americas and beyond!  Music of Jacob Gade, Aaron Copland, Simon Tapia-Coleman, Robert Russell-Bennett, Manuel de Falla and more.

  • Rhythms of the Americas: A song and dance journey  

Music of Arturo Marquez, Paul Schoenfeld, Maurice Ravel, Arthur Foote, Manuel Ponce, Aaron Copland, Joaquin Nin, Manuel de Falla, Alexandre Levy and more

Lectures with musical examples:

Lecture 1: From Huehuetl to Acordión: Mexican Musical Treasures
A history of Mexican musical treasures

Lecture 2: Son, Santería, Salsa… y Mucho Más: Powers of Cuban Music
Feeling the beat with the powers of Cuban music

 

Lauded by the New York Times as “dramatic, emotional and evocative,” and by ABC of Madrid as “a musician of extraordinary emotive power” violinist/violist Laura Klugherz appears nationally and internationally as a soloist, concertmaster and chamber artist. Laura has been the recipient of many awards and prizes, including a student Fulbright Award (Germany), and a Fulbright Post-Doctoral Research Award (Spain), and the Premio Juan Morales (Madrid) for Spanish music interpretation. After earning an Artists Diploma from the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Munich and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from University of Texas (Austin), she was appointed concertmaster of the Munich Chamber Orchestra and the Munich Bach Soloists. As specialist in music of Spain and the Americas and sponsored by the USIS and the Fundación Andes, she has regularly concertized and with concerts and workshops throughout Central and South America. Laura is the author of A Performer’s Guide to Spanish Music (Greenwood Press) and has recorded regularly on Centaur and Capstone Records. Her recording The Violin/Viola Music of Amy Beach was selected as soundtrack for Ken Burns’ PBS series The War. Her recording Echoes of the Americas features premieres from throughout the continent for viola and piano. From 2010-2016, Laura was acting violist with the Cuarteto Carlos Chávez of Mexico. Trained in yoga and Feldenkrais, Laura is also a specialist in somatic education for musicians.

Hailed by The New York Times as “a pianist who plays with startling power, clarity and variety,” Christine Diwyk enjoys a diversified career as a solo artist, chamber musician and teacher. As Artistic Ambassador for the United States Information Agency (USIA), Ms. Diwyk has given recitals and master classes in Spain, Israel, Algeria and Jordan. She has also performed at the Kennedy Center, under the aegis of the La Gesse Foundation, and at festivals in France and Switzerland. Ms. Diwyk made her former New York debut in Carnegie Recital Hall as winner of Artist International’s Young Musician Auditions. Christine received her B.M. and M.M. from the Indiana University School of Music, and has studied with Marion Hall, Claude Frank and Nadia Boulanger. She is co-founder of Musicians for Peace, an organization dedicated to raising funds for humanitarian causes. Christine teaches privately and at the Spence School. She has also served on the faculty of the Music Advancement Program at The Juilliard School and as a visiting Artist-in-Residence at Colgate University.

Laura and Chris have collaborated extensively since 1996 in festivals and concerts, showcasing repertoire from the traditional to the novel, including light classics to music from regions less known. They are delighted to share the richness of Spanish, US and Latin American traditions with guests of the Ranch.

Hands-On Cooking Classes and Latino Farm-to-Table Dinner with Sandra Gutierrez

Sandra offers two 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, Sandra 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 Latino Farm-to-Table Feast 4:45 PM
Celebrate the abundance of our organic farm with Farm-to-Table cuisine – 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.

 

Sandra Gutierrez is a national expert on the subject of Latin American cuisines, their history, and evolution, and on Southern Regional cuisine. A journalist, culinary instructor, lecturer, and food historian, her work has appeared in national and international publications, including The Washington Post, Food &Wine, Eating Well, Southern Living, InStyle, People in Español, Cosmopolitan Latina, USA Today, and many others. Her books include: The New Southern-Latino Table: Recipes that Bring Together the Bold and Beloved Flavors of Latin America & The American South:  Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina; Empanadas: the Hand-Held Pies of Latin America; and Beans and Field Peas: A Savor the South Cookbook.

 

Create a Purpose-Driven and Freedom-Filled Life with Amy Matthews

Every one of us craves meaning, joy, connection, and freedom. So how can we feel liberated when many of us are in transition and our days are full of uncertainty?

We step fully into our confidence. We let go of beliefs and behaviors that limit us from realizing joy and ease. We claim our superpowers. We get crystal clear on our life purpose. We learn to have honest conversations and connect deeply with others.

If you are looking for more clarity, confidence and conviction, this class is for you. In just five days, you’ll feel more empowered and inspired to make an even greater impact on the world.

The Art of Tricky Conversations
Perhaps you consider yourself a good communicator but when it comes to sharing difficult information, you’d rather run and hide. We’ll discuss the art of intentional communication and a proven framework for tricky conversations. You’ll get to practice what you learn and receive a mini-coaching session!

Power + Confidence
We are all born with power, yet many of us have conflict with it. You will learn ways we give our power away and strategies to get it back. You’ll also learn how to bust out of limiting beliefs so you can fully embrace your own innate power and brilliance.

Mental Traps that Hijack Joy + Ease
Many high performing people are very hard on themselves. In this lesson we will discuss impostor syndrome, perfectionism and procrastination as well as how to overcome these traps so you feel more grounded and at ease. Who doesn’t want that?

Creating Your Authentic Brand
This will be a fun dive into who you are and what sets you apart from others. You will connect with your natural strengths, skills, values, and passions and claim your superpowers! You will feel comfortable in your own skin and on fire at the end of the process!

Finding Your Purpose
Purpose is a hot topic these days. I will take you through a simple process to discover yours. We are all born with a purpose, think of it as your raison d’etre or a deeper desire to contribute. Since we all have a purpose, it’s our job to recognize it, own it, and claim it!

 

Amy MatthewsAmy Matthews is a business strategist, leadership consultant, and executive coach who helps high-performing executives and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. She advises clients on business vision, branding, sales, marketing, and growth strategies. She also delivers her signature leadership program, Authenticity, Purpose + Impact, and offers the online course Leadership Skills for Rising Stars, designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools they need
to excel. Earlier in her career, Amy spent eight years in executive search, following senior leadership roles in Silicon Valley, where she led domestic and international teams to consistently exceed objectives. The blend of corporate leadership and executive advisory experience gives her a unique perspective on the challenges leaders face today. Known for her ability to cut through the noise, Amy empowers people to develop their authentic leadership style, find clarity, communicate with confidence, and stay focused in a rapidly changing world.

To learn more about Amy, visit her website https://www.womanunruled.com/.

Your Best Year with Karen Kimsey-House

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?  Our world today is rife with chaos and uncertainty.  We long for change but are often unsure of how to have things be different.  Discover a foundation for designing a life of peace and fulfillment. ..regardless of what is happening around you.

Choose Your Perspective
Sometimes we feel as if we are not in the driver’s seat of our life and we have no choice about our day to day experience.  Learn to choose your perspectives to design a life of vitality and freedom.

Emotional Fluency
So often, we are afraid of our emotions and stuff them deep inside, particularly emotions like grief and anger.   When we develop emotional fluency, we are able to navigate our emotional world with ease and bring greater power and resonance to our life.

Know Your Values
Our personal values represent our unique and individual essence and serve as a compass for life choices that empower us to be true to ourselves.  Discover the power of knowing and honoring your personal values.

Create Your Best Life
Take ownership of our own life story is a critical part if creating a life that we love. Give voice to your deepest longings and design a life rich with fulfillment, self-expression and joy!

 

Karen Kimsey-House, MFA, CPCC is one of the earliest recognized luminaries in the coaching profession and the co-founder of The Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), the foremost coach training program in the world. For over 28 years, Karen has been working with coaches and leaders to create resonate, fulfilling lives that are the highest expression of their unique gifts and true life purpose. Karen is the co-author of the industry best seller Co-Active Coaching, has which has been translated into fifteen languages and is considered a seminal text for the coaching profession. Since her first visit to the Ranch, Karen has been in love with Rancho La Puerta and is honored to support Ranch guests in cultivating the inner fitness that fosters joyful aliveness and lasting vitality.

Healthy Deviance with Pilar Gerasimo

Intro to Healthy Deviance: The Art of Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World
Have you noticed how tough it is for most folks to get and stay healthy these days? Welcome to life in the Unhealthy Default Reality, where chronic illness is the norm, where vicious cycles are difficult to avoid, and where deviating from commonly accepted modes of living is the only solid survival strategy. Learn how to bust out of unhealthy “normal” ruts and make your joyful escape to a better, healthier, happier way of living. Tool/Exercise: Weird Symptom Checklist: Are You Breaking Yourself?

Nonconformist Competency 1: Amplified Awareness
The extraordinary importance (and vanishing art) of paying attention to your own actions and reactions; reclaiming your calm and focus in a world of nonstop disruption and distraction; interpreting the signals your body is sending you; harvesting the rewards of willingness rather than fretting about “willpower.” Tool/Exercise: Renegade Ritual: Morning-Minutes Practice

Nonconformist Competency 2: Preemptive Repair
The power of getting ahead of the damage that’s done to our body-minds as the result of living in our pro-inflammatory culture; avoiding states of reactivity and vulnerability; rebuilding vitality, resilience, and autonomy in microdoses. Tool/Exercise: Renegade Ritual: Ultradian Rhythm Breaks (URBs)

Nonconformist Competency 3: Continuous Growth and Learning
The necessity and reward of embracing a growth mindset around health and self-improvement; leveraging (vs. loathing) the tension between where you are and where you want to be; building on existing strengths and identifying areas of opportunity through non-judging self-observation. Tool/Exercise: Renegade Ritual: Nighttime Wind-Down.

Healthy Deviant Know-How: The Survival Skills of the New Era
Beyond “diet and exercise,” a distillation of the current skills and practices essential for becoming and staying an unusually healthy person; how to trade white-knuckle effort and info-overwhelm for simple, small-scale experimentation; Healthy Deviance as a Flow experience. Tool/Exercise: Inventory of Healthy Deviant Strengths and Needs.

 

Pilar Gerasimo is an award-winning health journalist, pioneering social explorer, and author of The Healthy Deviant: A Rule-Breaker’s Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World (North Atlantic Books, 2020).

Best known for her visionary work as founding editor of Experience Life magazine, Pilar has also served as top health editor for The Huffington Post; visiting faculty for the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, School of Applied Functional Medicine, and HEROIC Academy; and co-host of The Living Experiment.

Today, she guides people through personalized health-transformation experiences via her online courses and Healthy Deviant U membership experience. She also lectures at universities, leads workshops at top retreat centers, and consults for organizations committing to transforming whole-person health at work and around the globe.

Pilar lives her family’s regenerative, communal farm in Wisconsin with her three-legged pit bull pal, Sally Sue. Learn more and take the “Are You a Healthy Deviant?” quiz at healthydeviant.com, where you can also subscribe to Pilar’s Healthy Deviant Digest newsletter/blog.