Wellness Resort & Spa
Embodying wellbeing since 1940
A Personalized Experience
We welcome you with an elbow bump, a namaste, or in what has become a new Ranch ritual—crossing our arms and patting our own shoulders “abrazos!”.
Learn about The Ranch4,000 Acres
Rancho La Puerta’s 4,000 acres include 40 miles of hiking trails, 32 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, an organic farm, and La Cocina Que Canta cooking school.
Explore the GroundsYour home at the Ranch
Casitas
Dwell in beauty and privacy in one of our 86 casitas tucked away in luxuriant grounds. Each has a distinct personality and architectural flair.
View all CasitasExperience the evolution of Rancho La Puerta, an oasis of well-being over 80 years in the making.
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Week of April 13th
Change Your Genes, Change Your Life: Living to 100 & Beyond
Kenneth PelletierChoose Love! The Inner Fitness Program with Emily Boorstein
Emily BoorsteinClassical Concerts
Natalie Dalschaert and Brice MartinCutting Edge Nutrition
Patti MilliganHands-On Cooking Classes and Spring Delights Dinner with Kristine Kidd
Kristine KiddPickleball of the Heart with Pat Angelicchio
Pat AngelicchioRooted in Beauty: Exploring Gardens and Gardening from California to Tecate to Your Backyard
Nan StermanTai Chi and Qigong with Cari Shurman
Cari ShurmanTransitions, Transformations, and Traveling Solo!
Shirley Buccieri View all EventsOne of Travel + Leisure Readers' Top Five International Destination Spas for 2023
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Explore the RanchFounder’s Story
The Szekely Family and the History of the Ranch
Origins of the Ranch – Family-owned and operated since 1940
Since the beginning our motto has been Siempre Mejor! — the Professor’s favorite greeting, delivered in his booming voice. “Always Better!” still guides us every day: Rancho La Puerta has been recognized around the world since the 1950s as the progenitor of the modern fitness resort and spa movement, and has been lauded by every major travel awards program.
History of the RanchBlog
Carrots with Coconut, Lime, and Cashews
Inspired by Deborah Madison’s Vegetable Literacy, Guest Chef Lia Huber recently taught at La Cocina Que Canta and shared this adaptation. “I’ve been on the lookout for seasonal vegetable recipes that take a different direction than I might,” she says, “while keeping everything short and simple for busy nights. This one hit that spot perfectly. […]
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