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 May 18th
Brilliantly Navigating Life’s Transitions
David SurrendaA Celebration of the Great American Songbook
Dave Powers and Louis TsamousTelling Your Story
Katherine EllisonRedefine Nutrition
Adrienne YoudimHands-On Cooking Classes and Cooking with Care Dinner with Catherine McConkie
Catherine McConkieWorkout Express! with Norma Shechtman
Norma ShechtmanThe Inner Fitness Program
Jessica ZempleMeditation with Sylvia Boorstein
Sylvia Boorstein 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
Healthy Sun-Kissed Skin
As the sun rises higher and the days grow longer, it’s time to revamp your skincare routine for the radiant days of summer ahead. The season’s warmth invites us outdoors, but with it comes increased exposure to UV rays, sweat, and other environmental aggressors that can wreak havoc on our skin. Fear not; with the […]
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