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Events Calendar -- great specialty week themes, entertainment, and presentations... every week

Each week at the Ranch offers a unique experience.

Our Specialty Weeks are week-long health and fitness programs held in addition to regular classes. Visiting instructors (the finest in their fields) are dedicated to enriching your mind/body/spirit experience.

Special Presentations include evening events, guest lecturers, arts and crafts classes, workshops, concerts and more. Our special programs are free of charge (but some classes, such as wreath making and "prayer arrows", have a small materials charge), and we encourage you to enjoy as many as possible during your stay.

Click on the dates below to see detailed information regarding each week's theme and special presenters. Please note that the information and schedules are subject to change (although this is rare) without notice. Although many of our guest presenters spend an entire week with us, those with busy schedules may come only briefly. In order not to miss a presentation that is important to you, check the weekly events calendar as soon as you arrive.

In addition to our guest presenters, Ranch co-founder Deborah Szekely gives an inspiring evening talk each week (schedule permitting) followed by a question and answer period. These warm and informal talks take place almost every week, and are a mix of philosophy, history, and inspiring observations on how to live the "longer healthier life."

May 17, 2008
  • Pilates Week | Conni Ramsey
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • The Matters that Matter… No Matter What | Molly Davis & Kristine Van Raden
  • A Memorable Meal | Judith Weber
  • The Healing Power of Sound | Lester Garfinkel, M.D., F.A.C.P.
  • Improve Your Communication Skills | Jan McLaughlin
  • Finding Your Passions After Retirement | Sandra Mattice and Sandy Novak
May 24, 2008
  • Fitness on the Ball Lizbeth Garcia
  • Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Emotional Wellness… | Jody Miller
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
May 31, 2008
  • Pilates Week | Karen Sanzo
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Self-Discovery Through Journal Writing | Rita D. Jacobs, Ph.D.
  • Reading Frida Kahlo | Renee Sandell, Ph.D.
Jun 07, 2008
  • Dance Week | Donna Sternberg and Dancers
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Conversing with Works of Art | Renee Sandell, Ph.D.
Jun 14, 2008
  • Pilates Week | Cathleen Murakami
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Peggy Knickerbocker
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • The Positive Power of Hypnosis | Bee Epstein-Shepherd
  • Concert | Debbie Voltura with Ron Levy at the piano
Jun 21, 2008
  • Swim Week | Dr. Jane Katz
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Mindful Yoga | Ann-Marie Ahye
  • Sexuality and Your Health | Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.
  • Make Your Own Alebrije | Lauren Sherman
Jun 28, 2008
  • Broadway Here I Come | Larry Lane and Shelley Estes
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Point of Impact -- Bring Your Camera | Pat Harrison
Jul 05, 2008
  • Nia® Week | Liz Ganz
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Kitty Morse
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Writing Workshop | Shelley Harrison Rae
Jul 12, 2008
  • Soul Motion | Vinn Marti
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Sensuality and Sexual Health | Beverly Whipple, Ph.D.
Jul 19, 2008
  • Water Week | Craig Stuart
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Ballet Week | Roni Mahler
  • Sensuality and Sexual Health | Beverly Whipple, Ph.D.
  • Jazz Piano | Joel Camche
Jul 26, 2008
  • Water Week | Craig Stuart
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Ballet Week | Roni Mahler
  • Writer's Week | Dan Wakefield, April Smith, Lynne Sharon Schwartz and Lena Rivkin
Aug 02, 2008
  • A Breath of the Himalayan Tradition | Swami Veda Bharati
  •     Authentic Ashram Yoga Study Comes to Rancho La Puerta
  • Pilates Week | Laura Penn Gallerstein
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Matthew Murray
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Mask and Hamsa Hand-Making; Storytelling; Drama Games | Lynn Hazan
Aug 09, 2008
  • A Breath of the Himalayan Tradition | Swami Veda Bharati
  •     Authentic Ashram Yoga Study Comes to Rancho La Puerta
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Joy of Herbs | Luna Rose
Aug 16, 2008
  • A Breath of the Himalayan Tradition | Swami Veda Bharati
  •     Authentic Ashram Yoga Study Comes to Rancho La Puerta
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Dance Week | Demetreous Hill
Aug 23, 2008
  • A Breath of the Himalayan Tradition | Swami Veda Bharati
  •     Authentic Ashram Yoga Study Comes to Rancho La Puerta
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Aerobics with Soul® | Maria Nhambu
Aug 30, 2008
  • Aerobics with Soul® | Maria Nhambu
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Pam Anderson
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Sep 06, 2008
  • Iyengar Yoga | Mary Obendorfer
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Self Expression through Digital Photography -- Bring Your Camera | Lynne Harty
Sep 13, 2008
  • Labyrinth Week | Eve Eschner-Hogan
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Inspiration: Yoga and Writers' Workshop | Phyllis Pilgrim and Irene Borger
Sep 20, 2008
  • Yoga and Ayurveda | Carla Levy
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Sep 27, 2008
  • Spirit Week | Phyllis Pilgrim and Susan Duhan Felix
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Marie Simmons
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Oct 04, 2008
  • Yoga and Meditation | Michele Hebert and Mehrad Nazari
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Deborah Schneider
  • All Gershwin Concert | Tom Barabas
  • Make Your Own Alebrije | Lauren Sherman
Oct 11, 2008
  • ---------- Couples' Week ----------
  • The Joy of Anusara Yoga | Jennifer Fox and Paul Gould
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Learn to Tango | Elena and Victor Pankey
Oct 18, 2008
  • ---------- Couples' Week ----------
  • Love's Four Journeys | Linda Carroll
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Deborah Madison
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Oct 25, 2008
  • African Dance | Wyoma
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Concert | Debbie Voltura
Nov 01, 2008
  • White Lotus Flow Yoga | Ganga White and Tracy Rich
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Barbara Fenzi
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Living in the Full Presence of Life | Lorna Francis
Nov 08, 2008
  • Fitness Walking | Linda Warren
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Make Your Portraits Come Alive | Connie Reider
  • Journaling in a New Way | Illia Thompson
Nov 15, 2008
  • Bird Week | Joe Sweeney and Phil Pryde
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • What to Eat | Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Nov 22, 2008
  • Feldenkrais® Week | Ilana Nachoum
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Nov 29, 2008
  • Yoga and Partner Thai Massage | Kate Olafson, M.Ed.
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Dec 06, 2008
  • Feldenkrais® | Donna Wood
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Mary Karlin
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Writing Workshop | Ellen Sussman
  • Sexuality and Your Health | Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.
  • The Lady of Guadalupe Procession
Dec 13, 2008
  • Fitness Dance Week | Ranch Fitness Staff
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
Dec 20, 2008
  • Zen Qigong | Robert Rosenbaum
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Concert | Ensemble Mira
  • Folklore and Stories: A Window to the Soul | Rabbi Michael R. Zedek
Dec 27, 2008
  • Inspiration: Yoga and Writers' Workshop | Phyllis Pilgrim and Irene Borger
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Creative Chef Jesús González
  • Concert | Ensemble Mira
  • Make Your Own Alebrije | Lauren Sherman
Jan 03, 2009
  • Iyengar Yoga | Mary Obendorfer
  • Make Your Own Alebrije | Lauren Sherman
Jan 10, 2009
  • Raja Yoga and Meditation | Mehrad Nazari and Michele Hebert
  • Understanding Women in the Developing World | Jane Fonda
  • Current Events in Foreign Policy | Phyllis Oakley
  • Current Events | Linda Wertheimer
  • Change | David Baum
  • Writing Workshops | Grace Dane Mazur, MFA, Ph.D.
Jan 17, 2009
  • Iyengar Yoga | Eddy Marks
  • Gyrokinesis | Cathleen Murakami
Jan 24, 2009
  • Pilates | Kelly Kane
  • Point of Impact -- Bring your Camera | Pat Harrison
Jan 31, 2009
  • Pilates Week | Jean Sullivan
Feb 07, 2009
  • Feldenkrais® | Betsy Ingalls
Feb 14, 2009
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Lynne Rossetto Kasper
Feb 21, 2009
  • Handwriting Analysis | Lena Rivkin
  • Improving with Improv | Charlie Allenson
  • The Power of the Mandala | Susie Self
Mar 07, 2009
  • Sexuality and Your Health | Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.
Apr 04, 2009
  • The Joy of Walking | Lynn Weigand
Apr 11, 2009
  • Point of Impact -- Bring your Camera | Pat Harrison
Apr 25, 2009
  • Integrative Medicine | Frank Lipman, M.D.
May 09, 2009
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Molly Stevens
May 16, 2009
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Su-Mei Yu
Jun 06, 2009
  • Self-Discovery Through Journal Writing | Rita D. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Jul 11, 2009
  • Cooking Classes at La Cocina Que Canta | Visiting Teacher Amelia Saltsman
Dec 19, 2009
  • Self-Discovery Through Journal Writing | Rita D. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Jan 02, 2010
  • Iyengar Yoga | Mary Obendorfer
Jan 16, 2010
  • Iyengar Yoga | Eddy Marks
Mar 27, 2010
  • The Art of Happiness Meditations | Danielle Levi Alvares

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