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 June 8th
Greenpeace Now and Then: A History of Environmental Activism
Carlos Prieto De-LeonPersonal Healing is Earth Healing
Tony Skrelunas, Antonio Romero, Ilhem Khodja, and Chimalli Wash FernandezAn Eye for the Extraordinary
Angela DammanRetain/Re-Claim a Clear, Creative, Vibrant Mind
Leni FeltonPearls from the Practice of Life
John ChuckJazz and Love Songs & Ukulele Classes
Pamela Polland and Ross GualcoMyofascial Release, Centering Alignment & Corrective Exercise Connection
Laura GideonREACH Ballet Inspired! with Kari Anderson
Kari AndersonHands-On Cooking Classes with Valerie Gordon
Valerie GordonInner Fitness: Love and Mindfulness
Linda CarrollThe BurnBright Experience
Ozioma Egwuonwu 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
Delicious Ranch-Made Blackberry Jam
Indulge in the vibrant tastes of summer with our irresistible homemade Blackberry Jam straight from the heart of our dining hall kitchen. Dive into a jar bursting with the essence of ripe blackberries. Whether spread generously on warm toast or lavishly layered in your favorite desserts, this jam promises a summer celebration of flavor that […]
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