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 20th
Choose Love! The Inner Fitness Program with Emily Boorstein
Emily BoorsteinDance with Anna Matuszewski
Anna MatuszewskiGyrokinesis with Karen Burka
Karen BurkaHands-On Cooking Classes and Meat Lover’s Meatless Dinner with Kim O’Donnel
Kim O’DonnelHandwriting Analysis
Lena RivkinThe Heart of Americana
Claudia Russell and Bruce KaplanThe Leader Within You
Laura LiswoodThe Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Wine, Sex, & Chocolate
Robert VogelThe Writing Life
Amanda Eyre Ward 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
Vegetarian Carpaccio with Lemon Vinaigrette
Zucchini Carpaccio is one of the simplest and eye-pleasing vegetable dishes I’ve made. This vegetarian recipe from Chef and Certified Sommelier Laura Pauli, with its burst of lemon, is easy to shop for (or grow in your garden). Like any good carpaccio, there’s no cooking involved. If you want to add another pop of flavor, […]
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