I set out to share immerse you in what is the Rancho La Puerta Experience...the History, the Setting, the Activities, the Spa, the Cuisine, the Local Wine. The six article series was also a great way to relive the week post-trip. In each article I share my favorites. My goals and intentions for the week at [...]
The Ranch believes "wine is an ancient, nutritious, and healthful (in moderation) food that has its place at the table and in life's celebrations." There are grape vines growing on the property that were here when the Ranch was founded, and in the early days, the grapes were used in treatments. Wine is only served [...]
Healthy yum!! That's the best way to sum up food at the Ranch. This is where 'spa cuisine' began. In my first article on the Ranch, I talked about founder Edmond Szekely's philosophies being based on the Essenes, the world's first great agriculturalists and natural healers. Edmund said human health begins with healthy soil (no [...]
With all the exercise and activity at the Ranch, you'll definitely need to plan in relaxation! Plenty of perfect spots and treatments await. I love destination spas for trying new and different treatments. While they have the usual offerings you find at home, it's a great time to experiment. I mixed old and new during [...]
With the plethora of fitness classes and programming, you can be active in body and mind from sun-up to sun-down at the Ranch! Start your day with a 6am Mount Kuchumaa hike then end with a movie in the Library Lounge or one of the guest presenters/performers. My perfect days consisted of two hours cardio, [...]