Welcome! At Rancho La Puerta, our motto "Siempre Mejor"—always better—guides us in all we do.
Rancho La Puerta lies in a broad valley at the foot of the mystic
3885-foot Mt. Kuchumaa, sacred to the
Kumeyaay Tribesmen. Here the meandering Kumeyaay Creek meets the Tecate
River. Chaparral holds the slopes and foothills of the mountain in a
wild embrace. Huge and fantastic granite boulders surface from a sea of
blue when the wild lilacs bloom. Artemisia and sage scent the air.
When Edmond and Deborah Szekely arrived in June of 1940, the valley had
abundant water, well established vineyards and neighborly goats and
cows. This, according to Professor Szekely's research, was the most
perfect year 'round climate in the world.
Professor Szekely's goal was to teach modern man simple principles and
practices of good health and spiritual well being. His teachings were
inspired by ancient wisdom, traditions and the long journey of human
history. He spoke passionately of the need for human beings to live in
harmony with the laws of nature. Since 1940, Rancho La Puerta has
evolved from a rustic ranch to a refined, sophisticated destination
resort, yet it has remained true to its roots and original inspiration.
"You can go to Rancho La Puerta (Spa) and take an aerobics class,
practice yoga and meditation, go hiking, play tennis, swim, get a body
treatment, skin care treatment or massage... The cuisine at the Ranch is
as healthy as the physical activity. The menu is vegetarian-based, with
some fish. The produce is always fresh, being grown at the Ranch's
six-acre organic garden." - Fitness Plus Magazine
Please take a moment to look at the Ranch's many Pilates, Yoga, and other popular week-long programs that expand on the innovation in mind-body fitness that we began in 1940. We hope you will enjoy your online tour of Rancho La Puerta! Our dedication to providing you with an enjoyable and rewarding experience begins NOW!
