Alkalign Retreat at Rancho La Puerta

October 3 - 10, 2026

Would you like to Alkalign in person at a beautiful wellness resort and spa? We are excited to announce our fall retreat week at Rancho La Puerta, just 1 hour from San Diego.

Discover your best self at Rancho La Puerta, set in the foothills of Mount Kuchumaa. Enjoy 40 miles of hiking trails, world-class fitness classes—including Align, Cardio and Build classes—farm-to-table dining, spa treatments, and wellness activities ranging from sound bath to art. Or rest and relax at one of the many pools, hammocks, wine or juice bars.

Now is a great time to plan a week (a limited number of 3 or 4-day villas are available) of R&R at one of the world's best resorts and spas. Grab a few friends, your spouse, or sister, and plan on a transformative health experience. Want to go solo or need a roomie? We can help with that, too! First-timers get 20% off or best current offer.

See the information below for more information and how to book. We look forward to connecting with you!

  • Call reservations at 800-443-7565 or email reservations@rancholapuerta.com and use the code RLP-RPR.

    First time guests will receive 20% off, or the resort’s best available offer on a 3, 4 or 7 night stay. Bookings are based on availability and space is limited.

    Email us at help@alkalignstudios.com if you have any questions that we can help with and to let us know you’re coming!

    • Your casita accommodation (private room/cottage-style lodging) for the length of your stay.

    • Three meals daily plus snacks and nonalcoholic beverages — mostly farm-to-table, healthy cuisine, with produce from their organic farm.

    • Dozens of fitness and wellness classes each day (often 40–70+ options), such as yoga, Pilates, strength training, water fitness, dance, meditation, Feldenkrais, stretching, and more.

    • Daily guided hikes on mountain trails, including the famous sunrise hikes.

    • Use of facilities, including pools, hot tubs/jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, fitness centers, tennis/pickleball courts, tracks, and gyms.

    • Lectures, workshops, and evening programming, often with guest experts in health, psychology, creativity, nutrition, science, and personal growth.

    • Creative/art activities like painting, crafts, and occasional cooking demonstrations/workshops.

    • Scheduled round-trip transportation from/to San Diego International Airport on Saturdays (for standard weeklong stays).

    Extra Cost Items: spa treatments, alcohol, specialty drinks, private training or specialized sessions, Mexican tourist fee if staying 7 nights or more and car service if you are arriving or leaving outside of shuttle times.

  • A 4-day stay at Rancho La Puerta is basically a choose-your-own-adventure wellness week. There isn’t one fixed itinerary—you build each day from a menu of hikes, yoga, strength classes, cooking, spa time, lectures, art, and downtime. Most people do early movement + healthy meals + midday rest/spa + afternoon classes + communal dinner + evening talk/music.

    You can find the current Events Calendar, Activities, Workshops, Spa and Dining Experiences HERE.

    Here’s a realistic sample of what 4 days could look like if you wanted a mix of fitness, relaxation, and the “classic Rancho” experience:

    Day 1 — Arrive & settle into the rhythm

    Afternoon

    • Check into your casita and wander the grounds

    • Lunch if you arrive before check-in and before lunch ends

    • Orientation and schedule planning with staff if this is your first time (helpful, not required)

    • Light movement: gentle yoga, stretch class, or pool time

    Evening

    • Dinner in the communal dining room

    • Intro talk or guest lecture after dinner

    • Early bedtime (many people are up by 5:30–6:00 a.m. for hikes)

    Day 2 — “Classic Rancho” active day

    6:00–8:00 a.m.

    • Sunrise hike (easy, moderate, or challenging options—2 to 7 miles depending on energy level)

    Breakfast

    • Big healthy breakfast after the hike

    9:00–12:00
    Choose 2–3 classes:

    • Alkalign

    • Pilates or yoga

    • Circuit/strength training

    • Meditation or breathwork

    • Pickleball or dance class

    Lunch + downtime

    • Relax by the pool or nap in a hammock

    • Optional massage or facial (extra fee)

    2:00–5:00 p.m.

    • Water fitness or restorative stretching

    • Creative workshop (art, journaling, sound bath, etc)

    Evening

    • Dinner

    • Guest speaker, concert, or wellness talk

    Day 3 — Signature organic garden day

    6:00 a.m.

    • The famous Organic Garden Breakfast Hike (one of Rancho’s signature experiences): a walk to the ranch’s farm for breakfast in the garden. Many repeat guests say this is a highlight of the week.

    Late morning

    • Alkalign

    • Dance or drum class

    • Meditation or longevity talk

    Afternoon

    • Spa treatment (many guests book massages midweek)

    • Sound healing, chanting, or recovery/stretch class

    Evening

    • Mexican-inspired dinner

    • Music, film, or fireside lecture

    Day 4 — Reset & re-entry day

    Morning

    • Gentle walk or birding hike

    • Mobility/stretch or Alkalign class

    Late morning

    • Wellness lecture (sleep, nutrition, longevity, stress)

    • Time to journal or read

    Afternoon

    • Pool, sauna, or one last treatment

    • Set intentions for heading home (they actually offer reflection sessions some weeks)

    Evening

    • Relaxed dinner and socializing before departure