RANCHO LA PUERTA
San Diego, California
R
ancho La Puerta, based in San
Diego, California, was founded
in 1940 by the “godmother of
spa” Deborah Szekely
who—along with her late
husband, Edmond
Szekely—envisioned a
healthy and sustainable
YEARS!
community.
Over the past 75 years,
Rancho La Puerta has expanded its facilities and grown into a world-leading
health and wellness brand. It is widely
considered to be one of the founding
institutions of the modern spa industry.
It upholds its motto “Siempre Mejor,”
which means “Always Better,” at every
opportunity to serve its guests.
“We started as a tent camp but we
are now recognized as a leader in our
industry worldwide,” says General
Manager Roberto Arjona. “While
Rancho La Puerta is a single location
destination spa, our brand is recognized
and respected by many in our industry.”
Arjona identifies Rancho La Puerta’s
arrival in Tecate in 1940 and its extraordinary growth in the 1980s as
particularly important moments in the
spa’s history.
Despite the changing times, the spa
has continued to stay committed to not
only enhancing the lives of its guests
through better health but also protecting
the environment. The spa traces its
green roots to the philosophy of its
founders and continues to create many
eco-programs through Fundacion La
the very ideals that lead to living the
Puerta. The spa also launched Ranch
Circle, a wellness program that embodies optimal life.
To celebrate its anniversary, Rancho
La Puerta will honor 75 years of
LONGEVITY TIP: “Stay honest with
“Helping
healthy people get healthier”
your principles and values, and don’t
by opening a permanent exhibit at a
compromise.”
local museum showcasing the thou-
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Clockwise: The modern-day Rancho La Puerta
affords its guests a scenic view of nature;
outdoor yoga is offered to guests who want to
stay grounded; and an old photograph captured
a scene at the pool where guests spent their time
to enjoy the sun.
sands of Rancho La Puerta staff and
leaders who have made the organization
successful. The spa further plans to
maintain its momentum into the future
by cultivating its leading role in health
and wellness around the world.
November 2015
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