The Ranch: A Week of Hiking, Yoga and Daily Massage in Malibu or Hudson Valley

A typical day at The Ranch starts early. You wake to Tibetan chimes, gather for a guided morning stretch that doubles as a warm-up, then sit down to breakfast — simple, seasonal whole foods served at a communal table. From there, the group heads out on a guided hike, which the property describes as the core physical component of the experience. The hikes are complemented by structured fitness sessions rather than left as the only training.

Back at the property, lunch is plant-forward and eaten together. The afternoon holds a fitness class and a restorative yoga session, plus a deep-tissue massage every full day of your stay. Evenings include elective wellness discussions led by people working in nutrition and longevity, followed by a communal dinner.

The two locations differ mainly in length and setting. Malibu is the six-night option, Sunday through Saturday, and is described as the flagship week-long stay. Hudson Valley offers a shorter format — three nights from Thursday to Sunday, or four nights from Monday to Thursday — for people who want a reset without committing to a full week.

Both properties include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, infrared sauna and cold plunge. Elective treatments are available at each location for an additional cost, covering diagnostics and restorative therapies. Rooms are private and described as luxury accommodation in a distraction-free setting.

The food is the same at both: a plant-based, organic menu free of gluten, soy, dairy, alcohol and processed sugars, built from seasonal ingredients by the executive chefs. Coffee is a low-acidic light roast, with caffeinated and decaffeinated teas also available. Alcohol is not part of the programme, and guests are asked to abstain for the duration of the stay.

What's included

- Private luxury accommodation - Breakfast, lunch and dinner - All beverages and snacks - Access to swimming pool, jacuzzi, infrared sauna and cold plunge - Daily guided hike - Daily afternoon fitness class - Daily restorative yoga class - Daily deep-tissue massage for each full day of the stay - Evening elective wellness discussions

What's not included

- Elective treatments and enhancements (available at extra cost) - Travel to and from the property - Travel insurance - Personal expenses