The Ranch Malibu

"Price - quality ratio 3 stars. Keep in mind while food is vegan and well prepared, the portions will be the same for 125lb or 250lb person. Which might be odd from nutritional value stand point considering intensive mountain daily hikes on average 10-12 miles, fitness class and yoga (which I most enjoyed with Donna, who has been teaching for over 25 years). The daily massage will be scheduled not at the end of the day to wind down as one might expect but before all fitb get as classes or in between. The property is pretty. The garden is nice but mostly to show off organic status of the place. The Garden alone won’t be possibly able to sustain all guests for one week with all produce. You are stuck in this place and if you like to explore this is going to be challenging to sit on one spot with hikes, classes and pool (too cold in winter, they did not want to raise temperature a little to a comfortable level not hot!). Also the sauna was not allowed to be used. Overall the staff is friendly and seem happy. Last day transportation was very disorganized. It felt that the program is over so you can leave and we don’t care about all the details. Also,keep in mind that when advertised as a week program it is only 5 days. So you pay $8200 not for 7 days. First day you arrive and measurements are taken, lunch is served and property hike is done. Last day you’ll ha be breakfast and property hike and out you go by 10am."

"Just the best! You can go to other, lesser boot camp spas and have your steak and wine with dinner. But not here. The Ranch is the real deal. Their program sold me before my arrival. Their management and staff, at every level, delivered during my stay. It wasn't an easy week but that's on me. The hiking guides supported me in every way possible. They kept me moving on hikes step after step, day after day, and encouraged me when I wanted to throw in the towel. The food was thoughtful and well presented. The accommodations were calming and peaceful. The massages were excellent; the exercise and yoga classes great. It was a beneficial week that, hopefully, I can build on moving forward. And I could have that corn and zucchini warm soup every night for life!"

"I had an amazing experience and look foward to going back. I did a 4-night stay. The ppl were friendly and the program staff was very helpful.. The plant-based food prepared by Meredith was so delicious. The daily massages were the best part. They are needed because of the long hikes. I came back home and lost 12 lbs. I highly recommend this program!"

"I’ve been to The Ranch a handful of times now, including their pop-up location in the Dolomites. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but results and how you feel at the end of the week are well worth the effort and the price tag. Incredible staff, consistent schedule, amazing plant-based food...all around incredible experience, every time. If you’re ever in need of a reset and want to unplug, The Ranch is the place to go!"

"A great way to kick-start healthier life habits. If you can shoulder the cost, the experience is well worth it. The staff is very positive and encouraging; the coastline and mountains are serene; and the diet + exercise leave you feeling fantastic by the weeks' end. One should definitely follow their preparation advice once enrolled. Those in my group who did not suffered unnecessarily. I would also advise using wool hiking socks and a size-larger pair of shoes to avoid blisters during the ~10 miles of hiking per day which is part of their program."