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RANCHO LA PUERTA

Tecate, Mexico

Architecture & Landscape Architecture:
Sarah Livia Brightwood

Landscape Design: Chris Dreyer

Rancho La Puerta is one of the oldest and most revered spa's in the country. Founded by Edmond and Deborah Szekely in 1940, the Ranch, as it is fondly called by all its guests, has pioneered almost all the trends that have made American spas known around the world. The Ranch has, in fact, spawned an entire industry, and has been awarded top national honors by every president since Ronald Reagan.

Located in the slopes of Mt. Cuchumaa, one of the most sacred mountains of the entire western coast of the USA and Mexico, this spa has been renowned for the quality of its water, air, and vegetation. This has allowed it to pioneer fitness and nutritional approaches that are today ubiquitous: fasting, juicing, herbal wraps, Hatha Yoga, cross-training, sun healing, hot stone massage, and many others. Endowed with extensive trails into multiple canyons and valleys, the Ranch has also pioneered walking as a form of therapy.

Our analysis focused on Master Planning and energy assessments of the entire 3.000-acre campus, as well as energy activations and earth healing for key components of the site.