The Ranch Malibu

"Tough love is the order of the day at this health retreat. The core program is seven days of rigor, and nothing is optional: not the 5:30 a.m. wake-up knocks (they will persist until you answer), not the 6 a.m. yoga or stretching sessions, not the hours of morning hiking, nor the afternoons spent in the gym or the near-vegan eating plan. If you wonder why people pay for this, you aren’t alone. But if you’re among the people who get it, then it’s the sort of yearly wellness tune-up that you'll look forward to. The Ranch tends to attract type-A personalities, so there can be competition on the hiking trail, but the guides are supportive and encouraging for guests of all levels. And the payoff is better muscle tone, glowing skin, and a well-earned sense of accomplishment. It helps that the lodgings are sublimely comfortable, there are daily massages, and the food—pared down as it may be—is made from the best organic ingredients and beautifully presented."

"The Ranch Malibu offers a seven-day wellness retreat with fitness programs and plant-based meals. Guests stay in private cottages and partake in low-impact exercise, massages, and a vegan diet." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Set on 200 sprawling acres in California’s Santa Monica Mountains, the Ranch Malibu is a structured program focusing on fitness and weight loss that some people jokingly call “a high-end boot camp.”" - Laura Begley Bloom

"A luxury health and wellness resort known for its organic vegan cuisine, luxury cottage accommodations, and signature weeklong retreat. Activities include early morning stretches, group hiking, strength training, yoga, daily massages, pool lounging, and more." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"California's beloved bootcamp offering weight-loss oriented programs."