Who's Going
Hollywood Wives, Celebrity Dieters, Spiritual Elite
Reason to Stay
Designer Interiors, Hip Clientele, Evolved Fitness
Hotel Type
Destination Luxury Spa
Situated in the Malibu Hills far north of the famous seaside town of starlet rehabs and posh beach houses, The Ranch at Live Oak is contained within a fully-functioning community of Spanish hacienda with organic farm, roaming hiking trails, bungalow-style spa and series of cottages that serve as your week-long home. The Ranch combines a fitness and detox boot camp within a 14-cottage high-end resort setting that's going head-to-toe with The Ashram for Hollywood 's celebrity clientele looking for a fitness-oriented wellness program. An on-site organic farm means that all meals are mostly sustainable and locally sourced, intricate vegetarian creations that could compete with Malibu's best.
An on-site communications center offers computer and fax machine as well as phone for those that just can't do without. Weeklong stays are aimed at those looking to lose weight or simply tone-up their already beach-worthy bodies and minds but who also demand top-notch luxury and an evolved visual aesthetic both abundantly present at The Ranch. But hardly a day at the spa, the substance of The Ranch lies in its daily four to five hour regiments of group hiking, core work and daily nap followed by weights, mandatory yoga session and daily massages.
The Room
While it seems to superfluous to discuss the luxury of the guest rooms, it’s difficult to deny the beach charm of these freestanding cottages that become private sanctuaries for quietly contemplating the seven-day journey. Inside, white rafter ceilings and wide-plank wood floors define simple but chic spaces with folkloric artwork and queen-size beds drawn in organic linens and fluffy pillows. An all-inclusive stay provides for all meals, spa treatments, personal training and yoga sessions as well as private accommodations also available on a shared couple basis. Prior to arrival, guests are encouraged to participate in a 30-day at-home program of suggested exercises, diet and healthy living to streamline the transition from real life to Ranch life that aims to be a “short stay, long benefit” spa experience.
Preferred Room
Cottage
Special Features
Sexy Staff, Celebrity Clientele, Removed Location
Amenities
Fitness Center, Lounge, Dining Room, Hiking, Nutritionists
