Imagine: The Malibu hills. Miles above the Pacific Ocean. Fourteen cottages in total, peace and quiet…and a kick ass training program.

Get ready for the Ranch at Live Oak, an intensive week long endurance, wellness and nutrition program. Just think bootcamp in a luxury setting.

Limited to fourteen guests each week, the Sunday to Saturday stay is designed to deliver sustainable results through a strict, “no-options” philosophy. The daily routine at The Ranch at Live Oak combines four to five hours of relaxation group mountain hiking, core and ab work, weights, daily group yoga sessions and private afternoon massages.

This intense daily physical regimen is complemented by homegrown organic vegetarian fare impeccably prepared and presented by acclaimed Executive Chef Kurt Steeber, The Ranch’s “Nutritional Alchemist”. Former Executive Chef at the exclusive Ventana Inn and Spa in Big Sur, California, Steeber worked closely with advising nutritionists to create the all-vegetarian diet that is both nutritionally and calorically calibrated to shed unwanted things – like pounds.

Unlike a resort or destination spa that can overwhelm one with choices, the staff at Live Oak dictates the decision making, allowing guests to focus on his or her entire being and achieve a sense of clarity.

The holidays are just around the corner, so you might want to plan ahead and make your reservations now to deal with that post revelry 5 pounds you didn’t see coming.

For further information, contact the Ranch directly at
http://www.theranchmalibu.com or call: 888.777.2177;
310.457.8700