If you’re reading this, you’re probably itching for a reset. Maybe something to ditch the boardroom stress, shed a few pounds, or get back into your active groove.
Maybe you’ve heard the buzz about The Ranch Malibu, the famous hiking + wellness retreat tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s a powerhouse for delivering results, perfect for those who want to detox, recharge, and move in a friendly, supportive vibe.
Many Serenity Ways customers are asking: how much does a week there really cost, and what else is out there if the price makes you pause? Here’s the approximate budget you need for The Ranch Malibu, and the alternatives.
The Ranch Malibu: what’s the price?
The Ranch Malibu is an atypical destination among high-end wellness retreats: there is only one program, and one room category.
Or to be perfectly accurate, one main program, with small extensions (+1 or +2 nights), and a few add-on treatments and diagnostics for those who want more.
The Ranch signature 7-day program (Sunday to Saturday) starts at $7,600 per person for double occupancy. Yes, you can share a cottage with a fellow go-getter.
Prefer your own space? Single occupancy begins at $9,200. That’s the base rate for the classic 6-night/7-day package.
If you need to extend a night before or after (depending on where you fly from), and taking into account the 16% service charge, you’re looking at $8,800-$10,700 total for the week. And as mentioned before, you may book a few add-on treatments or diagnostics, but it won't drastically increase the price.
What do you get?
Well, a lot. It's an intense program (including afternoon naps - yes that's part of the program too).
Eight hours daily of guided action. Think morning hikes through stunning trails, yoga, strength sessions, and a massage to melt away tension.
The food is plant-based, comes from The Ranch's organic gardens and nearby farms, and capped at 1,400 calories (adjustable if weight loss isn’t your thing). It’s served family-style, so you’re bonding with other execs over kale and quinoa. Plus, it’s a digital detox: no TVs, limited Wi-Fi. It forces you to unplug, and it feels good.
Want IV drips or cryotherapy? Those are extra, but the core deal covers the essentials.
Worth it?
The Ranch Malibu is one of the retreats we recommend to customers when their health is good, but they don't settle for good: they want (and deserve) their metabolism, energy and performance to return to optimal levels.
If you're looking for a highly structured approach, simple luxury, and fast results, The Ranch Malibu is a big yes. Participants typically experience 3-6% body fat loss, as well as a clearer and sharper mind. And a profound reconnection to nature and exercise.
Bonus
The Ranch Malibu can be privatised, for groups up to 25 participants. An incredible experience of course (like the standard The Ranch program), but tailored to the exact needs, objectives and capabilities of the group.
Alternative #1: Canyon Ranch (Tucson, AZ)
Cost
Starts at ~$1,000-$1,500/night (programs and all-inclusive packages vary, as well as room categories)
Why It Works
Canyon Ranch is the granddad of wellness retreats, and Tucson’s desert vibe is pure magic.
The flexibility in terms of program or treatments is incredible. You’re not stuck in a bootcamp schedule: choose from 35+ daily activities like hiking, Pilates, or kayaking.
Need to drop weight? The Canyon Ranch chefs and doctors whip up a custom nutrition plan. It’s friendly, the spa is unreal, and you’ll still get that active reset without the drill-sergeant feel.
A week here usually costs around $7,000-$10,500, but you can tweak it to fit your goals. If you choose a less intense program, so you can sneak in a poolside breather, no judgment.
Alternative #2: The Ranch Hudson Valley (NY)
Cost
Starts at ~$4,800 for 3 nights/4 days
Why It Works
Technically still The Ranch, but on the East Coast, just an hour away from NYC.
It’s a shorter escape, perfect if you can’t swing a full week but want that Ranch method. You’re hiking, doing yoga, eating plant-based meals, and getting massages in a 120-year-old mansion surrounded by forest.
A 4-day stay costs $4,800-$5,500 with the service charge, and more if you want one of the best suites. Guests drop pounds and feel refreshed. It’s a great experience, one that you'll want to come back to 2-3 times a year.
Bonus
It’s dog-friendly - bring your furry friend along!
Alternative #3: ZihFit (Zihuatanejo, Mexico)
Cost
Starts at ~$5,500 for 6 nights/7 days
Why It Works
Aa cliffside retreat on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, capped at 16 guests for an intimate, ultra high-end vibe. ZihFit’s 6-night program is all about personalized wellness: daily yoga, tailored workouts, dance / movement, mindfulness sessions, and plant-based meals with a local twist.
You’re hiking beaches, sweating in a Temazcal ceremony, and unwinding with sound healing, all for around $5,500-$6,000 (depending on dates and add-ons). It’s active, luxurious, and steeped in Mexican culture. Ideal for a detox that feels like a mini-adventure.
Bonus
It can easily be privatised if you want to organise a retreat with a group of friends.
Alternative #4: SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico
Cost
Starts at ~$7,000 for 7 days
Why It Works
It's one of the best wellness clinics from Europe, and it opened near Cancun in Mexico. The Leader's Performance program is particularly interesting, for anyone looking to optimize their physical health, their mental clarity, and for an aesthetic boost. It works magic on mental sharpness, physical stamina, and stress mastery.
SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico is located in Costa Mujeres, an hour from Cancun. The different programs blend medical-grade health and wellness with a tropical escape.
Expect diagnostics (body composition analysis, bloodwork, fitness tests, genomics ...), personalized nutrition, cutting-edge therapies (TCM, cryotherapy, ...) and coaching to help you reach your objectives.
A week runs $7,000-$8,500, depending on your program and suite category. It’s very different from The Ranch Malibu (no rugged hikes!), very much about science-backed health upgrades.
Bonus:
It is possible to organise leadership performance programs for small groups, too: an incredible team-building experience where each execs gets an in-depth energy boost and where the group strengthens its bonds.
The Ranch Malibu’s $8,800-$10,700 buys you a gold-standard reset, structured, simple luxury, and proven, with a friendly crew of fellow achievers. Canyon Ranch offers flexibility, The Ranch Hudson Valley gives a quick healthy break, ZihFit brings fun and adventure, and SHA Mexico supercharges your body and mind in a medical beach-side setup.
Whatever you pick, you’re investing in your health, and that’s the ultimate power play. And if you book with Serenity Ways, you benefit from our personal advise (e.g. what's the best program for your goals?), as well as exclusive amenities: room upgrade, early check-in / late check-out, spa credit ... Contact us for your next wellness stay!
