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has lush gardens, modern accommodations, winding brick
paths connecting individual casitas, gyms and fitness facilities,
a 4,000-acre nature preserve, and a cooking school. Guests
who visit never want to leave. Ranch & Coast Editor-at-Large
Andrea Naversen interviewed Mission Hills resident Szekely
on the eve of her birthday about the secrets to her long, healthy
life, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Deborah Szekely, the legendary spa and wellness pioneer, turns
100 this month with a celebration at Rancho La Puerta, the
"health camp" she cofounded 80 years ago in Tecate, Mexico,
with her late husband, Edmond Szekely. From its humble
beginnings — early visitors brought their own tents — the
ranch has expanded into a luxurious yet unpretentious resort,
visited by thousands all over the world. Rancho La Puerta now
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Marking a Milestone
THE GODMOTHER OF WELLNESS CELEBRATES HER CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY
Deborah Szekely
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