New Year's Week $ 500 * off New Year's Week $ 500 * off Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spa:2007 #1 Stand Alone Spa in the United States - Zagat Survey Most Luxurious Spas in the World - Forbes.com 2006 Most Luxurious, Best Mind/Body Spirit Program, Best Accommodations - Luxury Spa Finder 2006 Reader's Choice Awards Golden Door Reservations Post Office Box 463077 Escondido, CA 92046-3077 USA Phone: (760) 744-5777 U.S. Toll Free: (800) 424-0777 From overseas dial the international access code and 1-760-744-577 Fax:(760) 471-2393 Email reservations@goldendoor.com
Special Tamilee Webb "Buns of Steel" Returns To The Golden Door for A Special Limited Engagement!
View Details
Staff Bios
Rachel Caldwell
In September 1960, fresh out of high school, Rachel was interviewed and hired to work in the office at Rancho La Puerta by Golden Door founder Deborah Szekely. In 1961, Deborah recruited Rachel to work at the Golden Door. A variety of responsibilities culminated in a promotion to General Manager when the Golden Door moved to its present location in 1975.
E-mail Exclusives
Receive exclusive offers via email
Rerservations and General Info
Since 1984 Andrew Harper Recommended
The Golden Door
The Golden Door Journey
A Journey in Personal Evolution
Delve into a purposeful sojourn to self-discovery and inner beauty. Within Golden Door, begin a path of deep reflection leading to a soulful transformation and rededication to the infinite possibilities of personal evolution
The Founding Location of our Southern California Destination Spa
Experience the historic retreat where the original Golden Door was born in 1958. It was here, in this peaceful northern pocket of San Diego County, that founder Deborah Szekely developed a unique philosophy of personal health and fitness, inspired by the ancient Honjin inns of Japan - and the spa industry grew its first roots. Today, this cherished sanctuary beckons you to achieve a deeper sense of inner peace - with a weeklong program of intensive wellness training. Recognize your vast potential for change, and experience success in the pursuit of improved health and personal growth. Far beyond a simple Southern California destination spa getaway, your stay at Golden Door will consist of guided education in the quest to truly know yourself, providing a uniquely personal experience. Here, you will learn to listen to your body, instill healthier habits of living, and lay the foundation for rich new life. Rejoice as each goal you have set is achieved and surpassed. Explore the intricacies of this unique California destination spa, including:
  • Weeklong Stays, consisting of comprehensive training, designed to instill healthier habits of living and greater contentment, open to 40 guests per week. Mini-Weeks are now available starting in summer 2008.
  • Fitness, with premier facilities, including two swimming pools, four aerobic gyms, one weight-training gym, a Spinning studio, a yoga and pilates area, solarium and labyrinth.
  • Beauty, with a full-service salon, makeup lessons, and a personal esthetician, who will greet you and develop a specialized beauty regimen to compliment your unique skin type.
  • Inner Focus, designed to provide complete balance of body, mind, and spirit, achieved through strong meditative practice and innovative mind-body programs, including the ancient techniques of yoga, meditation, and a centuries-old labyrinth walk.
  • Cuisine, healthy and tasty gourmet fare, expertly prepared from the freshest natural ingredients, including produce from our own organic garden, free-range poultry, and seafood fresh from the Pacific Ocean, with an onsite dietician available to assist you.
  • Accommodations, consisting of 40 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, each with private patios and uniquely restful amenities that foster serenity.

Click here for more about the Origin & Roots of this Destination Spa Resort.
A Life Renewed at our California Destination Spa
Journey through the Golden Door, and enter an entirely new stage of personal well-being - with the perfect balance of mind, body, and spirit. Experience the special aura of this award-winning Southern California destination spa. For more information and reservations, please call (800) 424-0777, or send an email to reservations@goldendoor.com

Golden Door is a proud member of the Destination Spa Group ®. Destination Spa Group is a collection of 25 Destination Spas™ around the world. All members must meet specific criteria and offer a true Destination Spa program that teaches and encourages lifelong healthy living.

RESERVATIONSTHE GOLDEN DOOR JOURNEY CHOOSE YOUR WEEKPREPARE FOR YOUR WEEKFAQREQUEST A BROCHURE
ABOUT GOLDEN DOORTHE ORIGINAL SPASPA LOCATIONSPRODUCTSPHOTO GALLERYCONTACT US
LOCATIONS
THE ORIGINAL SPA
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA
THE BOULDERS RESORT
CAREFREE, ARIZONA
El CONQUISTADOR RESORT
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
NAPLES GRANDE BEACH RESORT
NAPLES, FLORIDA
THE PEAKS RESORT
TELLURIDE, COLORADO
WHO IS LXR?AFFILIATED HOTELSPRIVACY POLICY
Copyright © 2008 Luxury Resorts. All Rights Reserved.
LXR Luxury Resorts and Hotels