Calm Your Mind & Challenge Your Body in Italy - 8 Days

Located on an ancient hilltop, surrounded by centennial sequoia trees, in a private 20-acre park, Palazzo Fiuggi is a historic property nestled in one of Italy’s richest naturalistic areas. Known for the unique healing powers of its water since the early fourteenth century, the region was often visited by royalty, popes and masters of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo, for its restorative qualities.

At 700 meters above sea level, the newly renovated retreat offers clean and pure oxygen-rich air that creates the ideal altitude for personal transformation. The luxurious property and five-star service mirror what is offered at The Ranch as guests stay in private accommodations with views overlooking the grounds of the park or “old town” of Fiuggi. Rooms are flooded with natural light, each featuring smart, contemporary styling that complements the Liberty-period provenance of the historical building.

The rigorous routine is complemented by a nutritionally dense, plant-based menu with an Italian flair, created by The Ranch Malibu’s Executive Chef Meredith Haaz and prepared by 3-star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck and his culinary team. Meals are enjoyed as a group, in a private dining room overlooking the mountains and ancient hilltop town.

To offer a complete understanding of your current health, guests of this program have the opportunity to undergo diagnostic and blood testing, along with a consultation with one of Palazzo Fiuggi’s world-class physicians. The biomarker testing not only informs the medical team of any deficiencies or underlying concerns one might be experiencing but also opens the conversation up to areas that can be improved or optimized to increase vitality.

TESTS INCLUDE:
• Assessment of vital parameters: heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and body temperature
• Assessment of anthropometric measurements
• Record of the guest's medical history
• Routine physical examination (cardiovascular, respiratory and abdominal examinations)
• Urinalysis
• Electrocardiogram

BLOOD PANEL INCLUDES:
• Complete blood count
• ALT-GPT
• AST-GOT
• gGT
• Total bilirubin (direct and indirect bilirubin)
• Blood urea nitrogen
• Creatinine
• Uric acid
• Fasting plasma glucose
• Total cholesterol, including HDL, LDL and triglycerides
• C-reactive protein
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Calcium
• PT-INR
• aPTT
• Fibrinogen
• TSH
• FT3
• FT4
• Vitamin D3
• Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
• Serum protein electrophoresis
 

 

Your weekend retreat includes daily morning hikes. The hikes are meant to be done for time rather than distance, with a varied trail each day. You’ll scale elevations over 2,000 meters as they trek the Apennine Mountains that surround the Lazio region in which Fiuggi is located. The scenery varies from forested canopies, open meadows, valleys, and streams to hilltop hamlets, medieval villages, and ancient monasteries.