Calamigos Ranch, a 250-acre Malibu retreat, has opened the doors to its spa for weekday visits — previously reserved exclusively for members and overnight guests.

“Come and decompress, that’s definitely the sense here,” says general manager David Stork, who oversees the property. It’s nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, between the coastline and valley.

“You’ve got to stay for two days to really make it work, in my opinion,” he goes on. “The first day, you can decompress. The second day, you can really focus on yourself. We do believe that people should be able to have access to these locations as well, from a daytime point of view. You don’t have to be part of the resort to be here. We encourage it, but we do have this open to the public, so they can come weekdays. Otherwise, it’s membership and resort only.”

Spa offerings include the $280 Malibu Glow Facial, featuring iS Clinical products for cellular renewal paired with LED light therapy, and the Calamigos Signature Massage, a personalized treatment starting at $275 for 50 minutes. There are body treatments like the $385 Earth and Sea Scrub, which uses algae, sea salts and coconut oil to exfoliate and hydrate. Guests can opt for wellness experiences like the Chakra Massage, which uses stones to “release your energy and let positivity flow,” and Reiki therapy, the energy-healing practice involving light touch for emotional and physical balance. A sauna and cold plunges are also available, along with access to the spa’s pool, where bites and drinks can be ordered.

“It’s about relaxation,” says spa director Martine Blanchett. “And wellness is not only about treatment. This is a lifestyle. When you arrive here, we want people to feel disconnected. It’s a complete disconnection.”

Immersed in nature, surrounded by native oaks and rolling hills, Calamigos Ranch is an escape. It’s the kind of place passed along by word of mouth, says Stork.

Dating back to 1937, it’s privately owned by the Gerson Family. Beginning with J. Grant Gerson, the ranch has been run by five generations.

“Every evolving generation of the family has changed it somewhat, and it’s evolved into what it is today,” says Stork, noting it started as a kids’ camp. “It’s a hidden gem.”

Those in the know have mostly been Malibu locals, who make up the largest share of the roughly 170 members, along with residents from nearby Calabasas and Agoura Hills.

Membership is one of the three core pillars of the business, alongside the resort (with rooms, suites, cottages and bungalows of all sizes, with the latter ranging between about $600 and $3,000 a night) and events. Access is granted through an application and interview process, offering members exclusive areas of the property. The resort caters to overnight guests, while the events arm includes five venues of varying sizes for weddings and private gatherings.

Across the grounds — which has vineyards producing cabernet, chardonnay and rosé — are five pools, pickleball courts, a fitness center, co-working spaces, a kids’ club, The Ranch Club restaurant (serving seasonal dishes with local ingredients), a House Bar, Gentry Market café, guided hikes, yoga, meditation sessions, concierge services, and more. Members and resort guests also have access to nearby Calamigos Beach Club, a 10-minute drive away and steps from the ocean.

“Everything is designed with low impact to the environment and really thought out in terms of how it affects the Malibu canyons,” Stork says of the design, which blends nature and architecture.

Stork and Blanchett are among a new era of leadership in recent months, with Peter Deacy as activities and experiences director. Together with membership director Adir Tal and operator Garner Gerson, they are working to restructure the property and bring on more activities, including horseback riding and paddleboarding.

“It’s an exciting time,” claims Stork.

And it comes at a perfect time as summer kicks off, with the Pacific Coast Highway open once again after the L.A. fires. There’s a quiet revival underway, with locals and visitors returning to Malibu with a renewed sense of purpose to support its independent businesses.

Calamigos Guest Ranch is located at 327 S Latigo Canyon Road, in Malibu, Calif. Rooms can be booked online at calamigosguestranch.com or by calling the front desk at (818)-540-2440. Public Ranch Club restaurant reservations are available on select nights and can be booked through Resy. The spa is available to the public Monday through Thursday.