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The 230-acre private estate, which is now open to the public for the first time, has impeccably designed grounds that immerse its guests in the healing properties the desert landscape is known for.

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The highly-anticipated Sensei Porcupine Creek opened its doors, welcoming guests to the luxurious wellness retreat in Rancho Mirage, CA. As the first standalone retreat under the Sensei brand, the property boasts a boutique experience with 22 luxurious accommodations; evidence-based wellness programming designed to give guests the tools they need to live a longer, healthier lifestyle; a private Sensei by Nobu restaurant; and premier spa, fitness, golf and tennis facilities.

Set within the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains near Palm Springs, California, a true desert oasis awaits.

Sensei Porcupine Creek has transformed a private 230-acre estate – sought after by professional athletes, celebrities and dignitaries – into an intimate wellness retreat featuring peerless golf and tennis facilities, luxurious accommodations, lush spa gardens and Sensei by Nobu dining exclusively for resort guests.

Sensei Porcupine Creek offers guests 22 exquisitely appointed accommodations, including sophisticated Estate House rooms, spacious Casitas with private outdoor heated spas and freestanding luxury villas.

At the heart of the retreat stands the elegant Estate House, which is grand in scale with high ceilings and windows that flood the space with natural light. Situated beyond the Estate House lies a refreshing lagoon-style pool, garden spa treatment rooms, a Fitness Pavilion with industry-leading equipment and a Yoga Pavilion, all boasting expansive views towards the Santa Rosa Mountains to ground guests in nature.

Created for wellbeing enthusiasts, guests are immersed in the brand’s philosophy of the Sensei Way which distills preventative health science into three simple paths for everyday living: Move, Nourish and Rest. Led by best-in-class Sensei Guides, all of whom have advanced degrees in their fields, guests work alongside highly-skilled wellness practitioners, as well as golf and tennis professionals to learn how to improve their daily practices to reach their personalized goals.

Guests can choose from one of the retreat’s wellness packages, which offers an opportunity for them to tailor their experience from the moment they book their stay. Each package allows guests to determine how structured or flexible they would like their retreat experience to be, with personalized itineraries and a dedicated team available to apply and translate science-backed insights into actionable takeaways for continued wellbeing journeys.

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The new luxury resort has curated a robust and enriching menu of wellness experiences to bring the paths of Move, Nourish and Rest to life throughout the guest experience.

All resort guests have access to a collection of complimentary daily small group classes, lectures and weekly activities among indoor and outdoor spaces designed to connect you to nature – from guided walks and hikes, to yoga and meditation, fitness, and more.

To rejuvenate the body, guests can book one of the many spa treatments designed for ultimate relaxation. Sensei Spa Experiences include the Gua Sha Uplifting Facial, a massage technique used to uplift the dermis layer of the skin through tailored sculpting rituals that restore, revive and oxygenate the skin; Desert Herb Poultice and Oil Massage, a full-body massage applies a steam-heated therapeutic poultice of herbs, seeds and leaves followed by warm oils infused with desert herbs to provide moist and nutrient-rich relaxation to the skin and muscles; and Thermal Body Mapping and Massage, an innovative treatment where a practitioner will use exclusive Sensei-developed thermographic technology to create a visual map of the body, revealing asymmetries, muscle tightness, and possible areas of inflammation.

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At Sensei Porcupine Creek, guests are immersed in a desert oasis of natural surroundings encouraging connection, healing and relaxation.

The lush estate grounds are home to world-class sculptures and an art collection worthy of museum display. Sensei Porcupine Creek features renowned works and sculptures from Robert Indiana, Keith Haring, Jaume Plensa, David Ellis, Nancy Lorenz, Valeria Nascimento, Visarute Angkatavanich, Lita Albuquerque and more. The artwork and sculptures on property also weave in a blend of local artists from California, such as Audra Weaser, Cari Guerin, and Katlin Evans, as well as numerous Japanese pieces from artists including Yoshimoto Nara, Shiryu Morita, Kokuta Suda, Kazuhito Takadoi, Mikio Watanabe and more, paying homage to the property’s Japanese-inspired design and California roots.

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Exclusive to Retreat Guests, Sensei by Nobu Embodies Wholesome Cuisine with Local Ingredients

Open exclusively to retreat guests, Sensei by Nobu, a collaboration between world-renowned Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Dr. David Agus, artfully blends classic Nobu flavors with locally grown ingredients. Harnessing a wholesome philosophy, the menu intertwines nutritional balance with personal enjoyment for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Guests can enjoy Sensei by Nobu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evenings, a relaxed Sushi Bar invites guests to nourish their palate with signature Nobu dishes. Additional dining options include an all-day poolside menu and in-room dining from the comfort of guests’ accommodations.

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Premier Golf and Tennis Facilities Open to the Public for the First Time

The crown jewel of Sensei Porcupine Creek is its 18-hole golf course, which is known for its nearly 75-acres of turf and sand bunkers, glimmering water features and grand Santa Rosa Mountain views. The legendary golf destination has attracted some of the world’s top players and is now open exclusively to Sensei resort guests for tee times or customized private lessons with a Golf Professional.

In addition, Sensei Porcupine Creek is home to premier tennis facilities, built to match the professional courts of the nearby Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which hosts the annual BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament. Now exclusive to resort guests, those wishing to perfect their game or have a bit of fun can reserve time on the clay court or two hard courts.

Sensei Porcupine Creek’s sister property and first retreat, Sensei Lāna’i, A Four Seasons Resort, is set within the secluded Hawaiian island’s 90,000 acres in the spiritual uplands of Ko’ele. Sensei was founded by Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, with the goal of inspiring people to live longer healthier lives.

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Sensei launches golf and tennis optimal wellbeing programs.

Building on the success of the Optimal Wellbeing Program (OWP) that launched in February at the secluded Hawaiian wellness retreat, Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort, to enhance overall health and wellbeing, Sensei will now apply the same data and programs to two new sports performance packages for golf and tennis enthusiasts looking to improve their overall health, productivity and game.

Sensei Retreats, the first of which is Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort, is where people come to learn the Sensei Way. Located in the most luxurious and inspiring setting, each guest’s stay is led by Sensei Guides and practitioners who hold degrees in their respective fields including exercise science, nutrition, and mindfulness, and is highly customized to help align guest’s actions with their intentions. Highlights include private wellness consultations, small indoor and outdoor classes, relaxing treatments in individual 1000-square-feet spa hales, island adventures and innovative dining guided by the Sensei nutritional philosophy. Additional amenities are expansive tropical gardens decorated with outdoor sculptures by renowned artists, state-of-the-art fitness and yoga facilities, tranquil lagoon-inspired outdoor pool, secluded outdoor onsen baths, nearby hiking, island activities and more.

“The launch of OWP was such a success that we wanted to expand the use of the data captured through WHOOP wearable technology and our on-site diagnostics as well as the guidance offered by our practitioners to help guests achieve and sustain their wellness goals,” said Kevin Kelly, CEO of Sensei. “With premier tennis and world-class oceanfront golf on Lanai, our guests will apply our data-driven OWP techniques to enhance their skills through a highly tailored itinerary designed by our Sensei Guides and sports instructors.”

The tailored programs are not traditional tennis or golf clinics, but an integration of Sensei’s popular Optimal Wellbeing Program (OWP) with sports instruction. As with the original OWP, technology is leveraged to track and analyze each guest’s unique health data, as well as consultation with exercise physiologists, nutritionists and mindfulness coaches and other practitioners. That data, including a wearable device through a partnership with WHOOP, the human performance company, is then layered in with additional golf and tennis performance metrics through detailed video analysis and instruction. Guests are supported at every step from goal setting to daily practices with an integrated team of Sensei Guides, wellness practitioners and golf and tennis professionals who incorporate the Sensei philosophy — distilling the wellbeing journey into three simple paths for healthier living: Move, Nourish and Rest.

Golf Optimal Wellbeing Program

Designed for intermediate and advanced players, the five-night program with Sunday arrival starts at $1,640 per night (single) / $2,480 per night (double). Highlights include:

Eight (8)-plus hours of one-on-one instruction with a golf instructor, which includes:
One (1) On-Course Assessment to assess pre-shot routine, mental approach, full swing, short game, putting, course strategy, rotational power, force output (internal), ball trajectory and club head (external)
One (1) Private Lesson to discover the importance and advantage of receiving instant and actionable feedback from the latest Trackman technology measuring club path, angleof attack, spin, club face, club speed/ball speed, carry distance and other key factors
One (1) nine-hole round with a golf instructor putting into practice learnings from prior sessions while implementing new techniques to fine-tune each guest’s course strategy
One (1) round of solo golf at the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Manele Golf Course (Golf Week, Golf Digest, Golf Magazine).

Tennis Optimal Wellbeing Program

Designed for Level 4.0 tennis players (as ranked by the National Tennis Rating Program), the five-night program with Sunday arrival starts at $1,555 per night (single) / $2,310 pernight (double). Highlights include:

Four-plus hours of one-on-one instruction with a tennis professional and working with other similar-level 4.0 players, which includes:
Two (2) Private Tennis Lessons including video analysis to discover the importance and advantage of receiving instant and actionable feedback on racquet path, spin, racquet face, racquet speed/ball speed, and other key factors
One (1) Tennis Footwork Workshop designed to target each specific tennis stroke and discover how efficient footwork helps save energy, improve court coverage, and maximize reaction time.
One (1) Guided Match Play at the Manele Tennis Garden with the guidance of a tennis professional to learn how to play different styles such as aggressive baseliner, serve and volleyer, counterpuncher and all-court player.

Both programs include the same amenities as the original OWP, including luxurious accommodations, personalized support from pre-arrival through post-stay, biometrics testing, WHOOP wearable technology, private wellness consultations, restorative spa treatments, semi-private round-trip air transport from HNL and more.