The Ranch Malibu. Credit: The Ranch Malibu The Ranch Malibu offers luxury wellness retreats focused on hiking, nutrition, and mindfulness, with a recent addition of animal-based proteins such as eggs, fish, and poultry to its culinary program.The retreat combines challenging daily hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains with wellness activities like fitness classes, yoga, and daily massages, along with amenities such as a pool, saunas, and cold plunges.The 21 private cottages are awash in soothing neutrals and feature essentials like foam rollers, bathrobes, plush beds, and extras, including walkie-talkies for communication during hikes. There’s a certain calmness that reigns over the winding roads of Malibu, where lush greenery and tree-covered hills sway gently at every turn. It’s no wonder many take to this area to focus on their well-being at The Ranch Malibu.…