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On ancient ground, opening new horizons Pioneering Deep Change in Self & Society

Esalen is more than a retreat center or an educational institute. Anchored by the inspiring beauty of Big Sur and an unparalleled intellectual history, Esalen is a world-wide network of seekers who look beyond dogma to explore deeper spiritual possibilities; forge new understandings of self and society; and pioneer new paths for change.

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We offer up to 600 workshops and programs per year devoted to cultivating deep change in self and society. Find a workshop below or explore Esalen's other learning opportunities.

Esalen Is Closed

Esalen Institute will be closed to the public through May 10, 2020 to support social distancing and in compliance with county and state directives to reduce the spread of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus.

While there is no current case of COVID-19 at Esalen, our goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our guests, faculty and staff at Esalen and for all our friends beyond our campus.

There is much we do not know about this situation, and yet we do know the importance of supporting each other in a time of uncertainty. We encourage you to stay connected with us on social media as we look to new ways to nourish our community.

We wish you good health and peace of mind.

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