We'd love to hear from you. Here's how to connect with us.
Workshop Reservations
You can register online or by calling Guest Services. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Contact us in the US: 1-831-667-3000
Massage Reservations
Per COVID-19 safety, only guests staying at Esalen can book massages. Guests with reservations will receive an email from our Healing Arts team with instructions for making massage reservations, or can contact Healing Arts directly at 831-667-3000 ext 4008 or baths@esalen.org.
Public Night Bathing (1:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
Reservations for public night bathing are currently closed due to COVID-19.
General Information or Inquiries
Call 831-667-3000 or email us at info@esalen.org. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, please allow up to 72 hours for a reply. Please note that we do not process workshop reservation requests by email.
Lost and Found RequestsIf you have left an item behind after your stay at Esalen, please visit ileftmystuff.com and enter client ID 86773, then fill out the lost item report.
Mailing Addresses
Big Sur Campus
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920 US
Administrative Offices
Esalen Institute
548 Market St
PMB 48853
San Francisco, CA 94104-5401 US
Departmental ContactCenter for Theory & Research
Jane Hartford, Director of Development
jane.hartford@esalen.org
Friends of Esalen
831-667-3000 option 2
friends@esalen.org
Marketing / Communications / Media Relations
marketing@esalen.org
Massage & Healing Arts
831-667-3000 option 3 (Reservations)
healingarts@esalen.org
Massage School / Esalen Massage & Bodywork Association (EMBA)
Brita Ostrom, Coordinator
831-667-3000 option 6
brita.ostrom@esalen.org
Residential Study Program
students@esalen.org
Employment Opportunities
View job openings here.
COVID update: learn more about our protocols to keep you safe.
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