Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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Due to road closures along Highway 1 to our north and south, Esalen is closed through April 11.
Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.

Esalen opens May 3, 2024

Visitors are now able to access Esalen as well as other businesses and trails in northern Big Sur via twice-daily convoys on Highway 1 operated by Caltrans.

Convoys run only at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. These are the only opportunities to travel into and out of Big Sur, so visitors must plan accordingly.

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Nancy Lunney-Wheeler

Nancy Lunney-Wheeler, MA, MFT, is noted for her work combining Gestalt with music, and Systemic Constellations. Out of her background in vocal coaching and music theater, she has developed her popular Singing Gestalt workshop. For 30 years, Nancy served as director of programs for Esalen Institute, where she now serves as senior advisor and is a longtime member of the Board of Esalen. In addition, she maintains a private practice as a Gestalt Life Coach.

Nancy Lunney-Wheeler, MA, MFT, is noted for her work combining Gestalt with music, and Systemic Constellations. For 30 years, Nancy served as director of programs for Esalen Institute, where she now serves as senior advisor and is a longtime member of the Board of Esalen.  In addition, she maintains a private practice as a Gestalt Life Coach.

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