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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Stacie Blanke

Stacie Blanke has been producing and facilitating community-centered events that spark connection and curiosity for over a decade. She designs and leads experiential workshops rooted in movement, storytelling, humor, and imagination, creating spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds feel welcomed and inspired.

A certified yoga instructor (RYT-200), Stacie weaves principles of balance and playful exploration into her work, guiding participants to discover both personal insight and collective joy. Her approach is grounded in heartfelt care, ensuring that each group — from teens to seniors, executives to community leaders — feels seen and supported.

Stacie has shared her work in a wide range of settings, from retreat centers like Esalen Institute and Breitenbush Hot Springs to global companies like Google and Apple. 

Stacie Blanke is a facilitator and yoga teacher who leads community-centered workshops in movement, storytelling, humor, and imagination. She has taught in diverse settings, from Esalen Institute and Breitenbush Hot Springs to Google and Apple, inspiring connection through play.

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