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.
Esalen’s status as a provider of continuing education is approved by the following boards:
Approved weekend workshops typically qualify for 8-12 CE units, approved five-day courses qualify for 22-26 CE units, approved seven-day courses qualify for 32-36 CE units, and approved month-long LEEP courses qualify for 38 CE units.
You can find the course information and educational objectives in PDF format for all MFT-approved courses on our website through the link on the course page. Please check workshop listings online for frequent updates to CE status.
In order to receive a certificate for continuing education, participants must meet the following requirements:
Please note: If your workshop is listed as offering CE but indicates that you must “see leader,” the workshop leader will be responsible for processing and issuing the CE certificates. There is no need to contact the Esalen office at the end of your course if CE is offered by the leader.
For more information about accessing special accommodations (ADA requests), please contact Esalen Reservations at 831-667-3000. To file a grievance please email [email protected].
Esalen Institute is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the CaliforniaAssociation of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the American Psychological Association's EthicalPrinciples of Psychologists. Esalen Institute will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants.
The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of theContinuing Education Coordinator in consultation with the members of the Continuing EducationCommittee, the Esalen Institute Executive Team, the Program Specialist (convention staff), and HumanResources (as needed).
The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of theContinuing Education Coordinator in consultation with the members of the Continuing EducationCommittee, the Esalen Institute Executive Team, the Program Specialist (convention staff), and HumanResources (as needed).
The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of theContinuing Education Coordinator in consultation with the members of the Continuing EducationCommittee, the Esalen Institute Executive Team, the Program Specialist (convention staff), and HumanResources (as needed).
While Esalen Institute goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the convention staff which require intervention and/or action on the part of the convention staff or an officer of Esalen Institute. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.
When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken.
Please email [email protected] to submit a complaint or if you have additional questions.