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 faculty represent a spectrum of disciplines, experiences, and perspectives — our faculty members have included Premal Shah, founder of Kiva.org; Robert Walter, Joseph Campbell’s longtime editor; mindfulness researcher Shauna Shapiro; and Wisdom 2.0 creator Soren Gordhamer.
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With an MD and background in neuroscience and behavior change, Siva Raakhi Mohan presents a unique East-West Mind-Body version of Ayurveda and guides her audience to individualized wellness lifestyles.


Dan Zigmond is a Zen priest, writer, and data scientist. He has led teams at large corporations, and is the author of Buddha's Office: The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well.


Candice Isphording brings her passion for organic farming and farm-to-table experiences to her role as Head of Farm & Garden at Esalen, where she has cultivated a deep connection to the land starting 15 years ago.