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 alternate route directions.
Esalen is currently closed through April 28, 2024 due to a road closure. See our travel advisory for more information.
Helmut Hillenkamp
Helmut Hillenkamp specializes in the sculptural design of functional forms. A former Esalen staff member, he built Esalen's forge and pottery kiln. He now lives in Santa Fe, NM, and makes his living forging gates and railings.
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Helmut Hillenkamp
Helmut Hillenkamp specializes in the sculptural design of functional forms. A former Esalen staff member, he built Esalen's forge and pottery kiln. He now lives in Santa Fe, NM, and makes his living forging gates and railings.