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2023

W Magazine | November 2023
‍Dermalogica Founder Jane Wurwand Invented Hype-Free Skincare
eurweb.com | November 2023
‍Maejor Unpacks Sound, Psychedelics, and Wellness in New Podcast Series
KTLA | August 2023
‍Travel Tuesday: Travel for the Soul
dezeen | July 2023
Thermal celebrates "vast experience and rich heritage" of bathing culture
Local Getaways | June 2023
Best Spa and Wellness Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula
Women's Health Magazine | June 2023
The 2023 Women’s Health Travel Awards Are Here
Knowledge and Science Bulletin Board System | May 2023
Unlock Your Potential with These Top-Rated Personal Growth Retreats Near Me
The New York Times | May 2023
Want to Fix Your Mind? Let Your Body Talk
The Bay Area Reporter | May 2023
Queer African-centric retreat coming to Big Sur
Business Insider | April 2023
Esalen Instructor Talks About Why Silicon Valley Comes There
Observer | March 2023
The Best Hotels in Big Sur
Integral Life – Deep Transformation Podcast | February 2023
Michael Murphy: The Human Potential Movement Then and Now
Fathom | February 2023
Love Yourself, Treat Yourself: 8 Retreats For Solo Travelers
Pin Adventures | February 2023
Big Sur Village, California: A Traveler’s Guide
Walnut Creek Magazine | January 2023
California's Healing Hot Springs
Time Out | January 2023
Relax and unwind at the best yoga retreats in the U.S.

2022

Carmel Magazine | December 2022
Inside Esalen: 60 Years of Exploring Human Potential
Trip Advisor | December 2022
9 places to escape the crowds on New Year's Eve
USA Today Golfweek | November 2022
Deep thoughts with Michael Murphy: On the 50th anniversary of 'Golf in the Kingdom'
Gotham | September 2022
7 Luxury Wellness Resorts To Help You Relax, Reconnect And Recuperate
Lookout Santa Cruz | July 2022
‍My Esalen experience: Big Sur’s ‘one-of-a-kind, you-gotta-be-kidding-me, is-this-a-dream?’ kinda day
goop | June 2022
‍How to Pack for  the Great Outdoors
Global Viewpoint
‍10 Best Retreat Centers in 2022: Where to Host + Attend a Retreat
Trips to Discover
The 20 Best Wellness Retreats in California, Based on Google Ratings
Barron's Penta
Great Escapes: A Road Trip Along California’s Rugged Coast in Big Sur


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Press Releases

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May 13, 2020
Esalen Institute Sets Goal of Re-opening in July after COVID-19 Quarantine Lifts
May 17, 2019
Esalen to Host 9th Annual Blue Mind Summit
April 12, 2019
Annabel Teal Appointed to Esalen Board of Trustees
January 26, 2017
William Donius, Author of "Thought Revolution", Named to Esalen Institute Board of Trustees
October 17, 2016
Ken and Maddy Dychtwald Receive the 2016 Esalen Prize for Advancing Human Potential of Aging Population
February 19, 2016
Esalen Institute Elects Noted Scholar and Author Jeffrey Kripal Chairman of its Board of Trustees
May 19, 2015
Esalen Appoints Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Ben Tauber to Board of Trustees
March 12, 2015
Esalen to Celebrate Lodge Renovation & Campus Renewal Project on Saturday, March 14th with Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 24, 2014
Press Release: Esalen Tackles Political Polarization and Gridlock
August 19, 2013
Esalen Selects Arkin-Tilt Architects to Renovate Lodge

2022 Articles

Lookout Santa Cruz
‍My Esalen experience: Big Sur’s ‘one-of-a-kind, you-gotta-be-kidding-me, is-this-a-dream?’ kinda day
goop
‍How to Pack for  the Great Outdoors
Trips to Discover
The 20 Best Wellness Retreats in California, Based on Google Ratings
Barron's Penta
Great Escapes: A Road Trip Along California’s Rugged Coast in Big Sur

2021 Articles

AFAR
6 Solo Wellness Trips to Book in 2021
Los Angeles Times

2020 Articles

TANK Magazine
MultiBriefs Exclusive
KCRW
San Francisco Chronicle
Monterey Herald
Trips to Discover
AFAR
Outside Magazine
AFAR
Conde Nast Traveler
The Today Show


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Browse article archives going back to the 1960's.

Press Releases
May 13, 2020
Esalen Institute Sets Goal of Re-opening in July after COVID-19 Quarantine Lifts
May 17, 2019
Esalen to Host 9th Annual Blue Mind Summit
April 12, 2019
Annabel Teal Appointed to Esalen Board of Trustees
January 26, 2017
William Donius, Author of "Thought Revolution", Named to Esalen Institute Board of Trustees
October 17, 2016
Ken and Maddy Dychtwald Receive the 2016 Esalen Prize for Advancing Human Potential of Aging Population
February 19, 2016
Esalen Institute Elects Noted Scholar and Author Jeffrey Kripal Chairman of its Board of Trustees
May 19, 2015
Esalen Appoints Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Ben Tauber to Board of Trustees
March 12, 2015
Esalen to Celebrate Lodge Renovation & Campus Renewal Project on Saturday, March 14th with Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 24, 2014
Press Release: Esalen Tackles Political Polarization and Gridlock
August 19, 2013
Esalen Selects Arkin-Tilt Architects to Renovate Lodge

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