Back in the Day

Esalen is more than a place — it’s a community shaped by the people who live, work, and lead here. Back in the Day is a storytelling series that honors the voices of longtime community members and Esalen legends, past and present. Through personal reflections, interviews, and archival gems, this series captures the heart of life behind the scenes — the laughter, the labor, the breakthroughs, and the beauty of holding space for transformation over decades. These stories are a tribute to those who’ve helped make Esalen what it is — and what it continues to become.