Esalen opens May 3, 2024

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.

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Upcoming Workshops
March 23–27, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Free the Resonant Voice

Odeya Nini

Odeya Nini
Odeya Nini
March 20–22, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Awakening Spring Within: Somatic Herbalism, Plant Spirit Meditation, and Nature Connection

Marysia Miernowska

Marysia Miernowska
Marysia Miernowska
January 30 – February 1 or 2, 2026
4 Days / 3 Nights

The Alchemy of Awareness: Transforming Burnout into Meaning and Purpose

Eve Ekman and Alejandro Chaoul

Eve Ekman
Eve Ekman
Alejandro Chaoul
Alejandro Chaoul
February 23–27, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Values Based Path to a Life of Purpose and Meaning

Robert MacPhee

Robert MacPhee
Robert MacPhee
January 16–18, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Body of Belonging: An Exploration of Community and Connection

Rahshaana Green

Rahshaana Green
Rahshaana Green
January 30 – February 1, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Being With the Body in Depth Psychology: Trauma and its Transformation in the Unspoken Realm

Barbara Holifield

Barbara Holifield
Barbara Holifield
February 27 – March 1, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of February 27 – March 1, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
February 23–27, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of February 23–27, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
February 20–22, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of February 20–22, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
February 13–15, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of February 13–15, 2025

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February 9–13, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of February 9–13, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
February 6–8, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of February 6–8, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
February 2–6, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of February 2–6, 2026

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January 30 – February 1, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of January 30 – February 1, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 26–30, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of January 26–30, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 23–25, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of January 23–25, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 19–23, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of January 19–23, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 16–18, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of January 16–18, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 12–16, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of January 12–16, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 5–9, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of January 5–9, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
January 2–4, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of January 2–4, 2026

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
June 30 - July 4, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

TEST | Maps to Ecstasy: A 5Rhythms® Mindfulness & Art Celebration

Lucia Horan and Douglas Drummond with Guest Musicians Leah Song, Sanga of the Valley, Nick Ayers & Guest Artist Martha Peabody

Lucia Horan
Lucia Horan
Douglas Drummond
Douglas Drummond
Leah Song
Leah Song
Sanga of the Valley | Guest Musician
Sanga of the Valley | Guest Musician
Nick Ayers | Guest Musician
Nick Ayers | Guest Musician
February 27 – March 1, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Thresholds and Altars: Nature-Based Rituals for Life’s Turning Points

Day Schildkret

Day Schildkret
Day Schildkret
February 2–6, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Personal Empowerment Through the Wheel of Consent®

Betty Martin and Marcia Baczynski

Betty Martin
Betty Martin
Marcia Baczynski
Marcia Baczynski
January 9–11, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Mindfulness, Metabolism, and Mitochondria: Improve Your Vitality, Nutrition, and Metabolic Control

Elissa Epel and Robert Lustig

Elissa Epel
Elissa Epel
Robert Lustig
Robert Lustig
February 2–6, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Sacred Clown: Reconnecting to Self Through the Spirit of Play

Jet Eveleth

Jet Eveleth
Jet Eveleth
February 27–March 1, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Stages of Tranquility and Insight

Dustin DiPerna

Dustin DiPerna
Dustin DiPerna
February 23–27, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Fundamentals of Esalen® Massage

Deborah Anne Medow and Rob Wilks

Deborah Anne Medow
Deborah Anne Medow
Rob Wilks
Rob Wilks
February 22–27, 2026
6 Days / 5 Nights

Trauma, Memory and the Restoration of One’s Self

Bessel van der Kolk and Licia Sky

Bessel van der Kolk
Bessel van der Kolk
Licia Sky
Licia Sky
February 20–22, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Make Peace with your Judging Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from the Inner Critic

Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman
February 20–22, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

A Black History Month Celebration: Exploring and Restoring Our Path to Healing through Empathy and Music

LaVerne McLeod and Melanie DeMore

LaVerne McLeod
LaVerne McLeod
Melanie DeMore
Melanie DeMore
February 16–20, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Designing the Life We Want: Self Renewal in the Winter

Mark Nicolson with Guest Faculty Caitlin Wild

Mark Nicolson
Mark Nicolson
Caitlin Wild | Guest Faculty
Caitlin Wild | Guest Faculty
February 16–20, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Encounter: Meeting the Moment

Andrea Juhan

Andrea Juhan
Andrea Juhan
February 13–20, 2026
8 Days / 7 Nights

Accessing the Genius Within: Healing Physical and Emotional Injury With Cortical Field Re-Education® and Feldenkrais®

Tomas Prietto, Judy Greenman and Monica Lesslie

Tomas Prietto, (CFR)Trainer
Tomas Prietto, (CFR)Trainer
Judy Greenman
Judy Greenman
Monica Lesslie
Monica Lesslie
February 9–13, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Awe, Compassion, Gratitude, and Beauty: The Science and Practice of Self-Transcendence

Dacher Keltner

Dacher Keltner
Dacher Keltner
February 13–15, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Love, Sex, and Intimacy for Individuals and Couples

Linda Bloom and Charlie Bloom

Linda Bloom
Linda Bloom
Charlie Bloom
Charlie Bloom
January 30 – February 1, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Sacred Groove: An Ecstatic Dance Ceremony

Adam Clark

Adam Clark
Adam Clark
January 23–25, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Stop Holding Yourself Back

Justin Michael Williams

Justin Michael Williams
Justin Michael Williams
January 19–23, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Nurturing Connections Through the Art of REPAIR

Hazel-Grace Yates

Hazel-Grace Yates
Hazel-Grace Yates
January 19–23, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Working in Three-Dimensional Space: Psychodrama for What Was Missing

Bessel van der Kolk and Licia Sky

Bessel van der Kolk
Bessel van der Kolk
Licia Sky
Licia Sky
February 9–13, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Vibration Transformation: Cultivating Daily Health and Wellness Practices to Raise Your Vibration

Anne Van de Water

Anne Van de Water
Anne Van de Water
February 9–13, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Attuning to Love: A Sonic Sanctuary for Your Heart with Crystal Singing Bowls

Deva Munay

Deva Munay
Deva Munay
February 6–8, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Reawaken Creative Process

The Brothers Koren

The Brothers Koren
The Brothers Koren
February 6–9, 2026
4 Days / 3 Nights

Winter Renewal: Transitioning into the New Year with Ritual, Yoga and Time in Nature

Toni Cupal

Toni Cupal
Toni Cupal
February 2–6, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Creative Catalyst: The Transformative Power of Making Art

Dana Albany and Michael "Flash" Hopkins

Dana Albany
Dana Albany
Michael "Flash" Hopkins
Michael "Flash" Hopkins
January 26–30, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

SoulCollage®: An Enchanting Path to Inner Wisdom

Kimberly Lee

Kimberly Lee
Kimberly Lee
January 26–30, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Planets and Poetry: Embodying Astrology Through the Expressive Arts

Heidi Rose Robbins

Heidi Rose Robbins
Heidi Rose Robbins
January 25–30, 2026
6 Days / 5 Nights

The Healing Art of Deep Bodywork®: Addressing Acute and Chronic Pain in the Back, Shoulders and Hips

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman

Perry Holloman
Perry Holloman
Johanna Holloman
Johanna Holloman
January 23–25, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Being Present for Your Life: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

James Baraz

James Baraz
James Baraz
January 19–23, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Metta and the Divine Abodes: Meditation, Yoga, and Wisdom to Live a Better Life

Hannah Muse

Hannah Muse
Hannah Muse
January 16–19, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Meditation and Modern Life: A Zen Meditation Retreat

Dan Zigmond

Dan Zigmond
Dan Zigmond
January 12–16, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Entering Your Creative Universe

Paul Heussenstamm

Paul Heussenstamm
Paul Heussenstamm
January 12–16, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Writing and Mindfulness: Cultivating a Daily Meditation and a Daily Writing Practice

Janis Cooke Newman

Janis Cooke Newman
Janis Cooke Newman
January 9–11, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Shared Heart New Year's Couples Retreat

Barry Vissell and Joyce Vissell

Barry and Joyce Vissell
Barry and Joyce Vissell
January 5–9, 2026
5 Days / 4 Nights

Awaken Your Heartfelt Intentions Through Movement, Sound, and Stillness

Tracy Lease and Miyu Tamamura

Tracy Lease
Tracy Lease
 Miyu Tamamura
Miyu Tamamura
January 4–9, 2026
6 Days / 5 Nights

Starting the New Year Meditation Retreat: Self-Love and Kindness That Benefits All

Mark Abramson

Mark Abramson
Mark Abramson
January 2–4, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Self, Reframed: Exploration Through Somatic Self-Inquiry

Lihi Benisty

Lihi Benisty
Lihi Benisty
January 2–4, 2026
3 Days / 2 Nights

Into the Field of Possibility: Welcome the New Year With Dance and Ritual

Jovinna Chan

Jovinna Chan
Jovinna Chan
December 15–19, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Art of Improvisation: From Sound to Song

Shahzad Ismaily

Shahzad Ismaily
Shahzad Ismaily
November 10–14, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Living Authentically: A Journey with Human Design

Anne Van de Water

Anne Van de Water
Anne Van de Water
December 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Laughter, Sound, and Consciousness

LARAAJI and Arji OceAnanda

LARAAJI
LARAAJI
Arji OceAnanda
Arji OceAnanda
December 12–14, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Practice of Slowing Down

Ayana Young and Brontë Velez

Ayana Young
Ayana Young
Brontë Velez
Brontë Velez
December 15–19, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Esalen® Massage Enriched With Scents and Essential Oils

Jessica Fagan and Daniela Urbassek

Jessica Fagan
Jessica Fagan
Daniela Urbassek
Daniela Urbassek
December 5–7, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Soul is a UFO: Understanding and Embracing Transcendence

Jeffrey J. Kripal and Kevin Cann

Jeffrey J. Kripal
Jeffrey J. Kripal
Kevin Cann
Kevin Cann
December 15–19, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of December 15 - 19, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 26–28, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of December 26 - 28, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 22–26, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of December 22 - 26, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 26–28, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Wintering Within: Meditation, Music, and Gentle Yoga for the New Year

Chandra Easton

Chandra Easton
Chandra Easton
December 19–21, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Solstice Hearthfire: Celebrate the Rebirth of Your Inner Light

Micha Merrick

Micha Merrick
Micha Merrick
December 15–19, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Seeding Self-Renewal

Didier Sylvain

Didier Sylvain
Didier Sylvain
December 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Awaken The Artist Within: Evolution

Erin Gafill and Tom Birmingham

Erin Gafill
Erin Gafill
Tom Birmingham
Tom Birmingham
December 5–7, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Source of the Enneagram Revealed: Oscar Ichazo’s Fixations Training

Roger Zim and Sascha von Meier

Roger Zim
Roger Zim
Sascha von Meier
Sascha von Meier
December 19–21, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of December 19–21, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 19–21, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Aligning with Nature: A Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat

Sarana Miller

Sarana Miller
Sarana Miller
December 19–21, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Natural Healing: A Spiritual Journey of Return

Margaret Harrsen and Michael Ventura

Margaret Harrsen
Margaret Harrsen
Michael Ventura
Michael Ventura
November 24–28, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Giving Thanks: A Yoga Retreat

Janet Stone with Guest Musician DJ Drez

Janet Stone
Janet Stone
DJ Drez | Guest Faculty
DJ Drez | Guest Faculty
November 21–23, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Gratitude Retreat

Janet Stone with Guest Musician DJ Drez and Guest Faculty Marti Nikko

Janet Stone
Janet Stone
DJ Drez | Guest Faculty
DJ Drez | Guest Faculty
Marti Nikko | Guest Faculty
Marti Nikko | Guest Faculty
December 12–15, 2025
4 Days / 3 Nights

Journey Space: Music, Movement, & Ceremony

East Forest and Marisa Radha Weppner

East Forest
East Forest
Marisa Radha Weppner
Marisa Radha Weppner
December 12–14, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of December 12–14, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of December 8–12, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 5–7, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of December 5–7, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
December 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of December 1–5, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
November 28–30, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of November 28–30, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
November 17–21, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of November 17–21, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
November 24–28, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of November 24–28, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
November 10–14, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of November 10–14, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
November 7–9, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of November 7–9, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
November 3–7, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Relational Gestalt Practice: Presence, Contact and Communication

Dorothy Charles

Dorothy Charles
Dorothy Charles
December 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Depths of Vision: Jung, Psychedelics, and the Practice of Integration

John W. Price

John W. Price
John W. Price
December 5–7, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Imagination: Exploring Your Inner World for an Extraordinary Life

Cassandra Vieten with Guest Faculty Fabrice Guerrier

Cassandra Vieten
Cassandra Vieten
December 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Healing Wisdom for Modern Times: You Are Your Greatest Healer

Erika Gagnon

Erika Gagnon
Erika Gagnon
December 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Creative Tai Ji Experience: Change, Transformation, Metamorphosis

Chungliang Al Huang

Chungliang Al Huang
Chungliang Al Huang
November 28–30, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Fundamentals of Esalen® Massage

Nora Matten and Whitney Bell

Nora Matten
Nora Matten
Whitney Bell
Whitney Bell
November 28–30, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Essential Qigong of China: The Energy, the Movement, and the Stories

Chungliang Al Huang

Chungliang Al Huang
Chungliang Al Huang
November 24–28, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Gestalt Practice and Principles: Cultivating Embodied Wholeness in Daily Life

Steven Harper

Steven Harper
Steven Harper
November 17–21, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Spirit Bridge: A Portal Between Realms

Aja Daashuur

Aja Daashuur
Aja Daashuur
November 17–21, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Designing the Life We Want: Self Renewal in the Fall

Mark Nicolson with Guest Faculty Caitlin Wild

Mark Nicolson
Mark Nicolson
Caitlin Wild | Guest Faculty
Caitlin Wild | Guest Faculty
November 14–21, 2025
8 Days / 7 Nights

Accessing the Genius Within: Healing Physical and Emotional Injury With Cortical Field Re-Education®

Judy Greenman, Tomas Prietto and Melissa Krikorian

Judy Greenman
Judy Greenman
Tomas Prietto, (CFR)Trainer
Tomas Prietto, (CFR)Trainer
Melissa Krikorian
Melissa Krikorian
November 14–16, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Awaken Your Extraordinary Potential with Integral Transformative Practice® (ITP)

Pam Kramer and Max Gaenslen

Pam Kramer
Pam Kramer
Max Gaenslen
Max Gaenslen
November 14–16, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Meditation and Modern Life: A Zen Meditation Retreat

Dan Zigmond

Dan Zigmond
Dan Zigmond
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