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.

Learn more.

Upcoming Workshops
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
October 20–24, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Beyond the “Revolving Door”: Gestalt Relational Constellations

Nancy Lunney-Wheeler and Gordon Wheeler

Nancy Lunney-Wheeler
Nancy Lunney-Wheeler
Gordon Wheeler
Gordon Wheeler
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

Janet Stone
Janet Stone
November 21–23, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Gratitude Retreat

Janet Stone

Janet Stone
Janet Stone
September 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Dance of the Chakras

Amy Secada

Amy Secada
Amy Secada
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
September 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

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

Teachers in Residence

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

The Beauty of Simplicity

Jovinna Chan

Jovinna Chan
Jovinna Chan
November 7–9, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Healing Voice: Exploring the Sonic Anatomy

The Brothers Koren and Eileen McKusick

The Brothers Koren
The Brothers Koren
Eileen McKusick
Eileen McKusick
October 27–31, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

American Detox: How to Heal in a Toxic World

Kerri Kelly

Kerri Kelly
Kerri Kelly
November 3–7, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Sleep Yoga: The Sleep of Clear Light

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
November 3–7, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Souls Unfolding

Andrea Juhan

Andrea Juhan
Andrea Juhan
October 20–24, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Your Brain on Sound: Rewiring Through Resonance, Mantra, and Alchemy Crystal Bowls

Deva Munay

Deva Munay
Deva Munay
October 13–17, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Esalen® Massage and Meditation

Peggy Horan and Patrick Stockstill

Peggy Horan
Peggy Horan
Patrick Stockstill
Patrick Stockstill
September 22–26, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Medicinal Tea and Somatic Herbalism: A Journey Through the Seven Chakras

Marysia Miernowska

Marysia Miernowska
Marysia Miernowska
October 13–17, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Embodied Teacher: Purpose, Practice, Presence, Power

Sadia Bruce

Sadia Bruce
Sadia Bruce
September 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Free The Resonant Voice: A Retreat for Vocal Embodiment and Release

Odeya Nini

Odeya Nini
Odeya Nini
October 13–17, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

​​Write Your Deepest Story: Memoir, Autobiography, and the Personal Essay

Janis Cooke Newman

Janis Cooke Newman
Janis Cooke Newman
August 22-24, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of August 22-24, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
July 21–25, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of July 21-25, 2025

Teachers in Residence

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

Self-Guided Explorations Week of September 22–26, 2025

Teachers in Residence

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

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of September 26–28, 2025

Teachers in Residence

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

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

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 10–12, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of October 10–12, 2025

Teachers in Residence

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

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of October 3-5, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 17–19, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of October 17–19, 2025

Teachers in Residence October 17 - 19, 2025

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 24–26, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of October 24–26, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 31 – November 2, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of October 31 – November 2, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
July 18–20, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of July 18–20, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
September 12–14, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

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

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 27–31, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of October 27-31, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 20–24, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of October 20–24, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 13–17, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of October 13–17, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 6–10, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Self-Guided Explorations Week of October 6–10, 2025

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
June 9–13, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

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

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
October 31 – November 2, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Compassionate Leadership

Shauna Shapiro

Shauna Shapiro
Shauna Shapiro
October 20–24, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Body of Belonging: An Exploration of Community and Connection

Rahshaana Green

Rahshaana Green
Rahshaana Green
October 17–20, 2025
4 Days / 3 Nights

Flowing Through Transition: A Sacred Autumn Pause

Jillian Pransky with Guest Musician Garth Stevenson

Jillian Pransky
Jillian Pransky
Garth Stevenson | Guest Musician
Garth Stevenson | Guest Musician
October 6–10, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Vibrant Silence: Qigong, Breath and Meditation

Jim Gallas

Jim Gallas
Jim Gallas
September 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Lessons in Liberation: Power, Surrender, and Choice

Betty Martin and Marcia Baczynski

Betty Martin
Betty Martin
Marcia Baczynski
Marcia Baczynski
October 27–31, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Holotropic Breathwork®: Expanded States of Consciousness

Stacia Butterfield

Stacia Butterfield
Stacia Butterfield
August 18–22, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Power in Your Hands: Turning from Screens to Souls

Shannon Algeo

Shannon Algeo
Shannon Algeo
October 3–5, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Art of Non-Sleep Deep Rest: A Rejuvenating Yoga Nidra Retreat

Kelly Boys

Kelly Boys
Kelly Boys
October 20–24, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Return to Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are

Caverly Morgan

Caverly Morgan
Caverly Morgan
October 31 – November 2, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Shake Loose: Fall Release Yoga

Ulrika Engman

Ulrika Engman
Ulrika Engman
October 27–31, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Autumn Enchantment: Ritual Connection with Land and Spirit

Fletcher Tucker and Micha Merrick

Fletcher Tucker
Fletcher Tucker
Micha Merrick
Micha Merrick
October 24–26, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Erotic Ecology: Awakening the Senses and Healing through Nature

Lindsay Branham

Lindsay Branham
Lindsay Branham
October 24–27, 2025
4 Days / 3 Nights

Deep Rest, Recovery, and Renewal: From Burnout to Vitality

Elissa Epel with Guest Faculty Nichol Chase

Elissa Epel
Elissa Epel
October 17–19, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Capacity Building Through Healing-Centered Learning Environments

Angel Acosta and Yolanda Ruiz

Angel Acosta
Angel Acosta
Yolanda Ruiz
Yolanda Ruiz
October 13–17, 2025
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
October 10–12, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Pelvic Health Self-Care Retreat: Exploring the Pelvis Through Anatomy, Nutrition, and the Nervous System

Anietie Ukpe-Wallace and Krishna Dholakia

Anietie Ukpe-Wallace
Anietie Ukpe-Wallace
Krishna Dholakia
Krishna Dholakia
October 10–13, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Role Mate to Soul Mate: The Art and Discipline of Love

Warren Farrell

Warren Farrell
Warren Farrell
October 6–10, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Integrative Gestalt Practice™: Presence, Authentic Connection, and Trust in Times of Change

Perry Holloman and Johanna Holloman

Perry Holloman
Perry Holloman
Johanna Holloman
Johanna Holloman
October 3–5, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

You Are Not Your Fault: Meeting ADHD with Mindfulness Wisdom and Compassion

Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman
September 15–19, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Crafting the Sacred Trilogy of Native American Instruments: Flute, Drum, and Rattle

Guillermo Martinez

Guillermo Martinez
Guillermo Martinez
September 12–14, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Cosmic Dance: Tantra and the Energetic Body

Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Keith Edward Cantú

Sravana Borkataky-Varma
Sravana Borkataky-Varma
Keith Edward Cantú
Keith Edward Cantú
September 1–5, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Pleasure Alchemy: Deepening Emotional Intelligence Through Rituals and Sensual Somatics

Leah Diamond, Tony Holmes and shiloh burton

Leah Diamond
Leah Diamond
Tony Holmes
Tony Holmes
shiloh burton
shiloh burton

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July 4–6, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

The Self, Reframed: An Exploration Through Breath and Somatic Self-Inquiry

Lihi Benisty

Lihi Benisty
Lihi Benisty
July 4–6, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Honey and the Muse: Embodied Practices for Creative Longevity and Nourishment

Leah Song and Marya Stark

Leah Song
Leah Song
Marya Stark
Marya Stark
July 28 – August 1, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

The Values Based Path to a Life of Purpose and Meaning

Robert MacPhee

Robert MacPhee
Robert MacPhee
November 10–14, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Healing Waters: Return to One

Douglas Drummond and Little Bear Tom Nason with Guest Musicians Sanga of the Valley, Nick Ayers and Guest Faculty Mac Murphy

Douglas Drummond
Douglas Drummond
Tom Little Bear Nason
Tom Little Bear Nason
Sanga of the Valley | Guest Musician
Sanga of the Valley | Guest Musician
Nick Ayers | Guest Musician
Nick Ayers | Guest Musician
Mac Murphy
Mac Murphy
September 26–28, 2025
3 Days / 2 Nights

Authenticity Unleashed: The Science and Soul of Unlocking Your Power, Confidence, and Truth

Justin Michael Williams

Justin Michael Williams
Justin Michael Williams
September 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Finding Humans Less Scary

Jacob Towery

Jacob Towery
Jacob Towery
September 8–12, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

Into the Field of Possibility: Meeting Your Essence Through Dance

Jovinna Chan

Jovinna Chan
Jovinna Chan
September 29 – October 3, 2025
5 Days / 4 Nights

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

Teachers in Residence

Teachers in Residence
Teachers in Residence
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