Set within the picturesque landscape of California's Big Sur, Esalen Institute is a retreat space that welcomes visitors...
Website: esalen.org
Phone: (831) 667-3000
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Highway 1 and Esalen Institute Rd
55000 Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920-9546 2122.02 mi
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I drove here from Sacramento leaving at 10:30am, and did not arrive until 5:30pm. The drive is supposed to be 4.5 hours but it took over 7 hours because of 10 mph traffic in Monterey that I had to sit... More
beautiful, but NOT peaceful. staff was dismissive towards valid frustration over noise from a massive forestry project taking place directly adjacent to both housing and workshop space. for three... More
I have been going there for years.. was one of favorite places in the US to go for interesting workshops and comfortable accommodations, expensive but worth it even though the food has always been hit... More
Where to start? .. 10 years ago going to Esalen for a Songwriting workshop (6 in 2 years 2012 - 2013) was magical, beautiful, transformative and nurturing to ones soul. The staff was polished,... More
Review update. I started my retreat journey about a year and half ago. When you make a reservation on the type of accommodation, esalen would assign you the location right before your visit. I stayed... More
