I have had the opportunity to visit Esalen many times and each time better than the last period I got to do a month-long in 2023 and it was incredible. I did the integrative gestalt training training.
About Esalen Institute
The Esalen Institute is a renowned nonprofit holistic retreat center that offers a unique blend of physical and spiritual space for contemplation, creation, and inner exploration. Located since 1962, the institution is dedicated to exploring and realizing human potential through experience, education, and research. The center's mission is to foster a more just, creative, and sustainable world by sponsoring pioneering initiatives and offering personal, spiritual, and social transformation programs.
The center's grounds are breathtakingly beautiful, and the food is often praised as amazing. While some guests have reported both positive and negative experiences, many have found the Esalen Institute to be a magical place that offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking a deeper connection with themselves and the natural world. The institution is well-managed, with well-maintained spaces, rooms, and grounds, as well as a diverse range of classes and workshops.
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It was five days of paradise in every way. The location, the ambience, the food, the baths, the room rooms, and the program that I attended was magical.
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Hours
Monday 9AM - 8PM
Tuesday 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday 9AM - 5PM
Thursday 9AM - 5PM
Friday 9AM - 8PM
Saturday 9AM - 5PM
Sunday 9AM - 5PM
Good to know
- by appointment only
- accepts credit cards
- private lot parking
- gender-neutral restrooms
- bike parking
Location
55000 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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