Esalen Institute
Esalen is a creative laboratory of human potential est. in 1962, that asks the daring & curious ?s traditional uni & religious institutions can’t &/or won’t.
The Ripple Effect: Transform One, Transfer Many
The Ripple Effect: Transform One, Transfer Many
What happens at Esalen doesn’t only have to exist at Esalen. Every person touched by Esalen carries that flow outward and into the wider world, affecting many others. Your donation supports scholarships and the stewardship of Esalen's sacred land, helping ensure that these transformative experiences remain possible for generations to come. Your gift sends ripples of transformation far beyond Big Sur.
Discover Our Week-Long & Weekend Workshops
Discover Our Week-Long & Weekend Workshops
Our workshops are designed to aid you in the challenging work of personal growth in partnership with some of the leading minds of the day. We invite you to join us in an exploration of the next frontiers of individual and societal transformation.
Accommodations & Tuition
Accommodations & Tuition
Our all-inclusive stays include accommodations, three meals per day, open classes and/or a workshop, plus access to the hot springs and other campus facilities. Tuition varies depending on the legnth of stay, the type of accommodation, and any program-specific faculty or materials fees.
Book a Self-Guided Exploration
Book a Self-Guided Exploration
Self-Guided Explorations programs are less structured than regular workshops, offering you time, space, and support to engage in personal growth at your own pace.
Esalen Origin Stories
Esalen Origin Stories
Esalen Origin Stories recall some of the establishing moments of the institute and the cast of characters who helped bring the vision of co-founders Michael Murphy and Richard Price into being.
Shop! Esalen Bookstore
Shop! Esalen Bookstore
A Vision for Esalen (trailer video)
A Vision for Esalen (trailer video)
Stay Connected! Sign up for the Esalen Newsletter
Stay Connected! Sign up for the Esalen Newsletter
Volunteer at Esalen
Volunteer at Esalen
Healing Arts at Esalen
Healing Arts at Esalen
All of our massage sessions and alternative services strive to empower you to regain a sense of harmony and to awaken inner resources for healing.
Ways to Visit
Ways to Visit
Work Scholar Program
Work Scholar Program
A three-month on-site work program, our Work Scholar program is designed to help you reset and reimagine, heal and explore, and learn about yourself — all while working in service to the community.
Esalen Story (Articles, Podcast, Videos)
Esalen Story (Articles, Podcast, Videos)
Listen, watch, and read the stories of Esalen.
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