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“Anchored by the inspiring beauty of Big Sur”
Esalen is more than a retreat center or an educational institute. Anchored by the inspiring beauty of Big Sur and an unparalleled intellectual history, Esalen is a world-wide network of seekers who look beyond dogma to explore deeper spiritual possibilities; forge new understandings of self and society; and pioneer new paths for change.
Magical, epic place to drop in to yourself. Transformational. I was just there on a day pass and decided to review after reading the other reviews with negative comments. The guests I ate with... Read more
Mystical magical incredible energy. Beings come here to relax, rejuvenate, and self-actualize. It's easy here. You are free to be yourself. It is soft, light, and tranquil. Spent the... Read more
My first visits to Esalen were in the early 80s. In those days I was a psych student, and searching experiences. I found it a surreal, magical place, in the spiritual and sensual sense. Esalen was... Read more
The most relaxing place on the planet. We went for the public hot spring night from 1am to 3am. It is clothing optional which we thought would be a little awkward, but as we immersed ourselves in the experience we learned that it is completely natural. Sitting in the hot springs overlooking the ocean felt like a complete cleansing. Read more
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