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Big Sur >> A major renovation project, in the works for more than 10 years, is underway at Esalen Institute. The $16 million project had a groundbreaking ceremony last weekend at the campus, situated ...

2002-06-16 04:00:00 PDT Big Sur-- In the beginning, there was the water. It was hot, with a faintly foul smell, but a silky, sensuous feel. It came bubbling out of the ground on a green shelf perched ...

Big Sur’s storied retreat promotes creativity, well-being and provides a place for quiet reflection. From Santa Rosa it takes about four hours to drive to Esalen. Allow more time during commute hours.

In an emerald expanse of California’s majestic Central Coast, a series of intense human explorations are underway. In a large white yurt, several yogis are breathing, bending and meditating to deepen ...

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BIG SUR – For nearly 60 years, Esalen has welcomed those seeking a higher level of connection with themselves or the world around them. Now the institute is ready to reopen to guests next week with a ...

Hugging the cliffs of the Pacific Palisades in Big Sur, Calif., is perhaps one of the oldest healing sites in continuous use. Archeological findings on the site date back some 6,000 years, left by the ...