Esalen

About Esalen

Esalen is a holistic retreat and nonprofit educational institute in Big Sur, California, founded in 1962 and regarded as the epicenter of the human potential movement. The organization offers workshops, massages, and self-guided explorations for personal growth, emphasizing emergent transformation and internal exploration. It operates as a nonprofit with donor-funded scholarships to broaden access to its programs and campus experiences. Visitors book ahead for programs and spend time at the campus that sits on the edge of the world, integrating mind, body, and spirit.