Esalen Institute

Esalen

Historic Life-Changing Retreat Center

Description

Nestled in the arms of the Big Sur coastline and the Santa Lucia Mountains, Esalen Institute is an alternative learning center that blends eastern and western ideologies to maximize what Aldous Huxley called the "human potential." Built on the former home of the Native American tribe known as the Essalen, the landscape is a idyllic compliment to the spiritual and personal growth promoted by the institute. Complete with the scenic beauty of the coast and mountains, there is also a natural hot springs feeding the area. A multitude of pathways and options are available for those wishing to participate in this unique learning center. Esalen attracts people from all over the world, from philosophers to artists, who are seeking for a different model of academia that involves a union of soul, body, and mind. Whether you only want to stay overnight, or if you want to stay on a more long term basis, the institute will cater to your aspirations.