Esalen is open!

Starting Friday May 17 at 6:30 a.m., Highway 1 north of Esalen will reopen with the use of a 24/7 signalized traffic control, providing unrestricted public access with one-way alternating traffic in both the north and southbound directions. Please plan travel accordingly to accommodate a brief delay of up to 10-15 minutes at the traffic control site.

Highway 1 south of Esalen remains closed. Guests traveling from points south of us, please take the alternate route through Monterey.

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Due to road closures along Highway 1 to our north and south, Esalen is closed through April 11.
Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the alternate route directions.

Esalen opens May 3, 2024

Visitors are now able to access Esalen as well as other businesses and trails in northern Big Sur via twice-daily convoys on Highway 1 operated by Caltrans.

Convoys run only at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. These are the only opportunities to travel into and out of Big Sur, so visitors must plan accordingly.

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Peggy Horan

Peggy Horan has been practicing and teaching Esalen massage for over 5 decades and is now deemed a legacy teacher. She earned her certificate in mindfulness meditation teaching with Jack Kornfeld and Tara Brach. She also was a midwife in Big Sur, and is a student of movement, yoga, and psychology. She has taught programs in Esalen massage at all levels and is on the Teacher Training faculty.  Peggy is a long time resident of Big Sur, wife, mother and grandmother. Her practice now includes Compassionate Coaching to support others on their spiritual journey.

Peggy Horan has practiced and taught Esalen massage for over 5 decades. She is a recognized teacher of mindfulness meditation. She teaches Esalen massage at all levels and is on the Teacher Training faculty. She is a long time family resident of Big Sur. Her practice includes coaching to support others on their spiritual journey.

Peggy Horan

Peggy Horan has been practicing and teaching Esalen massage for over 5 decades and is now deemed a legacy teacher. She earned her certificate in mindfulness meditation teaching with Jack Kornfeld and Tara Brach. She also was a midwife in Big Sur, and is a student of movement, yoga, and psychology. She has taught programs in Esalen massage at all levels and is on the Teacher Training faculty.  Peggy is a long time resident of Big Sur, wife, mother and grandmother. Her practice now includes Compassionate Coaching to support others on their spiritual journey.

Peggy Horan has practiced and taught Esalen massage for over 5 decades. She is a recognized teacher of mindfulness meditation. She teaches Esalen massage at all levels and is on the Teacher Training faculty. She is a long time family resident of Big Sur. Her practice includes coaching to support others on their spiritual journey.

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