Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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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 current travel advisory.

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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Gary Marcoccia

Gary is a tenured professor, accomplished naturalist, and hiking guide. Through his work with nonprofits, retreat venues, and adventure outfitters, Gary teaches people how they can heal and nourish their mind, body, and spirit through time spent in nature.

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Past Workshops

June 4–9, 2023
Nature and Contemplation: Cultivating Wild Mindfulness
April 24–28, 2023
Big Sur Wilderness Experience: Springtime
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Gary Marcoccia

Gary is a tenured professor, accomplished naturalist, and hiking guide. Through his work with nonprofits, retreat venues, and adventure outfitters, Gary teaches people how they can heal and nourish their mind, body, and spirit through time spent in nature.

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Past Workshops

On-Campus Workshop

June 4–9, 2023
Nature and Contemplation: Cultivating Wild Mindfulness
Steven Harper and Gary Marcoccia

On-Campus Workshop

April 24–28, 2023
Big Sur Wilderness Experience: Springtime
Steven Harper and Gary Marcoccia
Nature and Contemplation: Cultivating Wild Mindfulness

June 4–9, 2023

Steven Harper and Gary Marcoccia

Big Sur Wilderness Experience: Springtime

April 24–28, 2023

Steven Harper and Gary Marcoccia

April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
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April 28, 2023
April 24, 2023
Big Sur Wilderness Experience: Springtime
Steven Harper and Gary Marcoccia
June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023
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June 9, 2023
June 4, 2023
Nature and Contemplation: Cultivating Wild Mindfulness
Steven Harper and Gary Marcoccia

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