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.
Marion VanNamen became a songleader after careers in music therapy, education and marketing. She's a pioneer, entrepreneur, instrument maker, African drummer, cellist and pianist. Marion leads Sing Portland! (200 members) and teaches vocal improv. She studied with Rhiannon & Bobby McFerrin.