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Esalen Institute

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Big Sur, CA
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I try to get here for a retreat at least once a year if I can. At minimum, I can’t recommend strongly enough booking a Esalen massage or volunteering and visiting on a day pass. Watching the otters play from the cliff side hot spring baths is a spiritual experience.

Big Sur

4 months ago

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