Hugging the cliffs of the Pacific Palisades in Big Sur, Calif., is perhaps one of the oldest healing sites in continuous use. Archeological findings on the site date back some 6,000 years, left by the ...

Note: This article contains spoilers about the series finale of Mad Men. In her floppy straw hat, paisley peasant skirt and sandals fished out of Esalen’s “free” box, Rebecca Creason kneels down on ...

Big Sur >> A major renovation project, in the works for more than 10 years, is underway at Esalen Institute. The $16 million project had a groundbreaking ceremony last weekend at the campus, situated ...

Reporting from Big Sur — — Morning fog weaves its way through colorful rows of vegetables, herbs and flowers as staff and apprentices gather at the center of the garden at Esalen Institute. It’s 7 a.m ...

2002-06-16 04:00:00 PDT Big Sur-- In the beginning, there was the water. It was hot, with a faintly foul smell, but a silky, sensuous feel. It came bubbling out of the ground on a green shelf perched ...