Heading for 28 days of bliss
I am so blissed that I am starting the Esalen massage 28 day course next week! Since the longest I've ever been at Esalen before is for a 5 day workshop, does anyone have any suggestions for my month there? Things like maybe a nearby day hike (not too advanced but good views) for Sundays' off? Or anyone want me to say "Hi" to anybody already living there?
I can't wait for a month of peace and quiet and meditation and yoga and soaking!!!
Esalen hiking big sur I will be there May 31st for week with Perry and Johanna. There is Louis Packard state park. massageyou have a gift of enthusiasm. have a great month
Your month will pass more quickly than you can imagine. The area is full of great hikes and views (not to mention Nepenthe for a good burger).
the massage training will be great! such talented bodworkers and teachers there on the massage crew. wonderful for you. And such friends you will make among the other students. Friends that can last a lifetime. Good for you!
d.
"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us
to an understanding about ourselves" - Carl Jung
"Friends that can last a lifetime"...i am so hoping!
http://www.stevenkharper.com/workshops.html
Hope you have a wonderful time.
I like to escape to Fernwood, a local bar with Internet access, even when only at Esalen for 5 days. I love Nepenthe but Fernwood is much cheaper:-) I also like the Spirit Garden up North. I think it's where the gas station is. I lost track but I think I have been to Esalen about 200 times but never for longer than a weekend, a week and another weekend. I admire anyone who can tolerate more than that as I personally would go crazy unless I had a regular escape. One tip: Take ear plugs. An Esalen friend of mine who has been to Esalen numerous times and for long periods of time, ended up sleeping in a car for weeks because she had a snoring roommate. And as Anjela pointed out, contact Steve and see what hikes he recommends. I might run into you as I will be at Esalen the week after next for a day.
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions! I'm hoping I'll stay busy w/the workshop itself, only Friday afternoons and Sundays free, but I will definately be trying to fit in some hikes. Fernwood sounds fun too. And also another friend told me about the Big Sur River Inn on Sundays, live music w/ chairs set up in the river. Anyone heard anything about that?
http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_mcwayfalls.html
http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_sanddollar.html
http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_tanbark.html
http://jrabold.net/bigsur/roadpt0700.htm
http://www.contemplation.com/Hermitage/location.html
http://www.sfzc.org/tassajara/display.asp?catid=4,19&pageid=115
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/trail-talk/23993-rrr-nacimiento-ferguson-road.html
http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180
http://www.liggett.army.mil/sites/newcomers/default.asp
http://www.missiontour.org/sanantonio/index.htm
She is a friend from Aspen who let me know today that she just might have an opportunity to do this same course. Hope you meet up. She's a really nice person.
Weems
Again thanks to all for your suggestions! And I'm looking foward to passing on D's regards and saying Hi to Heather (hope she makes it). Only 4 more days!!!
To whet your appetite the breakfast menu.....
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE WITH HOME FRIES AND TOAST $8.50
add ham or bacon, pork, turkey or veggie sausage $9.75
PHENEGER CREEK BREAKFAST $15.50
pan fried trout with two eggs, home fries and toast
HUEVOS RANCHEROS 10.75
corn tortillas topped with two eggs, cheddar cheese and house made salsa, with rice and beans
STEAK AND EGGS WITH HOME FRIESAND TOAST $15.50
6 oz. black angus new york steak, served with two eggs, home fries and toast
BEN'S BREAKFAST SANDWICH $10.75
scrambled egg topped with cheddar, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a Wolferman's english muffin, served with home fries
LOX AND BAGEL $13.50
with silky smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, cream cheese and capers
HOMEBAKED BISQUITS AND PORK SAUSAGE GRAVY $8.50
two buttermilk biscuits topped with house made gravy
FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT $7.25
fresh, seasonal fruit layered with crunchy organic granola and creamy nonfat yogurt
CAPTAIN COOPER OMELET $10.25
filled with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with home fries and toast
REDWOOD CAMP OMELET $10.75
filled with fresh spinach and ricotta cheese, served with home fries and toast
LITTLE SUR OMELET $10.75
filled with swiss cheese, ham, bell peppers, onions & mushrooms, served with home fries and toast
SMOKED SALMON OMELET $15.00
filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese, served with home fries and toast
BANANA WALNUT PANCAKES $8.25
BERRY PANCAKES $8.25
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $7.25
CINNAMON SWIRL FRENCH TOAST $8.75
I happen to love Post Ranch Inn but you can always stop by and on the deck they do a Starry Starry Night on
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
On clear nights an amateur astronomer will give a glimpse of planets, stars, nebulas, and much more. Weather permitting. It is a nice romantic touch and is free!
Howdy. How did I miss this. The one place I stop without fail whenever in Big Sur. I always get the salad though it hasn't been as good last few times..I want my walnuts sugary (with that vinegrette dressing). Feet in the stream is close to heaven on earth.
I really love Big Sur. Esalen would never work anywhere else:-)
d.
"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us
to an understanding about ourselves" - Carl Jung
ever!
Would love to hear if you managed any free time to explore the surrounding areas?
Anjela
a few weeks ago. Are you home by now?
were you in the work scholar month with will J? please give us a blissful report
weekend trip! He probably won't remember me (wink) Were you there Henry this past month?
it has been 429 moons since i was in big sur and i love esalen more than ever thanks in part to iThou. wishing everyone a blissful June
Hi Jenny! yes, sadly, i am back in the real world. got back yesterday afternoon but am already thinking about a personal retreat day (or two) back at Esalen next week. How are you?
Hi Anjela! Despite so many great suggestions I didn't leave the property except for a couple trips to Big Sur (the town) for ATM/cash and one drive to take a friend to Monterey Airport. I just didn't have any desire to leave the grounds. I was happy to just experience being there w/ movement classes, baths, meals, my massage stuff, and being w/ new friends. Yeah...
Will, it sounds like you had a wonderful and full Esalen experience. A month really isn't enough time, is it.
I couldn't have imagined wanting to be away from it the first month I was there. And SUCH friends one makes there.
Maybe next time you can stay longer.
Welcome back to the other reality.
d.
"And like all committed artists, they will do their thing, critics be damned.” - Roy Blount Jr.
yay Will J