Big Sur Wilderness Experience: Springtime

With Steven Harper

May 20 - 24, 2024

Workshop Schedule

Monday
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm * How to Drop into Esalen *
8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $1,020.00
  • Bunk Bed Space – $1,320.00
  • Standard Shared Space – $1,620.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $2,120.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $3,320.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $2,920.00
  • Premium King Room – $3,120.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $3,520.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt – $3,520.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt Two Beds – $3,520.00
  • Rolf Suite – $6,620.00
  • Point House – $6,620.00
  • Fritz Point House – $6,620.00
  • South Point House – $8,120.00
Program is fully booked
Program is fully booked

Esalen is the trailhead to one of the most spectacular mountainous coastlines in the world. With the Big Sur wilderness as the primary teacher, participants will explore the beauty of this wild coast — one of the most spectacular mountainous coastlines in the world —  which includes ancient canyons of redwoods, dramatic coastal beaches, rugged rocky mountains, and soft grassy slopes. 

Drawing from nature and using various experiential awareness practices, individuals will be encouraged to open to the landscapes of both the natural world and their inner world. It is said that Big Sur is not just a place but a state of mind. This wilderness experience seeks to merge mind and place, then to embody what is learned.

Participants in this weeklong workshop will venture out into the emerging springtime magnificence of Big Sur on day-hikes between four to eight miles. Steven will draw from a wide range of contemporary and age-old wisdom traditions, borrowing from psychology, meditation, aikido, and the natural sciences to weave together a holistic experience of self and the natural world. 

Each hike will begin right after breakfast and conclude in time to enjoy the hot springs and dinner at the Lodge. Evening sessions will include informal sharing and basic awareness practices with attention to incorporating what we’ve learned into our daily lives. 

All levels of experience are welcome. Be prepared for the invigorating challenge of physical activity that the mountains of Big Sur require and the opportunity to simply sit still in quiet reflection. More information and a waiver will be sent upon registration. For an equipment list and frequently asked questions about Steven’s workshops, visit FAQs.

This workshop has $80 of additional faculty tuition and $40 for park entrance fees.

About the Leader

Steven Harper

Steven Harper is a wilderness leader, author, personal and organizational facilitator, and Big Sur resident. A student of meditation since 1972, he weaves Buddhist psychology, mindfulness practices, and neuropsychology into his work. He is a long-time student and facilitator of Gestalt Practice in the tradition of Esalen’s co-founder, Richard Price. Email Me www.stevenkharper.com

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