photo: Colin McCarthy
Esalen Pilgrimage • Big Sur
BACKPACKING JOURNEY TO THE ESALEN INSTITUTE
APRIL 1-7, 2019
Embark on a transformational backpacking journey through the seldom-traveled, wildflower-filled backcountry of Big Sur, ending at the sacred coastal grounds of the Esalen Institute.
Wild Council • Ojai
COUNCIL CENTERED, SESPE HOT SPRINGS BACKPACKING PILGRIMAGE WITH THE OJAI FOUNDATION
APRIL 11-16, 2019
Journey into the heart of Ojai's Sespe Wilderness, following one of California's last wild & free rivers, dipping in swimming holes and backcountry hot springs. Experience the practice of Council on our backpacking pilgrimage with The Ojai Foundation.
Wild Dharma • Big Sur
ZEN CENTERED BACKPACKING PILGRIMAGE TO THE TASSAJARA ZEN MOUNTAIN CENTER
April 30 - May 5, 2019
Expand your awareness of self and nature on a Zen-centered backpacking journey through the majestic backcountry of Big Sur, ending at the remote and sublime Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
Wild Presence • Big Sur
GESTALT PRACTICE CAMPOUT IN THE BIG SUR BACKCOUNTRY AND JOURNEY TO THE TASSAJARA ZEN MOUNTAIN CENTER
MAY 9-14, 2019
Camp out in the magical, remote Pine Valley camp, exploring inner and outer wilderness through nature-connecting day hikes and Gestalt-based awareness practices. Hike to the sublime Tassajara Zen Mountain Center for an overnight Zen experience.
Wild Tao • Big Sur
HIKING AND QI GONG
ESALEN INSTITUTE
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 4, 2019
In search of balance, the ancient sages of China walked into the woods to attune themselves with nature in its sublime integrity. The timeless wisdom uncovered in their wild wanderings was called simply Tao, “The Way.” Join us to learn an accessible form of Qi Gong – the practice at the heart of Taoism – while immersing in the majestic landscape of Big Sur.
