Esalen

THE PROJECT

Illustrate the Esalen campus, animals (air, land and sea) along with all the movers and shakers from the 1960s through present day.

Each decade released every other month in 2025. Check back for updates throughout the year!

Established in 1962, Esalen is a holistic retreat and non-profit education institute in Big Sur, CA and is considered to be the epicenter of the human potential movement.

Esalen 1970s

1970s Esalen illustration by Julia Gomelsky
1970s Esalen illustration by Julia Gomelsky
 

1970s Esalen Newsletter, Instagram story and post

Esalen 1970s illustration by Julia Gomelsky, newsletter
1970s Esalen illustration for instagram by Julia Gomelsky
1970s Esalen illustration for instagram by Julia Gomelsky

Esalen 1960s

Esalen illustrative map, 1960s
Esalen illustrative map, 1960s key
 

1960s Esalen Newsletter, Instagram post and story

Esalen 1960s illustration by Julia Gomelsky
Esalen 1960s illustration by Julia Gomelsky