Guided by Monterey County’s Poet Laureate Rachelle Escamilla, this poetic exploration offers a new way to engage with Big Sur—through reflection, creative prompts, and the quiet power of the natural world.

Lend your hands to the land and your heart to the community. Harvest the season's bounty from our gardens, and help support The Big Share—a local initiative feeding and strengthening the Big Sur community.

Craft your own knife from start to finish in this hands-on workshop. Shape your custom handle, pair it with a pre-forged blade, and create a tool—and a memory—you’ll carry for life.

Hike through Big Sur's majestic redwoods to a secluded forest spot for a cold plunge that awakens your senses, leaving you feeling refreshed, energized, and deeply alive.

Learn to craft beautiful, natural soaps from scratch in our Cold Process Soap class. You'll leave with custom creations and the skills to keep soaping at home.

This off-property experience will start with a short hike that leads you to the ultimate cold plunge.

Discover a range of experiences from hikes for restorative time in nature to stargazing under the wide-open skies.

Sip on bubbly champagne as you immerse yourself in a world of creativity and color.

Since ancient times, astrology readings have explored one’s birth chart to define the essential stages of one's journey.

Join Master Falconer Antonio Balestreri for an exciting introduction to hawks, falcons and owls.

Join one of our meditation facilitators alongside Big Sur residents on this inspiring journey for the spirit, body and mind.

Journey with us through Alila Ventana’s wild and cultivated land. 

Go behind the scenes to understand the inner workings of one of nature’s more spectacular natural phenomenons.

This vinyasa class synchronizes your movements with the music to open your senses, relax the mind and get you ready for the day.

Our talented axe throwing coaches provide an orientation as well as guidance throughout your session.

A combination of celestial exploration and attunement of the body and mind.

These private hiking excursions afford you the opportunity to not only have new experiences but gain new perspectives.