Retreat Properties & Hostels in Monterey

For those who crave peace, meditation, and sacred time far from buzzing electronics and urban distractions, consider staying at a contemplative retreat. High above Monterey are gorgeous retreat properties, like the Esalen Institute, where giant swaths of pristine land offer respite and quiet.  

Browse the locations below and see the individual website for details.

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Big Sur

55000 Hwy One, Big Sur, CA 93920

Esalen’s twenty-seven acres include expansive ocean views,…

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Big Sur

62475 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Does quiet exist? Is it possible to enter a space where one can…

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Carmel Valley

39171 Tassajara Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

We know that each of our guests, those who have been coming for…

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