Re: The Best of Both Worlds at Esalen (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:33:04 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > day passes available

I think I don't want to know how much those are.

 >  > From: "Friends of Esalen" <http://www.friends.esalen.org/~hello>
 >  > Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:04:22 +0000
 >  >  
 >  > March 26, 2021 
 >  >  
 >  > Dear friends,  
 >  >  
 >  > I recently traveled to see my (vaccinated) family and it was a much-desired 
 >  > peek into normalcy. We ate indoors, traveled in the same car, and even 
 >  > climbed onto the couch together to binge a new Netflix show (some 
 >  > quarantine habits might be here to stay).  
 >  >  
 >  > And now, back at Esalen, I can say things feel a bit different here too. A 
 >  > bit lighter, more hopeful — signs of what used to be are returning. I 
 >  > just had a sweet and connecting lunch with current Artist in Residence, 
 >  > Danny Fluker, Jr., and that uplifted my spirits quite a bit as well.  
 >  >  
 >  > And! The Esalen team is getting into a groove with digital events. The Way 
 >  > Forward summits, along with our new book club and steady weekly check-ins, 
 >  > create rich opportunities for the Friends community to connect. During the 
 >  > March summit, a Friend of Esalen noted “I couldn’t come to Esalen, so I 
 >  > came here instead.”  
 >  >  
 >  > Real, tangible change is happening on campus too. Monterey County is making 
 >  > promising strides toward pandemic management, and we’ve been able to 
 >  > safely and responsibly shift some of our protocols as a result. 
 >  >  
 >  > It really feels after a year of (still) indescribable events and a 
 >  > collective experience that was shambolic and so much more, we are settling 
 >  > into a rhythm. And, I’d argue, we are at a sweet spot of having the best 
 >  > of both worlds: strong connections online and rich interactions on campus. 
 >  >  
 >  > As for the campus experience, we have one exciting update for Friends of 
 >  > Esalen. We are ready to honor Day Pass guests beginning April 1st! 
 >  >  
 >  > (As a reminder, donors gifting Esalen $1,000+ within a calendar year are 
 >  > sent Day Passes in the mail. The Day Pass offering is for the donor and a 
 >  > guest of their choosing.) 
 >  >  
 >  > The experience will feel similar if you’ve visited Esalen as a Day Pass 
 >  > guest before, but there are some differences to note.  
 >  >  
 >  > Start by emailing us at http://www.esalen.org/~friends to choose a day. On the day you 
 >  > select, you can arrive as early as 9 a.m. and stay until 9 p.m.  
 >  >  
 >  > You’re welcome to use the baths, and will need to book a specific time —
 >  >  safety and hygiene protocols remain in places. Include your desired 
 >  > bathing time in your email to http://www.esalen.org/~friends, and we’ll do our best 
 >  > to accommodate your preferences.  
 >  >  
 >  > If you’d like a massage, mention that in your email as well. Note that 
 >  > both practitioner and guest wear masks.  
 >  >  
 >  > You’re welcome to enjoy one or two meals with us. Meals are served 
 >  > pre-packaged and ready to go. We have limited indoor seating as well as 
 >  > many outdoor options.  
 >  >  
 >  > We know this benefit has not been available for a full calendar year and 
 >  > will honor all passes that expired during this time. Please be in touch 
 >  > with us and we can plan from there! 
 >  >  
 >  > And to close, I invite you to pause for a moment of mindfulness to notice 
 >  > the unique sweetness of this time for yourself and our society. How might 
 >  > you be experiencing the best of both worlds right now? Step into this 
 >  > mindset as noncommittally as you’d try on a sweater. My therapist often 
 >  > suggests this exercise during our work together (anyone know who he might 
 >  > be? He’s been an Esalen fixture for decades!) And as always, if you want 
 >  > to share your reflections or have questions, find me at http://www.esalen.org/~friends. 
 >  >  
 >  > Lacy  
 >  >  
 >  > Community and Advancement at Esalen 
 >  >  
 >  > 
 >  > P.S. Speaking of the best of both worlds, we are live streaming an upcoming 
 >  > campus experiential event, Entheowheel: The Ceremony and Science of 
 >  > Psilocybin. This workshop is accessible whether you’re new to sacred plant 
 >  > medicines or want to deepen your ceremonial practices — join us for this 
 >  > deep dive into the world of fungi. 
 >  >  
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