Author: The Haven

Jock writes: Crocodile Rock performance at Reflections, late 1990s. Randy, Justin, Kevin, Jock and Ben … with Bill Leuze as the Crocodile. Costuming by Linda Nicholls. We rocked…

By Catherine Fallis This article explains some of the background to Catherine’s upcoming program at The Haven, Spirit Body Soul Dance (June 14–16) an embodied exploration of the many varieties of…

A lovely photo, from the archives.  

Murray Howe writes: Looking at this picture does bring back lots of good memories. Sometimes life gets messy, sticky, colorful and unexpected! I feel blessed to have friends…

I can’t believe that the Gathering is over for another year. We have spent the last two days in intense discussions on topics such as fundraising, marketing, difficulties…

  We learn more about the history of the Esalen Garden from the Head Gardener. Hard at work pulling up veggies that have gone to seed. It feels…

As I was thinking about the post for today, I realized it would be impossible for me to try to encapsulate all that I have experienced in one…

Those of you who follow The Haven on Facebook will know that Morag and I made it here in one piece! After recent trips to China and Scotland,…

From Cathy McNally: This was summer of 1998. In the photo, Mary and I were doing the customary ‘walk’ together, hand-in-hand. For me, this moment is forever etched…

By Ellery Littleton The two following pieces were written by participants in a recent Spirit Journal writing program, in response to an exercise entitled “My Gift To You.”…

Ruth writes: The wedding picture is from 7/23/1983. I first met Bob after I’d done Phase 2, and you can see in the picture, our joy to be together….

Linda Nicholls writes: Oh, Joann, we knew how to enjoy ourselves!  in spite of your monumental physical challenges, you would never miss an opportunity for fun and adventure!…