Its very presence provides life-enhancing lessons in presence for those who seek it. Like a crown jewel, it sprawls majestically with the playful Pacific Ocean and bold Big Sur mountains welcoming visitors all at once. It is luxurious and spartan, educational and kicked-back, and just a scenic jaunt down Highway 1 from Carmel. The Esalen Institute, one of the cornerstones of … [Read more...] about Inside Esalen
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Journey to the Big Screen
The Multitalented Thomas Marchese Discusses His New Film and His Digital Art
There are lots of moving parts involved in making a movie," says filmmaker Thomas Marchese. "So many things that have to go right to get one made." From start to finish, fortune smiled on this first-time feature film writer/director. His recently completed movie, "From Black," will soon be available on both AMC+ and AMC's Shudder streaming services, and a theatrical release is … [Read more...] about Journey to the Big Screen
A Cliffside Home Built for Generations
Actor Brad Pitt’s New Carmel Highlands Property
Actor Brad Pitt is no stranger to the allure of Carmel. In the past decades, he's been a frequent visitor to Carmel-by-the-Sea and has attended local events, including rare auto shows during Monterey's Classic Car Week. Pitt has long professed his passion for architecture and is a fan of the Arts and Crafts style of design. Over the years, he has collected an impressive … [Read more...] about A Cliffside Home Built for Generations
Healing With Horses in Carmel Valley
A Path to Recovery Through Equine Therapy
Scholars have long disputed at what point in history humans domesticated the horse. One theory holds that these majestic animals were first bred and trained for use as transportation in Eurasia around 2200 B.C. Although technology has largely sidelined the use of several species of Equus ferus caballus as beasts of burden, in recent years, psychologists have learned that horses … [Read more...] about Healing With Horses in Carmel Valley
Annual Arts Auction Supports
Up-and-Coming Young Performers
This summer, young dancers auditioned for the 2022 Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre (MPBT) presentation of "The Nutcracker." Before their show opens to the public in December, participants will share a special Friday morning performance with hundreds of Monterey County students who might not otherwise have a chance to attend. In addition to watching the story on stage, … [Read more...] about Annual Arts Auction Supports