The Heart of This Gathering
The Teachers’ Gathering is a time to reconnect as colleagues, honor our lineage, and share wisdom.
These days together are not about agendas. They are about arriving with open hearts, listening deeply, and co-creating the values that will guide us forward as Esalen® Massage teachers.
Together, we will sit in circle, share stories, and let our collective wisdom shape the next chapter of Esalen Massage teaching.
Whether you are an experienced Esalen Massage teacher, newly certified, or just beginning your journey — you are deeply welcome here.
For our colleagues from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond whose first language is not English: please know that you belong.
Our shared language is presence, touch, and the heart.
Your Ways to Join
Option 1 — Teachers’ Gathering only (July 6–8)
A focused retreat for teachers: exchange, mentoring, renewal, and lineage.
Start: July 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
End: July 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Option 2 — Continue with the Teachers’ and Practitioners’ Gathering (July 8–12)
Join the full week: first the Teachers’ Gathering, then stay on to co-create, teach, assist and support the Practitioners’ Gathering.
If you are not teaching or assisting, you are welcome to join as a Practitioner.
Start: July 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
End: July 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
For more information about teaching roles and open spaces for assistants, please contact Patrick from our organization team:
patrickstockstill@gmail.com
Registration
There is no program fee for the Teachers’ Gathering.
Please complete two steps to confirm your place:
Step 1: Register Your Participation
Use the form below to let us know you are joining. This helps us coordinate the retreat and stay in touch with you before July. If you are not assisting or teaching at the Gathering, please choose Option 1 in the Registration form and also register as a Practitioner.
Practitioner registration is available on the Practitioner page.
Step 2: Book Accommodation
Room and board prices are listed on the Kientalerhof website. Each teacher books and pays for their own room and meals directly with Kientalerhof. Full board (all meals) is part of every booking. You are free to choose the room option that best supports your comfort and budget. Single rooms are limited so we advise early booking.
→ Learn more and book your stay at Kientalerhof
If you would like to share a room with a friend, simply let Renata at Kientalerhof know.
If anything in the booking process feels unclear or does not work smoothly, Renata is our contact person for the Global Village at Kientalerhof. She also organizes all of our Esalen Massage trainings in Kiental: renata.pfeiler@kientalerhof.ch.