Jaelitza Ivusic

I light up inside thinking of Jae at Esalen in the kitchen where we worked, or out on the deck by the fire pit. I'm glad to have known you, Jaelitza

She was such a bright & kind woman to me in my years of residency & study at Esalen. I worked in the kitchen with her often. I think of her fondly.

Jaelitza was a wonderful friend and inspiration to me. She looked after my toddler daughter when we lived in Big Sur and instilled a sense of wonder and delight in nature that has left a lifelong imprint. She came and lived with us for a year near Boston where we spent delightful hours working together in the garden and taking care of our flock of chickens. She found and made beauty everwhere she went. I will always cherish the many handmade valentines, socks, handwarmers, and toys she gifted...

I worked with Jaelitza at Gazebo Esalen in 1992...she was such wonderful teacher for the kids and for me too..good bei Jae...and thank you for your love....RIP .....Ulla from Germany

Dear Family of Jaelitza My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I like to share a moment of my life, the encounter with Jaelitza, which left an imprint on my life to this day. I met Jaelitza when she was the age I am about now. As a workscholar I came to Gazebo/ Esalen in 1994/95. Jaelitza gave Gazebo a wholesome and quiet presents. She was one of many Gazebo teachers who would shape my work and broaden my view and knowledge. Working in her wake has had an influence on my work...

I worked in the Esalen kitchen with Jaelitza.....each cook decided their menu and I ordered the ingredients, the produce, the meats...whatever was needed for the meal and she created some wonderful meals. Reading her obituary I realize I knew very little about her and always wondered what became of her after she left Esalen. I've thought about walking "the camino" myself and was saddened to read about the theft she endured while on a spiritual pilgrimage. I have only good memories of her! ...

While living at Esalen, every time I met Jaelitza I learned something. She always was so lively, bright and fun. I have wondered about her. May she rest in peace.

I was one of the many people whose life and heart was touched by Jaelitza during our time together at Esalen. Wonderful woman, wonderful friendQ