For quite some time, many of you have asked when we might have some weekend retreats around the U.S. that are more accessible, shorter, and less expensive. In 2025, for the first time – in collaboration with some of the best-regarded U.S. retreat centers – we’re offering four weekend workshops in the following locations:
April 11-13 at the Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California
April 25-27 at the 1440 Retreat Center, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
June 13-15 at The Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, North Carolina (the sign-up page is not up yet)
July 11-13 at the Omega Institute, Rhineback, New York
All four will focus on my latest book “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age.” For those of you MEA virgins who haven’t had the time, money, or desire to travel far, this is an opportunity for you to taste-test MEA and spend some time with me in one of four gorgeous retreat centers (although I will acknowledge that none of them are as luxurious as our two campuses in Baja and Santa Fe). For those of you who are MEA alums, live in one of these three areas, and want to bring a friend, spouse, or family member to one of these two-night workshops so you can help them understand why you’re so excited about the MEA community. It’s a perfect way to satisfy someone who is MEA-curious. I hope you’ll take advantage of one of these retreats.
I’d also love for you to join me for a special live event:
Celebrate the Season of Giving & Bring in the Solstice
Chip Conley, Jeff Hamaoui & Christine Sperber (the three of us founders)
December 20, 2024
12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET
We’ll come together for a Solstice-themed Fireside Chat featuring inspiring stories about the power of generosity. You’ll walk away with simple, meaningful ways to bring more generosity into your life and the lives of others. It’s a beautiful way to honor the Solstice, welcome the return of the light, and close the year with hope and possibility. Hope to see you there! Register HERE.
-Chip
P.S. I’m excited to share that AGE, MEA’s associated nonprofit, is hosting a Season of Giving Auction filled with extraordinary prizes and unique experiences. Every bid supports the MEA Scholarship Fund, helping to create more diversity and access in our workshops. The auction is LIVE now, and closes on December 21st, so don’t miss your chance to win something special while making a real impact. Visit the auction HERE.