Baja,
Mexico
Ask deep questions and find great answers on a sun-drenched stretch of the Pacific, far away from your day-to-day.
Welcome To
El Pescadero
MEA is located right on the beach in El Pescadero, a farming and fishing village near the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, just a short drive away from the “Pueblo Magico” Todos Santos. Here, the waves meet the desert and the mountains, and the night sky is so clear and dark, you can see the Milky Way. Come at the right time of year, and you may even see baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean, or the humpbacks playing just offshore.
Our Campus Features
Discover
Baja Campus
You’re invited to a place, space, and pace designed to interrupt your routine. MEA’s Baja campus provides the landscape to pause, be nourished, and explore what's next.
Room & Board
Our expansive beachfront campus encompasses inviting rooms and picturesque grounds, offering a diverse range of amenities.
Among these are three pools, including a 25-yard lap pool, along with two hot tubs, two steam rooms, massage rooms, an oceanfront yoga platform, a movement studio, a library, an organic garden, a bocce ball court, and lots of comfortable seating nooks for relaxing, reflecting, and chatting.
We’re pleased to share that the number one comment we hear from visitors is that there’s always something new and beautiful to discover. The campus was meticulously designed under the guidance of Oren Bronstein, a longstanding design collaborator of Chip Conley's.
Learn Amidst Beauty
So do boutique accommodations and learning belong together? Think of it this way: When you’ve had a moment to exhale, and your shoulders begin to relax, you’ll understand what a beautiful setting can do for your state of mind.
Food & Beverage
This area attracts chefs from all over the world to explore “la costa del sabor” (th e coast of flavor). The culinary tradition in the Todos Santos/El Pescadero area is well-known as there are few places in the world that have more celebrated restaurants per capita than our location. Most people who move to the area say that the culinary scene is part of the reason they chose to make this home.
Chef Tony Peralta sources local ingredients, including fresh produce from our organic garden, to bring the best flavors of Mexico and beyond to our plates each day. Our cuisine leans toward healthy, but that certainly doesn’t preclude a few delicious indulgences. (Plus the occasional margarita if you choose to imbibe). All meals, beverages, and alcohol are included in the cost of the workshop.
Amenities
Experience
MEA Baja
Enjoy the long, windswept beach with magical sunsets. Rejuvenate, feel at one with nature and have fun with your fellow compadres.
Here, with the gifts of time, space, and a cohort of other curious learners, we’ll dig into our challenges and opportunities, and discover what’s possible.
Explore
Campus Activities
We offer an extensive number of activities, including surfing, morning yoga, evening sound baths, and energizing hikes. Experience our cozy fire pits, homemade fire stone pizza, and walk in our silent, contemplative garden.
The Locale
Extend your stay to discover the artistic vibes of Todos Santos and the magic of the local villages. Immerse yourself in nature with a waterfall hike or a horseback ride at sunset. Discover the charm of the Baja Sage regenerative community, starting with a visit to the nearby market garden. This locale offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration for a truly unforgettable experience.
The Hospitality Team
Our local Hospitality Team, who have grown with MEA since day one, warmly welcomes you. Chef Tony delights with culinary creations, Gio hosts fireside sing-alongs and margarita lessons, while Gail and Alondra manage our close-knit, well-oiled team, crafting joy-filled experiences.
It's the most beautiful campus. From oceanside yoga to fresh smoothies. I felt at home with all my needs met and like a tourist with new discoveries every day. Makes me want to visit regularly, or to live there.
Ellen Kiss
São Paulo, Brazil
Upcoming workshops in
Baja, Mexico
Frequently Ask Questions
We often have the ability to invite you to campus prior to the start date of your workshop to allow you the space to settle into campus and mentally prepare for your time with us. And there's nothing better than having a day or two of decompression post-workshop to give you the time and space to integrate all you've experienced with your cohort. Because days between our workshops are times for our amazing Hospitality Staff to get some rest, campus will be blissfully quiet and peaceful with limited staff available.
You'll have access to these amenities:
- Three meals per day plus snacks and beverages.
- Access to our movement studio, pools, hot tub, and of course, the natural surroundings to explore.
- Our incredible library of books to get lost in.
The price to stay is $495 per night and includes all taxes. You'll be responsible for your ground transportation fee of $135 for each way that is not a workshop date, payable directly to our transportation partner. Our Hospitality Team will still coordinate this on your behalf. Simply update your Campus Profile with your flight details once confirmed for the additional nights and we'll take care of the rest!
We value personal growth and education for all, offering generous financial aid for many of our workshops. Visit the workshop Enroll page and select the workshop you are interested in. If financial aid is available it will appear in the Tuition section and you can apply from there. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
Amongst our sky-high satisfaction scores, guests consistently grant the highest ratings to the food and kitchen team. We accommodate a wide range of dietary needs - please email [email protected] with special needs.
Students traveling to MEA from outside of Baja California Sur fly into Los Cabos (SJD) airport. Our round-trip private shuttle picks you up (arrive on the first day of the workshop by 4PM) and brings you back (times on departure day flexible). The shuttle is included in the cost of your workshop on your scheduled arrival and departure days.
Our number one priority is your safety. The Todos Santos and El Pescadero areas are almost completely free of criminal activity. We provide safe and reliable transportation in our private shuttle from the time you land until you arrive at our rural, beachfront compound—an hour away from the bustling Cabo area. And, we have 24/7 staff on campus and a state-of-the-art surveillance system.
We keep our workshops small, so that everyone has a chance to participate fully. Our cohorts average between 18 and 24 people.
Our climate is comfortable during most of the academic year (October-July). But temperatures can range from “quite cool” to “dang, it’s hot” in a single day, so we recommend these three words when packing: layers, sunscreen, hat! We also send a comprehensive packing list upon acceptance. We’ve been doing this for years. No one believes us, and we’ve sent links to the weather! We can have a 30-degree swing from day to night. Pack layers! A light puffer is a lovely thing to have in Baja in the winter.
