Come vacation with us.
For a limited time in August and September, our Baja campus pauses its workshops and relaxes into a place to simply “be”.
Summer '24
Aug 3 to Sep 29, 2024
Our alumni say over & over that our breathtaking beachside campus feels like home.
For a limited time, our 5-star boutique, all-inclusive oceanfront campus becomes your summer vacation home to relax, restore, and explore beautiful Baja.
Come for the first time, or return as alumni to rejuvenate at a place you love.
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Re•fresh at MEA
Your all-inclusive, boutique summer vacation home.
The thoughtful details found in every inch of our Baja campus reflect Chip Conley’s background as a renowned boutique hotelier.
Relax in one of our three glistening aqua pools with hibiscus iced tea, or one of Don Giovani’s yummy margaritas.
Reflect on the ocean-facing meditation deck with our mindfulness teacher, Teddi.
Indulge in Chef Tony’s meals, made with locally sourced ingredients, while dining oceanside.
Explore the hundreds of books in our curated library.
Meet other midlifers for reflective conversations and beach walks.
Use our campus as a homebase for daily excursions, which we’ll help you plan!
Upscale Rooms
Our 26 upscale rooms offer comfy beds with down alternative pillows, crisp white linens, and Mexican towels and robes.
We have four room categories: Ultra Premium, Premium, Deluxe and Cozy rooms, each with their own charm.
Click on “Book a Room” below to see the details and pictures of each.
All-Inclusive Scratch-Cooked Meals
Three meals a day included, plus snacks.
Indulge in Chef Tony’s meals, made with locally sourced ingredients from our organic produce garden located on campus.
Dine in our open, oceanside dining room with endless views.
Homemade iced teas, refreshing popsicles, and margaritas (if you choose).
We happily accommodate a wide range of dietary needs.
All-Inclusive Use of Amenities
All-Inclusive Reflective Activities
Your Homebase for Day Trips
If you’d like to explore off-campus, we’ll help you plan your excursions.
Rejuvenate & Remember What It Means to “Be Here Now”
Here’s your chance to dip your toes in the MEA teachings without committing to the full-on intensity of our immersive workshops.
Our summer Re·fresh weeks are designed to be a spacious experience that allows you to slow down and breathe as you soak up all the magic our campus has to offer.
You can choose to do as many or few activities as you want while our attentive staff members (who will soon feel like family to you) take care of all your needs.
You don’t have to plan a thing – just let us know what you would like to do and we’ll arrange to make it happen.
Try one of our art or music classes. Join a thought-provoking conversation. Enjoy a restorative yoga session or sound bath. Go for an evening stroll on the beach. Take a surfing lesson. Join an impromptu road trip to our local waterfall. Or spend a few hours lounging by the pool. The choice is yours.
Replenish Your Mind, Body & Soul
Join Teddi Dean, our Head of Mindfulness and Movement, for gentle restorative mindfulness and movement sessions that will help you reconnect with your body, soothe your frazzled nervous system, and cultivate greater presence in the moment.
Morning Mind & Body Wake-Up
Start your day on our beach platform overlooking the ocean with a 30-minute gentle movement practice to awaken your body, followed by a 30-minute guided meditation that will allow you to drop away from your active mind and slow time as you become more fully present in the moment.
Restorative Sound Bath
Enjoy a beautifully candlelit experience in our yoga studio, where Teddi will blend crystal and Tibetan bowls with music and mindfulness cues to gently guide you back to your body and rebalance your nervous system. You’ll feel as refreshed as if you’ve just had a six-hour nap.
Surf Lessons For All
Embrace the opportunity of a lifetime and take a surf lesson with one of the best surf schools around. These world-class instructors will walk you through the techniques of how to surf and guide you into your first small wave to experience the “stoke and awe” that only surfing can provide.
Cliff & Tide Pool Hike
This intermediate one-hour hike will allow you to explore the beautiful Baja landscape just down the road from the MEA campus. We’ll hike along scenic bluffs, where you can often see whales along with other sea life, then make our way down to a beach where you can explore tide pools and watch the waves crash upon the rocks.
NOTE: All of our mindful movement sessions are accessible for beginners and can be adapted for all skill levels. We’re here to meet you where you’re at and give you the guidance and support you need to fall back in love with your body.
Unleash Your Creativity in Art & Music Classes – Learn Something New About Yourself
Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, our guest instructors will help you unlock your creativity through play and inspiration. Let go of "I'm not an artist" or "I'm not good at music" and embrace your inherent creativity!
Nicole Atkins
Songwriter
Musician in Residence
August 19 - September 2
Nicole is an old-school torch singer and award-winning songwriter who has collaborated with artists from across the musical spectrum, including David Byrne, Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Spoon, Elvis Costello, Black Keys, and Regina Spektor. Her songs have appeared in prime-time TV shows, national ad campaigns, and on the Billboard charts.
Nicole has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Late Night With David Letterman. She will help you unleash your creative voice and deepen your capacity for self-expression.
Yasmine Diba
Oxford-Trained Art Teacher
Artist in Residence
September 1 - September 30
Yasmine is a highly skilled art teacher and executive coach with a 25-year background in developing and running of an award-winning art school for art students aged 4-84.
She will help you tap into your productive energy and encourage you to express yourself on your own terms as you visualise opportunities for change. You will be stimulated to harness your imagination in an atmosphere of positive reinforcement while you connect more deeply with the flow of creativity naturally embedded within you.
Binky Griptite
Musician, Producer & DJ
Musician in Residence
September 1 - September 30
Franklin Stribling, professionally known as Binky Griptite, is an American guitarist, record producer, and radio DJ. He is best known as a founding member and guitarist of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and has worked with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé. From 2017 to 2021, he hosted the weekly radio program The Boogie Down on WFUV.
Whether you’re looking for a guitar lesson from a musical legend or wanting to engage in creative play with a variety of instruments, he’ll help you tune into your inherent musicality.
Your Re·fresh Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions:
Our 24-Hour Cancel Policy
Planning a trip to Mexico can be complicated. Rest assured you can cancel your Re·fresh reservation and request a full refund of your deposit payment within 24 hours of booking with no penalty.
Other Cancellation/Credit Requests
In the unlikely event MEA must cancel a Re·fresh week due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund. For participants needing to cancel after our 24-hour grace period, our policy is as follows:
14 Days or More Prior to Your Re·fresh Session Arrival Date
MEA understands life events can pop up, making traveling to your planned Re·fresh not possible. Should you need to cancel your attendance to your planned Re·fresh, MEA will provide a refund minus a 5% administrative fee.
Less than 14 Days Prior to Your Arrival Date
Your payments are non-refundable; however, you can request a transfer of your payments and apply them toward another Re·fresh stay or published workshop, based on availability. One-time transfers must be made within 7 days of cancellation and can be transferred to a friend or family member if you are unable to reschedule yourself. A transfer fee of $500 will be invoiced separately.
Travel Insurance
In the event of COVID illness, illness/injury, and other events preventing you from attending your workshop and/or re·fresh, we HIGHLY recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event we are unable to offer a refund or credit. We recommend Allianz Travel. No matter who you choose, we recommend reviewing the coverage in great detail to ensure you’re covered.
Depending on the amenities you're desiring for your stay and your budget, we have options to suit your needs.
We offer 3-day stays, but encourage longer visits with our pricing designed to entice you to stick around, with Ultra Premium, Premium, Deluxe and Cozy rooms starting at $2500 plus tax and service fee per week.
- Playa Mirador: Oceanfront, soaking tub and grand patio. The best of the best!
- Ultra Premium King: Ultra-upgraded element of size, has ocean views and grand patios.
- Premium Double Queen: The perfect shared accommodation for friends and/or family. This room as an upgraded element of size, preferred location on campus and or sitting area.
- Premium King: This room as an upgraded element of size, preferred location on campus and or sitting area.
- Deluxe Room: Our mid-tier offering with 1 King, 1 Queen or 2 Queen beds.
- Cozy Room: Our most economical tier, a private room with shared bath.
- All-inclusive — food, snacks, and drinks, including alcohol
- Free Wi-Fi access on campus
- Structured conversations and activities, including guided meditation
- All rooms include: air conditioning, locally made organic body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, and hair dryer
- All scheduled activities on campus, including yoga, art, and music
We focus all of our Financial Aid awards on our more educationally and experientially dense workshops.
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.
Summer '24
July 29th - September 29th (Adults Only)
Click the button above to book your holiday now.