Discover your purpose and experience a second adulthood full of joy and inspiration.
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"Who do I want to be when I grow up?" is one of the most important questions you can ask – especially when you’re in your 40s… 50s… 60s… and up.
That’s because midlife is a time when many of the things that have given your life purpose and meaning for decades start to unravel.
When all of the things that have defined your identity for so long disappear, what’s left?
The answer, of course, is YOU.
Tamara LaTorre, USA
It’s time to remember who you are and what you love – and create a life that brings you joy.
Our Cultivating Purpose workshops gives you the tools and support you need to reimagine what living a meaningful life looks like for YOU – and find the confidence and inspiration you need to make that vision a reality.
In 5 days, you’ll discover how to....
1. Discover
Discover what “living your purpose” really means (spoiler: it’s not chasing after some moonshot goal that defines your entire life).
2. Uncover
Uncover who you are at your deepest level of identity and clarify what really matters most to you.
3. Rewrite
Rewrite old stories into positive narratives that inspire you to show up in the world as the person you want to be.
4. Connect
Connect with your inner guidance system and listen more carefully to what your heart is telling you to do.
5. Diversify
Diversify your pathways to purpose and open yourself to boundless opportunities for joy and abundance.
6. Evolve
Evolve from the pursuit of success to significance and reframe what it means to live a “well-lived life”.
7. Deepen
Deepen your relationships and become a better human as you immerse yourself in a like-hearted community.
8. Define
Define your legacy and uncover your pathway to personal fulfillment, whatever that looks like for you.
By the end of our five days together, you’ll have a clear vision and inspired action plan along with your purpose-driven future – along with the inspiration and to make your vision a reality.
You’ll leave the workshop inspired and energized – and bursting with enthusiasm for what lies ahead!
After 20+ years as a CEO I was burnt out and had no vision or energy for my next chapter. One week in Baja reenergized me and I emerged with an inspired vision for my 50s, 60s and beyond.
Aaron Hurst
Seattle, USA
The MEA Method
All of our workshops are built around our proven MEA Method, which has been designed in collaboration with academics from Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Yale, who have dedicated themselves to understanding modern midlife.
Together we have developed and refined experiential processes that combine the social science of longevity and the art of intentional living to help people in midlife curate a second adulthood that’s as joyful, deep, and meaningful as it is long.
Our five-day workshops create a safe space free from the distractions of daily life, where you’ll be guided through a series of life-enriching experiences designed to help you cultivate the skills and mindset you need to embrace change and consciously create the next rewarding chapter of your life.
Our world-class faculty is trained to meet our highest expectations.
All of our facilitators have been extensively trained on our MEA Method, working hand-in-hand with our team of founders, and have a wealth of experience in helping others achieve their midlife goals.
Not only are they highly trained professionals with impressive backgrounds and careers, our faculty are also midlifers just like you who have had to redefine and reconnect to the things that truly gives their lives meaning as they’ve entered this stage of life.
Please note that our facilitators are not “teachers.” We don’t stand at the front of a classroom and deliver lectures or offer instructions telling you what to do.
A transformative experience unlike any other.
The MEA Method is a process. It’s a journey – your journey.
As your “midwife of midlife,” our MEA facilitators will lead you down that transformative path and guide you through the powerful experiences that underpin our MEA Method and have been consistently proven to help people going through midlife transitions cultivate the resilience, confidence, and possibilities-focused “beginner’s mind” they need to embrace change and consciously create a second adulthood full of deep joy and fulfillment.
Two Luxury Campuses to Choose From
Baja, Mexico
El Pescadero Resort
A stunning oceanfront property offering all of the luxuries and amenities of a luxury hotel with beautiful beaches perfect for swimming or surfing. Located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, just a short drive from Todo Santos, the “Pueblo Magico”.
Santa Fe, USA
Rising Circle Ranch
An upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and spanning nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, ancient petroglyphs, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.
Equine Experience Exclusive to Santa Fe Workshops
Experience breakthrough learning with the EQUUS Experience®, where horses—our millennia-old wisdom partners—reflect our true selves. Guided by Head of
Mindfulness Lee Johnson and Head of Facilitation Sue Izzo, this non-riding journey offers self-discovery through intention-setting, interaction with horses, observation, and group discussion. Horses, with their acute sensitivity, reveal what lies beneath our stories and hidden qualities.
Created by Kelly Wendorf, Founder of EQUUS, this unique opportunity is exclusively available at MEA's Santa Fe campus during our Navigating Transitions and Cultivating Purpose workshops. EQUUS is MEA’s exclusive Equine Assisted Learning Partner and Trainer.
Each of these two locations provides a unique, magical experience. They will inspire you to gain deeper insights and unlock epiphanies as you create a vision for your new life.
This workshop is for you if you’re...
Wondering who you want to be when you grow up – or as you grow up.
Feeling unmotivated about your life or work and wanting something more.
Struggling to fill a void, such as the end of a work role or relationship
Yearning to do work that inspires you and makes you feel useful and valued.
Hoping to make a difference and make a lasting positive impact in the world.
Searching for the thing that makes you say, “Yes! I’m so grateful to be doing this.”
Excited to reconnect with your innermost self and remember what’s important to you.
Committed to living a life that’s more in alignment with your values and passions.
Cultivating Purpose could be the answer you’ve been searching for.
We’ll help you uncover your “why” and align your actions with your purpose in a way that ignites your heart, stirs your soul, and fills your life with joy.
More than 5,000+ people from 48 countries and all walks of life have experienced the magic of MEA.
From CEOs and entrepreneurs to athletes and artists and homemakers and everyone in between – they're all using what they’ve discovered to create lives of greater joy and fulfillment.
Now it’s your turn.
People Come for the Workshops... But They Stay for the Community
This is truly MEA’s “secret sauce” and something you can only experience in person: the powerful connections you will make, not only with your fellow participants and the incredible MEA faculty, but also the deeper sense of connection you will feel to your own inner self and the world around you.
Research into aging shows that your relationships play a HUGE role in your health and longevity.
At MEA, you will make deep and lasting connections and become part of a larger community that will make your life richer and more meaningful.
Our alumni cohorts have stay in touch for years after their workshop and we have a growing number of local alumni chapters all over the world.
It’s a joy for us to see them continuing to offer each other community, friendship, and support as they create thriving midlives for themselves. So if you have been feeling at all disconnected or isolated on your journey, we would love to have you join us!
Have we mentioned the food?
The MEA experience is designed in part by Chip Conley, a world-renowned boutique hotelier, which means the food is amazing.
All of the ingredients are locally sourced, organic, and made from scratch in our kitchens by hand-picked chefs. The delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners will leave you feeling nourished inside and out – not to mention the blended drinks made with fresh fruit and other top-shelf ingredients.
Each retreat center has multiple kitchens that always have snacks and beverages available. At MEA, we believe that thriving is delicious!
Shared Room
$4,500
per person
Financial aid is available for most workshops.
Private Room
$6,000
per person
Financial aid is available for most workshops.
Financial Aid: At MEA, we value personal growth and education for all, which is why we offer financial aid awards on a needs-aware basis for many of our programs. Workshops that have financial aid available are clearly marked in the list below. Preference is given to members of under-represented communities with the aim of empowering traditionally disadvantaged minorities in the pursuit of their educational and professional goals.
How to Choose the Right Workshop
Core Workshops
CORE CURRICULUM
Workshops marked with our "Core" badge and MEA's flagship workshops with curriculum based entirely on the MEA Method.
This is for you if you are interested in going deep in Navigating Transitions and want to experience the MEA Method and its proven outcomes in its purest form.
If you need help deciding, we’d love to connect with you. Just click the button below to schedule a call to speak with our admissions team.
Guest Workshops
CORE + GUEST CURRICULUM
Workshops with guest faculty are based around a modified core curriculum and then supplement with additional curriculum from our special guest faculty.
This is for you if you’re interested in core content and you see special guest faculty whose theme or expertise resonates with you.
If you need help deciding, we’d love to connect with you. Just click the button below to schedule a call to speak with our admissions team.
All of our workshops are limited to a maximum of 25 participants and spots tend to fill up fast.
If you’re interested in attending a particular workshop, secure your spot by enrolling today or booking a call with our admissions team to learn more.