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You’re in the process of becoming something new.
But right now, you may be feeling stuck at the crossroads between your past and future, uncertain where you want to go or how you’re going to get there.
Maybe you’re transitioning between jobs or exiting a business or career. Maybe you’re ending a long-time relationship or have become an “empty nester” and are wondering how to fill the sudden gap in your life.
No matter what kind of change you’re facing, our Navigating Transitions five-day workshops will help you gain the insight and clarity you need to embrace the unknown and step courageously into your new reality.
Kelvis Quaynor, USA
It’s time to embrace your evolution and redefine what fulfilment means to you.
Our MEA Method-based workshops will give you the tools, guidance, and support you need to clarify what you want the next stage of your life to look like and navigate your journey from here to there with ease.
In 5 days, you’ll discover how to....
1. Reframe
Reframe midlife transitions as opportunities for growth.
2. Better
Better identify your situation and needs in the moment.
3. Embrace
Embrace the unknown as a pathway to possibility.
4. Shift
Shift from one stage to the next with less friction or fear.
5. Develop
Develop a beginner’s mindset and overcome stagnation.
6. Transform
Transform uncertainty and doubt into clarity and insight.
7. Cultivate
Cultivate better and deeper human connections.
8. Chart
Chart your path forward with confidence and joy.
By the end of our five days together, you’ll feel liberated from the obstacles that are currently keeping you stuck and have a clear vision for the new reality you’ll be eager to embrace.
You’ll leave the workshop feeling empowered and energized, capable of handling whatever unexpected changes life throws at you next.
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 your highest expectations.
All of our handpicked 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 and 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.
Experiences that have consistently helped thousands of people going through midlife transitions cultivate the resilience, confidence, and possibilities-focused “beginner’s mind” they need to embrace change and consciously create a life of deep joy and fulfillment.
Two Luxury Campuses to Choose From
Baja, Mexico
El Pescadero Resort
A stunning oceanfront property offering all of the 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, with 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.
Both of our campuses provide a unique, magical experience, inspiring 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...
Experiencing the end of a relationship.
Transitioning out of a career or business
Entering the “Empty Nest” stage of parenting.
Embarking on a new relationship.
Becoming a caregiver or transitioning away from that role.
Dealing with changes in physical or cognitive health.
Grieving the loss of a loved one.
Wanting or needing to start a new career.
Dealing with the loss of a job.
Experiencing a shift in your internal beliefs.
Struggling with a life- changing decision.
Wondering, “What’s next for me?”
More than 5,000 people from 48 countries and all walks of life have experienced the magic of MEA.
From CEOs to artists and homemakers and everyone in between – have taken our MEA workshops and are using what they’ve discovered to create lives of greater joy and fulfillment.
Now it’s your turn.
They 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 natural 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 stay in close touch 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!
Your Workshop Includes
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.
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 into our Navigating Transitions curriculum 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 our Navigating Transitions workshop and you also see a 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.
To register today, scroll down and choose the date and campus location that works best for you and if you have any questions click the button below to book call with our admissions team to learn more.