MEA 5-Day Immersive
Creativity in the Second Half of Life
Mar 2 - Mar 7, 2026 in Baja, Mexico
Led by: Mark Nepo, Barbara Tint, Daniel Weinzveg, Teddi Dean
The creative fire doesn't dim with age – it deepens.
You've lived long enough to know that aging isn't about decline.
It's about distillation.
The stripping away of everything that isn't essential until you're left with what Jung called "the treasure hard to attain"—your authentic self, finally free to create not for achievement, but for the pure joy of being fully alive.
At midlife, you're asking: What does it mean to age consciously? How do I stay creative when the world expects me to slow down? What wants to emerge in these vital decades ahead?
When the fire deepens, everything changes.
Join Mark Nepo – beloved poet, cancer survivor, and wisdom teacher – for a transformative week that combines decades of spiritual insight with practical frameworks for living creatively in the second half of life.
It's time to inhabit your life as the work of art it was always meant to be.
Your most creative decades are still ahead of you.
Deepen and transform your relationship with aging, limitation, and liberation with New York Times bestselling author Mark Nepo – and explore how living creatively means turning everyday actions into expressions of meaning, beauty, and presence.
What you’ll gain
The Soul's Calling
Distinguish between what the world wants from you and what your soul is asking for. Learn to hear the subtle voice beneath the noise of “should” and “must.”
Your Creative Thread
Trace the golden thread that runs through your life – the consistent creative impulse that connects who you've been with who you're becoming.
Exploration, Mastery, Abandonment
Navigate the three phases of creative living: the curiosity of exploration, the depth of mastery, and the freedom of abandonment to what wants to emerge.
The Awaiting Simplicities
Discover what Helen Luke calls "the journey into simplicity" – the gifts that emerge when we stop trying to be someone and start being ourselves.
This isn't about becoming a “creative.”
It’s about reclaiming your life as a work of art and allowing beauty, truth, and wonder to guide your path.
Meet your faculty
Mark Nepo
Poet | Philosopher | Spiritual Teacher
NY Times bestselling author of 20+ books
Mark Nepo is an inner explorer whose open heart has led him more and more deeply into the wisdom at the heart of all traditions. A cancer survivor who’s spent decades translating the insights of spiritual traditions into the language of daily life, he's guided millions of readers through his books, including the New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening.
His work has been called "a masterclass in what it means to be human" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and Parker Palmer describes him as "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time."
➥ Master Storyteller: Weaves poetry, personal narrative, and ancient wisdom into transformative experiences
➥ MEA Beloved: Fifth year teaching at MEA, bringing unparalleled depth to the learning experience
➥ Consciousness Pioneer: Transforms life's deepest challenges into practical wisdom for everyday living
➥ Voice of Authentic Aging: Reframes the second half of life as humanity's most creative and meaningful chapter
This workshop is for you if...
You're a thoughtful person in your 40s, 50s, 60s and older seeking depth over surface.
You're curious about what creativity means beyond career achievement.
You sense there's something deeper waiting to emerge in your life.
You're ready to explore aging as a spiritual practice, not just a biological process.
You're drawn to poetry, story, and the power of authentic expression.
You want to connect with others who value meaning over metrics.
Your creative fire is already stirring. You feel it in the quiet moments, in the way life keeps asking you to grow deeper. In the knowing that creativity never leaves us – its call simply keeps changing.
This is your fifth season. The time when everything you've become finally has space to create – not for achievement, but for the pure joy of being fully alive. Join us in Baja and say yes to the wonder, depth, and beauty that’s been blooming beneath the surface.
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”.
Meet your MEA facilitators
In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Mark, you will be guided through the core MEA Owning Wisdom curriculum by our faculty members:
Barbara Tint
Content Facilitator
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Barbara Tint, PhD, is a social/political psychologist, university professor, global trainer and published author. She has lived all around the world, bringing a deep international and intercultural lens to all that she does. She is a trained improviser and award winning storyteller, and uses these interactive methods to create experiential and dynamic learning. Both laughter and tears have been known to show up in her workshops. She will tell you her stories and can’t wait to hear yours.
Daniel Weinzveg
Experience Facilitator
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Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development, and is a certified breath coach and yoga instructor. For over 10 years, he has supported diverse individuals, teams and organizations to create positive changes – improving communication, collaboration, and overall performance.
His approach is highly collaborative, working closely with people to understand their unique needs and challenges, then designing a safe and supportive environment where individuals and groups can explore their strengths and limitations as they develop new skills and strategies for success.
With a multicultural background and a passion for personal growth, he drives positive change in diverse settings, utilizing a decade of expertise in facilitation.
Teddi Dean
Head of Mindfulness and Movement
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Teddi Dean is the Head of Mindfulness and Movement here at MEA. He offers a fun, accessible and wisdom filled approach to both mediation and yoga. Teddi loves working with beginners and has a gift in showing that each and every one of us is capable of dropping into stillness.
Teddi Dean grew up in Southern California where he was immersed in surf and skateboard culture. He was part of skateboard royalty as a team member of the infamous Powell and Peralta Bones Brigade.
