Exclusive Alumni-Only Workshop
Alumni Rites of Passage:
Own Your Story
November 17-22, 2025 in Baja, Mexico
Led by: Barb Tint, Thérèse O’Neill
Go Deeper. Live Your Truth. And Groove Your Way to What’s Next.
You came to MEA seeking insight, clarity, and connection. And you found something powerful – maybe even life-changing.
But what brought you to MEA isn’t where you are now.
You may have shed identities… taken bold steps… and reconnected with parts of yourself you’d forgotten.
And yet you still sense a new chapter calling you forward, inviting you to step more fully into who you’re meant to be.
In this intimate, alumni-only “playshop,” you’ll gather with fellow MEA graduates who are ready – like you – to engage at a deeper level from day one.
Together, you’ll reconnect with your inner compass, explore personal rites of passage through play, movement, story, and reflection, and craft a vision for what’s next – rooted in authenticity, joy, and your evolving truth.
You’ve already done the work to awaken. Now it’s time to integrate, embody, and evolve.
Led by beloved MEA faculty Barb Tint and Thérèse O’Neil, this alumni-only week in Baja offers a powerful blend of wisdom and curiosity, intention and delight designed to usher you into a new place of flourishing – with greater clarity and alumni accountability.
What you’ll gain
Through a dynamic blend of embodied practice, rich discussion, and meaningful reflection, you will:
Here’s your chance to integrate who you’ve been with who you’re becoming – and step into your next chapter with clarity, courage, and joy supported by a powerful alumni community.
You told us that you were looking for the “next step” to take on your journey… this is it!
Alumni Rites of Passage: Own Your Story is designed to give you a meaningful way to keep learning, growing, and thriving – in community with each other and with the support of our senior content facilitators.
As an MEA alum, you've already unlocked that powerful third vault and are ready for something different – an experience designed for participants who can connect and engage at an advanced level from day one.
You’ve done the work and understand the power of ritual.
You know that positive rituals help you tap into your intuition, cultivate presence, and forge deeper connections with your community and the world around you.
But as you move into your next chapter, your priorities evolve. The rituals that once helped you chase success – climbing ladders, growing ventures, proving your worth – may no longer fit the life you're creating now.
Now you're searching for something different. Something that meets your needs and desires to simplify, laugh more, connect deeply, and have courage to reach for your dreams.
We'd love to help you experience new rituals that support the happiness, fulfillment, and freedom you crave at this stage of life.
Meet your faculty
Barbara Tint, PhD
Psychologist | Former Professor of Conflict Resolution | Trained Improvisor & Storyteller
Barbara Tint, PhD, is a social-political psychologist, global trainer, published author, and former professor of Conflict Resolution at Portland State University. Having lived and worked around the world, she brings a rich international and intercultural perspective to everything she leads.
Barb is also a trained improviser and award-winning storyteller who infuses her workshops with humor, heart, and dynamic experiential methods. A beloved MEA facilitator, she creates spaces where deep insight and spontaneous joy go hand in hand.
She’ll share her stories – and can’t wait to hear yours.
Thérèse O’Neill
Facilitator Lead in Baja
Educator | Senior Facilitator | Trauma-Informed Guide
Thérèse O'Neill is the Facilitator Lead for MEA's Baja campus. She is a longtime educator in California and in Mexico, volunteering with Nest Global to provide early childhood education to young asylum seekers and refugees. She holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Stanford, and has a background in trauma-informed education and psychology. She is a resident of Baja, where she writes, makes textiles and travels in her free time.
Thérèse came as a compadre to MEA in 2021 in the midst of numerous transitions and a desire to remake a life for herself in Mexico. That transformative experience led her to facilitation training with Chip and Jeff, and to living at Baja Sage, the housing community aligned with MEA principles of regenerating soul and soil.
For Thérèse, the most powerful aspect of working at MEA is being of service, co-creating magical weeks with folks seeking to move out of their comfort zone into greater meaning and purpose—or just needing a place to remember themselves and their goodness.
Along with her work at MEA, Thérèse is currently working toward an MS in Positive Psychology to grow her knowledge of new social science and best practices to serve the MEA community.
This workshop is for you if...
You’ve experienced transformation through MEA – and now you’re craving a new container to deepen, integrate, and keep evolving
You want to reconnect with your purpose, your people, and the parts of yourself that feel most alive
You’re ready to examine what’s changed since your first MEA experience – and honor what’s still unfolding
You long for a week of play, presence, and perspective – away from the noise, with space to listen inward and connect outward
You’re excited to realign your life with what matters most – and live each day with greater intention, authenticity, and joy
You’re not interested in going it alone – you want structure, support, and authentic community as you shape what’s next
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”.
You’ve already started rewriting your story. This is your chance to deepen it.
With the support of expert facilitators and a vibrant community of fellow alumni, you’ll move beyond insight into integration – transforming what you’ve learned into the way you live.
This immersive week is your invitation to realign with your purpose, reignite your joy, and return home with renewed clarity, powerful practices, and the momentum to carry it forward into 2026 and beyond.
Step into a week of clarity, connection, and alignment – and come home to yourself, more fully than ever before.
(And yes, the food will be as delicious as always.)
You know how amazing our made-from-scratch meals are. Our hospitality team will be delighted to prepare you delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks that sate your body, mind, and soul.
You can focus on creating your inspired vision and honing your midlife thriving skills while our dedicated hospitality team caters to your every need. As you no doubt remember, at MEA, we believe that thriving is delicious.
Your Workshop Includes
As always, everything is included with the price of your room in this all-inclusive experience designed to support you as you embark on your next exciting chapter and shape your ideal future.
Tuition starts at
$3,000
Ready to start your journey?
Alumni Rites of Passage: Own Your Story
November 17-22, 2025 in Baja, Mexico
Led by: Barb Tint, Thérèse O’Neill
Step into your next chapter with confidence and ease, knowing that every detail of your experience is being taken care of by our world-class faculty and hospitality team.
Starting at
$3,000 per person
Still deciding or have questions?
Connect with our helpful team of Advisors
Our Advisors are all MEA alumni who can offer genuine insights into our programs. They’re passionate about helping you finding the right fit to make your next chapter the best one.
Daniel Booz
Lucas Erie
Leslie Bartlett