Whether it’s horseback riding and astronomy, cooking classes and music by the fire, or an immersion into regenerative ranching and soil science, you will experience learning, inspiration, and connection in new and unexpected ways. Our Santa Fe campus at Rising Circle Ranch opens in March 2024.
Discover the perfect blend of nature and luxury amenities at MEA's new Rising Circle Ranch, situated 25 minutes south of downtown. This marks our inaugural U.S. campus and is the first American “midlife wisdom school." Spanning a vast and exclusive 4-square-mile expanse, this secluded haven provides a remote yet conveniently reachable escape in the culturally vibrant Santa Fe region.
The cuisine of northern New Mexico is renowned for its unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences, resulting in dishes that feature bold flavors and a rich cultural tapestry. All meals, beverages and alcohol are included in the cost of the workshop.
In Santa Fe, you can immerse yourself in the enchanting landscape by embarking on unique activities such as exploring picturesque hiking trails that wind through the Sangre de Cristo mountains or experiencing the timeless allure of the region on horseback rides through its rugged terrain.
Our climate is comfortable during most of the academic year (October - July). But temperatures can range from “quite cool” to “dang, it’s hot” in a single day, so we recommend these three words when packing: layers, sunscreen, hat! We also send a comprehensive packing list upon acceptance.
Students traveling to MEA from outside of New Mexico fly into the Albuquerque (ABQ) or Santa Fe (SAF) airports. The campus is a 25-minute drive from downtown Santa Fe.
Given the small size of our workshop cohorts (18-24 students), it’s a competitive process to be accepted into your workshop of choice. While we seek students who are in transition and curious about learning and evolving, we also strive to facilitate a diversity of experience in each cohort. So, there are no specific rules that define our acceptance process. If your application is not accepted, we may suggest other MEA weeks when your application is more likely to be accepted, or encourage you to apply again in the future.
Our climate is comfortable during most of the academic year (October-July). But temperatures can range from “quite cool” to “dang, it’s hot” in a single day, so we recommend these three words when packing: layers, sunscreen, hat! We also send a comprehensive packing list upon acceptance. We’ve been doing this for years. No one believes us, and we’ve sent links to the weather! We can have a 30-degree swing from day to night. Pack layers! A light puffer is a lovely thing to have in Baja in the winter.
Students traveling to MEA from outside of Baja California Sur fly into Los Cabos (SJD) airport. Our round-trip private shuttle picks you up (arrive on the first day of the workshop by 4PM) and brings you back (times on departure day flexible). The shuttle is included in the cost of your workshop on your scheduled arrival and departure days.
Our number one priority is your safety. The Todos Santos and El Pescadero areas are almost completely free of criminal activity. We provide safe and reliable transportation in our private shuttle from the time you land until you arrive at our rural, beachfront compound—an hour away from the bustling Cabo area. And, we have 24/7 staff on campus and a state-of-the-art surveillance system.