MEA Foundations
Cultivating Purpose
Reconnect with what matters most – and design the life that calls you forward
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Feeling unfulfilled or disconnected from your deeper purpose?
Whether you’re questioning what truly matters, sensing that something in your life is ready to evolve, or longing to reignite your sense of meaning, our Cultivating Purpose workshops will help you reconnect with what lights you up.
4-Day Intensive in Santa Fe
Tuition starting at $2,500-$3,000
5-Day Immersion In Baja
World-class accommodations
Intimate group of 28 people max
Financial aid available. Apply here
You’re being called to something deeper.
At some point, the goals you’ve chased, the roles you’ve played, and the life you’ve built no longer feel as meaningful as they once did.
You’ve accomplished what you set out to do – yet something essential still feels missing, and you can’t help but wonder:
What now? What’s next? What truly matters?
Maybe you feel the pull to shift from striving to serving, from accumulation to contribution. Or maybe you long to create a life that reflects who you are now – not who you were yesterday.
This stirring inside isn’t something to ignore.
It’s a signal that it’s time to realign your life with what matters most.
Join us in Baja or Santa Fe to rediscover what lights you up and chart a course toward a life infused with greater meaning, purpose, and joy.
What you'll gain
Clarity on What Truly Matters
Reconnect with your core values and uncover what brings meaning, fulfillment, and direction to this next chapter of your life.
Inspiration to Reimagine Your Path
Shift from autopilot to intentional living—exploring new possibilities, passions, and ways of making an impact.
A Deeper Sense of Purpose
Move beyond external expectations and rediscover an inner compass that guides your choices, relationships, and contributions.
The Confidence to Live with Intention
Leave with the tools, insights, and renewed energy to align your daily actions with your deepest values and create a life that feels authentic and alive.
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
Two powerful ways to experience this transformational workshop
We now offer our Cultivating Purpose workshops in two formats to meet you where you are. Stretch out, go deep, and reflect in Baja or enjoy a more focused, immersive experience over fewer days in Santa Fe.
Which format is right for you?
| Setting |
| Pace |
| Length |
| Vide |
| Offered in |
| Time | 5-day (Baja) |
|---|---|
| Setting | Beachfront, relaxed, spacious |
| Pace | Slower rhythm, downtime built in |
| Length | 5 days: Monday–Friday (depart Saturday) |
| Vibe | Reflective, restful, connective |
| Offered in | Baja (ongoing) |
| Time | 4-Day (Santa Fe) |
|---|---|
| Setting | High desert, focused, intimate |
| Pace | Condensed, immersive, time-efficient |
| Length | 4 days: Monday–Thursday (depart Friday) |
| Vibe | Energizing, immersive, action-oriented |
| Offered in | Santa Fe (starting 2026) |
The MEA Method is backed by social science, proven by years of research & implementation
Our Cultivating Purpose 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’ve 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.
Guided by world-class faculty who’ve walked this path themselves
Our handpicked facilitators are highly trained professionals who are all midlifers themselves and have been extensively trained in the MEA Method. They have all navigated their own periods of reinvention and bring a wealth of experience in helping others create their fulfilling next chapter.
This Workshop Is For You If…
Here’s what our time together will look like:
5
5-Day Immersion
Available in Baja & Santa Fe in 2025, Baja only from January 2026
Monday:
7:00 AM: Arrival/Check-in
5:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Dinner
7:00 PM: Classroom Time
Tuesday:
7:00 AM: Mind + Body
8:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Classroom Time
6:30 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Free Time
Wednesday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
7:30 AM: Mind + Body
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Classroom Time
6:30 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Evening Gathering
Thursday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
7:30 AM: Mind + Body
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Graduation
6:30 PM: Celebration Dinner
8:00 PM: Evening Gathering
Friday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
7:30 AM: Mind + Body
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Graduation
6:30 PM: Celebration Dinner
8:00 PM: Evening Gathering
Saturday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00 AM: Mind + Body
10:00 AM: Checkout/Departure
Sunday:
*Please note that not all “classroom time” activities take place in the actual classroom.
4
4-Day Intensives
Available in Santa Fe only from January 2026
Sunday:
7:00 AM: Arrival/Check-in
5:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Dinner
7:00 PM: Classroom Time
Monday:
7:00 AM: Mindful Movement
8:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Classroom Time
6:30 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Free Time
Tuesday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
7:30 AM: Mind + Body
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Classroom Time
6:30 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Evening Gathering
Wednesday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
7:30 AM: Mindful Movement
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
3:00 PM: Graduation
6:30 PM: Celebration Dinner
8:00 PM: Evening Gathering
Thursday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00 AM: Mind + Body
10:00 AM: Checkout/Departure
Friday:
Saturday:
*Please note that not all “classroom time” activities take place in the actual classroom.
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.
Gourmet meals and snacks made from scratch
At MEA, we believe that thriving is delicious. Our delicious, made-from-scratch meals are locally sourced, organic, and prepared by our hand-picked chefs. You’ll love the abundance of incredible options to choose from each meal – not to mention the fresh fruit smoothies.
Santa Fe only
Explore the Ranch
on Horseback
Our Rising Circle Ranch spans 2,600 acres of New Mexico high desert, offering guided horseback riding for all experience levels through diverse terrains under the vast Southwest sky
You’ll experience highlights like:
Horseback riding is an optional add-on activity you can book once you arrive on the ranch. Whether you’re seasoned or brand new to horseback adventures, this guided experience lets you discover the ranch’s natural wonders alongside our gentle horses.
7,000+ people from 60 countries and all walks of life have experienced the magic of MEA.
Our alumni include CEOs, artists, professional athletes, homemakers, activists and everyone in between. They’re using what they’ve discovered to create a more fulfilling and vibrant next chapter for themselves. Now it’s your turn.
Your All-Inclusive Luxury Retreat Includes:
4 or 5 days and nights of lodging at our world-class retreat center in Baja or Santa Fe with all of your meals, snacks, drinks and other amenities included
Daily sessions and experiential activities to help you connect with your inner self, envision your desired experience, and release what no longer serves you
Mindfulness practices to soothe your nervous system and help you cultivate greater mindfulness and presence in the moment
Movement to get the energy flowing and build your strength and agility as you chart your course forward to the life you want to live
Incredible bonding experiences with the most amazing humans you’ll ever meet
Three delicious, chef-prepared meals plus snacks throughout the day prepared from scratch with the freshest local ingredients.
Intimate gatherings to cultivate connection and celebrate the joy and beauty of life
Tuition starts at
$2,500 / $3,000
Plus tax & service fees
*Depending on room choice & workshop format