MEA founder and bestselling author Chip Conley presents…

PEAK + Wisdom at Work:

Modern Elder Practices for Boosting Performance and Engagement

Mar 17 - 23, 2025 Santa Fe, USA

Led by: Chip Conley, Daniel 'DL' Landes

Boost your "work mojo", inspire greater trust and commitment, and amplify your impact across your organization

Successful organizations know there are three key ingredients to a thriving, sustainable business: your employees, customers, and investors.

When you meet these groups’ needs in a way that inspires trust and loyalty, your organization can achieve a state of “mojo” that elevates performance in all areas and allows you to not only survive but thrive – even in challenging times.

But first you have to understand what those needs are – and how to work effectively with diverse people from different generations to make sure those needs are met.

That’s why your organization needs you to take on the role of “Modern Elder” – and share your wisdom and experience while mastering new skills to collaborate, evolve, and thrive in our constantly changing world.

By cultivating curiosity, learning how to ask better questions, and honing your emotional intelligence and mentorship skills, you can inspire a higher level of commitment, facilitate innovation and growth, and make yourself invaluable to your organization.

In this six-day combined workshop facilitated by MEA co-founder and bestselling author Chip Conley, you will learn how to step into your role as a Modern Elder and leverage curiosity, synthesized wisdom, and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to elevate your organization’s performance and results.

What you’ll gain

By attending Chip’s two popular three-day workshops, PEAK: Boost Your Company’s Mojo with Maslow and Wisdom at Work: How to Become a Modern Elder back to back, you will learn how to:

Cultivate a beginner’s mindset and the willingness to evolve and adapt to change
Ask catalytic questions that uncover your blind spots and empower you to learn, grow, and thrive
Speak to the desires of your employees, customers, and investors to inspire high levels of connection and commitment
Foster authentic community within your organization to boost motivation and elevate performance and profitability
Lead with empathy and foster a supportive work environment that promotes effective communication and relationship-building
Learn how to meet your customers’ unrecognized needs and inspire them to become outspoken evangelists for your company

You will leave with a clear vision and next steps to boost performance across your team or organization – along with the renewed energy and motivation to make your vision a reality.

Save $2,200 with this combo deal

Each of these 3-day workshops start at $3,600… but you can attend both for just $5,000 when you register for this combo deal today.

Meet your faculty

Chip Conley

MEA Co-Founder and Author of Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age

Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Innovator | Disruptor | Speaker

Chip Conley is a three-time TED speaker on the big stage and one of the world's leading experts at the intersection of business innovation, psychology, and spirituality.

As one of the creators of the boutique hotel movement and the "modern elder" to the young Airbnb founders, Chip is a disruptor and expert on entrepreneurship and business leadership. He’s a globally-recognized thought leader on the future of work and the competitive advantages of a multi-generational workplace, and serves on the board of Encore.org and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity.

Chip was inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a “modern elder” at Airbnb – where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary success – to found his latest company, MEA (Modern Elder Academy). He is now on a mission to disrupt the aging industry by giving people the tools they need to thrive in midlife and beyond and create long, healthy, purposeful lives for themselves.

He and his team are dedicated to providing transformative growth experiences in breathtaking natural environments that inspire people to become their best selves.

This workshop is for you if...

You’re looking for effective ways to boost employee morale, motivation, and performance

You want to communicate more effectively with colleagues across generations and foster a more collaborative work environment

You are seeking to harness your decades of wisdom and experience to make a more meaningful impact at work

You want to create a workplace culture that values wisdom and encourages continuous growth

You are looking for more effective ways to meet your customers’ needs and earn their loyalty and devotion

You’re ready to build a resilient organization that can adapt to challenges while maintaining a strong sense of purpose

Do this powerful work on our beautiful regenerative ranch in Santa Fe

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.

Big-sky desert country
Breathtaking nature
Interaction with horses and donkeys
Evenings around the campfire
Star-gazing

The World Needs Your Wisdom – And Your Ability to Learn, Adapt, and Evolve

When you synthesize your wisdom with an open-minded curiosity-driven mindset, you unlock the potential for more effective collaboration, innovation, and growth. You will become a better mentor and leader and help to foster an inclusive work environment that promotes engagement and delivers better results for your organization.

Are you ready to step into your role as Modern Elder and help your organization thrive?

People 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 wellbeing later in life. 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.

Many of our alumni cohorts have stayed in close touch for years 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

6 days and nights of lodging at our boutique luxury retreat center in 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
Meditation covering a range of 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.
Festive gatherings to cultivate connection and celebrate the joy and beauty of life.

Combo tuition starts at $5,000
save $2,200 off individual workshop prices

Ready to start your journey?