Camp Corazón
An alumni gathering for community, creativity, and the kind of fun that reminds you why you loved summer camp in the first place.
Camp Corazón 2026:
Two Gatherings, One Spirit
In 2026, Camp Corazón unfolds across both MEA campuses – our first in Santa Fe and the third annual celebration in Baja.
These retreats are a chance to return to what drew you to MEA in the first place: honest conversation, creative expression, and the freedom to simply be yourself.
Each gathering offers its own rhythm – Santa Fe’s desert air and quiet reflection, Baja’s ocean breeze and easy laughter – but the heart is the same. You’ll move, make, talk, rest, and reconnect with a community that feels like home.
Come for connection, creativity, and a few good days that remind you how rich life feels when you slow down long enough to enjoy it.
What Awaits You
Your retreat, your way.
Each day is yours to shape – join what calls to you, skip what doesn’t, and move at your own pace.
Mindful Mornings
Ease into the day with movement, meditation, and quiet time that clears space for what matters.
Creative Exploration
Follow your curiosity. Try art or writing, join a wellness or Spanish session, or sit in conversation that sparks new ideas.
Shared Meals & Moments
Pizza nights, sunset talks, poolside laughter, and long dinners that stretch into stories. Connection happens naturally here.
Space to Restore
Gentle yoga, sound baths, massage, or simply watching the light fade. Rest is part of the experience.
Evening Gatherings
Campfires, music, stargazing, and whatever unfolds when good company meets open time.
Baja Camp Corazón Schedule
Monday
September 7 Arrival Day
Afternoon | Arrivals |
5:30 PM | Welcome Reception + Dinner |
7:00 PM | Orientation + Introductions |
Tuesday
September 8
7:00 AM | Mindfulness + Movement |
8:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:30 AM | Wellness + Vitality |
1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:30 PM | Creative Writing |
5:00 PM | Gentle Yoga Flow |
6:30 PM | Dinner |
Wednesday
September 9
7:00 AM | Mindfulness + Movement |
8:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:30 AM | Spanish Language Workshop |
1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:30 PM | Art + Creativity |
5:00 PM | Poetry + Lyrics |
6:30 PM | Dinner |
8:00 PM | Restorative Sound Bath |
Thursday
September 10
7:00 AM | Mindfulness + Movement |
8:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:30 AM | Guided Conversation |
1:00 PM | Lunch |
2:30 PM | Wellness + Vitality |
5:00 PM | Gentle Yoga Flow |
6:30 PM | Pizza Night + Garden Music |
Friday
September 11 Departure Day
7:00 AM | Mindfulness + Movement |
8:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:30 AM | Closing Circle |
Morning | Departure + Farewells |
Schedule and teaching team subject to change
Baja Pricing & Accommodations
Private Room Package
4 Nights, All-Inclusive
$1,995
($499 / night)
Shared Room Package
Bring a Friend or Partner
$1,280
($320 / night per person)
Extended Stay
Add Extra Nights:
$399
per night (Private)
$299
per night (Shared)
Santa Fe Camp Corazón Schedule
Thursday
November 12 Arrival Day
Afternoon | Arrivals |
5:30 PM | Welcome Mindfulness + Intention Setting |
6:30 PM | Dinner |
7:00 PM | Orientation + Introductions |
Friday
November 13
7:00-8:00 AM | Mindfulness + Movement |
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
8:30-9:30 AM | Morning Circle |
9:00-9:30 AM | Guided Conversation |
9:30-11:30 AM | Open Time |
11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00-2:00 PM | Threshold Walk |
2:30-4:30 PM | Writing Class |
5:00-6:00 PM | Dinner |
6:30 PM 8:00 PM | Campfire Stories + Songs |
Saturday
November 14
6:30 AM | Coffee, Tea, Fruit |
7:00-8:00 AM | Ridge Top Rally + Milagro Hut |
7:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
8:30-9:30 AM | Morning Circle |
9:30-11:30 AM | Cooking Class |
11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Open Time |
1:00-2:00 PM | Lunch |
2:30-4:30 PM | Art Class |
5:00-6:30 PM | Poetry + Lyrics |
6:30-7:30 PM | Dinner |
8:00-9:00 PM | Restorative Sound Bath |
Sunday
November 15 Departure Day
6:30 AM | Coffee, Tea, Fruit |
7:00-8:00 AM | Mindfulness + Movement |
7:30-8:30 AM | Breakfast |
8:30-9:30 AM | Closing Circle |
Morning | Departures |
Schedule and teaching team subject to change
Santa Fe Pricing & Accommodations
Private Room Package
3 Nights, All-Inclusive
$2,850
($950/ night)
Shared Room Package
Bring a Friend or Partner
$2,100
($700 / night per person)
Meet Your Host Team
Leslie Bartlett
Camp Host & Lead Facilitator
Leslie is MEA's VP of Alumni and a certified life coach with a master's degree in spiritual psychology. Based in Colorado, she finds joy in connection – whether hiking, dancing to live music, or bringing people together for meaningful experiences.
With over two decades in travel and hospitality, Leslie has journeyed across the globe collecting stories and perspectives that inform her work. Her path to MEA began at a dinner party in Todos Santos, where she met cofounder Jeff Hamaoui. Hearing his vision for the Midlife Wisdom School, she felt an immediate calling to join the team.
Leslie brings her passion for community building, life transitions, and transformative gatherings to her role at MEA, creating spaces where alumni can reconnect and grow together.
Additional facilitators for movement, art, writing, and Spanish will be announced soon.
Ready to Say Yes?
Another summer scrolling through other people's adventures, or one where you're living your own?
Make it easy – pick your campus then send us an email!
Baja: September 7–11, 2026
Santa Fe: November 12-15, 2026
Questions about rooms, activities, or accessibility? Reach out to Leslie Bartlett, VP of Corazón
Here’s Why Alumni Keep Coming Back
It's an exceptional experience and all staff are crazy good, kind and loving.
- B. Blatteis
Leslie is an amazing guide and facilitator and so fun! The staff was outstanding, the food amazing, the vibe unbelievably comfortable. Felt like home. I loved it and only wish I could have stayed longer. I will be back!
- J. Brito
I loved every minute and will return. I want more! Friends have already told me they would like to come to the next Camp Corazón. I would absolutely recommend it to others, and I would come back!
- J. Tishkoff