Berkeley professor & director of the Greater Good Science Center Dacher Keltner presents...
Cultivating Awe
Dec 15 - Dec 20, 2025 in Baja, Mexico Led by: Dacher Keltner, Barbara Tint, Teddi Dean
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When the world feels heavy, awe lifts your spirits and reconnects you with wonder and possibility.
In times like these, it can be hard to feel hopeful or inspired.
You may find yourself going through the motions – drifting through your days on autopilot, keeping up with responsibilities, searching for small escapes that never really satisfy – and it all feels heavy and hollow.
But you know it doesn’t have to be this way. You know there’s something more.
You want to be surprised again.
To feel lifted by beauty.
To see the extraordinary in the everyday.
To wake up with a renewed sense of possibility.
You long for those moments that open your heart and remind you that wonder is still all around you.
This is what you’ll find during our upcoming five-day retreat in Baja with Dr. Dacher Keltner, director of the Greater Good Science Center and author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.
Join us in Baja to learn from one of the world's leading researchers on human emotion in an intimate small-group setting at our luxury beachfront campus. You'll discover how to bring awe back into your life and make it a non-negotiable daily practice that expands your perspective and reconnects you to the beauty, mystery, and meaning of life itself.
Listen to Chip and Dacher Keltner on the Midlife Chrysalis podcast:
The Science of Awe: Rediscover Wonder with Dacher Keltner
What you’ll gain
Through a combination of our MEA Owning Wisdom curriculum and Dacher’s science-backed deep-dive exploration of awe, you will:
By the end of your five days with Dacher and the MEA faculty, you will feel like your heart, mind, and soul have expanded, transforming your understanding of reality and deepening your sense of connection with the world around you.
You will be energized and inspired and find it so much easier to live in a state of gratitude and abundance.
Meet your faculty
Dacher Keltner
Author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley | Director of the Greater Good Science Center
Dr. Keltner is one of the world’s foremost emotion scientists. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, and The Power Paradox.
He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and is the host of two podcasts: The Science of Happiness and Happiness Break.
Dr. Keltner was the scientific advisor behind Pixar’s Inside Out .
He has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest on issues related to emotion and well-being and is involved with the education of health care providers and judges. His research interests include emotion, social interaction, conflict and negotiation, and culture.
This workshop is for you if...
You’re searching for answers to the big questions about life, the universe, and everything
You yearn to experience more awe, wonder, and transcendence in your life
You love delving into the mysteries of existence but also have one foot firmly planted in the world of science
You’re looking for a deeper sense of connection to others and to the world around you
You’re searching for a new way to access the eternal or divine because the old ways no longer work
You’re feeling disconnected from nature and want to reimmerse yourself in the vast beauty of the world in a breathtaking location
You want to learn simple daily practices to reduce stress and cultivate lasting joy and gratitude
You’re ready to release what no longer serves you and show up in the world as the awesome human being that you are
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”.
Meet your MEA facilitators
In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Dacher, you will be guided through the core MEA Owning Wisdom curriculum by our faculty members:
Barbara Tint
Content Facilitator
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Barbara Tint, PhD, is a social/political psychologist, university professor, global trainer and published author. She has lived all around the world, bringing a deep international and intercultural lens to all that she does. She is a trained improviser and award winning storyteller, and uses these interactive methods to create experiential and dynamic learning. Both laughter and tears have been known to show up in her workshops. She will tell you her stories and can’t wait to hear yours.
Teddi Dean
MEA's Head of Mindfulness & Movement | Former Bone Brigade team member
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Teddi Dean is the Head of Mindfulness and Movement here at MEA. He offers a fun, accessible and wisdom filled approach to both meditation and yoga. Teddi loves working with beginners and has a gift in showing that each and every one of us is capable of dropping into stillness.
Teddi Dean grew up in Southern California where he was immersed in surf and skateboard culture. He was part of skateboard royalty as a team member of the infamous Powell and Peralta Bones Brigade.
You are the universe experiencing itself
Awe is the emotion that allows you to transcend the confines of your limited, individualistic self and connect with the vast and unknowable universe of which you are an integral part.
When you are feeling lost, confused, alone, or disconnected, awe is the light that will shine the way home.
