Bestselling author and travel writer Pico Iyer presents...
Finding Your Center:
Building Resilience to Withstand Any Storm
Aug 18 - Aug 23, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Pico Iyer, Chip Conley
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
Stop Managing Chaos. Master It.
Your Reality Now:
Your phone won’t stop buzzing. Your thoughts won’t quiet down. Even your meditation app feels like work. Peace feels impossible.
What If Everything Could Change?
Stop chasing calm. Become the calm.
Join renowned author and speaker Pico Iyer for five transformative days in Santa Fe this August and discover how to transform life's chaos into unshakeable calm with wisdom.
As a bestselling author and trusted voice on how to cultivate inner peace even in turbulent times, he’s shared insights with global audiences and even collaborates closely with the Dalai Lama. And he can help you unlock that same deep reservoir of inner calm within yourself – the kind that not only transforms your daily experience but ripples out to everyone around you.
In this powerful five-day workshop with bestselling author Pico Iyer, you’ll discover what he calls "The Pilgrim's Way": time-tested practices that
blend ancient wisdom with modern life to transform daily overwhelm into deep, unshakeable peace – creating lasting calm that ripples out to everything you do.
What You’ll Gain
In five transformative days with Pico and the MEA Team, you will:
Meet Your Faculty
Pico Iyer
Bestselling Author | Leading Expert on Finding Peace in Chaos
For over 40 years, Pico has uncovered the secrets to staying grounded in a chaotic world. From conversations with the Dalai Lama to living in Zen monasteries and exploring 80 countries, he’s mastered the art of clarity and calm amidst the noise.
Why his wisdom inspires millions:
➥ New York Times Bestseller: The Art of Stillness became an instant classic on finding peace in a restless world.
➥ 11M+ TED Views: His talks on inner peace resonate with audiences seeking balance in turbulent times.
➥ TIME Magazine Feature: Praised as "one of our most eloquent observers of the modern journey."
➥ Global Connections: Regularly in dialogue with spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.
Pico will share his most practical, battle-tested tools for finding calm and focus when life feels overwhelming. This isn’t abstract philosophy—it’s proven wisdom you can use every day.
Chip Conley
Modern Wisdom Pioneer | Legendary Entrepreneur | MEA Founder
A three-time TED speaker on the big stage, Chip Conley is one of the world's leading experts at the intersection of business innovation, psychology, and spirituality. After selling his $350M boutique hotel company, Chip transformed Airbnb from startup to global giant by mastering one crucial skill – turning life's biggest transitions into breakthrough moments.
His many big wins include:
➥ Built and sold Joie de Vivre Hotels during multiple economic crises
➥ Guided Airbnb's evolution from scrappy startup to $100B company
➥ His book Learning to Love Midlife became an instant bestseller
➥ Created MEA to help thousands navigate life's most challenging transitions
Chip will share his time-tested strategies for finding opportunity in uncertainty and building unshakeable resilience through any storm.
This workshop is for you if...
You're overwhelmed by constant change and want to master techniques to stay calm in any crisis – from work deadlines to family emergencies.
You're navigating life transitions and long to develop an inner compass to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
You're tired of quick fixes, and ready to learn time-tested practices that blend ancient wisdom with modern science.
You're seeking authentic connection, and want to build meaningful relationships that transcend digital superficiality.
You're feeling untethered, and and ready to create an inner sanctuary that grounds you even in life's chaos.
You're excited to grow and discover how challenges become catalysts for profound personal transformation.
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.



Meet Your MEA Facilitators
Our trailblazing guides share hidden wonders across our 2,600-acre sanctuary, leading you from sunrise mountain hikes to secret Sangre de Cristo overlooks for unforgettable moments.
What if your greatest storms could make you unstoppable?
The Challenge: Your thoughts race, your phone demands your attention, and peace feels out of reach. But what if the chaos wasn’t the enemy—what if it held the key to unlocking your greatest strength?
The Promise: World-renowned author Pico Iyer will reveal the proven practices that have helped thousands transform overwhelm into unshakeable clarity, even in our hyper-connected world.