Let’s Talk About Death (Over Dinner) creator Michael Hebb presents…

Love, Death, and Human Connection

Apr 14 - Apr 19, 2025 in Baja, Mexico
Led by: Michael Hebb, Barbara Tint, Jed Tarlow

Financial aid is available. Apply Here.

Make your peace with our forever companion, Death, and discover the secret of life-enriching human connection

Death is the one inevitability that we all face. Yet in our modern society, so few of us are given the chance to come to terms with it in a healthy way.

That’s what inspired restaurateur, entrepreneur, and activist Michael Hebb to found Death Over Dinner – an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread with each other, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common.

People who attend his surprisingly life-affirming gatherings bond deeply with each other as they discuss the aspects of death that often are left unspoken – such as what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered.

In the process of turning to face their own mortality and processing their grief over the loss of their loved ones, they discover that embracing their relationship with death can be a healing source of renewal, purpose, and joy.

If you have recently lost a loved one – or if you’re feeling called to come to terms with your own mortality – this workshop is designed to help you find the peace you’re looking for, and so much more.

During five powerful days with Michael and the MEA team in beautiful Baja, you will be invited to transform your relationship with death and cultivate a deeper, more profound connection with your own humanity and that of others.

What You’ll Gain

Through a blend of MEA curriculum and explorations that combine the spiritual, practical, existential, and commonsense best practices around death, you will:

  • Compassionately face your own grief and mortality in a way that’s not avoidant or repressive but open, curious, expansive, and real
  • Explore what the idea of death brings up for you – what is unsaid, what decisions you've made, and what decisions you want to make
  • Honor your ancestors and those who have gone before you by bringing them into your life in a way that feels momentous and powerful and meaningful to you
  • Heal areas in yourself where death and grief have caused an inability to connect with those closest to you
  • Form deep and meaningful bonds with others and yourself up to love and human connection
  • Clarify what gives your life joy and purpose and ensure that your days on this planet are filled with happiness and fulfillment

You will leave with a new sense of empowerment in your relationship to death and grief and a comprehensive end-of-life plan that you can share with your family and loved ones to ensure you have the meaningful experience you desire.

Meet Your Faculty

Michael Hebb

Founder of Death Over Dinner

Author | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Activist

Michael is the Founder of Life Over Dinner. He currently serves as a Board Member of Village Health Works and as Board Advisor (Emeritus) at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts. In the recent past, he served as a Partner at RoundGlass and Senior Advisor to Summit Series, Theo Chocolate, CreativeLive, Architecture For Humanity, and Mosaic Voices Foundation. 

Michael’s groundbreaking work with Death Over Dinner emerged from his own early encounters with mortality. After losing his father to Alzheimer's at age thirteen, Hebb developed a profound understanding of how challenging end-of-life conversations can be – and how essential. Named an "underground restaurateur, impresario and provocateur" by The New York Times, he has transformed this personal experience into a global movement.

Launched 12 years ago, Death Over Dinner provides a framework for people to gather around a meal and engage in meaningful conversations about mortality. The initiative has grown exponentially, with over one million people participating in these transformative dinners worldwide, making it one of the most successful end-of-life awareness campaigns ever created. 

A captivating speaker, Hebb has shared his insights through a widely-viewed TEDMED talk and numerous speaking engagements at universities and conferences globally. His second book, Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner) continues to expand this vital work. His approach combines the intimacy of shared meals with carefully crafted conversation tools, proving that the dinner table can be one of our most powerful venues for transformative dialogue.

This workshop is for you if...

You have recently lost someone and are looking for a way to process your grief while honoring your loved one’s memory

You are dealing with a serious health condition that is causing you to contemplate your own end of life

You’re seeking a way to face your mortality in a healthy way that fills you with vitality and enriches your life with purpose and meaning

You want to release any feelings of guilt, shame, or regret you may feel over the death of a loved one

You want to create an end-of-life plan that clarifies exactly what you want your death to look and feel like – so you can share it with your family and loved ones

You long to connect more deeply with your own humanity and that of others and replace feelings of grief and numbness with love and aliveness

Do this powerful work on our awe-inspiring beachside campus in Baja

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”.

  • Beach walks
  • Poolside lounging
  • Warm ocean waves
  • Fire pits
  • Magical sunsets

Meet Your MEA Facilitators

In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Michael Hebb, you will be guided through the core MEA curriculum by our seasoned facilitators:

Barbara Tint

Content Facilitator

Barbara Tint, Ph.D. is a social/political psychologist, university professor, global trainer and published author. She has lived all around the world, bringing an international and multicultural lens to her work. She is an expert improviser and storyteller, and brings these methods to all that she does.

Jed Tarlow

Experience Facilitator

Jed is a student of the world and the human condition. He came from a nomadic career in river exploration, conservation, and guiding to settle in Baja Sur and build a B&B to help people connect with this powerful landscape. He’s passionate about taking care of people, creating enriching conversations, and chasing another dreamy wave.

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Death has always been one of our primary teachers.

Facing our mortality can lead us down a path of inquiry that gives our life shape, purpose and meaning. When we compassionately embrace our own death and grief with intention and humility, it is less frightening and can be a realm of great inspiration and vitality that evokes great awakening and significant healing.

Are you ready to discover a new sense of empowerment in your relationship to death and grief? 

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

  • 5 days and nights of lodging at our boutique luxury 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
  • 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.

Tuition starts at $4,000

Ready to start your journey?

Love, Death, and Human Connection

Apr 14 - Apr 19, 2025 in Baja, Mexico
Led by: Michael Hebb, Barbara Tint, Jed Tarlow

Step into your next chapter with confidence and ease, knowing that every detail of your experience is being taken care of by our world-class faculty and hospitality team.

Starting at

$4,000 per person

Financial aid is available. Apply Here.

Still deciding or have questions?
Connect with our helpful team of Advisors

Our Advisors are all MEA alumni who can offer genuine insights into our programs. They’re passionate about helping you finding the right fit to make your next chapter the best one.

Daniel Booz

Dana Anton

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