EQUUS® Founder and Author of Flying Lead Change Kelly Wendorf presents...

Rewilding:

Reclaiming Your Self Agency in a World That Wants to Tame You

Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Kelly Wendorf
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Rediscover who you were before the world told you who to be.

As children, we face the ultimate existential conundrum: trade parts of ourselves to belong to the family system or risk not belonging to the family system in order to belong to ourselves. 

Very few of us emerge as adults with fully intact, healthily differentiated egos that can authentically create the lives we deserve. This struggle translates into a complicated relationship with our self-agency and self-expression.

Interpersonal dynamics become stressful, and important opportunities are lost. Left unchanged, this leads to depression, isolation, resentment, and a haunting sense that something more is possible for you.

Where Wild Wisdom Meets Modern Transformation

Based on Kelly’s powerful online course, Assertiveness for Life and Leadership and her celebrated book, Flying Lead Change: 56 Million Years of Wisdom for Leadership and Life, this workshop is an opportunity to engage in revolutionary learning experiences to radically change outcomes in your life. 

The process is not for the faint of heart. If you’re ready to move outside your comfort zones and enter the raw and wild places where change truly happens, this game-changing workshop is for you.

In this transformative 5-day workshop with EQUUS® master Kelly Wendorf and the MEA herd of horses, you'll journey beyond your domesticated self to rediscover your natural power, guided by revolutionary horse wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience that awakens your authentic self-expression.

What you’ll gain

Through powerful horse-guided wisdom, neuroscience-backed practices, and deep experiential learning in nature, Kelly and the MEA team will guide you to:

  • Master the art of authentic power through revolutionary models that liberate your self-agency and transform how you show up in the world
  • Understand the neurobiology of self-expression as you discover how your brain and body hold patterns of diminishment – and how to break free from them
  • Experience profound shifts through direct work with the MEA herd of horses, guided by EQUUS® founder Kelly Wendorf, unlocking wisdom that goes beyond words
  • Develop practices that integrate mind, body, and spirit through journaling, dialogue, and transformative exercises that rewild your authentic voice
  • Reconnect with your innate wisdom through time in nature – the ultimate rewilding teacher – on MEA's stunning 4-mile mountain ranch

By the end of your five days with Kelly and the MEA horses, you'll have practical tools for authentic self-expression and a profound new relationship with your own power, plus the confidence to create the changes you've been yearning for.

Meet your faculty

Kelly Wendorf

Nature-Based Leadership Coach | Spiritual Mentor | EQUUS® Founder | Author of Flying Lead Change

Kelly's journey bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science. After 15 years immersed in neuroscience and neuropsychology, studying with spiritual and Indigenous leaders across India, Africa, Indonesia, and Australia, she pioneered the EQUUS Experience® – revolutionizing how we understand leadership, social justice, and human potential.

Now, as founder of EQUUS® and author of Flying Lead Change, she's helping conscientious leaders create a future where humanity lives in deeper connection with nature and ourselves. Her revolutionary approach, featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal Magazine, and Vogue, has transformed thousands of lives, from Fortune 100 executives to grassroots change-makers.

➥ Bridge Builder: Uniquely blends neuroscience, indigenous wisdom, and horse guidance for breakthrough change

➥ Global Impact: Serves clients from Amazon to Microsoft while championing underserved communities

In Santa Fe, Kelly will guide you to rediscover your authentic power through the transformative wisdom of horses and neuroscience.

This workshop is for you if...

You struggle to be harmoniously assertive – you either diminish your own needs or come out too hot and rigid, thus eroding your relationships

You sense more is possible for you in your life but are unclear how to assert your desires to make that happen

You’re tired of walking away from conversations without having said what you really want to say

You want to dismantle the limiting beliefs and behaviors that stand in the way of your best life

You desire to learn how to show up more courageously and skillfully in challenging conversations

You yearn to uncover the true purpose that awaits you on the other side of rewilding

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

Feeling that pull toward something wilder and more authentic?

If you're ready to brave the wild edges where real change happens, Kelly Wendorf and the horses await.

Somewhere between who you've become and who you were born to be lies the wild truth you've been searching for  — it's time to find your way back.

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?

Rewilding: Reclaiming Your Self Agency in a World That Wants to Tame You

Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Kelly Wendorf

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

Enroll Now
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Financial aid is available. Apply Here.

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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.

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Daniel Booz

Dana Anton

Lucas Erie

This was a beautiful journey that has come to an end, unfortunately.

The program was spectacular. It really surpassed my expectations. I was really surprised about how the course was curated. There was such a warm intensity and personal touch to it.

Marc Posch

Brand Consultant
MEA is for anyone who wants to live with greater purpose and gratitude.

I experienced MEA as a newly diagnosed multiple myeloma cancer patient, and as a result of the things I’ve learned - I’ve banished the anxiety of being a cancer victim, am in remission, and living with a newfound energy and purpose.

Bruce Deyle

Engineer, IT Architect Verizon
My time with MEA was incredible!

My high expectations were far exceeded and I am so grateful. Big admiration and gratitude for all this

Elisabeth Scharbaum

Hospitalitarian
Eternally grateful for everyone and everything MEA!!

Just know how grateful I am for the joy fuel you all put in my rocket ship. When I want to feel loved or just need a good smile I can think of my time at MEA, which came at the perfect time to encourage me on my journey. Thank you!

Alejandro Cano

Co-Head of Opportunities Funds Oaktree Capital