ROAR author Michael Clinton and Chip Conley present...
ROAR into Midlife:
Build Your Bold Second Act
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Michael Clinton, Chip Conley, Daniel 'DL' Landes
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
From Autopilot to Adventure: Create Your Action Plan for an Extraordinary Next Chapter
Your Reality Now:
You've mastered your roles – parent, partner, professional. You've built the life you thought you wanted. But that restless feeling? Those old dreams tapping at your window? They're telling you there's more.
What If Your Best Memories and Achievements Are Still Ahead Of You?
Stop settling for someday and start living your next great chapter now.
Join renowned author Michael Clinton this August in New Mexico's high desert for a life-changing retreat to unlock the adventures, passions, and possibilities waiting in your second act.
Here's where things get really interesting: Using what he calls Life Layering, Michael will show you how to uncover parts of yourself that have been waiting in the wings. Maybe it's that novel you dreamed up at 20, or the adventure itch you never quite shook.
Bring your curiosity and join our band of life-reimaginers. Through eye-opening exercises, you'll tap into who you really are – beyond the labels.By week's end, you won't just have dreams – you'll have a practical blueprint for turning them into reality.

In this trajectory-changing week with Michael Clinton, explore what's possible beyond the roles that once defined you and discover what happens when you give yourself permission to dream
BIGGER, uncover forgotten passions, and map out rich new dimensions to your life story.
What You’ll Gain
Using Michael's proven Life Layering system and MEA’s signature approach, you'll leave with:
Five days with Michael and our MEA crew will give you more than just a notebook full of ideas. You'll walk away with a real plan and a circle of conspirators ready to help you stay bold.
Meet Your Faculty
Michael Clinton
Author of ROAR: Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late)
Michael has mastered the art of turning life's second act into its greatest chapter. From leading Hearst's global media empire to exploring 120 countries and running marathons on 7 continents, he's proof that your boldest adventures can start at any age.
➥ Bestselling Author: ROAR: Into the Second Half of Your Life sparked a movement, showing thousands how to turn "what if" into "what's next."
➥ Publishing Powerhouse: As President of Hearst Magazines, he revolutionized iconic brands like Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, and O, The Oprah Magazine.
➥ Forbes Visionary: Acclaimed as the master of reinvention for his groundbreaking Life Layering method.
➥ Global Explorer: Has turned his adventures across 120 countries into practical wisdom for living boldly at any age.
In this transformative workshop, Michael will share his proven Life Layering system for turning midlife restlessness into your most exciting chapter yet.
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 battle-tested strategies for finding opportunity in uncertainty and building unshakeable resilience through any storm.
This workshop is for you if...
You're feeling boxed in by your roles, discover how to expand your life story beyond the labels of parent, partner, and professional.
You're haunted by shelved dreams, learn how to dust off those long-ago visions and transform them into today's adventures.
You're more than your business card, master the art of layering new passions and purposes into your already-accomplished life.
You've built success but crave meaning, develop practical tools to add rich new dimensions without dismantling what you've created.
You're tired of 'maybe someday,' gain a concrete roadmap to turn those midnight "what-if" thoughts into morning action plans.
You're ready to join others who know that midlife isn't about winding down—it's about gearing up for your greatest adventures.
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.
Daniel 'DL' Landes
Experience Facilitator
Before joining MEA, Daniel “DL” Landes spent decades as a restauranteur, author, and publisher. As the owner of multiple restaurants in Denver, CO – and then a hostel in Mexico – he dedicated himself to creating environments where people could work out their humanity while eating and drinking (which is why he fits in so well at MEA).
Now relocated to Santa Fe, DL says that “living in the Galisteo Basin impresses a unique and humbling perspective. Under the expansive, enchanted New Mexican sky I can feel so small and so big. I made a career of kicking up dust; living in the storm until the storm lived in me. When the dust settled two guideposts appeared: Spend more nights under the stars; provide a service.”
You will appreciate his dedication to creating memorable experiences during your time in Santa Fe.
What if life wasn't about finding yourself but creating yourself anew?
Your success is evident—career built, family raised, foundations solid. But that stirring in your soul? It's not restlessness. It's renaissance. Those dreams you tucked away aren't just memories—they're blueprints for your next great becoming.