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MEA 3-Day Deep Dive

The Soul Of Money

Aug 20 - 23, 2026 Santa Fe, USA
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Partial Scholarship Available. Apply Here.

Is a partial scholarship for you?

We believe in making personal growth and education accessible to everyone, which is why we offer partial scholarships on a needs-aware basis for many of our programs.

These scholarships support individuals facing financial challenges, including — but not limited to — members of underrepresented communities. If financial stress might prevent you from attending a workshop, we encourage you to apply.

Partial scholarships, provided through the Association for Growth and Education, are limited to 2–3 seats per workshop and reviewed in the order received. We recommend applying as soon as possible, as scholarship decisions are typically confirmed 90–120 days before the workshop date.

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Sara Vetter

Coach, Workshop Leader, Fundraiser

Lynne Twist

Author, Activist, Thought Leader

Discover the extraordinary abundance that's been in your life all along – and what becomes possible when you finally stop chasing more.

How much is enough?

We spend decades chasing a number that promises financial security, assuming that hitting the right milestone will finally let us relax.

Yet for many highly successful people, crossing that finish line offers zero relief. The goalpost simply moves further out, trapping them in an exhausting cycle of accumulation that never delivers actual peace.

We try to fix an emotional ache with the accumulation of more money, more things.

You take on stressful obligations to pad an already healthy account because stopping feels unsafe. You hesitate to spend freely on yourself and others due to a vague, persistent sense of impending loss.

Money often becomes the heaviest factor in your most significant decisions, influencing the career you tolerate and shaping family dynamics in ways you never consciously approved.

The feeling of "not enough" has almost nothing to do with your net worth.

It lives in people with $400 in savings and people with $40 million.

Because "not enough" isn't a number. It's a condition baked so deeply into the culture that most of us stopped noticing it’s there. Every marketing message, every market update, every scroll through someone else's highlight reel is quietly confirming the same thing: you're behind, you need more, and you’re going to be left out.

Left unexamined, it keeps running the show – dimming your generosity and shaping decisions. Turning a resource you've earned into a source of low-grade dread.

Eventually, “I don't have enough” becomes “I am not enough.”

You don't need more money and more stuff. You need freedom from the pressure to keep accumulating. 

You’re ready for a completely different way to navigate your life and your resources.

Here’s what you're ready for:

  • Peace in your relationship with money – not just management of it
  • Clarity about what your money is actually for at this point in your life
  • Release from guilt, old wounds, and decisions you wish you'd made differently
  • Deep alignment between what you earn, spend, and give – and what you actually value
  • Permanent relief from the scarcity trap – replacing the fear of falling behind with the lived, everyday experience of having exactly enough.

What happens when you stop measuring your life against a number that keeps moving – and finally feel like you have enough?

Think about how rarely money feels like a place of genuine freedom, joy, or clarity. More often it quietly dictates the terms – of the work you take, the risks you avoid, the decisions you make about love, family, and what your life is actually for.

This retreat exists to change your relationship with money at its roots.

Lynne Twist has spent 40 years working with some of the richest and poorest people on earth – refugee camps in Ethiopia, the philanthropic portfolios of billionaires – and what she's learned is this: money, at its best, is a conduit, a way to express our highest ideals.

Most of us have been conditioned to treat it as a source of fear instead. In the mindset of scarcity, our relationship with money becomes an endless, unfulfilling chase. Or a series of compromises we'd rather not examine too closely.

Sara Vetter lived that chase from the inside. Silicon Valley, private planes, the whole picture – and nearly lost herself in it. Her journey out gave her an understanding of money's grip that theory alone never could.

Together, Lynne and Sara will help you replace feelings of scarcity, guilt, and burden with what has always been available to you: sufficiency, freedom, and purpose.

Haitians have a saying:

"If you get a piece of cake and eat the whole thing, you’ll feel empty. If you get a piece of cake and share half of it, you’ll feel both full and fulfilled."

That's the world this retreat opens up.

During your three days with Lynne & Sara, you will...

Expose the lie of scarcity for what it is – not a personal flaw, but a cultural operating system you've been swimming in your entire life. Seeing it clearly is the first act of liberation.
Trace your own money story to its roots – the family silences, the formative losses, the beliefs you absorbed so early you mistook them for truth. You'll understand where yours began and how it's been shaping your choices ever since.
Meet the three toxic money myths head-on – there’s not enough, more is always better, and that's just the way it is. Through Lynne and Sara’s guided processes, you'll see exactly where each one has been running your life.
Do real forgiveness work – because money has a way of turning good people toward behavior they're not proud of – difficult divorces, compromises that cost something. There's space here to put that down.
Discover the bounty that's been there all along – when people are asked to name what they're truly rich in, not one mentions their savings account. They mention their grandchildren, their purpose, their deepest friendships. What we appreciate appreciates.
Find the felt sense of sufficiency – not as a concept, but as a lived experience you can return to. Sufficiency is a context, not an amount. The grip of accumulation loosens. And it doesn't come back.
Align your money with your values – right now, not someday – and leave with practical principles for making your earning, spending, and giving a genuine expression of who you are, rather than a reaction to what you fear.
Experience MEA's signature hospitality – intimate small group, chef-prepared meals from locally sourced ingredients, the spectacular New Mexico high desert, and the kind of real conversations that only happen in a special setting.

This workshop
is for you if…

  • You feel a quiet, persistent anxiety about money – and it has nothing to do with how much you actually have
  • You sense that your relationship with money has been quietly running your decisions – in work, in relationships, in how freely you live
  • You've measured "enough" by a number for so long that you've stopped noticing the number keeps changing
  • You've made financial decisions you're not proud of – in a divorce, a business deal, a family dynamic around money – and you'd like to stop carrying them
  • You give, spend, or withhold money out of obligation or fear rather than genuine choice – and you know the difference
  • You don't want to wait until retirement, until the next milestone, until you finally have enough – to start living in alignment with what you actually value

Meet your faculty

Lynne Twist

Soul of Money Institute Founder | Pachamama Alliance Co-Founder | Activist | Thought Leader | Author of The Soul of Money

For more than 40 years, Lynne Twist has worked at the outermost edges of human experience with money and meaning. She has worked alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta, aided refugees in Ethiopian war zones, fought for indigenous rights in the Amazon rainforest, and guided the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families – often finding that the challenges of the ultra-rich and the ultra-poor rhyme in ways that stop people cold.

Her award-winning book The Soul of Money has been translated into nine languages. Brené Brown called it "the book we all need right now." Jane Goodall said it "will change the way you think about money." Deepak Chopra: "To anyone who wants to transform their lives and the world, I give this book my highest recommendation."

What she's spent a lifetime learning: peace with money is never about an amount. And the moment someone truly sees that – really sees it – something releases that’s very hard to put back.

  • Master Fundraiser: As Chief Fundraising Officer for The Hunger Project, Lynne has raised more than $150 million for charitable causes – and now teaches others to ask for money with joy rather than dread.
  • Globally Recognized: Recipient of the United Nations Woman of Distinction Award, an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, and the GOI Peace Award, received in Tokyo.
  • Widely Featured: Interviewed by NPR, PBS, The Chicago Tribune, and The Huffington Post, and featured in more than ten films, including Money & Life and The Shift.

"Money is like water. It can be a conduit for commitment, a currency of love. Money moving in the direction of our highest commitments nourishes our world — and ourselves."

~ Lynne Twist ~

Sara Vetter

CEO of the Soul of Money Institute | Coach | Workshop Leader | Keynote Speaker | Fundraiser

Sara's path to this work didn't come from theory. It came from living – specifically, from living what looked like a perfect life and nearly losing herself inside it.

At the peak of a life that other people envied – Silicon Valley, private planes, beautiful home, couture – Sara felt like she was drowning. She didn't even know how much money she had. She just kept spending. And she was almost suicidal. The journey that followed – through the Amazon, through the kind of spiritual reckoning that doesn't have a clean story arc – led her to Lynne Twist, to the Soul of Money work, and eventually to leading it.

She’s lived on the inside of wealth that failed to provide what it promised. And she found her way to something that actually did. That experience is what she brings into every room she works in.

  • Leader and coach: As head of the Soul of Money Institute, Sara works one-on-one with individuals and organizations to untangle their relationship with money – whether they have too much of it, too little, or simply too much anxiety about it.
  • Nobel Collaborator: Raises funds for the Nobel Women's Initiative, working directly with Peace Prize recipients on some of the world's most urgent humanitarian causes.
  • Global Delegate: Sara has co-led delegations to Dharamsala, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liberia, bringing the Soul of Money framework into some of the most challenging economic and political contexts on earth.
“In an era bloated with data, we are starved for wisdom. Author and global visionary Lynne Twist masterfully serves a banquet in The Soul of Money, reminding us of what ancient cultures have always known – wealth and well-being are one and the same.”
Dr. Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey
National Geographic Explorer
"With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, Lynne turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's what we all need right now."
Brené Brown, Ph.D.
Author of the New York Times bestseller Rising Strong
"In the Soul of Money, Lynne Twist speaks to the souls of people about their relationship with money and wealth in today's world. With her gentle, generous, and wise approach to a difficult topic, Lynne guided me through a personal transformation of how I think about money, how I handle money, and what money represents.”
Iyanla Vanzant
Renowned Speaker and Author
"The Soul of Money is an inspired and utterly fascinating theme. It will change the way you think about money."
Jane Goodall
"Lynne has literally altered the course of my life and how I participate in it."
Peggy Dulany
Philanthropist
"Being in this community with Lynne and Sara leaves me feeling “rich.” I am more aware of my true abundance and how little real scarcity exists in my life. It has helped me get more clear about needs and wants. My wants were often in relation to feeling small. I no longer feel small and my needs feel clear and comfortable. "
Kathy Koenig, M.S., Founder of Caregiver Connection LLC
"Thank you for the gift of peace and freedom with the Money and Life program. It hit home for me and I really loved it. You delivered it beautifully, powerfully, and personably. The context that you created for us around money is truly the gift of a lifetime, one that will keep on giving. You rocked it!"
Cheryl Buck, Philanthropist and Cancer Anthropologist

Supported By the MEA Team

Amie Tullius

MEA Experience Facilitator

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Trisha Nakano Bhagen

Experience Facilitator

Trisha is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Learning Experience Designer, and mindfulness + yoga teacher With archetypes as an educator and coach, Trisha serves as a coach to individuals and groups, mentor to new coaches, and a designer of educational experi ...

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What you'll gain

Liberation from the "not enough" loop.

You'll see exactly how scarcity thinking has been operating beneath your financial life — and understand, probably for the first time, that it was never about you. What moves in when scarcity moves out is something people consistently struggle to name. Most land on the same word: free.

Your money story, rewritten.

Everyone arrives carrying one. Most have never actually examined it — just lived inside it, letting it make decisions. You'll leave understanding exactly how yours was written, and with the genuine ability to write a different one.

The lived experience of sufficiency.

Not sufficiency as a concept, but as a felt sense you can actually return to. It isn't a number – it's a context. And once you've inhabited it, the grip of accumulation loosens. It doesn't tend to come back.

A clearer line between your money and your values.

Leave with a framework for making confident decisions about your wealth. Whether you’re funding a family member's education or writing a check to an organization you believe in, you’ll know exactly how to direct your resources.

Our Agenda at a Glance

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

4:00 PM: Check-In / Welcome

5:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Dinner

7:00 PM: Orientation Session

9:00 PM: Free Time

Friday:

7:30 AM: Mind + Body

8:30 AM: Breakfast

10:00 AM: Classroom Time

1:15 PM: Lunch

2:00 PM: Free Time

3:00 PM: Classroom Time

5:30 PM: Free Time

6:30 PM: Dinner

Saturday:

7:30 AM: Mind + Body

8:30 AM: Breakfast

10:00 AM: Classroom Time

1:15 PM: Lunch

2:00 PM: Free Time

3:00 PM: Classroom Time

5:30 PM: Free Time

6:30 PM: Dinner, Dessert & Graduation

8:00 PM: Evening Gathering

Sunday:

7:00 AM: Breakfast

9:30 AM: Checkout / Departure

*Please note all times are estimates and not all “classroom activities” take place in the actual classroom. This agenda is meant to give you an idea of the general flow of activities.

Step into transformation in the high desert

Rising Circle Ranch | Santa Fe, USA.

Our spectacular Santa Fe campus is located on an upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.

PLUS: Gourmet from-scratch meals, snacks, and drinks featuring locally sourced ingredients, made by our in-house chefs

  • Big-sky desert country
  • Breathtaking nature
  • Interaction with horses and donkeys
  • Evenings around the campfire
  • Star-gazing

Meet the horses of Rising Circle Ranch

Rising Circle Ranch spans 2,600 acres of New Mexico high desert – wide skies, rugged trails, and plenty of room to roam. During your stay, you’ll see that our horses are part of the daily rhythm of life on the ranch.

For our three-day workshops, optional guided rides are available to book on-site for an additional fee, depending on weather and ranch conditions. Led by experienced guides, these rides are open to all skill levels – from first-timers to seasoned riders.

You’ll experience highlights like:

  • Wildlife habitats and arroyo trails
  • Ancient petroglyphs
  • Breathtaking high desert vistas
  • The tranquil setting of our regenerative ranch

Your workshop also includes:

  • 3 nights of lodging at Rising Circle Ranch with all meals, snacks, drinks, and amenities included
  • Daily sessions and experiential processes with Lynne, Sara, and the MEA team – designed to move you, not just inform you
  • Morning mind-and-body practices to settle the nervous system and make the deeper work possible
  • A small, intentionally intimate group of exceptional people – the kind you have the option of staying in touch with beyond the workshop in our alumni community
  • Intimate evening gatherings to mark what you're releasing and celebrate what you're discovering
  • The full MEA experience: unhurried, generous, and genuinely unlike anything else

What if your relationship with money finally felt like peace?

The Soul of Money retreat offers something most people have never had: an honest, experiential look at your relationship with money that’s quietly shaped more of your life than you may realize – and a genuine path out of it.

Three days, an intimate group, and two expert guides whose life's work is to help reallocate the world's financial resources away from fear and towards what we love.

Here's what you'll walk away with:

  • Freedom from the cultural lie of scarcity and clarity about where it's been running your decisions
  • A money story you understand, and can finally begin to rewrite
  • The felt sense of sufficiency – not as philosophy, but as lived experience
  • Practical ways to align your resources with your actual values

We've been told money is complicated, fraught, and never quite enough – three days with Lynne & Sara will make you wonder how you ever believed that.

Book your spot today

The Soul Of Money

Aug 20 - 23, 2026 Santa Fe, USA
Starting at
$3,600 per person
Enroll Now Book A Call
Partial Scholarship Available. Apply Here.

Is a partial scholarship for you?

We believe in making personal growth and education accessible to everyone, which is why we offer partial scholarships on a needs-aware basis for many of our programs.

These scholarships support individuals facing financial challenges, including — but not limited to — members of underrepresented communities. If financial stress might prevent you from attending a workshop, we encourage you to apply.

Partial scholarships, provided through the Association for Growth and Education, are limited to 2–3 seats per workshop and reviewed in the order received. We recommend applying as soon as possible, as scholarship decisions are typically confirmed 90–120 days before the workshop date.

Apply Now

Frequently asked questions

Who is this workshop for?

Anyone who has a relationship with money – which is to say, everyone. This retreat draws people across a wide range of financial situations, from the comfortably retired to the quietly wealthy to those still building. What they share is a sense that their relationship with money doesn’t quite feel free – and a readiness to understand why.

Do I need to have a financial problem to attend?

Not at all. Many participants come not because their finances are in trouble, but because they’ve realized that having enough money hasn’t produced the peace they expected. This work is as relevant for the financially secure as for anyone else – in fact, the people who discover that most viscerally are often the ones who have the most.

Is this therapy? Financial planning?

Neither. Lynne and Sara are clear about this: there are no investment strategies, no portfolio reviews, no spreadsheets. This is an experiential inquiry into your relationship with money – where your story began, how it’s been running, and what becomes possible when you examine it directly. Think of it as the conversation underneath all the other conversations about money.

What if money isn't my biggest issue right now?

This retreat tends to reach people who didn’t realize how central their relationship with money was – until they started looking. The “not enough” pattern rarely stays confined to finances. It shows up in how people measure their productivity, their worth, their time, and their impact. If any of that resonates, the Soul of Money work is probably speaking to something real in your life.

What's included in tuition?

All programming, three nights of accommodations at Rising Circle Ranch, and all chef-prepared meals, snacks, and drinks. The only additional costs are transportation to Santa Fe and any personal incidentals.

How do I know if I qualify for financial aid?

MEA offers partial scholarships on a needs-aware basis. Our goal is to make this experience accessible to those who may face genuine financial barriers to attending. If that’s your situation, we encourage you to apply.

What if I'm not sure this workshop is right for me?

Book a free call with our admissions team. Every advisor is an MEA alum who’s been through the experience firsthand. They’ll answer your questions honestly, share what to expect, and help you figure out if the timing and fit are right.

Still deciding or have questions?
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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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