MEA offers transformational workshops in Baja and Santa Fe that help people in midlife navigate major life transitions, cultivate purpose, and design their fulfilling next chapter.
Welcome to the world’s first midlife wisdom school.
Modern Elder Academy (MEA) is on a mission to reframe aging by helping individuals – especially women over 50 – navigate life’s transitions with clarity and confidence. Founded by Chip Conley, MEA offers immersive workshops and sabbaticals at its beachfront campus in Baja, Mexico, and its regenerative ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Programs have been designed in collaboration with academics from Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Yale, and blend science-backed curriculum with soulful practices such as mindful movement and community connection. With over 6,000 alumni from 60 countries, MEA fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, offering scholarships to ensure accessibility. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, new friendships, or a renewed sense of purpose, MEA provides a supportive space to reimagine midlife as a time of transformation and opportunity.
Destination Workshops – 3 types of destination workshops
- Foundational: Based on MEA’s proven core curriculum
- Thought Leaders: Featuring respected subject matter experts
- Superluminaries: Featuring globally recognized icons
Our MEA core curriculum is divided into three key pillars
- Navigating Transitions: For anyone who’s going through midlife upheaval
- Cultivating Purpose: For anyone who’s feeling directionless or unmotivated
- Owning Wisdom: For anyone who wants to synthesize their lived experience into actionable wisdom
Learn about our campuses
- Baja, Mexico
- Santa Fe, USA
