Elevate Your Perspective, Embrace Your Potential
What if midlife could be your most meaningful and fulfilling chapter yet? In this empowering weeekend retreat, inspired by the award-winning Modern Elder Academy (MEA) program, Chip Conley—New York Times bestselling author, renowned entrepreneur, and founder of MEA—will help you redefine aging as a time of opportunity, connection, and renewal. Through thought-provoking insights, interactive discussions, and mindful practices, you’ll learn to navigate life’s transitions with clarity, harness the power of your experiences, and embrace midlife as a chapter to thrive and flourish.
This program is open to all but is especially tailored for those aged 35 to 75, navigating key life transitions.
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Retreat Benefits
Pro-Aging Mindset
Shift your perspective on aging and uncover the science-backed benefits of embracing this transformative stage of life.
Transitional Confidence
Strengthen your Transitional Intelligence (TQ) to navigate life’s changes with ease and resilience.
Cultivated Awe
Learn how to incorporate awe-inspiring moments into your routine to enhance mindfulness and well-being.
Purposeful Living
Discover how to align your life with a renewed sense of purpose and direction.
Self-Discovery Tools
Take home actionable strategies and practices to integrate the MEA methodology into your everyday life.
Community Connection
Build meaningful relationships with like-minded mid-lifers in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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Are you ready to embrace midlife with clarity, courage, and connection?
Navigate Change with Purpose & Confidence
1. Expert-Led Discussions
Dive into engaging, interactive discussions that reveal the social science and deeper wisdom of aging, offering fresh perspectives and practical takeaways.
2. Mindfulness Practices
Discover powerful mindfulness techniques that enhance focus, reduce stress, and center your thoughts with intention.
3. Reflective Journaling
Explore your journey and dreams through thought-provoking prompts, unlocking personal insights and inspiration for your next chapter.
4. Nature Walks
Connect with the beauty of the outdoors, grounding your senses and fostering inner calm during energizing, restorative strolls.
5. Community Connection
Engage in meaningful exchanges and group circles, sharing stories, exchanging wisdom, and building trust, understanding, and support on this transformative journey.
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Transforming Lives
Presenter
Chip Conley
Chip Conley is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and thought leader who has delivered three TED Talks with over 6 million views. He is the author of seven books, including the bestseller Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age. A graduate of Stanford University with both a BA and an MBA, Chip has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, among other major media outlets. …
Learning to Love Midlife
This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center, participate in activities, and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
Check-in Begins
4:00 pm
Dinner
6:00–7:00 pm
Property Orientation
7:00–7:20 pm
Session 1
7:30–9:00 pm
Breakfast
7:30–9:30 am
Session 2
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch
12:30–1:30 pm
Session 3
2:00–4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner
6:00–7:00 pm
Breakfast
7:30–9:30 am
Session 4
9:30–11:30 am
Room Checkout
11:00 am
Luggage may be held at Reception.
Lunch
12:00–1:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
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Extend your Stay and Don't Miss a Thing
Add a day to enjoy R&R activities!
Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops
Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments
Nourish Your Body
Take your rejuvenation to another level with a soothing Ayurvedic treatment.
Call to check availability during Shankara business hours:
Wednesday 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Thursday–Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am–2:00 pm
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