Ben Pundole

Modern Elder Academy

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Modern Elder Academy Each day starts with a 7.15am meditation here with Teddy. Teditation

Each day starts with a 7.15am meditation here with Teddy. Teditation

Modern Elder Academy Sunset Guided meditation with Shaman Saul.

Sunset Guided meditation with Shaman Saul.

Modern Elder Academy Incredible hikes. Incredible views.

Incredible hikes. Incredible views.

Modern Elder Academy Beach view of MEA.

Beach view of MEA.

Modern Elder Academy
Modern Elder Academy MEA founder, author, hospitality veteran, great hiker. Chip Conley.

MEA founder, author, hospitality veteran, great hiker. Chip Conley.

Modern Elder Academy Incredible sunsets over the ocean Every. Single. Day.

Incredible sunsets over the ocean Every. Single. Day.

Modern Elder Academy MEA is divided into 2 buildings with incredible pools.

MEA is divided into 2 buildings with incredible pools.

Modern Elder Academy My room. I loved it. I miss it!

My room. I loved it. I miss it!

Modern Elder Academy Drew...showing off a pool.

Drew...showing off a pool.

Modern Elder Academy The MEA ‘farm’ equipped with a wood burning oven.

The MEA ‘farm’ equipped with a wood burning oven.

Modern Elder Academy The view from my room. The other side is the ocean.

The view from my room. The other side is the ocean.

Modern Elder Academy Beautiful, calming, authentic design. Bravo

Beautiful, calming, authentic design. Bravo

Highs & Lows

  • The world's first 'midlife wisdom school' is a unique experience for anyone going through a life transition.

  • The most beautifully designed hacienda, approx 20 rooms on the beach in Baja.

  • Incredible workshops, talks and activities to help you adopt a new mindset.

  • The most incredible, mindful service I've experienced outside a 5 star luxury hotel.

  • The ocean can be really rough outside MEA, but Cerritos surf beach is 5 minutes away.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Plastic Free

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 47/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Midlife Wisdom School

  • Vibe

    Thoughtful and open minded.

  • Location

    Baja California Sur, Mexico

  • Rooms

    20

  • Purposeful Practices

    Mindful hospitality at it's finest.

  • Music

    The occasional singer, performer.

  • Year Opened

    2018

  • Designed By

    Oren Bronstein

  • Health & Wellness

    2 pools, bikes, miles of beaches and trails to hike.

  • Restaurant

    Delicious local food included in price.

  • Bar

    Available as you wish.

  • Minibar

    No

  • Pet Friendly

    All creatures welcome.

  • Children

    Not advised.

  • Price

    Depends on length of stay...2 week minimum.

  • Website

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