Modern Elder Academy

Baja California Sur, Mexico · Est. 2018

The world’s first midlife wisdom school — a learning community that helps people navigate life’s second half with curiosity, resilience, and purpose. Founded by Chip Conley, who coined the term “modern elder” to describe someone who blends experience with openness to new learning.

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