Big Cedar Lodge Itinerary
Wellness in Nature
Escape the everyday and discover renewal at Big Cedar Lodge’s 2026 Wellness Retreat. Set in the Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake, this multi-day experience blends yoga, meditation, tai chi, and intention-setting workshops with the wonder of the holiday season.
You will enjoy festive evenings by the fire, whimsical Christmas light tours, and restorative activities like an evening sound bath concert all while connecting your mind, body, and spirit.
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Day One
Thursday, January 8
Arrival & Intention
3PM | Arrive at Big Cedar Lodge
Check into your accommodation at Big Cedar Lodge, and discover all of the amenities on property!
Pro Tip: If you arrive earlier in the day before your accommodation is ready, feel free to take advantage of pool access, relax at the Spa, explore shopping at The Shoppe, or take a leisurely stroll along our paved 5K path.
4PM | Pick Your Activity
• 5K Ruck
• Stretch, Roll, and Release
• Woodstock Yoga Jam
• Cacao and Journaling
• Ground and Align
• Intention and Goal Setting Bonfire
7PM | Choose Your Dinner (priced separately)
• Group Dinner
• Boxed Dinner Pick-Up
9PM | Ice Skating, Trams & Bonfire
(Tram rides and ice skating are priced separately)
Day Two
Friday, January 9
Movement, Mindfulness & Momentum
6:15AM | Pick Your Morning Activity
Awaken the body and mind with a sunrise yoga session.
• Rise and Shine Yoga
• Wake Me Up – Stretch and Mobility
• Chair Yoga
7AM | Buffet Breakfast (priced separately)
8AM | Pick Your Activity
• Tai Chi
• Yin/Yang Yoga
• Crystals & Chakras
• Vision Board Creation
• Make Mornings Magical
• Power Flow
• How to Change Your Mind
• Sound Bath
• Barre
10AM | Pick Your Activity
• 5K Ruck
• Yoga by the Christmas Lights
• Attitude of Gratitude
• Dance Class
• Cooking Class with Chef Yomar (priced separately)
• Skincare Workshop
• Women’s Meditation
• Boot Camp
11:30AM | Boxed Lunch Pickup (priced separately)
Free time & lunch on your own. Choose from a variety of restaurants on property.
12PM | Meet & Greet with Dan Buettner (VIP Lounge Guest Event)
Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Explorer and multiple New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic, where his stories are among the most popular ever published.
12:30PM | Keynote speaker Dan Buettner
2:45PM | Pick Your Activity
• Tai Chi
• Yoga Nidra
• Hips & Heart
• Barre
• Essential Oils (priced separately)
• Herbal Remedies
• Sound Bath
• Bags, Jabs & Abs
4:30PM | Pick Your Activity
• Pilates-Inspired Flow
• Vinyasa Flow
• Watercolor Class (90 min)
• Core & Pelvic Strength
• Line Dancing
• Mindful Movement
• Roll & Release
6PM | Choose Your Dinner (priced separately)
• Boxed Dinner Pickup
• Cooking Class
• Group Buffet
• Spa Amenities (Grotto, Hot Tubs, Sauna, Steam Rooms)
• Healthy dining options available in-room or at the spa.
• Charcuterie
8PM | Shuttle to Integrity Hills
8:30PM | Pick Your Activity
• Ice Rink, Trams & Bonfire (priced separately)
• Sound Bath Concert at Integrity Hills
Pro Tip: Make sure to schedule your spa appointment in advance! Spots fill up quickly.
Day Three
Saturday, January 10
Balance, Breath & Bravery
6:15AM | Pick Your Morning Activity
• Vinyasa Flow
• Full-Body Workout
• Power Flow
• Chair Yoga
7AM | Breakfast Buffet (priced separately)
8AM | Pick Your Activity
• Yin/Yang
• Vision Board
• Dr. Lawrence
• Cacao & Journaling
• Tai Chi
• Breakfast Cooking Class (priced separately)
• Sound Bath
• Boxing HIIT
10AM | Pick Your Activity
• Yoga Nidra
• Full-Body Sculpt
• Making Mornings Magical
• Barre
• Herbs for Health & Detox
• Breathwork & Meditation
• Mobility & Core
11:30AM | Boxed Lunch Pickup (priced separately)
12PM | Meet & Greet with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (VIP Lounge Guest Event)
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a scientist and health educator recognized for her leadership in aging and disease prevention. As the founder of FoundMyFitness, she provides evidence-based insights to a global audience through her website and podcast. On YouTube, she engages millions through in-depth discussions on evidence-based strategies for improving health span.
12:30PM | Keynote Speaker Dr. Rhonda Patrick
2PM | Pick Your Activity
• Crystals and Chakras
• Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
• Raven Yoga for Freedom from Addiction/Habits and Perfectionism
• Vinyasa Flow
• Essential Oils (priced separately)
• HAD Hydration Class
• Mindful Movement
• Watercolor Class (90 min)
3:30PM | Pick Your Activity
• Vagus Nerve Reset
• Candlelight Yoga
• Cardio Bootcamp
• Qigong
5PM | Pick Your Activity
• Polar Plunge Shuttle
• Candlelight Yoga
• Pilates Inspired
• Dance Class
• Sound Bath
• Stretch, Roll, and Release
5:20PM | Polar Plunge at Bent Hook Beach
6PM | Pick Your Dinner
• Group Buffet
• Spa Amenities (Grotto, Hot Tubs, Sauna, Steam Rooms)
• Healthy dining options available at the spa.
7PM | Shuttle for Dinner
7:15PM | Dinner and Mingle at Integrity Hills (priced separately)
Following dinner, join us for Fireside Yoga and Release
8:30PM | Ice Skating, Trams & Bonfire
(Tram rides and ice skating are priced separately)
Day Four
Sunday, January 11
Reflection & Renewal
7AM | All Rise Church Yoga
9AM | Closing Ceremony & 2026 Goal Setting
9:45AM | Breakfast Buffet (priced separately)
11AM | Resort Checkout & Free Time
LEARN MORE
Big Cedar’s Wellness in Nature Retreat takes place January 8 – 11, 2026. Attendees must stay on property at Big Cedar Lodge or Angler’s Lodge. After you’ve secured your room, it’s time to register for the retreat.
The earlier you register, the more you’ll save on lodging and retreat registration.
Please note, retreat tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred for $20. Itinerary subject to change based on weather and instructors.
Questions? Please email [email protected] or call (855) 969-3048.
