WELLNESS IN NATURE RETREAT
NOVEMBER 12-15, 2026
Join us for a multi-day experience of movement, mindfulness, and connection at Big Cedar Lodge's Fall Wellness Retreat. Set in the Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake, this all-inclusive wellness getaway features a variety of yoga and fitness classes, health-focused keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and immersive experiences.
What to Expect at Our All-Inclusive Missouri Wellness Retreat
Three days in the Ozark Mountains designed to restore, challenge, and reconnect. The Big Cedar Wellness Retreat brings together world-class keynote speakers, movement and mindfulness sessions, immersive workshops, and the natural setting of Big Cedar Lodge — one of America's most celebrated nature resorts — to create an experience that stays with you long after you leave.
Wellness Retreat Highlights
Experience the spirit of our past Wellness in Nature Retreat at Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozark Mountains, where guests reconnected with nature, restored balance, and found peace in every sunrise.
Discover what makes our Missouri wellness retreat unforgettable, and start planning your own journey to renewal.
Meet Our Featured November 2026 Speakers & Health Experts
Dr. Drew pinsky
RENOWNED PHYSICIAN & BESTSELLING AUTHOR
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a board-certified physician, addiction medicine specialist, bestselling author, and nationally recognized media personality. Known to millions as “Dr. Drew,” he has spent decades helping audiences navigate health, relationships, addiction, and cultural issues through his work on Loveline, Celebrity Rehab, Teen Mom, and numerous television, radio, and podcast programs.
Combining real-world medical expertise with a thoughtful, practical perspective, Dr. Drew is a sought-after speaker, host, and commentator. He currently hosts several popular podcasts and continues to practice medicine while engaging audiences nationwide on today's most relevant topics.
JAMIE HESS
CREATOR OF GRATITUDUDEOLOGY | FORMER PR EXEC TURNED MINDSET SPEAKER
Jamie Hess is the producer and host of The Gratitudeology™ Podcast (featured on the TODAY Show) where she deep dives with her guests to find “that moment” in their story where “the switch flipped” and they started seeing life through a lens of gratitude. Past guests include Rainn Wilson (The Office), Teddi Mellencamp (Real Housewives), Gabby Bernstein (Oprah approved guru), and Nev Schulman (Catfish).
Jamie brings these stories and her infectious energy to her keynotes, MC engagements, and workshops. Her background in marketing means she deeply understands messaging nuance, making her one of the most highly sought-after brand ambassadors. Jamie has appeared on hundreds of local and national morning & talk shows on behalf of national and global brands.
Liz Baker Plosser
WELLNESS INDUSTRY LEADER
FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WOMEN'S HEALTH
Liz Baker Plosser is the founder of Best Case Scenario, a leading health and wellness Substack, and a nationally recognized journalist covering fitness, longevity, and women's health. A former Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, Liz has spent more than two decades shaping conversations around well-being, with her work featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and GQ. She also regularly appears on national television to discuss the latest health and wellness trends.
A NASM-certified trainer and author of Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M. to Unlock Your Potential, Liz is passionate about helping people build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through her writing, speaking, and video podcast, Lifting With Liz, she shares practical insights and inspiring conversations designed to support long-term well-being and personal growth.
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