Limited spots opened for locals!
WELLNESS IN NATURE RETREAT January 8 – 11, 2026
Discover renewal at the Big Cedar Lodge 2026 Winter 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.
Book early and save now through December 1
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
We are honored to welcome Dr. Rhonda Patrick, scientist, health educator, and founder of FoundMyFitness, as a keynote speaker for the Big Cedar Lodge Wellness Retreat.
She joins an inspiring lineup that includes Dan Buettner, National Geographic Explorer and creator of the Blue Zones Project, and Liz Baker Plosser, author, longevity researcher, and former Women’s Health Editor-in-Chief.
Retreat Itinerary
Simply show up and we'll handle all the programming. Make lasting memories during sunrise yoga sessions, a polar plunge, interactive workshops, and so much more.
LAKEFRONT LODGING
Settle into the warmth and comfort of a cozy lodge or a private cabin, surrounded by the beauty of an Ozark winter. Our Wellness Lodging options offer a peaceful and restorative experience.
All attendees must stay on property at one of our resort locations.
SECURE YOUR SPOT
After you've secured your room, it's time to register for the retreat. The earlier you sign up, the more you'll save!
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.
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Featured Speakers
Dr. Rhonda Patrick
SCIENTIST & HEALTH EDUCATOR
FOUNDER, FoundMyFitness
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.
Dr. Patrick’s focus areas include genetic influences in dietary response, micronutrients, sleep, non-pharmacological approaches to mental well-being, and the surprising and paradoxical benefits of biological stressors such as exercise, heat, cold exposure, and plant phytochemicals.
As an associate scientist and board member at the Fatty Acid Research Institute, she advances understanding of omega-3 fatty acids in aging and health. Her research has been published in high-impact journals like Nature Cell Biology, Experimental Gerontology, and FASEB.
Dan Buettner
AUTHOR | LONGEVITY RESEARCHER
FOUNDER, BLUE ZONES LLC
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.
Buettner founded Blue Zones LLC, which partners with city governments, hospital systems, and insurance companies to apply lessons from blue zones to help communities live healthier. In Fort Worth, Texas, obesity rates fell by 3%, with $250 million in projected healthcare cost savings. To date, more than 70 cities have adopted Blue Zones Projects, improving the health of over 10 million Americans.
His newest book, Blue Zones Kitchen: One Pot Meals, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list this year, offering 100 fast, affordable, plant-based recipes designed to combat chronic disease by making healthy home cooking both practical and enjoyable. Dan also hosts The Dan Buettner Podcast, which launched at #1 on the health and fitness charts, and his Netflix series Live to 100 earned six Emmy nominations and three wins.
In addition, he holds three Guinness World Records in distance cycling.
Liz Baker Plosser
WELLNESS INDUSTRY LEADER
FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WOMEN'S HEALTH
Liz Baker Plosser is the former Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health, where she oversaw the brand across its print and digital platforms and various brand extensions, reaching a monthly audience of 44+ million.
A veteran of the wellness industry, she has held senior strategy and content roles at Well+Good, SoulCycle, SELF, & Cosmopolitan. She appears regularly as a speaker and is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts. She is the author of the book, Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M to Unlock Your Potential.
Liz graduated cum laude from Princeton University, is a certified trainer, and lives in Brooklyn with her husband, three children and dog. You can follow her on social media at @lizplosser.