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.
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 TURED 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.
the speaker lineup is still growing
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.
SECURE YOUR VIP EXPERIENCE TODAY
Enhance your retreat experience with VIP Lounge access, featuring front-row keynote seating, exclusive speaker meet-and-greets, premium wellness amenities, and specialty refreshments.
VIP is limited. Elevate your retreat for just $200 more.
Wellness News Updates
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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.
PAST 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.