The Freedom Lab Presents · Big Cedar Lodge, Branson, Missouri
Lead Free.
Play Free.
A world-class leadership & golf experience
for high-performing executives, coaches & leaders.
September 2025 · Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, MO · Limited to 24 Leaders · All-Inclusive, 2-Day Experience
What Is This?
Where Identity
Meets Excellence
The Freedom Lab Leadership Retreat is not a conference. It's not a team-building exercise. It's an immersive two-day experience designed for leaders who are done performing from fear — and ready to lead from freedom.
We've taken everything The Freedom Lab does — identity work, leadership tools, and the freedom framework — and placed it inside one of America's most extraordinary resorts. Mornings are spent in powerful session. Afternoons, on world-class fairways. Evenings, around tables worthy of the conversation.
This is where transformation and celebration happen together.
By the Numbers
Leaders maximum. Every seat is intentional.
World-class golf courses on property — designed by Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio & more.
Days of immersive leadership development + elite golf + fine dining.
Named
America's Best Golf Resort
— USA Today Readers, 2025
The Experience
Two Days.
One Transformation.
Each day is carefully sequenced: learn in the morning, live it in the afternoon. The classroom is followed by the course — because freedom isn't just a concept. It's practiced.
Arriving in Freedom
Evening Before · Welcome Dinner
🍷 Arrival & Orientation
Welcome reception and private dinner at Worman House Restaurant or Devil's Pool. Meet your cohort. Set the tone.
Morning · 8:00 – 12:00 PM
🧠 The Identity Framework
Deep dive into the Freedom Lab's core tools: identity mapping, fear-to-freedom exchange, pressure response training, and leadership alignment. Leave with a personal identity statement and a leadership action framework.
Afternoon · 1:30 – 6:00 PM
⛳ Golf on Payne's Valley (or Alternative Experience)
18 holes on Tiger Woods' Payne's Valley — the first public-access course he designed. Non-golfers enjoy Dogwood Canyon hiking tour, Cedar Creek Spa, or a guided lake fishing experience on Table Rock Lake.
Evening · 7:30 PM
🥩 Fireside Group Dinner
Private chef's table or group dinner at Top of the Rock Restaurant. Open reflection on the day's session.
Leading from Freedom
Morning · 8:00 – 12:00 PM
🧠 The Free Leader in Action
Building on Day 1 — this session focuses on implementation. How does a free leader show up under pressure? How do you build a team culture from freedom? Peer coaching, group exercises, and a take-home leadership plan.
Midday · 12:00 – 1:30 PM
🥂 Championship Lunch
Private lakeside lunch at Arnie's Barn or Top of the Rock Clubhouse. Celebrate the morning's breakthroughs.
Afternoon · 1:30 – 6:00 PM
⛳ Golf on Buffalo Ridge (Tom Fazio) or Ozarks National
Your second round on a different championship track. Non-golfers enjoy a Top of the Rock nature walk, shooting range, or spa afternoon. Optional: small-group competitive format with prizes.
Closing · 7:00 PM
🏆 Celebration & Send-Off Dinner
Closing awards, reflections, commitments. Each attendee leaves with a personalized Freedom Letter — a statement of who they are and how they lead.
The Setting
Big Cedar Lodge —
America's Premier
Wilderness Resort
Nestled in 4,600 acres of Ozark Mountains along the shores of Table Rock Lake. Named America's Best Golf Resort by USA Today readers in 2025. Golf courses by Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer & more.
World-Class Golf
Six distinct courses on property — including Payne's Valley (Tiger Woods), Buffalo Ridge (Fazio), Ozarks National (Coore & Crenshaw), and the spectacular new Cliffhangers par-3.
Fine Dining
11 restaurants on property ranging from Worman House's white-tablecloth elegance to Arnie's Barn at Top of the Rock — with lakeside views that make every meal an event.
Luxury Lodging
Private cottages and suites overlooking the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake. Stone fireplaces, full kitchens, private patios. Your lodging is fully covered.
Alternate Experiences
Not a golfer? Table Rock Lake fishing, Dogwood Canyon guided hikes, shooting range, Cedar Creek Spa, and lake boating ensure every attendee has a world-class afternoon.
Spa & Wellness
Cedar Creek Spa with massage, hydrotherapy, and full wellness services. The perfect complement to the morning's leadership work — rest your mind and your body.
Location
Ridgedale, Missouri — 3 hours from Kansas City, 45 min from Springfield. Fly into Springfield-Branson National Airport. Private shuttle and concierge coordination included.
Investment
Your Ticket to Freedom
Every tier includes all lodging, meals, golf fees, programming, and materials. The only variables are what comes with you — and how early you commit.
Early Commitment
Founding Member
per person · first 8 seats only
- 2 nights luxury lodging (covered)
- All meals & beverages included
- 2 full rounds of championship golf
- Morning leadership sessions (both days)
- Welcome reception dinner
- Freedom Lab workbook & resources
- Personal Freedom Letter
Most Popular
Standard
per person · main release
- 2 nights luxury lodging (covered)
- All meals & beverages included
- 2 full rounds of championship golf
- Morning leadership sessions (both days)
- Welcome reception dinner
- Freedom Lab workbook & resources
- Personal Freedom Letter
- 30-min follow-up coaching call (post-event)
Premium Access
VIP / Sponsor Table
per person · 2–4 seats at table
- Everything in Standard tier
- Premium cottage upgrade
- Sponsored table with brand recognition
- 3x private coaching calls (pre + post)
- Logo placement on all materials
- Option to speak / present during event
- Priority access to future retreats
Sponsorship packages available. Partner discounts for Freedom Lab clients. Group pricing for 3+ from same organization.
Potential Partners
Built with the Best
We're pursuing world-class partners who share our commitment to performance, freedom, and excellence. Here's who we're building this with.
Golf & Equipment
Titleist / Footjoy
Premium branded golf balls, gloves, and apparel for every attendee. Logo'd gear bags as take-home gifts. Possible demo day experience on Day 1 afternoon.
Apparel
Peter Millar or Johnnie-O
Curated resort-wear gifting for every attendee. Branded polos or quarter-zips as part of the welcome package — a first-class touchpoint from moment one.
Nutrition & Performance
Athletic Greens (AG1) or RXBAR
Morning nutrition support during leadership sessions. Branded product in welcome bags. Aligns with the "whole-person performance" ethos of the event.
Executive Coaching / HR Tech
Predictive Index, Hogan Assessments, or DISC
Integrate a leadership assessment tool into the morning session. Co-branded insights report. A powerful sponsorship position with direct access to a decision-maker audience.
Spirits & Hospitality
Maker's Mark or Woodford Reserve
Sponsored welcome reception or closing dinner. Branded whiskey flights or cocktail hour. Both brands have strong roots in Kentucky tradition and executive culture.
Financial & Wealth
Regional Wealth Management Firm
A natural fit for a high-net-worth executive audience. Title or presenting sponsor opportunity. Speaking slot, branded materials, and client relationship building.
Health & Recovery
Hyperice or Therabody
Recovery stations between golf sessions. Product demos and gifts. The premium recovery category is a perfect brand fit for active, high-performing executives.
Media & Podcast
Local/Regional Business Media
Event media partner for coverage, social amplification, and potentially a live-recorded Freedom Lab podcast episode during the retreat. Builds credibility and reach.
Why This
Not Another
Conference.
Everything about this event is intentional. The setting. The sequence. The size. We built it this way on purpose.
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Radically Small
24 leaders max. Every conversation matters. Every connection is real. No back-of-room anonymity.
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02
Proven Framework
The Freedom Lab has worked with SEC, MLS, and national championship programs. This isn't theory — it's tested, lived methodology.
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03
All-In Experience
Lodging, meals, golf, and content are all included. Show up. Receive. Go home transformed — not exhausted.
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04
Play as Practice
Golf is a crucible for identity. We chose it intentionally — to watch how you lead under pressure, and give you new tools to do it free.
"We don't just optimize performance. We free the performer."
— The Freedom Lab
Trusted by leaders in
SEC · MLS · ASUN · Southland Conference · West Coast Conference · RMAC · National Champions
"Going through the Freedom Lab process changed my whole experience on the field. I played the best of my life, but more importantly, I got my joy back."
— 2025 All-American
Ready to Lead Free?
24 seats. One experience. This fall at Big Cedar Lodge.
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