Hotel Block
WMA has secured a limited amount of room rates exclusively for our attendees, and they are significantly lower than current public pricing.
The WMA room block is only available through January 5, 2027. After this date, rooms will be subject to resort availability and prevailing rates.
We recommend registering for the event, booking your flight if you are flying, and reserving your room all at the same time. This approach is the most efficient and gives everyone the best chance of securing the room type and dates they prefer.
MES & RESORT FEE
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A non-refundable Minimum Experience Spend (MES) of $87 per room, per night will be collected at time of booking.
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A $35 nightly resort fee per room will be charged, plus 8.35% tax. This fee includes access to a wide range of amenities such as pools, fitness center, hiking trails, shuttle service, Wi-Fi, mini golf, pickleball, paddle boats, and more.
BIG CEDAR LODGE
GOOD TO KNOW
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Voted one of the best escapes in the American midwest by Travel+Leisure
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Offers a wide range of rustic upscale lodging
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Features world-class golfing, fishing, hiking, lake adventures and cave tours
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Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award Winner: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Heart of the Ozarks
At this year’s Midterm Meeting, we’ll be gathering at the beautiful Big Cedar Lodge in the heart of the Ozarks, a destination that offers a unique mix of business and resort-style experiences. We encourage meeting attendees to bring their families and take advantage of everything the resort has to offer.
190 Top of the Rock Rd
Ridgedale, MO 65739
864-569-5949
(call Lisa to book in the WMA block)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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If a shuttle is included in your activity, all shuttles leave from conference center lobby.
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Pricing subject to change based on final quantity of participants.
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All activities will incur a 15% non-refundable booking fee. All pricing includes gratuity. Pricing for activities is subject to change. The deadline to cancel activities is January 5, 2027, and activity charges are non-refundable after this date.
Payne's Valley Golf
Shuttle: 7:45 AM
Tee Time: 9:00 AM
SAT, 4/17
$480++pp
Named in honor of the late Payne Stewart, Payne's Valley golf course is the first fully public-access course in the world completed by Tiger Woods' design firm. It showcases the region's natural beauty through a 19-hole championship course.
Dogwood Canyon Trackers
Shuttle: 2:00 PM
Event: 3:00-4:30 PM
SAT, 4/17
$155pp
Explore the rugged backcountry of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park in a guided, side-by-side tracker vehicle. This 10,000-acre preserve showcases the natural beauty of the region including cascading waterfalls, spring-fed streams, historic bridges and more. Visitors may encounter American bison, elk, and other native-wildlife in the area.
Guided Trout Fishing & Breakfast
Shuttle: 6:15 AM
Event: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SUN, 4/18
$215pp
This guided trout fishing adventure offers instruction based on your experience. You'll learn fly casting and tying, plus all the inside tricks for catching rainbow trout throughout the canyon. Includes boxed breakfast. Cost of fishing license is additional.
Guided Bass Fishing & Breakfast
Event: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Weigh-In: 11:30 AM
SUN, 4/18
$200pp
This guided bass fishing adventure is based out of Bent Creek Marina and offers instruction based on experience level. You'll learn casting plus all the inside tricks for catching bass. Includes boxed breakfast. Cost of fishing license is additional.
Ozarks National Golf & Breakfast
Breakfast: 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM Shuttle: 8:00 AM
Tee Time: 9:00 AM
SUN, 4/18
$350++pp
Ozarks National Golf course is designed to test avid golfers from across the country. Tee it up in the heart of the picturesque Ozark mountains. Includes continental breakfast in Lakeview A.
Rental clubs are available for $80++.
Dogwood Canyon & Wildlife Tram
Breakfast: 9:00-10:00 AM Shuttle: 9:30 AM
Event: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SUN, 4/18
$150pp
Step aboard the open air tram to explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon! The adventure includes a 2-hour narrated tour of the park where you may encounter American bison, elk, and other native wildlife in the area. Includes continental breakfast in Lakeview A.
Champagne Pontoon Cruise (Guests Only)
Event: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Note: During the Meeting
MON, 4/19
$35pp
Enjoy the beauty of the lake with a glass of champagne. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this pontoon cruise while the captain navigates the pristine waters of the lake. Leaves from Bent Hook Marina.
Lady Liberty Lunch & Cruise
Shuttle: 1:00 PM
Event: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
MON, 4/19
$TBD
Experience the beauty of Table Rock Lake aboard the Lady Liberty. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cruise while the captain navigates the pristine waters of the lake. Includes lunch on board.
Dogwood Canyon & Wildlife Tram
Shuttle: 1:30 PM
Event: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
MON, 4/19
$100pp
Step aboard the open air tram to explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon! The adventure includes a 2-hour narrated tour of the park where you may encounter American bison, elk, and other native wildlife in the area. Includes admission to Dogwood Canyon.
Dogwood Canyon Lunch & Trackers
Shuttle: 1:30 PM
Event: 3:00-4:30 PM
MON, 4/19
$165pp
Explore the rugged backcountry of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park in a guided, side-by-side tracker vehicle. This 10,000-acre preserve showcases the natural beauty of the region including cascading waterfalls, spring-fed streams, historic bridges and more. Visitors may encounter American bison, elk, and other native-wildlife in the area. Includes boxed lunch.
Lady Liberty Lunch & Cruise
Shuttle: 1:00 PM
Event: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
TUES, 4/20
$TBD
Experience the beauty of Table Rock Lake aboard the Lady Liberty. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cruise while the captain navigates the pristine waters of the lake. Includes lunch on board.
Dogwood Canyon & Wildlife Tram
Shuttle: 1:30 PM
Event: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
TUES, 4/20
$100pp
Step aboard the open air tram to explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon! The adventure includes a 2-hour narrated tour of the park where you may encounter American bison, elk, and other native wildlife in the area. Includes admission to Dogwood Canyon.
Dogwood Canyon Lunch & Trackers
Shuttle: 1:30 PM
Event: 3:00-4:30 PM
TUES, 4/20
$165pp
Explore the rugged backcountry of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park in a guided, side-by-side tracker vehicle. This 10,000-acre preserve showcases the natural beauty of the region including cascading waterfalls, spring-fed streams, historic bridges, and more. Visitors may encounter American bison, elk, and other native-wildlife in the area. Includes boxed lunch.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE SPEND
Invest in the experiences that make your stay unforgettable.
Big Cedar Lodge is designed around adventure, recreation, wellness, and relaxation. The Minimum Experience Spend (MES) is $87 per room, per night (cumulative), and will be a prepaid charge to utilize during your stay. The MES applies to each reservation and keeps the room rates as low as possible for our group.
The formula takes into account the funds you will likely spend at the restaurants, bars, gift shops, spa, and other typical room charges and uses the MES as pre-payment towards that balance. It's a similar model as many private clubs where you have a minimum spend required on food and beverage per month -- a pre-payment of sorts towards your food, drinks, and activities and if you don't use it, you lose it.
Your MES may be used throughout your visit and is accumulated across all days of your stay.
Airport Transportation
The easiest way to travel from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Big Cedar Lodge is through the BCL airport shuttle, which will be coordinated by WMA. Drive time is approximately 45-60 minutes from SGF to the lodge. The cost will depend on the number of people in your group.
A rental car is not necessary, as all activities are located on property. The shuttle to and from the airport will be automatically added to your WMA invoice after you register. We will reach out closer to your arrival date to collect your flight details.
Airport Shuttle: $100PP each way
