Wellness Weekend at Carlton Landing

Wellness Weekend: Health Made Simple at Carlton Landing

If you’ve ever wished for a wellness retreat where all the planning is done for you — where you can simply show up, slow down, and restore your mind, body, spirit, and sense of community — you’ll love Wellness Weekend at Carlton Landing.

Gather a few of your favorite people, book a home in Carlton Landing, OK and let someone else handle the details—for free! The Lodge on Twinkle Lane is a low tox & fragrance free Air Bnb and the perfect place to stay- we’d love to host you! We are already booked for this year, but be sure to plan ahead for next year's Wellness Weekend!

In our latest podcast episode, I sat down with Alice Canada, Executive Director of the Carlton Landing Foundation, to talk about the heart behind this annual event and why it has become such a meaningful tradition.

What is Wellness Weekend?

Wellness Weekend is designed to support whole-person wellness. While many wellness events focus only on fitness or relaxation, Carlton Landing takes a broader view, weaving together:

Mind – classes on personal healing, Ayurveda, and creative arts
Body – yoga, Thai bodywork, and the annual 5K run
Spirit – Bible journaling & the importance of reading
Community – workshops on beekeeping, sustainable food, and creative connections

The result is a weekend that feels restorative, inspiring, and approachable — a chance to step away from the busyness of life and reconnect with what matters most.

Simple and Flexible by Design

One of the things that makes Wellness Weekend unique is its flexibility. There’s no need to pre-plan every detail or commit weeks in advance. You can:

Stop by the Friday night “Make & Take Meet & Greet” to browse pop-up shops, meet instructors, and ease into the weekend.
Wander through classes and workshops on Saturday — most are free or low cost, and many are family-friendly.
Decide last minute to join in; even walk-up participants are welcome for nearly every activity.

As Alice puts it, “It’s as structured or organic as you’d like it to be.”

Highlights of 2025

This year’s Wellness Weekend will be held September 26–27, 2025. A few highlights include:

The 5K, 2-mile, and 1-mile runs supporting Carlton Landing Academy
Hands-on workshops like ceramics, basket weaving, and grain milling
Health-focused vendors including ozone IV therapy and gut-healthy food demonstrations
Family-friendly learning with the bee exhibit and hive demonstrations
The always-popular pop-up shops, open Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM with a wellness-focused lineup of vendors

Why It Fits Carlton Landing’s DNA

Carlton Landing has always valued creation, family, and simplicity. Wellness Weekend is a natural extension of that:

Creation – engaging with nature, local art, and the beauty of the built environment
Family – opportunities for kids and adults alike to learn, play, and connect
Simplicity – no complicated sign-ups or rigid schedules, just space to explore wellness at your own pace

Alice shared one story of a woman battling cancer who attended last year. She spent the entire day moving from class to class, finding encouragement and connection in the simple, accessible programming. Stories like that capture the true heart of this weekend.

Join Us This Fall

Whether you come for the workshops, the 5K, or simply to breathe in the slower pace of Carlton Landing in the fall, Wellness Weekend offers something for everyone.

📅 September 26–27, 2025
🌐 Learn more and see the full schedule: CarltonLandingFoundation.org

As Alice put it best: “Just get in the car and come. Even if you don’t attend a single class, you’ll still have a beautiful weekend in Carlton Landing.”