October 13-15, 2023
2023 itinerary
Excursions
add-on excursions
excursions
Dogwood Canyon Trailblazer Excursion
Sister property to Big Cedar Lodge, Dogwood Canyon is a pristine 10,000-acre outdoor recreation area. Situated among lush woodlands, soaring bluffs, and gushing streams, Dogwood Canyon offers outdoor adventures like trout fishing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, and Segway tours from its restored Mill headquarters.
Guests can choose a horseback riding session or enjoy self-guided biking or hiking
1-hour horseback riding sessions offered at 9 a.m. and noon
For horseback riding excursions, Dogwood Canyon enforces a 48” height minimum and 250-lb. weight limit; closed-toe shoes required; pregnant guests may not participate.
Payne’s Valley Golf Course
The first public course designed by Tiger Woods,Payne’s Valley is a championship-caliber 18-hole course incorporating exposed rock croppings, mountain ridges, valleys, and streams. At the end of yourround, go for a tie-breaker at the 19th hole. The island green sits at the base of a 150-foot rock formation with a gushing waterfall for a memorable end to agame.
- 18-hole course plus 19th hole, played in groups of four
- On-course competitions with cash prizes
- 19th Hole celebratory drinks at on-hole bar
Appropriate golf attire required. Club rentals available. Please allow 6–7 hours of playthrough time.
Half-Day Fishing Charter
Whether you're cruising Table Rock Lake's pristine 43,000 acres in search of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass or wading into the crisp waters of Dogwood Canyon in pursuit of trout, you'll be sure to reel in a winner. Departing from Bent Hook Marina or Dogwood Canyon Visitors Center, fishing guides lead small groups on half-day tours in your choice of bass or fly fishing
- Table Rock Lake excursions depart from Bent Hook Marina at 9 a.m. and return at noon. Three people per boat led by a private fishing guide. Fishing licenses available at Bent Hook Marina
- Dogwood Canyon 4-hour trout fishing sessions depart from the Visitors Center at 9 a.m. No license needed.
- Fishing is catch-and-release. All gear included.
Cedar Creek Salon & Spa
Cedar Creek Salon & Spa is an 18,000-square-foot oasis just steps away from your room at the Falls Lodge. This luxurious escape includes a full-service salon and boasts 11 private treatment rooms. Take advantage of the stone-lined indoor grotto pool, step into the ice room for an invigorating cold therapy session, or unwind in the saunas, hot spas, steam rooms, or private open-air showers.
- Choose from one of two spa packages:
- 90-minute Swedish Massage + 45-minute Classic Pedicure
- 90-minute Deluxe Mani-Pedi Combo + 45-minute Sampler (Neck, Shoulder, Foot) Massage
Cedar Creek Salon does not remove dip polishes or acrylics. Swimsuits required for grotto pool, ice room, and other amenities
Want even more?
For those who want to get the most out of their weekends, choose a morning excursion, then join us for wine and whiskey tastings on Saturday afternoon.
Wine Tasting
Work in a little "me" time this weekend with a snack, a drink, and a view. Sip on breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake from the Buffalo Bar patio while you taste your way through a guided wine tasting.
- Guided wine tasting begins at 2 p.m.
- Small bites included
- Free commemorative takeaway gift with course
Whiskey Tasting
Sit back, unwind, and sip your way through history with a guided Whiskey 101 course. Spend your afternoon on the Buffalo Bar patio overlooking Table Rock Lake while an expert distiller guides you through a history of whiskey, whisky, scotch, and bourbon around the world.
- Whiskey 101 course begins at 2 p.m.
- Course includes four 0.75-ounce tastings plus an Old Fashioned
- Free commemorative takeaway gift with course