Gather in the meadow
Small retreats, whole-lodge stays and gatherings across the road from Bridgeport's big meadow. Here's what we're planning for 2027. Have something else in mind? Send us a note below.
Our retreats
Some ideas need wide-open space. At Big Meadow Lodge, you trade the to-do list for mountain air, a private cabin, and long evenings by the fire. Paint the meadow at sunrise, write the chapter you've been putting off, or stretch out under one of the darkest skies in California. We take care of the meals and the details, so all you have to do is show up and make something.
Make something
Creative Retreats
Spring and fall
Writing, painting and photography weekends with time and space to create. Self-guided days, a local guide for photographers, and good conversation over dinner.
Jam & Preserving Workshop
Hands-on workshop
Learn to make small-batch jams and pickles with our own house flavors, like strawberry basil and blueberry lavender. You'll take your jars home.
Slow down
Wellness Weekend
Spring
Yoga and tai chi in the mountain air, slow mornings, nourishing meals and nowhere you need to be.
Dark Sky Supper
Adults only
A candlelit dinner, then stargazing under some of the darkest skies in California, with gourmet s'mores by the fire.
At the table
Wine in the Mountains
Tasting weekend
A tasting with a local winemaker, paired with small gourmet bites and dinner made here at the lodge.
The Seven-Course Weekend
For food lovers
A weekend built around an elevated seven-course dinner made from scratch, with pairings and a slow morning after.
Sierra seasons
Fishing Opener Weekend
Spring
Opening weekend on the water, finished with a trout dinner.
Fall Color Weekend
Fall
Golden aspens, a trail lunch and a harvest dinner.
Snowshoe Weekend
Winter
Snowshoe walks across the quiet, snowy valley, hearty meals and long evenings by the fire.
Pricing
Weekend retreats starting at $650 per person, based on two people sharing a cabin. Prefer a cabin to yourself? Single pricing starts at $800. Retreats with a guest instructor or tasting may be priced a little higher. Lodging tax applies to the lodging portion.
A 50% deposit holds your spot, and the balance is due 30 days before your retreat.
What's included
Your cabin, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the retreat program, fire pits, Wi-Fi, and the big meadow view across the road.
Dates and booking for 2027 open soon. Send us a note below to join the list and be the first to hear.
Book the whole lodge
Up to 12 guests. All six cabins. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Planning a family reunion, a holiday getaway or a weekend with your favorite people? Book all of Big Meadow Lodge for your group, with three meals a day included. Spend your time with family, friends and the Sierra.
Great for family reunions, Thanksgiving getaways, milestone birthdays, friend trips and team offsites.
Pricing depends on your dates and group size, so reach out below and we'll put something together.