About Us
Message to Guests
Hello. I am Kara Cunningham, owner of Live Well Lodge, LLC. Though I’m a lifelong resident of East Central Kansas, I fell in love with the Ozarks during my childhood traveling to rodeos in the region. I’m a nature lover and this area caught my eye. I’ve been an avid traveler throughout my life and love going places and having adventures with my family. To this day, the Ozark region is still one of the most beautiful places to me and perfect for an Ozark vacation!
When Covid hit in 2020, it shut down travel for me and my family. Since I’ve always lived in the country and love privacy and seclusion, I started looking for a place outside of the city limits and with substantial land that we could enjoy and explore. We wanted to be able to bring our horses or ATV and be within a half day’s drive from our home. I also wanted a place where I could host my business colleagues for training and gatherings. It was a tall order to meet all of these expectations, but this property was beyond perfect! Its proximity to Eureka Springs and so many wonderful attractions and amenities was a bonus! I purchased Live Well Lodge in 2021 as a place that not only I could take my family and colleagues to enjoy an Ozark vacation, but also to use as a short-term rental so other people could enjoy its beauty and make memories here as well!
Hello. I am Kara Cunningham, owner of Live Well Lodge, LLC. Though I’m a lifelong resident of East Central Kansas, I fell in love with the Ozarks during my childhood traveling to rodeos in the region. I’m a nature lover and this area caught my eye. I’ve been an avid traveler throughout my life and love going places and having adventures with my family. To this day, the Ozark region is still one of the most beautiful places to me and perfect for an Ozark vacation!
When Covid hit in 2020, it shut down travel for me and my family. Since I’ve always lived in the country and love privacy and seclusion, I started looking for a place outside of the city limits and with substantial land that we could enjoy and explore. We wanted to be able to bring our horses or ATV and be within a half day’s drive from our home. I also wanted a place where I could host my business colleagues for training and gatherings. It was a tall order to meet all of these expectations, but this property was beyond perfect! Its proximity to Eureka Springs and so many wonderful attractions and amenities was a bonus! I purchased Live Well Lodge in 2021 as a place that not only I could take my family and colleagues to enjoy an Ozark vacation, but also to use as a short-term rental so other people could enjoy its beauty and make memories here as well!
My story doesn’t stop there, however, I was only able to purchase this property because of my home-based business. In 2011, while going through a divorce, I picked up a side gig to help me afford bills for me and my three small children. I was a college professor and loved it but it wasn’t able to completely provide for me and the kids. I started selling Xyngular health and wellness products with the goal to not only get healthier myself, but also help out my family financially. Little did I know, that decision would be life-changing. After three years, I was able to fully retire from teaching after an 18-year career in higher education and stay at home with my children full time. The products and the business opportunity have allowed us to LIVE WELL beyond any dreams we had. This property is an example. Never in my wildest imagination did I ever see myself – a single mom of three – able to purchase a second home for my family to enjoy. Because this was only possible because of my eXcel Wellness business, I’ve named it Live Well Lodge. It’s one of the ways my family continues to live well.
I have thoroughly enjoyed decorating, finding one-of-a-kind items and piecing Live Well Lodge together room by room to create the ideal Ozark vacation spot. I hope you enjoy it and love it just as much as I do and treat it just as you would your own beloved possessions in your own home! When you visit Live Well Lodge, enjoy the outdoors, the recreation room, the Renew Wellness Retreat, the Oasis Meeting Room, the views, the peaceful setting and the small welcoming gifts to help you, too, live well.
Go on some Ozark adventures and explore the area! Experience historic and quaint Eureka Springs, see the beauty of Beaver Bridge, fish for trout at Roaring River State Park or Dogwood Canyon and grab a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants! If you want to journey a bit farther, check out nearby Branson, Missouri, or Springfield. Most of all, make amazing memories with your group!
It is my pleasure to be your host, and I hope that I can meet all of your expectations! I have tried my best to think of anything and everything that will make my guests’ Ozark vacation as comfortable as possible. Plan your next family reunion, corporate retreat, or multi-family Ozark vacation at Live Well Lodge. Make memories in our beloved Ozark escape and LIVE WELL!
Kara Cunningham
