Hoda Kotb’s Joy 101 Fall Retreat took place on September 25–27, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Guests were immersed in a curated wellness experience led by guest speakers and industry experts, with sessions spanning movement, mindfulness, and personal growth.

The retreat included an impressive lineup of speakers, including Molly Sims, Dr. Stephanie Moore, Michelle Buteau and Dr. Arthur and Ester Brooks, who brought powerful perspectives on what can be learned through failure, longevity, finding laughter in hard times, and standing in awe of something greater than ourselves.

Movement offerings included a sunrise beach walk and a sunrise strength training session, while wellness sessions included breathwork, guided visualization, and a soundbath session  — led by practitioners Christine Goulding, Anthony Abbagnano, Manjit Devgun, and Susy Markoe Schieffelin, respectively.

Sponsors added an extra layer of richness to the experience — Google Health and Propel sponsored movement sessions and kept guests refreshed with a dedicated hydration station. Google Health also hosted a station where guests could connect their Fit Bit to the Google Health app with. Marriott hosted an onsite luggage monogramming activation and gifted hand fans to all guests to help escape the heat. Toyota offered a relaxing lounge where guests could sit oceanside and listen to a playlist curated just for them. Little Words handed out beading kits to each guest and sold merch alongside the JOY 101 team. 

Guests also took home a branded tote bag filled with Joy 101 merchandise, complete with Hoda Kotb’s book, a JOY 101 blanket and water bottle, a JOY necklace from Jennifer Miller, a Google Fitbit Air, Propel beverage powders, and exfoliating pads from YISE Beauty, founded by model, actress, and entrepreneur Molly Sims, making for a truly memorable and well-rounded event.