Blacktail Ranch

Wildflowers in August

The Blacktail Ranch is an 8,000 acre jewel, located at the base of the Continental Divide, where the Rocky Mountains meet the prairie, in Wolf Creek, Montana. The south fork of the Dearborn River flows through the center of the ranch feeding rich meadows and deep, lush aspen groves. Above the riverbed unspoiled acres of pine and fir roll into broad fields of native grasses and wildflowers.

Blacktail Hogan

The Blacktail Ranch is the perfect place for a retreat. The octagonal Hogan, built in the southwestern style, is a comfortable and spacious meeting room. Located on a hillside above the ranch with sweeping views of the mountains, the Hogan offers comfort and privacy for workshop classes. Between classes you can go horseback riding, river rafting, fishing, hiking, exploring thousands of acres of wilderness, bird watching, enjoy the hot tub and sauna or just relax on the front porch and breathe pure mountain air.

Blacktail Cave

The Blacktail is rich with archaeological sites, including an extensive cave system that dates back to the Ice Age, a Medicine Wheel and Sun Wheel. During our workshops we will visit all of these places which hold the deep mysticism of the ranch. The Backtail museum houses artifacts from the cave and the land around the ranch, telling the long history of the land, and will be open for touring during your stay.

Blacktail Ranch Owners:
Tag and Sandra Rittel

For more information about the Blacktail Ranch check out their website: www.blacktailranch.com.

Accommodations

Yoga Room

For indoor space there are dormitory style rooms with shared baths and limited semi-private spaces available, please inquire. A double room with a private bath is an additional $300 per person. For those who choose to stay in tents and tipis, there is a meadow along the river's edge for camping and bathing facilities in the main lodge. A camper's discount of $15 per day is applied to all retreats at the Blacktail.

Big Sky Country

Cost Includes

Cost for each program includes all instruction, basic lodging, meals and general use of the Ranch facilities. Horseback riding, Laundry, body therapy and transportation ( $100 r/t) between the Ranch and Great Falls are available at extra cost. They accept checks, money orders, and most major credit cards.

Cancellation Policy

A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required to hold your space. Final payment is due 8 weeks before the arrival date of your workshop. For cancellations before 8 weeks out we will refund all of your payments except the deposit. For cancellations from 8 to 2 weeks out THERE IS NO REFUND, however we will credit any payments over the deposit to another workshop in 2011 or 2012. For cancellation within 2 weeks of the start of your workshop there is NO REFUND AND NO CREDIT. WORKSHOP MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER PERSON.

How to get to the Blacktail Ranch

Horseback Riding at the Blacktail

Great Falls, Montana is the entry city for the Blacktail Ranch. It is accessible by air, bus, and car. When you register we'll send you detailed information including a map. Round-trip van transportation is available from Great Falls to the Blacktail Ranch for $100.

Directions for Drivers:

From Great Falls or Helena: Take I-15 to the Wolf Creek Exit. Take State Hwy 434 north about 15 miles 'til you see a red, white and blue mailbox on your left. Turn here and continue about 3 miles to the ranch headquarters.

From Missoula: Take I-90 toward Helena. Exit at Bonner and take Hwy 200 about 100 miles to the Hwy 434 exit on the south side of the road. Turn here and go about 3 miles to the red, white and blue mailbox on your right. Turn here and continue about 3 miles to the ranch headquarters.

If you need further directions please call the Blacktail Ranch directly at (406) 235-9057.

Airfares

The Feathered Pipe Foundation has selected Flathead Travel as the official agency for our programs. Delta and Alaska Airlines all service Great Falls, MT. Please call Flathead Travel at (800) 338-8785.

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