Big skies in the summer

Last fall, my friend and student, Kari, invited me to teach out at her friend's ranch in Eureka, Montana, located 7 miles south of the Canadian border.  Having visited the Missoula area many times, I was excited to explore new territory with old friends from our Nicaragua retreat last Winter and new friends from her job. Our first night we were whisked away in a horse drawn carriage to the neighboring ranch, called Bear 10.  We had no idea what a feast awaited us. More than 40 horses roamed the fields while the cattle was up munching in the mountains, and dogs ran around keeping us on task as we made our way to the main log cabin, built by their Amish friends.  They had made a beautiful spread of food and drinks to welcome us and were such gracious, generous hosts.  Montana suffered greatly the last few years from wildfires that lasted well into September, and the friends of the owners that served us dinner, had just finished evacuating their barns and homes, yet still managed to smile, laugh and treat us like honored guests.  We toasted together and I vowed to return.  I chose to come in June to celebrate the Summer Solstice there, as well as it's high season for wildflowers, which are thick and colorful making hikes majestic and memorable.  If you like yoga and the outdoors, this might be the trip for you.  Details in the ADVENTURE tab, and go dig those cowboy boots out of the back of your closet!