The Mountainside Collective

Rest & Adventure: A Nature Retreat in Whitefish, Montana

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Older couple sitting on a log in nature enjoying a beautiful retreat in Whitefish Montana

Expand. Explore. Exhale.

Deep restoration meets invigorating mountain adventure in northwest Montana

Spend 5 days on 20 private acres near Whitefish. Days built for moving through the mountains. Evenings made for long meals, good company, and genuine rest.

Connection. Community. Unforgettable vistas.

Lean into the perfect balance of adventure and ease at our Whitefish Nature Retreat

This Rest & Adventure experience is a 5-day, fully inclusive nature retreat in Whitefish for people who want the best of both: meaningful time in the mountains and the kind of rest that actually restores you.

Bold mornings. Unhurried afternoons. Long dinners around the table with people you’ll actually want to stay in touch with.

A relaxed retreat experience designed for active adults seeking connection, ease, and enjoyment.

What’s Included in our Nature Retreat

You simply pack your bags and arrive. Everything else is thoughtfully taken care of.

Round-trip ground transportation from Whitefish or Kalispell (FCA) airport

5 days / 4 nights of luxury private accommodations on 20 pristine acres

All chef-curated meals and non-alcoholic beverages (alcohol available for purchase)

Daily guided nature experiences and optional adventures (additional excursions encouraged)

Guided gentle movement & yoga sessions

Access to massage & bodywork (additional sessions encouraged)

One group sound bath experience

Fireside gatherings and natural connection

Full use of hot tubs, fire pits, and property trails

Everything listed is included in your retreat experience.

A Retreat Designed for Memories that Last

An Invitation to Expand, Explore & Exhale

The retreat is thoughtfully hosted by the Mountainside team with a gentle structure that supports both vitality and ease.

Activities are optional and flexible, giving you full permission to participate at the level that feels right for you each day — whether that means joining a guided hike or simply choosing deep rest.

Senior woman enjoying a moment of solitude in nature on luxury Montana retreat

How the Retreat is Held

What the Days Feel Like

Days flow naturally between invigorating adventure and restorative downtime. You may experience:

Morning gentle movement to expand your energy, followed by an optional guided hike to explore the mountains
Midday choice time — continue exploring scenic trails or return to the property to exhale and rest deeply
Evening chef-prepared communal meals, optional sound bath, fireside connection, and stargazing

Everything is an invitation. You set the pace. You decide how much adventure and how much stillness each day holds.

An Invitation to Expand

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is for people who want the mountains and the rest. Who want to move through something beautiful and then sit quietly with a good meal on the other side of it.

You enjoy spending time outdoors and moving in nature
You value both adventure and meaningful recovery
You appreciate premium comfort paired with flexibility
You want connection with like-hearted people without a rigid schedule

Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or simply someone ready to feel stronger and more renewed, this experience is designed for you.

DATES

August 21–25, 2026

Investment

Single occupancy starting at $6,500 per guest. Double occupancy starting at $4,500.
Accommodations are intentionally limited to preserve the quality, intimacy and authenticity of the experience.

Come for the mountains. Leave feeling like yourself again, only clearer and a little more alive.

xoxo,

Connect With Our Team

If you’re wondering whether this retreat is the right fit, we’d be happy to talk it through with you.

Call US (406) 530-8514

EMAIL events@experiencemountainside.com

Meet our Practitioners

We are delighted to introduce the amazing practitioners that we have the pleasure of working with. Each of them brings a unique depth of knowledge and presence to the experiences we offer, and our guests consistently speak very highly of their work.

Sound Bath
Erin Boedeker

Erin Boedeker is a deeply grounded practitioner with a strong background in holistic wellness. She is a licensed acupuncturist and wellness professional who integrates multiple healing modalities to support balance and nervous system regulation. Erin brings a calm, intentional presence to her sound bath experiences, creating an environment where participants can relax deeply and reconnect with themselves. Her work is rooted in traditional healing practices and a comprehensive understanding of mind-body wellness.

Forest Bathing
Ellen Horowitz

Ellen Horowitz is a certified forest bathing guide and a respected educator in the community. She leads immersive nature experiences designed to help participants slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and restore balance through mindful engagement with the forest environment. Ellen is well known locally for her work teaching classes at the community college and through the Glacier Institute in Glacier National Park. Her guided forest bathing sessions offer a thoughtful and restorative approach to nature-based wellness.

Yoga
Val B YOGA

Val is a dedicated yoga instructor whose teaching focuses on helping students build a deeper connection between breath, movement, and mindfulness. Through thoughtful sequencing and an approachable teaching style, she creates welcoming classes that support strength, mobility, and nervous system regulation. Her sessions encourage participants to slow down, tune into their bodies, and cultivate a sense of balance and presence—making her a wonderful addition to the retreat experience.

Massage Therapy
Stacy Janckila, LMT, NMT

Stacy Janckila is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Neuromuscular Therapist whose work focuses on deeply restorative bodywork and nervous system support. In addition to therapeutic massage, she offers Craniosacral Therapy (CST), a gentle modality that works with the nervous system and fascia to encourage relaxation, release tension patterns, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Stacy has shared that the nervous system retreat aligns closely with the work she loves most—combining massage and CST to create deeply grounding and regulating experiences for her clients.

Massage Therapy
Kelsey byman, LMT, NMT

Kelsey of Meadowlark Therapeutic Massage brings a warm, welcoming presence to her work and is passionate about helping people feel more comfortable and connected in their bodies. Kelsey creates sessions that are both relaxing and restorative, making her a wonderful addition to our couples massage offerings. Our guests consistently rave about their experiences with Kelsey, often sharing how grounded, relaxed, and cared for they feel after a session.

Forest Bathing & Yoga
Christiane Hinterman

Christiane infuses yoga with the inspiration of nature, seasons, and cycles. While focusing intently on the breath, heartbeat, and movement, she offers students of all abilities the healing benefits of awareness, alignment, and attunement. Her heart and passion for the practice are felt both on and off the mat.