About Our Accommodations

  • Open Sky Retreat comfortably sleeps 10-12 guests
  • recently remodeled with the guest in mind
  • 10 minutes from the airport, pick-up and drop-off available
  • 22 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort
  • 25 minutes from Glacier National Park
  • 500 acres of protected state land with trails minutes away
  • well-stocked kitchen
  • yoga mats, blocks, and jump ropes provided
  • yoga platforms on site (9-12 people)
  • luxurious 6-person hot tub
  • spa robes
  • fire pit 
  • deck with outdoor dining tables and grill
  • wood fire pizza grill available
  • patio with seating area surrounding the hot tub
  • relaxing hammock and hammock chairs
  • rain shower with jets, soaking tub
  • aromatherapy diffusers
  • bubble dome tent available
  • extra luxury mattresses available
  • pack and play on site
  • free use of snow tubes and sleds, beach toys, beach chairs, swim tubes, wagon, etc.

Things to do in the area

With so much to enjoy in and around Whitefish, Montana, we encourage sight-seeing, hiking, biking, winter activities, brewery tours, and festivals. Whether you come in the summer, winter, spring, or fall, there are plenty of things to do in the area.

Breathtaking scenery

It's not hard to be in awe of the scenery in Flathead Valley, with three impressive mountain ranges surrounding the valley: the Swan Range in the north, the Salish Mountains in the west and the Mission Mountains in the east.

Summer activities

  • Glacier National Park
  • Water activities
  • Summer festivals
  • Mountain biking
  • Hiking
  • Golfing
  • Whitefish Mountain Resort (mountain biking, zip lining, alpine slide, and aerial adventure park)
  • Brewery/distillery tours
  • Art studio

Winter activities

  • Skiing & snowboarding
  • Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
  • Fat tire biking
  • Brewery/distillery tours
  • Downtown shopping
  • Sledding
  • The arts
  • Snowmobiling
  • Winter carnival

Hiking

Enjoy almost 500 acres of forest within 1.5 miles of the cabin or explore any of the many trails in Whitefish Lake State Park, Glacier National Park, or Columbia Falls.

Relaxation & Comfort

Enjoy Montana's best beans - Montana Coffee Trader - from the comfort of the cabin or take the 5-mile drive to The Buffalo Cafe, a local favorite.

Skiing & snowboarding

Voted #1 in value by the readers of SKI Magazine.

Named one of the "Top 25 Ski Towns in the World" by National Geographic.

Whitefish Mountain Resort is only four miles from the town of Whitefish and offers 3,000 acres of uncrowded terrain, featuring 12 chairlifts and, starting last season, enjoy lightning-fast rides on the resort's first six-seater chairlift, the Snow Ghost Express.

When to visit

Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.

Spring

May and June are excellent times for a yoga retreat, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Nightly bonfires or a dip in the hot tub in the evenings will keep you warm when the temperature drops at night.

More reading: SPRING IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET SEASON IN WHITEFISH

Summer

The most popular month for visitors in Whitefish is July. Temperatures are warm and everyone is going to the Going-to-the-Sun-Road in Glacier National Park.

More reading: THINGS TO KNOW FOR SUMMER

Fall

September and early October are great times to visit for a yoga retreat. The daytime temperatures in September sit around 68 degrees. 

The Great Northwest Oktoberfest is held in late September/early October and is a popular annual event.

More reading: WHY WE LOVE WHITEFISH IN THE FALL

Winter

Views of the valley from the summit are majestic and crowds and waits for lift lines are rare on the ski mountain. Whitefish Mountain Resort has a laid-back vibe, and the mountain is known for "snow ghosts" (pine trees covered in snow, fog, and ice). 

More reading: FIVE WINTER ADVENTURES IN WHITEFISH

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