About this trip
Whether you consider yourself an experienced yoga student, are passionate about yoga but have not experienced a retreat, or are newer to yoga and interested in deepening your practice in a safe space... this trip may be the ideal experience. We are excited to be traveling stateside this year, no passport or long international flight needed!
Retreat is an opportunity to focus all of your attention on your practice. It’s like seated meditation, where we practice sitting in stillness for thirty minutes or so each day, and this gives us the ability to remain in meditative awareness all day long. When you remove all of the distractions you normally encounter in daily living and dedicate an entire week to yoga, your practice will grow and deepen exponentially, and you will return home inspired, recharged, and forever changed. Dancing Spirit Ranch provides an exceptional environment for this deep dive: open space, sacred land, healthy food and rustic luxury. This environment practically begs you to slow down, simplify, sense your place in the world, and feel gratitude for this precious human existence.
Your guide Sybil is an experienced retreat leader with twenty five years of yoga practice and more than ten years dedicated to teaching classes, workshops, and private students. She provides a truly immersive yoga class, including meditation, breath work, and yoga philosophy and terminology. Her students often remark that class feels like a moving meditation, not an exercise class. Expect to move in ways you haven’t before, this isn’t your standard vinyasa class! You might get into a pose you never thought possible, or you might fall madly in love with slowing down and attuning to sensation.
Daily practice surrounded by like-minded people immersed in nature opens the doors to self-awareness and contentment. Add opportunities for yoga nidra (guided deep relaxation), sound healing, a visit to Glacier National Park or nearby Whitefish, or craft your adventure to make this retreat ideal for you!
Packing List
Think Summer!
Bring your yoga clothes for practice, hiking shoes, day pack and water bottle for Glacier, bathing suit for paddle boarding , sweatshirt for chilly nights, raincoat for summer showers, a book for reading in a hammock, a journal for writing by the pond.
Leave your formal clothes at home!
All yoga props for class are provided.
Cancellation Policy & Trip Insurance
POLICIES
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Retreat can be paid for in 3 installments with balances due April 1 and July 1. Cancellations on or after 90 days prior to retreat dates are non-refundable and non-transferable. This cancellation policy is strict and firm. If you need to leave the retreat early there are no refunds or pro-rating of days. We understand there are things in life beyond our control, such as...
COVID
Which is why we STRONGLY recommend...
TRIP INSURANCE
We STRONGLY STRONGLY recommend you purchase "cancel for any reason" trip insurance. Most policies will refund up to 75% of your travel costs, some will refund 100%. Do your homework and find a policy that works best for your situation. Make sure Covid cancellations are covered. For 2022 Forbes recommends AIG Travel, C&F Travel Insured and TravelSafe among others. Most policies require the policy be purchase within 15-20 days of your initial trip deposit.
Terms and Conditions
What’s included
- Lodging8 days, 7 nights at the beautiful Dancing Spirit Ranch in Whitefish, MT.
- All Meals and SnacksA private chef will curate healthy nutritious meals, three times a day, with snacks available throughout. Nonalcoholic beverages are also included.
- Daily ServiceDaily maid service to keep your space clean.
- Daily Yoga1 to 2 yoga classes per day led by instructor Sybil Merriman.
- Airport TransportationTransportation to and from Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, MT.
- Glacier National ParkChoose between a private guided day hike or Blackfeet-hosted driving tour through beautiful Glacier National Park.
- Opening CeremonyMark the shift from the habitual daily grind into deep self-care and inquiry with an opening circle including brief introductions and seated meditation.
- Sound Bath CeremonyLocal sound worker, Mary McGrath, will take you on a journey, bringing her crystal singing bowls and native flutes for an hour long sound bath - an experience you won't want to miss!
- Plein Air Art LessonJoin a local artist under the big sky for a lesson in acrylic painting and go home with your own masterpiece. All materials included. All levels of artists welcome!
- Closing CeremonyThis ceremony invites us to transition from retreat mode to “normal” life without letting go of the sacred in each moment.
- All Ranch AmenitiesYoga props, paddle boards, fishing poles, canoes, kayaks, horseshoes, ping pong, corn hole, library, hammocks, beach towels, outdoor blankets, organic bath products.
- GratuitiesGratuities for the Ranch staff are included in the cost.
What’s not included
- Alcoholic BeveragesDancing Spirit Ranch cannot serve you alcohol, but you can BYO and serve yourself!
- Massage GratuityShould you add a massage to your package, we ask that you please tip your therapist directly.
- Trip InsuranceWe STRONGLY encourage you to purchase trip insurance!
- AirfarePlease plan to fly to Glacier Park International Airport. Transportation to and from the Ranch is included in your room cost.
Available Packages
This raffle ticket is for the chance to win a retreat for up to two people. It includes 7 nights of lodging in a Queen Room with a shared bath in the Bunk House, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, daily yoga, all ranch amenities, art class, Glacier National Park tour, round-trip airport transportation, all taxes, fees and gratuity. Please note, airfare not included.
The Bunk House - a unique, stable-like building located just steps from the dining area and all major facilities. It has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three lounge areas surrounding the central hall with its clerestory ceiling. Each bedroom has a large window-wall faced with weathered barnwood and hand-plastered walls elsewhere. Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The shared bathrooms with organic products offer showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. The sitting lounges provide a choice of places for conversation or reading in easy chairs, loveseats and couches. The bunkhouse is just steps away from the dining and recreation facilities.
The lucky winning ticket will be chosen on June 1, 2022
Share your room with a fellow traveler inThe Bunk House - a unique, stable-like building located just steps from the dining area and all major facilities. It has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three lounge areas surrounding the central hall with its clerestory ceiling. Each bedroom has a large window-wall faced with weathered barnwood and hand-plastered walls elsewhere. This option is for 1 twin bed (in a room with 2 twins.) Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The shared bathrooms with organic products offer showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. The sitting lounges provide a choice of places for conversation or reading in easy chairs, loveseats and couches. The bunkhouse is just steps away from the dining and recreation facilities. The cost includes 7 nights of lodging, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, all taxes, fees and gratuity.
Share your room with a fellow traveler in The Bunk House - a unique, stable-like building located just steps from the dining area and all major facilities. It has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three lounge areas surrounding the central hall with its clerestory ceiling. Each bedroom has a large window-wall faced with weathered barnwood and hand-plastered walls elsewhere. This option is for one person sharing a queen bed. Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The shared bathrooms with organic products offer showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. The sitting lounges provide a choice of places for conversation or reading in easy chairs, loveseats and couches. The bunkhouse is just steps away from the dining and recreation facilities.
The cost includes 7 nights of lodging, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, daily yoga, all ranch amenities, art class, Glacier National Park tour, round-trip airport transportation, all taxes, fees and gratuity.
NOTE: To purchase as a couple, please put two packages in your cart. If you would like the room all to your self, put two packages in your cart. And use discount code BUNKSOLO for $1200 total price decrease at checkout (enter code one time only.)
Book your private room with a Queen bed in The Bunk House - a unique, stable-like building located just steps from the dining area and all major facilities. It has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three lounge areas surrounding the central hall with its clerestory ceiling. Each bedroom has a large window-wall faced with weathered barnwood and hand-plastered walls elsewhere. Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The shared bathrooms with organic products offer showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. The sitting lounges provide a choice of places for conversation or reading in easy chairs, loveseats and couches. The bunkhouse is just steps away from the dining and recreation facilities.
The cost includes 7 nights of lodging, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, daily yoga, all ranch amenities, art class, Glacier National Park tour, round-trip airport transportation, all taxes, fees and gratuity.
Share your room with a fellow traveler in The Cedar House - a four bedroom, three and a half bath cabin built on the far shore of the large 14-acre pond. It has natural cedar siding and a long porch facing the water. It also has a private lawn on the water’s edge. This option is for 1 twin bed (in a room with 2 twins.) Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The shared bathroom with organic products offers showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. There is a full kitchen and dining area. The living room is surrounded by windows on three sides, providing excellent views at any point of your day, and has a brick fireplace to keep things cozy. The Cedar House is near the ranch gate and is a few minutes walk from the main ranch compound. The Cedar House is a perfect oasis for a group of friends wanting a relaxing getaway with a taste of nature.
The cost includes 7 nights of lodging, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, daily yoga, all ranch amenities, art class, Glacier National Park tour, round-trip airport transportation, all taxes, fees and gratuity.
The Cedar House is a four bedroom, three and a half bath cabin built on the far shore of the large 14-acre pond. It has natural cedar siding and a long porch facing the water. It also has a private lawn on the water’s edge. This option is for 1 person in a queen bed. Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The private bathroom with organic products offers showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. There is a full kitchen and dining area. The living room is surrounded by windows on three sides, providing excellent views at any point of your day, and has a brick fireplace to keep things cozy. The Cedar House is near the ranch gate and is a few minutes walk from the main ranch compound. The Cedar House is a perfect oasis for a group of friends wanting a relaxing getaway with a taste of nature.
The cost includes 7 nights of lodging, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, daily yoga, all ranch amenities, art class, Glacier National Park tour, round-trip airport transportation, all taxes, fees and gratuity.
NOTE: To purchase as a couple, please put two packages in your cart.
The Cedar House is a four bedroom, three and a half bath cabin built on the far shore of the large 14-acre pond. It has natural cedar siding and a long porch facing the water. It also has a private lawn on the water’s edge. This option is for 1 person sharing a room with 2 twin beds and a private bath. Organic cotton sheets and thick Pendleton blankets ensure a great night's sleep. The private bathroom with organic products offers showers or a relaxing tub to soak away the day’s exertions. There is a full kitchen and dining area. The living room is surrounded by windows on three sides, providing excellent views at any point of your day, and has a brick fireplace to keep things cozy. The Cedar House is near the ranch gate and is a few minutes walk from the main ranch compound. The Cedar House is a perfect oasis for a group of friends wanting a relaxing getaway with a taste of nature.
The price includes 7 nights of lodging, 3 meals per day plus snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, daily yoga, all ranch amenities, art class, Glacier National Park tour, round-trip airport transportation, all taxes, fees and gratuity. Airfare is not included.
If you would like this room all to yourself, put 2 packages and enter code PRIVATECEDARSOLO for $1600 off the total price. To purchase as a couple, please put two packages in the cart.
Available options
Itinerary
We begin with an opening ceremony followed by a casual yoga practice, ensuring a graceful transition from life to retreat. Float to dinner and afterwards, gather for sunset and a bonfire under the Montana sky full of stars.