Elemental Medicine Magic: Montana Edition

Whitefish, Montana

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Flow Yoga Adventures
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43 reviews
Aug 20 - 24, 2025
Group size: 1 - 11
Elemental Medicine Magic: Montana Edition
Whitefish, Montana

Flow Yoga Adventures
  • Email address verified
43 reviews

Aug 20 - 24, 2025
Group size: 1 - 11

About this trip

A healing journey of conscious movement, breathwork, and meditation to balance the elements within. Nicole Smith Levay will lead you through a journey of connecting to the natural world through your body's senses. Uplift your spirit through mindful practice in communion with nature. This retreat is designed for high-achieving professionals who are tired of the burnout cycle and ready for lasting transformation—supporting you to reclaim energy and thrive. 


Morning & Evening Practices balanced with time to rest, time to explore, and time to connect.  Choose to join any activities like hiking in the area, Paddleboard or kayak on the property, or head into town to shop and explore Whitefish.  


This retreat is assisted by Suzanne.  Any logistics, extra activities, and hiking questions send her way!

Our Private Ranch

Our Private Ranch is so much more than a place to lay your head for your Montana retreat. It is a place to come and be cared for, where every detail is taken care of. Nestled in the pine-forested wilderness west of Whitefish, our retreat is designed to give you space to breathe and connect. Deepen your bonds with yourself, a loved one, like-minded retreat goers, the natural world, or all of the above.


Your stay is an opportunity to soak in the majesty of Montana’s rugged natural beauty. Experience the peace of an early morning in the woods or the simple birdsong in the trees as our property blends seamlessly into over 100,000 acres of National Forest lands. The tranquility of unspoiled Montana wilderness is a hallmark of your time here.

How to Get to Whitefish, MT

Your closest airport to Whitefish is the Glacier Park International Airport.  The airport is about 45 min from our Ranch.  Your airport arrival and departure shuttles are included in the price.  

Traveler's Insurance

We recommend getting travelers insurance once you place your deposit to protect your trip if there is any possibility you feel you may need to cancel your spot.  Our refund policy states the deposit is nonrefundable for any reason.  Transfer of your spot to another person is allowed up to 30 days prior to the retreat.  


120 days out ; No deposit refund, 50% of all payments refunded (expires 4-20-25)

119-31 days out: No deposit refund, 25% of all payments made (4-21 to 7-19-25)

30 days or less: 0% refunds will be given (After July 19, 2025 to August 20, 2025)

About Your Host Nicole

Nicole Smith Levay, named “Woman To Watch” by She Heals The World, is a transformational retreat leader and energy coach who integrates somatics, meditation, and breathwork to help high-achieving women who face burnout. Through her signature program, “Forward Momentum,” Nicole empowers clients to shift from over-giving on autopilot to prioritizing themselves and their purpose work first, helping them reclaim their energy, revive their soulwork, and undergo a transformative reinvention from within.


With a background as a former professional dancer and teaching artist, Nicole obtained an MA in Somatic Psychology from CIIS, as well as a Yoga Alliance E-RYT and CEU provider, with over 1,000 hours of certification. Putting this together with her love of travel, she has become a renowned retreat leader at esteemed healing centers in America and abroad, proudly holding 5-star ratings on WeTravel, Google, & Yelp after a decade of hosting. 


In 2023, she co-authored an international best-selling book with her essay “Just Keep Moving,” a riveting memoir that teaches people how to more deeply connect with their bodies, and heal from trauma.

What’s included

  • All meals/ water
    Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ water is supplied all around property to refill your bottles as well
  • Snacks
    We have snacks provided for you throughout the day to enjoy
  • Daily Yoga
  • Airport shuttle
    Arrival & Departure shuttles will pick you up
  • Glacier Park hike
    optional
  • Day into town
    optional
  • Use of Lake equipment
    Paddleboards, kayak, fishing poles

What’s not included

  • Airfare to Whitefish
    book flights to Glacier Park International Airport
  • Tipping for Ranch Staff
    At your discretion, we recommend $5/day and will collect at the end of the trip to disperse to all help
  • Massage
    Can be arranged at the property

Available Packages

Shared King Suite (for couple only)
Deposit:$1,000
Available until August 1, 2025Pre-registration

2nd floor; large king suite for 2 people in the main house with fireplace and en suite bathroom with heated floors.


Please note: You must have your own roommate to share this room with.  NONE will be assigned as you are sharing a King size bed.  

Includes all activities, meals, and airport transfer day 1 and day 5

Rate is per person

*The house is closest to the main event area

$2,999
Deposit:$1,000
Main House: Private Q for 1
Deposit:$1,000
Available until August 1, 2025Pre-registration

Downstairs queen suite with private bathroom in the main house

Indulge in a room for yourself on this retreat! Includes all amenities, meals, activities, and airport transfer.


*The house is closest to the main event area

$3,399
Deposit:$1,000
Main House: Q w/ shared bathroom
Deposit:$1,000
Available until August 1, 2025Sold Out

Indulge in a private queen size room on this retreat in the main house.  
Includes all meals, activities, as well as airport transfer on first and last day

Note: Shared bathroom with the other queen room. 

*The house is closest to the main event area

$3,399
Deposit:$1,000
"The Coop" Private Rooms
Deposit:$1,000
Available until August 1, 2025Sold Out

Indulge in a room for yourself on this retreat! Includes all amenities, meals, activities, and airport transfer.


Each guest room features a luxurious queen bed, a perfectly appointed kitchenette, an en suite bathroom and a cozy seating area. 


The Coop’s wraparound porch offers spacious seating at both ends of the building, with couches, chairs, and hammocks for enjoying the warm morning sun or a cool, shaded afternoon. The manicured grounds face National Forest land.  


Note: The Coop is a quick 3 min walk to the main dining and event area.

$3,399
Deposit:$1,000


Itinerary

Arrival Day
Day 1

Welcome to Montana! Upon arrival, we will meet you outside of baggage claim and whisk you away to our private ranch in Whitefish.  

After settling in to your room, we will meet for a light snack and welcoming drink.  We connect and begin our week at an Opening Ceremony hosted by Nicole in the main event area

Dinner outside under the stars

Your Organizer


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Flow Yoga Adventures
43 reviews
Our vision is to unite people with extraordinary travel experiences, ignite inspiration through cultural exploration, and foster a spirit of adventure. To connect to ourselves and the world beyond our comfort zone. Flow Yoga Adventures is based in Colorado.

Reviews

We had a wonderful time on our trip. Everything went seamlessly and I enjoyed every minute. It was a perfect combination of relaxing and touring. I love that I didn’t have to plan anything and everything was perfectly organized.This is my second trip and I will definitely do it again.
By Synthia G for Goddesses & Wellness in Greece on Oct 04, 2024
Outstanding retreat at Lake Atitlán! The location was magic and as always Suzanne put together an amazing trip. From a sunrise hike, paddle boarding at dawn, fire ceremony, healing treatments the list goes on of memorable moments from my week at Villa Sumaya. I absolutely love practicing yoga with Suzanne. She crafts her classes with thoughtfulness and balances challenge with ease. I would highly recommend any trip with her and look forward to joining her again (hopefully in 2024).
By Deborah L for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 29, 2023
Suzanne did a great job with the yoga as always, enjoyed the variety of views from the various yoga platforms, and music and yoga styles. I enjoyed the people, the venue, the views, the food. The Guatemalan people were very kind and friendly. The Mayan Fire Ceremony was very interesting - yet I could hardly get up and down from that low chair after the long hike - my legs were too sore and I thought I might fall over a few times, so I ended up throwing burnable items from a seated position, which seemed lazy but I literally couldn't move very well. The other activities went with the vibe of the place - spiritual and 'woo-woo.' I enjoyed watching other people experience those things. As my friend Jen says, I do a lot of things as anthropological experiments on other humans. I'd love for men to do more yoga. I enjoy mixed company more so than all women company (or 95% women). Myself and my friends contribute to that imbalance of course. Maybe a yoga trip for another day that has more co-ed oriented activities? The below feedback was mostly given on my Villa Sumaya form: Food was great, too great actually, I gained a few pounds eating all vegetarian for the week. The rooms were... okay. The wind off the lake rattles the doors and windows and I had to wear ear plugs every night. I had one scorpion and several large spiders that I cleared out of my room myself. The room was a bit dated and needed a bathroom update. I had two hot showers and three barely-not-cold showers and I never could tell if or when the water would be hot. One day after a long hike, the water was shut off to my room --while I was in the shower --with no notice. The water was out for maintenance for about 6 hours. At a normal hotel, we would have been pre-informed of a planned water outage. They gave us a hot tub session as recompense. One morning the coffee pot wasn't working - this was because of an electrical fire which shorted out the outlets and left a black scorch mark on the wall. This electrical fire was in a building with a thatched roof, and connected to my room which had no smoke alarm. The kitchen was in a building connected to rooms that had no smoke alarms. This resort is U.S. owned - consider getting the electrical wiring shored up to a reasonable safety code, installing smoke alarms in bedrooms, and using scorpion repellant (cedar oil). The staff was friendly and helpful.
By Tressa A for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 20, 2023
Cannot say enough about this trip! Amazing cultural and spiritual experience. Beautiful location, delicious food, welcoming hosts, and amazing travel community. The yoga and other activities were beyond expectations. If you have the chance to travel with Suzanne to Guatemala or other locations, you will not be disappointed.
By Kathleen A for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 14, 2023
So grateful you got to join this trip Kathleen, and celebrate with us once again a special birthday.
By Flow Yoga Adventures on Nov 14, 2023
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JV
An absolutely amazing week with Suzanne/Flow Yoga at Lake Atitlan! Everything was thoughtfully curated and carefully executed so that the week felt both relaxing and stimulating. New experiences and activities, but time to recharge and relax. The setting, food & accommodations at Villa Sumaya were absolutely lovely, it is such a unique and wonderful property and you feel so cared for and looked after while staying there. I look forward to joining Flow Yoga again in the future!
By Julia V for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 13, 2023
Can't wait to see you in Morocco ; ) Thank you for coming on this trip again Julia. Loved that you found something new about it even though you had been before. Always something we can learn!
By Flow Yoga Adventures on Nov 14, 2023
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Suzanne is an amazing yoga instructor and adventure planner. She knows the perfect balance of planning activities and allowing time for you to explore on your own. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala was my 5th Flow Yoga Adventure and I love the trips so much I have already booked Peru for next year. Lake Atitlan was a special retreat and a must add for any Yogi/ adventurer spirit!!
By allyson D on 03 May, 2022
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This trip was incredible! It was the perfect balance of rest, physical activity, and emotional activity. So many special connections made there as well. And the views are unbeatable. One of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
By Andrew W on 03 May, 2022