We love Nat Kendall! And we also love that this open-hearted teacher so steeped in the heart of devotional (Bhakti) yoga is returning to the Ranch to share another inspiring week of rejuvenating yoga practice, community, reflection, and devotion at his home away from home. Though he lives in San Francisco, Nat is a Montana native who makes a pilgrimage to his home state to weave asana, meditation, and chanting into a luscious tapestry of celebration and devotion under Montana’s Big Sky. With Bhakti as your guide, this week is an opportunity to drink from the well of Bhakti in the vast beauty of Montana in the precious days leading up to the summer solstice.
Bhakti yoga is about connection that’s deepened through the deliberate unity of breath, mind, and body as we move toward unconditional love — finding our own radiance, inner stillness and divine connection. For guests of the Feathered Pipe, the Ranch itself also becomes a teacher — serving as a compassionate and unconditionally loving guide to support your time on retreat, with ample free time and space to accommodate as much solitude or community as you desire.
The week will include:
— Sunrise meditations that flow into our grounding, morning vinyasa class
— Playful afternoon classes, with moments to discuss and break down poses
— A deep dive into Bhakti Yoga – chanting, mantra, and philosophy
— Optional excursions to experience Montana — river trips, hiking, and more
— Delicious, organic vegetarian cuisine — three meals daily, all inclusive
— Plenty of time to relax and restore
Treat yourself to a week of self-care, tranquility and time to reflect. One breath of Montana mountain air will stir something deep, relevant, and vital in these times: a reminder of our connection to this precious earth.
Testimonials:
“I would go back to this retreat 100 times… actually 108 times!”
~ Ellen B.
“I don’t have words to explain how phenomenal this week has been, life changing
to say the least. If you do one thing in your life, go on a retreat with Nat Kendall.” ~ Holly P
“His practice brought me closer to myself and to the present moment. It pushed my boundaries, brought peace to my mind, and truly opened my heart . . . an amazing teacher.” ~ Max G
San Francisco based yoga teacher & student, musician, surfer and lover of life; Montana native Nat Kendall gives reverence to the teachings he has received – helping students nurture their own creative expression and meaningful connection with life. A dedicated student for the last 10+ years, he teaches vinyasa infused with all other limbs of yoga and has studied extensively with Rusty Wells, Janet Stone & Jai Uttal. His devotion-filled classes are invigorating and simultaneously nurturing as he creates a space filled with focus, kindness, laughter, chanting and great music to safely explore the deep benefits of the practice.
Accommodations
Our lodging options offer the finest in rustic comfort. Indoor and outdoor choices include a variety of private or shared accommodations ranging from chalet-style rooms to tents, tipis and yurts nestled in the forest.
After retreat registration, Feathered Pipe office staff will contact you to confirm your lodging preference. Accommodations include all meals and use of all amenities – our bathhouse, sauna, hot tub, as well as all the Feathered Pipe Ranch facilities and grounds.
Accommodations exclude massage and bodywork.
Program Tuition & Basic Accommodations: $1780
Basic Accommodations are shared room Main Lodge, Yurt, Sai Condo or single Tipi/Tent, and include meals and use of all amenities – our bathhouse, sauna, hot tub, as well as all the Feathered Pipe Ranch facilities and grounds.
Additional lodging options are available.
After receiving your non-refundable deposit a welcome letter with follow up information will be sent to your email.
Your workshop will include:
— Indoor or outdoor accommodations (your choice)
— Nourishing yoga practice twice daily
— Delicious and lovingly prepared vegetarian food
— Full access to the extensive and nurturing Feathered Pipe grounds (including the hot tub and sauna).
Not Included:
— Airfare
— Shuttle from Helena airport to the Feathered Pipe Ranch ($65 round trip)
— Optional additional excursion off the Ranch planned for mid-week
— Bodywork and massage
— Staff gratuities
— Laundry
*Please plan to arrive at the ranch before 5pm on the first day of your retreat, and to depart in the morning or early afternoon of the final day.
RETREAT TIP! Extend your time in peace and beauty while savoring Western hospitality by spending some time exploring the great West’s National Park treasures either before or after your week of Bhakti joy with Nat at the Ranch. Glacier National Park is a glorious and scenic 3.5-hour drive north and west of Feathered Pipe, while Yellowstone is just a 4.5 hour drive south and east of the Ranch through some of the prettiest Western territory you’ll ever see.
Thanks and look forward to seeing you!