Under the Big Sky- Women's Fall Retreat

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Under the Big Sky- Women's Fall Retreat
Hamilton, MT 59840, USA
Sep 24 - 29, 2026
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$1,747
Deposit: $350

About this trip

Immerse yourself in golden hues for a 6-day, 5-night women’s fall retreat in the Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot Range and Sapphire Mountains.

The Bitterroot Valley has some of the most epic scenery in Montana. Making it even more alluring is its remote feeling. Hamilton is located just south of Missoula, where it still feels like a wild, untamed portion of western Montana.

Our home for the retreat, Skywater Cabins, are located on 14 acres of land on the banks of the Bitterroot River surrounded by lush foliage, sweeping mountain views, and quiet nature, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, reconnect, and come home to yourself.

Enjoy grounding yoga, meditation, sound healing, acupuncture, reiki, hiking, hot springs, soulful conversation, and deep rest—plus evenings soaking under the big Montana sky.

A soulful reset for mind, body, and spirit.

💚This retreat is an invitation to come exactly as you are. There’s no pressure to perform, no expectation to participate in everything. Whether you’re called to rest, reflect, explore, or simply be held by the energy of the space, your journey is honored.

Each offering is here for you to engage with as it feels aligned—this is your time to reconnect, recharge, and return to your essence at your own pace.

Transportation

The closest airport to Hamilton is Missoula Montana Airport. (MSO)

*Please note: Flights are not included in the retreat cost, and you are responsible for making your own flight arrangements.

Arrival Day, Thursday, 9/24/26:

A group shuttle will pick everyone up from Missoula Airport at 4pm (local time).

  • If you choose to fly into a different airport (not MSO) or stay over the night before the retreat begins, please be sure to meet us at MSO by 3:45pm to take the shuttle to Skywater Cabins in Hamilton (approximately one hour away).

  • Ground transportation is included ONLY from the Missoula Airport. If you miss the shuttle, you'll be responsible for arranging and paying for your transportation to the retreat.

Departure Day, Tuesday, 9/29/26:

A group shuttle will leave at 9am (local time) to take participants back to Missoula Airport.

  • If you miss the shuttle, you'll be responsible for arranging and paying for your transportation back to the airport.

*Transportation is included to/from all retreat excursions.

*We'll have a car on-site for any local needs.

Cancellation Policy and Disclaimers

CANCELLATION POLICY

🌟A $350 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. This fee secures your spot and will be applied to your total retreat tuition.  

(credit for a future trip may be issued on a case-by-case basis)

 

🌟For cancellations made more than 90 days prior to the retreat start date (on or before June 24, 2026):

  • You will receive a 50% refund of the total tuition paid including add-on services (excluding the non-refundable $350 deposit)

🌟For cancellations made 60 days prior to the retreat start date (from June 24, 2026-July 24, 2026:

  • You will receive a 25% refund of the total tuition paid including add-on services (excluding the non-refundable $350 deposit)

🌟For cancellations made after July 24, 2026:

  • No refunds will be issued.

  • If an emergency arises within 30 days of the retreat, you will be responsible and liable for the deposit, full payment, or partial payments made toward the booking, however you may transfer your ticket to a friend but ONLY FOR THIS RETREAT or a CREDIT may be issued on a case-by-case basis.

DISCLAIMERS

  • All reservations and bookings first come first serve.

  • We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing items. 

  • We are not responsible for airline cancelations, missed flights, or transportation issues. 

  • Travel insurance is NOT included in the price of the retreat yet is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for your protection, https://www.travelinsured.com

  • You are required to sign and return liability waivers and retreat contracts (both will be emailed to you).

Retreat Etiquette

✨This trip IS for you if...

If you’re seeking connection with nature, healing practices and movement, a supportive community of women, a safe and soulful space to explore, unwind, and rewild, open to new experiences, and willing to step slightly out of your comfort zone.

✨This trip is NOT for you if...

  • you do not like being in group settings

  • you're not interested in learning & self-growth

  • you're not comfortable being fully immersed in nature

  • you don't like being active as well as being still

  • you are not flexible with schedules & life circumstances that may arise

  • you don't like laughing and having fun

  1. Please be mindful of your time on your phone. If you're having a loud conversation or video chat, kindly walk away from the group.

  2. Absolutely no drugs or plant medicine permitted.  

  3. No smoking on property.

  4. If you choose to have a glass of wine or a cocktail on your own time, please do so in moderation.

  5. We're committed to creating a safe, supportive, and kind environment for all attendees. Please respect fellow participants and honor the privacy and confidentiality of others.

  6. If any behavior threatens the safety, well-being, or emotional security of any participant, we reserve the right to remove a participant from the retreat without a refund if their behavior disrupts the group dynamic.

Meet Your Hosts

✨RETREAT HOST: Laura Gotlin

E-RYT 500/YACEP/Yin and Yoga Nidra Certified, Reiki Master Teacher, IIN Health Coach, Sound Healing Practitioner, Nature Therapy Guide

Email: laura@lgwholisticwellness.com

Cell #: 917-669-4152

IG: @lg_wholistic_wellness FB: @lg.wholistic.wellness

Website:  www.lgwholisticwellness.com

Laura has been leading intentional, customized yoga and wellness retreats since 2016. Every retreat she curates is unique. However, the intention behind each retreat is the same- to create a safe space and to hold space for retreaters to recharge & nourish body, mind, and soul. 

Laura has dedicated her life to serving others by helping them seek their greatest potential through holistic wellness in a gentle, loving, judgment-free space accessible to EVERYBODY! She integrates her passion for mental health care, nature and travel into her offerings. She has been teaching yoga full time since 2015 and practicing for almost 20 years!

RETREAT HOST: Dr. Tenelle Wilson, AP, DOM

Website: www.anuyu5e.com

Email: anuyu5e@gmail.com

IG: @anuyu5e

With extensive clinical experience treating individuals across all ages and stages of life, Dr. Tenelle brings a grounded, compassionate approach to care that honors both the physical body and the deeper patterns influencing health and well-being. Her work is rooted in the principles of 5 Element Acupuncture, with a focus on supporting the body’s natural capacity to restore balance, regulate stress, and encourage healing for whole person wellness.

GUEST TEACHER: Sarah Mackenzie

Certified Kundalini Instructor and co-owner of Healing Reflections in Ft. Myers, Florida

www.reflect2heal.com

IG: @healingreflections_

Sarah has been practicing yoga since 2006 and teaching since 2020 after graduating from the ShambhavAnanda lineage in Chicago, Illinois, at an affiliate ashram. In 2022 she began her Kundalini Yoga teacher training with Guru Singh from the Kundalini University and has completed 500 hours of Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training.

She is a studio owner with her husband, Dan, where they offer yoga, meditation, reiki, & private sessions at Healing Reflections in Fort Myers, FL.

GUEST SOUND HEALERS: Jeanne Ann Wilson and Philippa Crawford

“Soul Sister Magic” leading an Awakened Soul Sound Bath under the Full Harvest Moon!

Food

Breakfast and lunch will be thoughtfully catered and delivered by a local café, with fresh meals prepared daily.

Each evening, a local restaurant willl be nourishing us for dinner.

All meals will be enjoyed outdoors, family-style, under a beautiful pavilion—allowing us to fully immerse in the natural surroundings.

Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated with care.

What's included

5-night accommodations

Shared cabins surrounding a lake with two private twin beds in a loft and a private king bedroom. Each cabin has a private bathroom and kitchen.

14 meals

Dinner only on 9/24 and Breakfast only on 9/29, dietary & allergy accommodations can be made. Breakfast & lunch are catered from local cafes. Dinner will be provided by a local restaurant.

Airport Transfers

Pick up from Missoula Airport on 9/24 and drop off at Missoula Airport on 9/29

Acupuncture/Acupressure

Each guest will receive either an acupuncture or acupressure session with Dr. Tenelle.

Reiki Energy Sessions

Each guest will receive a crystal reiki energy healing session with Reiki Master Teacher, Laura.

Daily Yoga- All Levels

Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini

Natural Hot Springs

A day excursion to Jerry Johnson natural hot springs at the border of Montana and Idaho! We will be hiking when we arrive to access the springs.

Red Sun Labryinth

Barefoot walking and a yoga practice in a nearby labryinth

Excursion to Lake Como

Hiking, exploring, wildlife viewing, and a visit to a waterfall

Forest Bathing

Laura, certified forest bathing practitioner, will guide you on a quiet, contemplative and meditative forest bathing experience.

Full Moon Ceremony

Honor the Harvest Moon, the first full moon of Fall, with a sound healing sensory immersion with guest facilitators.

Seasonal Yin & Pin

We'll be learning about the Element of Fall, Metal, through a Yin Yoga & Acupuncture Immersion

Morning Meditation

Start your day in stillness and quiet

Breathwork

Guided Pranayama & Kundalini

Reflective Journaling

Guided and on your own

Local Hiking Trails

Hiking trails only 5 minutes away

Kayaking

On-site, access to kayaks

Access to property

Walk the 14-acre property, visit the lake, play lawn games

Downtime

Relax, rest, visit downtown Hamilton, go for a hike, fishing...

Firepit Gatherings

Under the Big Sky

Toiletries

Shampoo, Conditioner, Bodywash

Bath Towels

Provided in your cabin

Coffee & Tea

Provided in your cabin

Welcome Snacks/Drinks

Nourishment will be waiting for you!

Welcome Gift

A small token of our gratitude

Excursion Transportation

Lake Como, Red Sun Labyrinth and Jerry Johnson Hot Springs

What's not included

Flights

Fly into Missoula Airport

Travel Insurance

www.travelinsured.com

Alcohol

Massage services

Yoga mats & props

Off site food & drinks

Personal spending

Additional excursions

Fly fishing, ATV tour, and more

Transportation into town

Day 1- 9/24

Day 1- 9/24 image

Arrival

4pm Shuttle pick-up from Missoula Airport

(a group meeting spot will be chosen prior to the retreat) to Skywater Cabins approximately one hour away

5:15pm Settle into your cabin, enjoy welcome snacks & beverages, tour the grounds

6/6:15pm Dinner

7:15/7:30pm Opening Circle- Fall Metal Element Yin & Pin Immersion

*schedule subject to change

Day 2- 9/25

Day 2- 9/25 image

The Big Sky

*Coffee & Tea self-serve

7:30am Sunrise Meditation

8am Vinyasa Yoga

9am Breakfast

Free Time

11am Nature Art Mandalas

1pm Lunch

Free Time

3pm Forest Bathing

4:30pm Kundalini Yoga w/Sound Bath

6/6:15pm Dinner

7:15/7:30pm Gather by the fire

*subject to change

Day 3- 9/26

Day 3- 9/26 image

Full Moon Magic

*Coffee and Tea self-serve

7:30am Sunrise Meditation

8am Yin Yoga with Reiki

9am Breakfast

Free Time

11am Trip to Red Sun Labyrinth

1pm Lunch

Free Time

4:30pm Kundalini Yoga

6/6:15pm Dinner

7:30pm- Awakened Soul Sound Immersion with guest facilitators

*There is a Farmer's Market in Hamilton from 9am-12:30pm

*Subject to change

Day 4- 9/27

Day 4- 9/27 image

Mother Earth

*Coffee and Tea self-serve

7:30am Sunrise Meditation

8am Breakfast

9:30am Leave for Lake Como

1pm Lunch

Free time

4:30pm Grounding Yoga practice with Kundalini Breathwork

6/6:15pm Dinner

7:15/7:30pm Gather by the fire

*subject to change

Day 5- 9/28

Day 5- 9/28 image

Water

*Coffee and Tea self-serve

7:30am Sunrise Meditation

8am Breakfast

9:30am Leave for Hot Springs

*Full Day Excursion* (lunch to go)

5pm Gentle Kundalini

6/6:15pm Dinner

7:15/7:30pm Closing Circle

Day 6- 9/29

Day 6- 9/29 image

Departure

*Coffee and Tea self-serve

7:30am Sunrise Meditation

8am Breakfast

9am Departure to Missoula Airport

*subject to change

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1. Hamilton, MT 59840, USA

Hamilton, MT 59840, USA

About your organizer

LG
Laura Gotlin
I serve as a comforting guide on your wellness journey through yoga, meditation, breathwork, reiki, nutrition, sound, retreats, events, classes and workshops. I've dedicated my life to serving others by helping them seek their greatest potential in a gentle, loving, judgment-free space accessible to EVERY BODY! I'm a 500hr E-RYT/YACEP through Yoga Alliance with additional certifications in yin yoga, yoga nidra including Ayurvedic sleep practices, sound healing, reiki master teacher/practitioner and an integrative nutrition coach.

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