Circle of Seasons
Rekindle wild and natural rhythms through rest, ritual, and presence. Join us for an immersion into the seasons - attuning to lunar cycles, natural elements, and place. Together, we’ll explore practices and rituals that help us be connected, whole, and present in this loud world.
What is Circle of Seasons? Four seasonal retreats at specially selected locations across Montana, from the forests and mountains of western Montana to the grasslands and rivers in the east. At each retreat, you will have the opportunity to explore different practices and rituals, discovering what you like and what is most aligned with your own preferences and spirit. This exploration will include experiences like forest bathing and contrast therapy; learning about lunar cycles, altars, the elements, astrology, medicinal plants, and rocks and minerals; and creating your own magical items to take home with you like altar cloths, candles, wreaths, and plant bundles.
Who is it for? People looking to discover or deepen practices rooted in natural cycles and rhythms in a curated, supported, and co-created community. Circle of Seasons is for those of us looking for a little more magic in our lives. Each retreat will have a maximum of eight guests to ensure we can fully experience the peace, quiet, and power of these special places.
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Venture into the forests of the Swan Valley, exploring the energies of fall and last quarter moon. This retreat’s discovery includes forest bathing, altars, the elements, wreath making, and rituals of preparation for the dark days of winter.
The retreat will be hosted at a cabin nestled in the woods near Condon, MT. Basic lodging for this retreat is DIY camping. Please note, this venue does not have a lodging upgrade. There are short term rentals in close proximity that we are happy to help you locate.
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Nestled under the peaks of the Pintler Mountains, this retreat will explore the energies of winter and the new moon. This retreat’s discovery includes contrast therapy using a wood-fired hot tub and hole cut in the ice of the spring-fed lake, astrology and the stars, and candle magic. If there is snow, you are welcome to bring cross-country skis, snowshoes, or ice skates.
The retreat will be hosted at a cabin outside of Philipsburg, MT. The lodging upgrade is two private queen bedrooms in the main cabin with a shared bath (+$200/weekend). Basic lodging for this retreat is a loft above a garage/workshop that has two queen and three single beds. The loft bathroom has a sink, shower, and toilet for #1 only. A short walk outside and up a hill takes you to an outhouse.
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Embracing the big skies and open grasslands of central Montana, this retreat will explore the energies of spring and the first quarter moon. This retreat’s discovery includes native and medicinal plants, the elements, oracle decks, and storytelling.
Blue Heaven Ranch, located just north of the Missouri River Breaks and in the shadows of the Little Rocky Mountains near Hays, MT, is the location of this retreat. Liz and Toby Werk are generously welcoming us to share their knowledge, culture, and this special place for the weekend.
The lodging upgrade is three private bedrooms in the bunk house with a shared bath (+$200/weekend). Basic lodging for this retreat is shared sleeping in teepees. You will need to provide your own bedding.
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The beautiful and magical lower Yellowstone River is the setting for this retreat. Across three days of floating and camping, we’ll explore the big energies of summer and the full moon. This retreat’s discovery includes rituals around flowing water, rocks and minerals, bird and animal symbolism, and making moon mist.
We will be floating a 25-mile stretch of river near Columbus, MT that is known for its peace, quiet, scenery, and abundant birds and wildlife. The river is clear, clean, and cool, perfect for an afternoon swim. You’ll begin and end your day in our comfortable camp, while enjoying the fun and adventure of floating the river during the day. Delicious meals are prepared by our camp crew and enjoyed around the fire.
The lodging upgrade is shared camping in our large comfortable tents with cots, sleeping pads, and pillows provided (+$200/weekend). Basic lodging for this retreat is DIY camping.
The fall, winter, and spring retreats will begin with lunch on Friday and end with lunch and a closing circle early Sunday afternoon. You will be able to arrive mid-morning and have time to explore and settle in at each location. The summer river trip will begin late morning on Saturday and end Monday afternoon. The full moon occurs on Sunday, so this shift in days ensures we can enjoy this phase to its fullest. We will share lodging options for the evening prior to the retreat start of those of you interested. Each retreat will have an opening and closing circle, learning workshops, creative time to make your own magical items to take home with you, time for rest and meditation, time to swim, soak, and immerse yourself in nature, and evening gatherings around a fire.
Pricing. We have intentionally selected simple yet comfortable lodging options to make these retreats more financially accessible. Included in the price is basic lodging, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, and learning and materials. If you’d like something more private or comfortable, each retreat has a lodging upgrade that can be added onto the retreat price.
Circle of Seasons, all four retreats, total cost is $2,480. Fall, Winter, and Spring Retreats are $555 each and the Summer river trip is $855. A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot for all four retreats. A $200 deposit is required for each individual retreat.
Cancellation policy. The deposit is non-refundable. If you have to cancel outside of 30 days from the retreat start date it can be applied to another experience within 12 months. It can only be reapplied one time.
The remaining registration amount is 100% refundable up to 60 days of the retreat start date. Within 60 days, no refunds will be made unless we are able to fill the open spot.
We realize these trips are an investment. For this reason we highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance. There are many options to cover unforeseen circumstances. In the past, clients have purchased Global Rescue or Travel Guard.
Yoga + Scenic Missouri River Float - August 1, 2026
Join Traverse Yoga and Meadowlark Guide Co on the Mighty Mo near Craig, MT on Saturday, August 1, 2026. We’ll float the beautiful canyons of the Missouri River, enjoy riverside yoga, delicious lunch, and some rockhounding and water magic to send you home feeling grounded and refreshed.
Cost is $200 and space is limited to seven people. We intentionally keep group size small to ensure we can fully enjoy the peace, quiet, and power of this special place.
Custom Experiences
Do you have a special occasion coming up or a group you’d believe would benefit from gathering outside? All of our trips and retreats can be customized for your business, wedding party, family reunion, or milestone birthday. Let us know about your group and we’ll do the rest.
Leadership & Team Building Float Trips
Booking now for Summer 2026!
Want to get your team out of the office this summer? Gathering outdoors helps break people out of routines and reduces distractions, allowing for more presence, mindfulness, creativity, and authentic connections. And it’s pretty dang fun, too.
Gather you team and join us for a day-long or multi-day overnight retreat on the Yellowstone River or other select Montana rivers. You’ll enjoy floating and taking in the beautiful views, a delicious riverside lunch, and customized team activities. Want to know more or book your date? Click the trip inquiry button or call us at 406-599-4822.
Hosted Experiences
Throughout the year we host overnight river trips and retreats. We collaborate with aligned artists, educators, healers, and innovators to co-create experiences that are designed for rest, adventure, and personal development. Explore our past offerings here for inspiration for your group.
Summer 2024 -Yellowstone Yoga Overnight River Trip
The beautiful and magical lower Yellowstone River is the setting for this 4-day/3-night inclusive trip.
Summer 2024 -Yellowstone Birding Overnight River Trip
The beautiful Yellowstone River is the setting for this 3-day/2-night inclusive trip. You will explore the diverse bird life with experienced birder, Kelly Ormesher, and all he magic the river has to offer.
Winter 2024 - Snow Moon Retreat
SOLD OUT - February’s full moon, the Snow Moon, will reach it’s peak on Saturday, February 24. Join us for this magical 4-day/3-night retreat at the B Bar Ranch in Tom Miner Basin, just north or Yellowstone National Park.
Summer 2023 - Yellowstone Plein Air Overnight River Trip
Plein air painting is simply and beautifully the act of painting outdoors, and the lower Yellowstone River is perhaps one of the most idyllic settings for this 4-day/3-night inclusive trip. We are thrilled to welcome Tandy Miles Riddle, an award-winning fine artist based in Livingston, MT, as our instructor and co-host.
Summer 2023 -Yellowstone Yoga Overnight River Trip
The beautiful and magical lower Yellowstone River is the setting for this 3-day/2-night inclusive trip. We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa Davis, owner of Traverse Yoga in Livingston, MT, as our yoga instructor and co-host.