Montana is the wilderness lover’s dream and small wonder–it is full of Rocky Mountain peaks, valleys and crags for horseback riding, clear, cold lakes, springs and air like Mt. Olympus!
Potosi Resort has something more–Hot Springs. http://www.potosiresort.com/index.html They offer a remarkable level of solitude and sensual delight in the hot springs pool, and the many paths winding from the four luxury creekside cabins. Fly-fish on the Inn’s two miles of private water in South Willow Creek. They have added a complete spa with massage, facials, accupressure, even tai chi and much more in the wood fired tipi construction. Click on the spa link to see just how much is offered here. This place is custom made for lovers and married couples. Lodging with all meals for the weekend is from $375 in the winter to $575 in winters. Dinners are even hand-delivered to your private cabin where you can choose to eat on a deck or inside in front of your own fireplace! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular in the winter and can be added on to your stay for an extra charge. Contact them at 888-685-1695 or email [email protected].
http://www.rainbowranch.com/ Big Sky Country is and incredible place of pristine purity and beauty with mountain streams, lakes, elk, eagles and all sorts of wildlife. A stay at this elegant lodge is an emersion in the best food, service and setting you can find in Montana. Located just a few hours from Helena, city dwellers can be in a paradise of fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and all sorts of amenities. The lodge itself is upscale elegance and all rooms face either the pond or the creek where you can fish right from your private deck. Prices for the rooms range from $195-$275. Most have stone fireplaces, and all have whirlpools or soaking tubs in the baths. The views from all of them are stunning, to say the least. ForbesLife magazine calls the Lodge “one of the best restaurants in the Rockies.” Cuisine is absolutely wonderful and all fresh. They even offer Maine Lobster for just $13! Their food is so good that they offer their cookbook for purchase. Winter fly-fishing, skiing, snow-shoeing, and even dog-sledding are popular; in the summer rafting, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and rafting are some of the available activities. For couples visiting from Helena this is a really stunning romantic weekend choice. Contact them for reservations from the web site or call them direct at (800) 937-4132.
A weekend vacation in Big Sky Country is truly for snow lovers but with the swimming pools and nearby streams it is also a lot of fun in the warm months. http://www.bigskyresort.com The Huntley Lodge would be a good choice for couples wanting some romantic time off from Helena and the area is just perfect for people who want some private time where they can enjoy the stunning beauty of the snowy peaks in the summers and winters. There are large windows for bringing the wilderness inside the rooms and public areas. Named for its visionary, Chet Huntley, the Lodge has been totally refurbished to the highest standards. Everything is available here, from fine dining to lounge, shops, concierge and now, an upscale Spa. Room rates are $145-$245, depending on season and preferences. Call 800.548.4486 toll free to book a room. Go to the main web site, though, and look for other lodging choices if you like.
