Workshops and Retreats

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"The Blacktail Ranch is a remarkable and memorable place. The staff are cheerful and helpful, the food is unbelievably delicious, and the setting absolutely beautiful. After four years at the Blacktail, there is no place else that my staff and the retreat participants would rather be.  We highly recommend this jewel in the mountains."
                                                                 Phil Nuernberger, Ph.D.
                                                                 President, Strategic Intelligence Skills, Inc


Rates for Workshops and retreats are available to group sizes of 10 or more.  

Rates are based on a per person basis and include 3 meals a day, lodging and use of all the facilities mentioned below.
Minimum stay of 4 nights required to receive discounted rates.



Rates & Accomodations:

The Main Lodge is $125.00 per person/per day with a guest capacity of 17.
The Raymer Cabin is $140.00 per person/per day with a guest capacity of 2-10.
The River Cabin is $140.00 per person/per day with a guest capacity of 1-4.
(3) Private 1-Bedroom Cabins are $150.00 per person/per day with a guest capacity of 3-6.

The Blacktail has hosted many prominent retreats and programs. We have a variety of unique facilities and amenities to offer that are included in the above per person rate.

The Hogan, is an octagonal building that has windows on every wall offering an extraordinary 360 degree view of the Rocky Mountains. The Hogan has electric heat and is completely private, sitting about 500 yards up on the hill to the west of the Main Lodge. Vehicle Transportation to and from the Hogan can be provided for those who are unable to walk the foot path to it. The Hogan is perfect for family reunions, storytelling, group processing, dance, meditation, and ceremony. Bathroom facilities are located outside, adjacent to the building. Individual futon cushions, chairs, and water are always available. The Hogan can comfortably facilitate groups of 10-40.

  • The Tee-Pee’s are available upon request for groups to hold counsel, storytelling, group process, meditation and for private introspection.
  • The Blacktail offers a sweat lodge to groups interested in celebrating the native traditions of the land. Experienced sweat lodge leaders necessary.
  • Access to the 8,000 acre facility is available to all of our groups. Trails for hiking, biking and running are at your disposal.
  • Overnight camping can also be arranged for your program, please contact our office for additional information.
  • Wi-Fi available to all our guests



The Blacktail is ideal for groups ranging from 10-38. We encourage small groups to enjoy our facilities. If you are unable to fill the Blacktail to capacity, there may be additional guests at the ranch during your stay. Not to worry, the Blacktail is big and there is plenty of room for everyone! All meals are served in the Main Lodge unless otherwise specified. We are happy to accommodate our groups with transportation and bag lunches or snacks if you will be out on the land or away at an activity off site.



Transportation to and from the Great Falls International Airport is $50.00 per person one way. The Blacktail van holds up to 14 persons per trip. (Roundtrip cost is $100.00 per person)



*Please let us know if you have any special dietary concerns. Our creative chefs and talented dining room staff are happy to accommodate vegetarians, vegans, non-dairy, wheat-free, low-sodium or cholesterol diets and any other dietary needs you may have.

For more information or to reserve your group at the Blacktail contact our office directly at (866) 235-4330 or btranch@earthlink.net