Women’s Yoga + Āyurveda Retreat
at The Feathered Pipe Ranch | Helena, MT | May 31- June 3, 2023
YOU DESERVE THIS
Mindfulness + Movement
Relax with evening yoga, wake-up with morning meditations, find mindful movement while hiking, practice yoga nidra (the yoga of sleep), ground with flow slow vinyasa yoga. Feel energized yet relaxed during your entire stay at this magical place in the world.
Time For Yourself
Our schedule is padded to create downtime for you. Walk the peace gardens & labyrinth, canoe or paddle on the pond, enjoy your new Ayurvedic rituals, book an on-site massage, take some hammock time, nap, journal, breathe, unwind.
Healing Activities
We’ll be sprinkling in lots of new tools for creating ritual & anchoring in your life + body. We’ll enjoy the power of a fire ceremony to let go, time to connect during group activities + new tools for nourishment with Āyurveda, the sister science to yoga.
RANKED #1 MINDFUL YOGA DESTINATION WORLDWIDE BY YOGA JOURNAL
What To Expect
May 31-June 3, 2023
Join us at the renowned Feathered Pipe Ranch outside of Helena, Montana
for an immersive yoga + Ayurveda experience under the Big Sky.
It feels like a retreat is needed now more than ever, right? This is why we created something special for women to destress & unload after everything they’ve carried over the last few years.
Imagine delicious, healthy, locally sourced food. Waking up to guided meditations with the sun rising. Afternoon yoga followed by a canoe around the pond. Time for hammocks or massage. Long, leisure slow flow + restorative classes on the nature deck. And time for you to just do you.
The Feathered Pipe is a yoga tradition, a sanctuary for retreats nestled in the mountains of Montana. We’ll have access to a gorgeous indoors yoga shala as well as a brand new nature deck to use for our yoga needs.
Everything will be done on site, so there is no need to go back to your car once you’ve arrived.
Our schedule is also weather flexible, we’ll switch things up as needed to take advantage of the best weather.
Meet Your Retreat Guides
Jessica Cartwright
Jessica is a co-founder of Our Yoga Family in Bozeman, Montana. In her decade+ of teaching yoga she has learned how to create a calming yet energizing class that takes into account the needs of each individual. She specializes in restorative yoga + energy healing and is an Ayurvedic Women’s Health specialist. Her background is in yoga retreats + she loves creating catered and crafted experiences doing yoga in nature.
Primary Dosha: Pitta
Deneen Pancari
Deneen is a yoga & mindfulness teacher in Bozeman, Mt. She has been teaching yoga for over 5 years and currently works at Our Yoga Family. Her specialities include guided meditations, kids yoga, stand-up paddle board yoga & restorative yoga. Her calm, grounding spirit is an unbeatable asset for an event like this journeying back to yourself.
Primary Dosha: Kapha
Elysa White
In Elysa’s almost decade of teaching and practicing yoga, she has gained specialties in Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, and is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). She loves to create opportunities through movement, meditation, and breath that soothe the nervous system and allow students to come back to themselves + their bodies.
Primary Dosha: Pitta/Vata
Full Retreat Itinerary
Wednesday, May 31st
12pm Arrival Begins
12-1pm Lunch (at Dining Hall) *optional
1-3pm Free Time + Last Arrival Time
330-515pm Welcome Ceremony + Breath Practice
530-630pm Dinner (at Dining Hall)
645-745pm Restorative Yoga in the Yoga Shala
Thursday, June 1st
730am Morning Meditation
815-915am Breakfast (at Dining Hall)
930-1130am Hike + Medicine wheel
12-1pm Lunch (at Dining Hall)
2-4pm Yoga Flow
530-630pm Dinner (at Dining Hall)
7pm-730pm Yoga Nidra in Yoga Shala
Friday, June 2nd
730am Morning Meditation
815-915am Breakfast (at Dining Hall)
10-1130am Flow + Restore Yoga
12-1pm Lunch (at Dining Hall)
2-4pm Wild Feminine Activity
5pm Wine + Apps
530-630pm Dinner (at Dining Hall)
7pm Fire Ceremony
Saturday, June 3rd
730am Morning Meditation
815-915am Breakfast (at Dining Hall)
9am Must be out of room
10-1130am Gentle Yoga + Closing Ceremonies
12pm Departure
*there will be a meditation practice, yoga practice + group activity each day
Click arrows to see all on-site accommodations!
$1595
Sign-up by Oct, 1 2022 + get the early bird special $1395!
+4 days of Mindful Activities (see itinerary)
+1 personalized Goodie Bag
+9 meals, snacks + app & wine night
+3 nights of Room + Board*, included options:
- Main Cabin(3-4 people/room, bunk & singles, shared bath)
- Yurt (2 people, detached bathhouse)
- Sai Condo (3 people, bunk-bed + single, detached bathhouse)
Once you click through to the final payment, you will see the option to pay a deposit or pay in full instead. Payment options are also available if selected up front.
*Private lodging is Also available upon request, prices vary:
Chalet (1-2 people, shared or private bath)
Honeymoon Cabin (1-2 people, 1 bed, private bath)
Lake Cabin (1-2 people, 2 beds, 2 private baths)
Email manager@ouryogafamily.com to learn more about private accommodations or get any other questions answered.
Tell us asap if you are going with a friend & plan to share a room! Email hello@ouryogafamily.com
Retreat FAQ
How do I get to the Feathered Pipe Ranch The Ranch is 2 hours from Bozeman, located ~8 miles west of central Helena off of Highway 12. If you’re flying, an airport shuttle can be arranged to pick you up + drop you off in Helena. Or stay in Bozeman, rent a car, and enjoy a great drive to and from and a couple extra days stay! You’ll receive further details in your welcome packet, including information for air travel + driving.
What’s included? Accommodation (shared, unless upgraded); Wednesday lunch + Dinner, Thursday breakfast, lunch + dinner, Friday breakfast, lunch + dinner, Saturday breakfast & snack; coffee, tea, wine one night (feel free to BYOB other nights); snacks; your personalized take-home bag of essentials to keep your new practices and rituals going (ie goodie bag); water crafts to go on the lake; yoga props.
What’s extra? Private or upgraded accommodation, a massage appointment or any extra service provided by The Ranch, along with any tip you’d like to leave for the ranch staff afterwards (we recommend $40-60 for this retreat duration). A tip jar will be left out the final day for cash tips, they also have an online payment options for tips.
Do I need yoga experience? We do recommend everyone has at least some experience with yoga beforehand. Be in touch with Our Yoga Family for suggestions on getting some familiarity with the yoga basics if needed.
How strenuous is the vista hike? The hike is a 2 hour out and back excursion. Feel free to go at your own pace, you won’t be left behind! We have plenty of retreat guides to meet you where you’re at.
What do I need to bring? We will be in contact with all retreat participants regarding a packing list prior to the trip. But a few of the essentials include, yoga clothes, layers to stay warm and keep cool, hiking shoes, and a journal. No worries, we’ve got you covered and will send a full list prior to arrival!
