~ Artistic Retreats ~

Trail Creek Camp nests in an area of renowned natural beauty. Perhaps because of its beauty, the area has been home to great artistic talent, ranging from well-known writers (including Tom McGuane, Tim Cahill, Jim Harrison, William Hjortsberg, Christopher Paolini, and Jamie Harrison), artists (ranging in venue from Russell Chatham to Parks Reese), and a multitude of local photographers. Why not be guided in your efforts by the same inspiration as they? To this end, we are in the process of developing a series of retreats for you to join. We’ve included some very bare-boned ideas, below, as a starting point for programs; please keep posted! Feel free to contact us for a direct update at any time. Or, even better, feel free to contact us with your ideas and input!

Sample Generic Retreat Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive at Trail Creek Camp and settle in. You’ll meet your Artistic Facilitators; they will guide you on an orientation to the area and to your retreat parameters. We’ll serve a buffet dinner, and you’ll have an evening of conversation, ideas, good food, and encouraging inspiration. We’ll top off the evening with a creek-side campfire, no doubt complete with stories of the west…. Then, you’ll nestle into your bed, full of ideas and pure air, and rest up for the coming days.
Day 2: We’ll serve you a hearty breakfast and heartier coffee in the Buffalo Jump Lodge, to get you charged and excited for the day ahead. Your artistic facilitators will guide you through the first in your series of working sessions. Come mid-day, we’ll serve up inspiration of another form: some sort of activity that takes in the area’s natural beauty while offering up fun and stimulation: be it horseback riding, river rafting, mountain hiking, or just plain contemplating in a majestic spot. Come evening, we’ll take you to Chico Hot Springs – an historic rustic western spa resort. Complete with pool-side grill or a formal restaurant for your dinner, and an authentic saloon. An evening to remember!
Day 3: We’ll serve you an early breakfast in the Buffalo Jump Lodge, and fit in some early working time. Soon we’ll depart for a day at Yellowstone Park – the nation’s first and grandest! Spend the day visiting geysers with picnic snacks in tow. We’ll feast at Old Faithful Inn, and drive through the Hayden Valley, wildlife-packed in early evening. We’ll arrive back at Trail Creek Camp for hot chocolate and more… artistic inspiration… by the campfire.
Day 4: We’ll serve up a light breakfast by the creek, and allow you a bit more working time. We’ll begin the afternoon with a farewell lunch and goodbyes; departure will be at your convenience. Again, these are only very rough ideas, with no mention of details, dates, prices, artistic talents involved, etc. – But we’re working on it, so keep in touch!

Your Hosts: Colin & Susan McAllister
Phone: 406-222-0107 (mountain standard time) / Email:info@trailcreekcamp.com
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