Nestled at an elevation of 5000 feet in the pristine Northern Rocky Mountains of Montana and surrounded by almost a million acres of wilderness, Feathered Pipe is a magnificent, vibrant oasis in which to dissolve distractions and nurture a deeper connection to yourself. Join Neta Katz and I for an inspiring week-long retreat in this extraordinary setting!

One of the oldest centers for conscious living and yoga retreats in the US, Feathered Pipe has been helping us experience our wholeness and remember our connection to all of life for more than 40 years. Many of today’s foremost voices on yoga, meditation, wellness and health have come through its doors at one time or another, including senior Iyengar teachers Patricia Walden, John Schumacher, Dean Lerner and our beloved Mary Dunn, who was a primary pillar of Feathered Pipe's programs from very early on until her passing in 2008. We are deeply honored and excited to walk in these footsteps and provide a renewed east-coast Iyengar presence at Feathered Pipe.

In this unspoiled setting, we will guide you towards a greater understanding of your own nature through yoga. Each day, we will teach two extended yoga classes suitable for all levels from relative beginners to experienced practitioners — an active asana class in the morning, and a restorative and pranayama practice in the evening. As the week progresses, we will build upon a steady foundation of fundamental principles, towards a deeper, more refined practice that addresses individual needs. Highlighting the attentive state necessary for a fruitful practice, we will lead students towards new levels of clarity and self-comprehension.

Between sessions, there will be plenty of leisure time to savor the afterglow of your practice. Spend a lazy afternoon in the canoe paddling around the beautiful spring-fed lake, take a swim, go for a hike, take a turn at the rope swing, or indulge in a nap. Optional excursions, including river rafting/kayaking on the Missouri River, and trips to Helena, can be arranged.

Spend time alone, or find community with others. Explore ambling brooks, wildflower meadows, and Big Sky vistas, or sit on the open lawn in the shade of cottonwood trees, shimmering aspens, and fragrant pines with an exquisite view of the secluded lake. Wind down the day with a massage, enjoy the sunset with a friend and then the shimmering star-studded sky.

Feathered Pipe has implemented a Covid-19 safety protocol based on CDC recommendations for all programs at the Ranch this season, including the requirement that all participants show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours prior to program’s start date. You can view the full protocol here.

Program Tuition & Basic Accommodations: $1,980

Tuition fee includes: Basic shared occupancy in Main Lodge, Yurt, Sai Condo OR single occupancy Tipi/Regular Tent.

Also included in the tuition fee:

— Indoor or outdoor accommodations (upgraded accommodations require an additional fee, see bellow)
— All daily classes and group sessions, suitable for all levels
— Delicious and lovingly prepared vegetarian food
— Shuttle service from/to Helena Regional Airport on arrival/departure day
— Full access to the extensive Feathered Pipe grounds (including the hot tub and sauna)

Shuttle service: Shuttle service from/to Helena Regional Airport on arrival/departure day is complimentary (free) for all registered guests. Please note that if you are needing pick-up or drop-off on any other day, that there will be a $35 one-way charge.

Not included in the tuition fee:

— Airfare
— Bodywork & Massage
— Staff gratuities
— Laundry

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Photos and lodging descriptions can be found in the gallery below. For more photos and in depth descriptions, please visit the Feathered Pipe website. No upgrade fee is charged for shared/double occupancy in Main Lodge, Sai Condo, Yurt, Deluxe Wall Tent, Tipi and regular camping tents. All prices (including upgrades are listed below):

Accommodations

LAKE CABIN

Private Rooms/Private Baths

This is premier real estate at the Ranch! A beautiful two-bedroom, two bath, fully appointed mountain cabin that can be reserved as a single or double in each side.

$2,480 pp — w/ 2 People in each side

$2,980 pp — for 1 Person in each side

Teachers Cabin

Private Rooms/Private Baths

Nestled in the trees next to a small brook near the bathhouse is Teachers Cabin. Having its own kitchenette shared by two one-bedroom apartments with living room and private bathroom, makes this lodging offering special. Ceiling fans, baseboard heat and huge comfy queen-size beds assures your comfort in all weather.

$2,480 pp — w/ 2 People in each side

$2,980 pp — for 1 Person in each side

RANCH CHALET

The Ranch Chalet overlooks the sprawling lawn and lake. These lovely rooms can be singles or doubles, with the option for private or shared baths.

$2,380 pp — Chalet Room 1, 4, 5, 6 (2 Person/shared bath)
$2,780 pp — Chalet Room 1, 4, 5, 6 (1 Person/private bath)
$2,280 pp — Chalet Room 2 or 3 (2 Person/shared bath)
$2,580 pp — Chalet Room 2 or 3 (1 Person/shared bath)

MAIN LODGE

Shared bath/shared rooms

These shared rooms in the Main Lodge can host up to three guests. Each room has a shared bath. Conveniently located near the practice space and dining hall.

$1,980 pp — Shared Rooms

HONEYMOON CABIN

Private Room/Private Bath

The Honeymoon Cabin offers rustic ambiance with a front porch and room for two with a private bathroom. Its proximity to the bathhouse allows you to take full advantage of the sauna and hot tub.

$2,380 pp — w/ 2 People

$2,880 pp — for 1 Person

SAI CONDO

Single and Shared Rooms/Shared Bath

Sai Condo is nestled still farther back in the tall pines with a large floor to ceiling wall of windows and room for three. Guests will need to take a short walk to the beautiful bathhouse for restroom, spa and shower facilities.

$1,980 pp — Shared - up to 3 people

$2, 580 pp — Single, but shared bath in Bathhouse

DELUXE WALL TENTS

Shared or Private Rooms

Glamping at it’s finest – our wall tents will make you feel like royalty while lounging in the great outdoors of Montana’s Rocky Mountains. These unique, roomy outdoor living spaces offer a relaxing oasis for savoring fresh air and solitude and can be reserved as a single or double.

$1,980 pp — Shared

$2,280 pp — Private (1-person/shared bath in bathhouse)

Yurt

With large, glass domes located at the center of the lattice-supported, canvas ceiling, brilliant, warm sunlight pours in during the day and offers a breathtaking view of the starry, starry sky at night. Nothing compares!
Yurts can sleep two or be reserved as private.

$1,980 pp — Shared (2-people/shared bath)

$2,580 pp — Private (1-person/shared bath in bathhouse)

TENTS

Tent accommodations are hidden amidst the trees for those who truly want solitude in the Montana great outdoors. Each tent comes with a proper mattress and nice linens plus includes full access to the nearby bathhouse with its fragrant cedar wood, the warmth of the sauna, and soothing bliss inside our sparkling hot tub.

$1,980 pp — Private or Shared

Tipis

Our tipi dwellers love falling to sleep on elevated cots inside toasty sleeping bags while gazing at the myriad sparkling stars spread across the crystal clear night sky and waking to a cathedral of bird songs welcoming in the new day. True, intimate connection with nature can be experienced in tipi living; it’s clear why the Plains Indian tribes developed this perfect nomadic dwelling. Our tipis offer you an open “eye to the sky” with canvas walls that shift color, light and shadow during daylight.

$1,980 pp — Private or Shared

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TO REGISTER:

Please fill out and submit this registration form, noting your room preference in Section 3 (Lodging Types and Costs), and we will confirm availability and send you payment details. A $500 deposit is required to hold your space in our retreat at Feathered Pipe Ranch. Full payment is due on April 25, 2022.

*Please note that space is limited, so best to make your reservations soon.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

A $500 deposit is required to hold your space in our retreat at Feathered Pipe Ranch. A full refund of the deposit will be given for cancellations made in writing before January 25, 2022.

After January 25, 2022, the $500 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Final payment is due on April 25, 2022. For cancellations by the registrant after April 25, 2022, THERE IS NO REFUND. At any point, retreat deposits/payments may be transferred to another person without penalty.

In the event that we are forced to cancel our program due to pandemic, other natural disaster or insufficient registrations, a FULL REFUND OF YOUR DEPOSIT/PAYMENTS WILL BE GIVEN. However, we WILL NOT be held responsible for refund of airline tickets, ticket change fees or other travel expenses. For these reasons we STRONGLY URGE that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment.

All cancellations must be received in writing. Refunds will be remitted within 30 days.

Space is limited, so best to make your reservations soon to avoid disappointment.

TRAVEL TIPS:

The travel days are June 25 and July 1. Please plan to arrive at the Feathered Pipe Ranch no later than 5pm on the arrival day (Saturday, June 25, 2022) so you can join us for a tour of the grounds before dinner at 6:30pm and our group evening orientation following dinner. Please arrange to leave the Ranch in the morning or early afternoon of departure day (Friday, July 1, 2022). Checkout is at 9am, and guests are welcome to stay at The Ranch until their flight leaves that day.

If you have any questions, please send an email to Eve & Neta.

To learn more about Feathered Pipe, please visit their website.

We are very excited about this retreat and looking forward to sharing the experience with you!

When you stay at the Feathered Pipe Ranch, you also support the vital humanitarian Seva (service) work that has been at the heart of their mission for over four decades, including: Veterans’ Yoga Projects healing retreats at the Ranch; Tibetan Children’s Education Foundation; Feathered Pipe Scholarship Fund; and the United Nations Conference on Women.

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Iyengar Yoga Retreat at Feathered Pipe Ranch, Helena, Montana

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