Conscious Completion

RECEIVE a Wellness Retreat

Two birds flying above and two birds standing by the water's edge on a calm beach.

How to Apply for Your Retreat

Laurel is available to compliment your Montana retreat with all the forms of therapy listed on the Conscious Completion website. With your retreat you also have access to daily sessions using the NanoVi®. To apply, send an email outlining what therapies you are interested in and when you want to book. Information for lodging and additional activities is below.

Kwataqnuk Resort Polson Montana

Kwataqnuk is located on the shores of the pristine Flathead Lake, looking out to the majestic Mission Mountains, and surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of Montana. Guests have access to an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, friendly hospitality and options tailored to individual needs and experiences. Savor the spectacular vistas, diverse services, unique amenities, and a newly remodeled guest rooms.

Alameda Retreat in Hot Springs Montana

This wellness retreat is held at Alameda. Some of the rooms have water from the hot spring coming into your tub for your private soaking needs. Please see their website for information on booking, their facility and the wisdom they share about the hot springs.

There is Camas Organic Market for meals or groceries or you can do a juice fast with Rainbow Zen Organic Juice Bar.

Hot springs Retreat

Montana has some of the best hot springs in the world spread through-out the state. Take your pick from some of these...click here. We recommend Quinn or Boulder hot springs. If you want to camp Big Medicine is an option. Still Waters Mineral Springs and RV Court has a variety of options.

Flathead Lake Polson, MT

Polson has one of the cleanest lakes in the world. There are many options for play! See the beautiful Polson Bay Golf Course movie and other treats on our "About Polson Montana" page. Below are pages of other options for your relaxing retreat or adventure retreat coupled with relaxation!

July is a great time to visit and pick organic cherries! Call to book a time to pick: +1 (406) 360-4412

Our place is 5 miles east from the Polson Golf course, on Flathead lake, at the foot of the mountain range you see in the movie. There is camping and hiking right above our property as well as two miles away on Finely Point.

Symes Hot Springs

This relaxed 1930s Mission-style hotel known for its hot springs is a block from Hot Springs Creek and 0.3 miles from the Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center. The homey, individually decorated rooms have private or shared bathrooms; some include cable TV. There's also a suite with a whirlpool tub, as well as cabins and apartments, some with kitchens.

Guests have free access to the hotel's 3 mineral water pools, and there's a day spa offering massage and other body treatments for an additional fee.

Ski and Retreat

Whitefish, MT is known for it's awesome Big Mountain Ski Area and 2018 HGTV Dream Home. This resort also has a list of summer activities. There are also great options listed below for other ski areas close to Polson, MT.

The community surrounding your Retreat

Year round Services and Activities

Polson is the largest town on Flathead Lake. It is located at the south end of Flathead Lake on the Flathead Indian Reservation. This lakeside community is the trading center for one of Montana’s most fertile farming areas. In a prime cherry growing region and home to numerous cherry orchards, Polson celebrates with an annual Cherry Festival every summer. There is also the Flathead Lake Blues Festival and a 114 year-old Pow Wow at Arlee.

Peace and Beauty in Every Season

In the fall the the leaves change colors making for beautiful cool hikes. In the winter you can curl up with hot cocoa and enjoy the view of the beautiful snow covered lake, trees and mountains. It is a great place to decompress while skiing, sledding, ice fishing, ice skating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Kids enjoy making snow forts and snow people. Skiing is only 21 miles away, In the spring, usually March 16, the trumpeter swans arrive to the lake providing a very magical view of nature.

Deepen Your Healing Process

Soak up the sunsets and breathe in fresh air while being surrounded by nature. This area is blessed by the Salish/Kootenai tribes. Moving gently through a day of your retreat you may want to take in the moving frescoes at St. Ignatius Mission. The stunning Mission Mountain Wilderness has dozens of lakes and offers great day hikes to meditate with and get energized by. The Garden of Ten Thousand Buddhas, 50 miles south of Polson, offers peace and inspiration for the spiritual traveler.

Awesome Golf Courses

We are located minutes from golfing at Polson Bay Golf Club, 406-883-8230. The largest course in the area; "Old Course" is a challenging 9 hole course. Mature course surrounded by huge pine trees. "Championship 18 Hole" championship length. Open, long and fast -- the only course directly on the shore of Flathead Lake. It is 1/4 mile from your rental home! Two other courses are within 20 minutes drive. Nine more courses are between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours drive. All totaled, there are 216 holes of beautiful, challenging golf in the area. See video below.

Fitness Centers, Food & Fun

5 miles away is downtown Polson. There is a new indoor swimming pool great for winter retreats and a brand new fitness center. There is also a live outdoor theater, cinema and many great restaurants, art galleries, book stores, gift shops, excellent health food store, yoga classes, a 2-screen movie theater, Aviation Tours, museums, and several city lake parks.

See the Local Retreat Activity page for more detailed information.

Nature Infusion Everywhere

The broad, sweeping Mission Valley south of Polson is bordered by the rugged, snow-capped Mission Mountains. The Flathead River that flows from Polson features whitewater rafting and Kerr Dam. The National Bison Range at Moiese with its large herds of bison, elk, deer, antelope and barn sheep is nearby, as well as the Ninepipes and Pablo Wildlife Refuges for bird watchers. Pablo Reservoir National Wildlife Area (15 minutes away), provides refuge to upland birds and roughly 80,000 ducks. One-half hour south, Ninepipe National Wildlife Area offers still more great habitat and hunting.

Sports and Local Adventures

Banana Tube Rides and Flyboarding -- Riverside Recreation, 412 2nd Street W, Polson, (406) 883-2300. Recreation equipment rentals also includes Sea Kayak rental, stand up paddle boards, personal water craft, ski boats, pontoon boats, etc.
Cross Country Skiing - right out your front door!
Cycling -- There is a designated bike trail past the Walmart/Safeway shopping center. A hundred yards north, the old railroad bed has been converted into a 15-mile non-motorized walk/bike path. Several nice biking loops using this path and the country roads south of town are available.
Fishing events
Freshwater Fishing -- The Jocko River offers excellent catch-and-release trout fishing. Kerr Dam spillway provides oxygen rich water for a variety of species from trout to bass and pike. Flathead Lake is a well-known lake trout fishery with an unlimited catch limit during Mack Days when anglers can win prize money of up to $5,000 for tagged fish. The Flathead River and several mountain lakes offer still more fishing opportunities.
Golf -- Polson Bay Golf Club, 406-883-8230.
Hiking -- Glacier National Park -- (406) 888-7800.
Jet Skiing -- Flathead raft rents sea kayaks, jet skis and paddleboards for your own use. We also have paddleboards you can use.
Kayaking -- right out your front door!
Mountain Biking -- Polson Bikes -- They offer tours and rentals.
Running -- Polson Triathlon is a locally run, locally inspired Olympic Distance Triathlon.
Sailing -- Dayton Yacht Harbor -- Lessons and Rentals
Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
Skiing -- Snowboarding -- Nearest ski area is 21 miles away at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.
Snorkeling/Diving
Snow forts, snow people and making angels in the snow!
Snowmobiling -- Winter Wonderland Sports
Water Parks -- Boettcher Park, B ig Sky, Woodland Water Park (406) 758-7812
Water Skiing -- right out your front door! -- Wild Wave.
Waverunners -- Riverside Boat Rental, 412 2nd Street West, Polson, (406) 883-2300. They also have boat rentals, runabouts, ski boats, pontoons, and deck boats.
Whitewater Rafting:
- Glacier Raft, (406) 888-5454. You will find daily white-water river trips, chartered fishing, sea kayak and paddle board trips and instruction.
- Flathead Raft Company and Lake Tours, (406) 883-5838. Whitewater rafting through class II and III, as well as tours to Wildhorse Island.
Wind-Surfing -- right out your front door!
Swimming -- Mission Valley Aquatics, (406) 883-4567 -- Excellent facility open every day. It has a 25-yard competitive/fitness pool with eight lanes and a warm water therapy/instructional pool along with party room, locker rooms and lobby.
zip-lining -- Glacier ZipLines, (406) 892-8020

Attractions

Aerial Adventure Park -- Glacier Highline, (406) 387-5007 --17 low ropes course | 30 high ropes course
Art gallery -- Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery 306 Main Street, Suite A, Polson, (406) 883-5956 -- All-volunteer gallery with workshops, exhibits, a library and other resources (see art shows). Take Horse Gallery carries museum quality original fine art pieces ranging from contemporary western to abstract and Native American art. They feature established artists, as well as emerging artists.
Art Shows -- two art festivals annually: second weekend of August -- on the courthouse lawn during the car show. Third weekend in August -- Flathead Lake Festival of Art in Sacagawea Park during the Blues Festival.
Blue Goose Aviation Tours -- (719) 393-5550 -- offering aviation tours of our Mission Valley, over the beautiful Flathead Lake, as well as over the amazing Bison Range National Park.
Blues Festival
Cherry Eating/Drinking -- (970) 532-3887 -- sweet cherries, located behind the Polson Museum. Tabletree Montana, in partnership with Flathead Lake Cherry Growers, produces delicious, nutritious juice from fresh fruit and was named "Best Pure Juice" at the 2012 World Juice Awards in Barcelona, Spain. Tabletree juices are available at Mission Mountain Natural Foods, 319 Main St., Polson, 406-883-2847 -- They have been in business 44 years!!
Cherry Festival
Creamery -- 208 1st Avenue East, Polson, (406) 883-0343 -- Flathead Lake Cheese makes artisan cheese by hand in small batches and uses solar powered heat to pasteurize their locally collected milk. You'll find their schedule online. Stop by the Creamery for tours, tasting and sales.
Good Food Store -- One of the best health food stores in the nation -- worth visiting!
Kerr Dam -- 5.1 miles southwest of Polson on Kerr Dam Road; (406) 883-4450. Kerr Dam is a three-unit hydroelectric plant on the Flathead River, the natural outlet of Flathead Lake. The units have a total generating capacity of 196 megawatts.
Live Theater -- Port Polson Players
Museum -- The Miracle of America -- (406) 883-6804. Montana's largest and most diversified museum. Kid friendly, lady friendly, just plain friendly. Interactive objects in the museum village of 40 buildings. Mostly metal, mostly whimsical sculpture art scattered around the grounds and in the gift shop. Picnic tables and benches on the grounds. -- Polson-Flathead Historical Museum -- offers many displays and memorabilia.
Parks -- Riverside Park, Glacier National Park, Boettcher Park -- picnic area, swimming, showers, zero-entry beach for young swimmers, playset, swings, horseshoes, volleyball, concessions, paddleboat rentals, and the Port Polson Players live summer theater.
Polar Bear Tours -- Great Bear Foundation offers the only truly low-impact, economical, non-exploitative Churchill polar bear tours.
Polson-Flathead Historical Museum
Powwow
Rodeo - Arlee Rodeo, Mission MT NRA Rodeo, and Flathead River Indian Rodeo.
Skate Park
Shooting Ranges -- Clay Target Shooting and Polson Shooters Association, 38386 Kerr Dam Rd., Polson, (406) 883-1110 -- NRA associated organization that provides facility for rifle and pistol target practice and training
Wildhorse Island -- Horses run wild along with big horn sheep, deer and many more. Picnic, swim and be amazed -- Wild Horses or More Wild Horses

Local Restaurants and Businesses

ATM/Bank available, UPS Store and Federal Express at Walgreens.
Catering -- Hog Boss, (406) 249-5007 -- a mobile catering service specializing in BBQ and pig roasts. Meats and seafood available -- Pie -- Genevieves Hot Pies, (406) 207-2408 -- fresh baked fruit pies for special delivery.
Cinemas -- Showboat Cinemas -- 416 Main St Polson
Crows Nest Gallery -- 214 Main Street, Polson, ( 406) 883-2488 -- art gallery, frame shop, gifts
Farmer's Market -- both Missoula and Polson have great farmer's market well worth the outing! The Missoula Farmers Market is a gathering of food and friends since 1972. Market opens with fresh local produce, flowers, baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors. Located in Circle Square (at the north end of Higgins Avenue -- by the XXX's).
Fitness Gym -- Big Sky Strength and Fitness -- Tanning, Weight lifting, Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Cardio and more. Polson Medical Fitness Center, 101 Whitewater Place, Suite A, Polson, (406) 883-7450 -- A day pass is $8.
Gluten Free Restaurant -- Betty's Diner, 49779 US Hwy 93, Polson, (406) 883-1717 -- steaks, burgers, and hand-cut fries. Nothing processed and the largest gluten-free menu in the northwest. Flathead Lake view from our outdoor deck. Open daily 7am-10pm, except for Sundays 7am-4pm.
Groceries -- 5 miles away you will find:
Safeway -- 40774 MT Hwy 35 Polson -- deli, bakery, meat, produce, Rx, floral, Starbucks, fuel station.
Walmart -- next to Safeway
Health Food --Mission MT Natural Foods, 319 Main St, Polson, (406) 883-2847 -- Organic groceries and supplements. Kalispell's organic grocery is Mountain Valley Foods.
Wonderful ORGANIC Restaurant!--Mrs. Wonderful's Restaurant, (406) 319-2080 -- 3rd Ave E, Polson
Finley Point Grill, 35427 MT Hwy 35, Polson, (406) 887-2020 -- Steaks, Chops, Seafood, Pizza & Pasta. Native American & Western Decor.
East Shore Smoke House, 35103 MT Hwy 35, Polson, (406) 887-2096 -- Inside and out, it reflects what "Old Montana" was! Fantastic Angus steaks, prime rib & ribs from our hickory smoker. Full service bar. Outdoor event patio dining. Family friendly.
Richwines Burgerville -- seafood baskets, burgers, chicken, malts. known for their 100% bull hamburger, hand ground, fresh on the premises, hand pressed daily and made to customer specifications.
The Hot Spot -- 50440 US Hwy 93 Polson -- Thai cuisine.
Boardwalk Cafe -- FISH-N-CHIPS thick and creamy Huckleberry Milkshakes or real Huckleberry ice crème.
Fiesta En Jalisco -- Authentic Mexican Restaurant with full bar
Cove Deli & Pizza -- Sandwiches, pizza and 16 flavors of Montana made Wilcoxson’s ice cream.
China Gate -- Chinese cuisine, bar, lounge, family restaurant.
Lake City Bakery and Eatery -- 49493 US Hwy 93 Polson -- Bakery-Breads, donuts, pastries, cakes, pie, Espresso, smoothies, frappes, shakes, etc. Full breakfast and lunch menu.
MacKenzie River -- 207 Ridgewater Polson -- Pizza
Swanee's Bar and Grill -- 820 Shoreline Drive Polson
Sweet Bliss -- 50599 Hwy 93 Polson -- Bagels, wraps, soup, baked goods and frozen yogurt.
Shopping -- The Rack -- A women’s and men’s clothing boutique -- 308 Main Street Polson
Special Shops - Three Dog Down is a spot you don't want to miss in Polson! From the fantastic deals on down comforters and pillows (noted in several national travel magazines and consumer publications).

Leisure Activities

Bird Watching - Ninepipes and Pablo Wildlife Refuges
Boating:
SK Marina offers boat put in, dock slips, jet ski/boat rentals and scenic lake cruises (part of Kwa Tuk Nuk Best Western).
Flathead Lake Boat Company, (406) 883-0999 -- Boat and PWC rentals
Paddle Boating -- Boettcher Park
Bowling -- Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge, 101 Heritage Lane, Polson, (406) 883-4030 -- Friday night prime rib and seafood dinner specials. Lunch specials Mon-Fri with homemade soups. Breakfast served Sat & Sun 8am till noon. 9 TV's in lounge. Complimentary chili & hotdog bar for Football Sundays. DJ and "flip night" every Saturday at 9:00 pm. Karaoke Friday nights.
Massage
Mission Mountain Winery -- Winery
Pilates -- Caselli's Massage Therapy & Pilates Studio
Sledding
Spa -- Helios Spa -- Full service spa specializing in facials, body treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling and problem skin.
Trail Rides
Yoga -- Montana Om Yoga

Questions?

The Polson Chamber of Commerce is awesome and the staff loves to help. Visitor Information Center Telephone: (406) 883-5969.