During the summer I tend to spend most of my time in the Gallatin River valley—it is where I work, live and play and I love it here. However, when the opportunity came up to travel a valley over to experience Moonlight on the Madison River Camp I jumped at the chance.
Meghan and Karen drove from Big Sky, I drove from Bozeman, and we met there. The drive itself was fantastic—there were storm clouds out the window on my left and clear blue skies out the window on my right. I wondered which would stick around for dinner. As it turns out the rain never came, only the beautiful lighting that accompanies the mix of dark clouds and sunshine. It was a perfect evening for river camp.
When we arrived at camp Anne warmly greeted us, gave us an orientation of camp, and invited us to enjoy games (croquet, horseshoes, Bocce ball), fly fishing or a cocktail by the river before dinner. Although no children were there that night, there is a “Little Fletcher” teepee for children to hang out in and play games. I know my 4-year old would have loved it!
After touring the cabins with Janette, Director of Resort Sales and Marketing for Moonlight Basin, Meghan, Karen and I joined some friends from Buck’s T-4 at a riverside picnic table for dinner. The four-course meal of regional, farm fresh cuisine and local beef on the grill was fantastic.
As the sunlight faded and the sky filled with stars, I sipped coffee by the campfire and thought about what a beautiful setting this would be for a wedding or family reunion.
Whatever the occasion may be, Moonlight on the Madison Riverside Camp is definitely worth adding to your list of things to do when visiting the Big Sky area.
Thanks to Janette for inviting us.
- Turi
The 31st annual Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts kicked off last night with the Bite of Bozeman. Friends, family, and visitors strolled down Main Street sampling a wonderful variety of cuisine from area restaurants while listening to music from a various local musicians and bands.
