Women’s Somatic Yoga Retreat in Montana
What Awaits You in the Wild
In just three days, you’ll be held by the pulse of the mountains in summer.
Nourished with vibrant, seasonal Ayurvedic meals that energize and cool from the inside out.
Guided through over 9 hours of yoga and somatic movement that soften the body and expand your inner awareness.
Invited to explore the dance between your feminine and masculine nature through breath, body, and truth-telling.
Surrounded by the laughter, warmth, and wild-hearted joy of women reconnecting with their aliveness.
And welcomed into meadows and forest trails, where sunlight, wildflowers, and mountain air become their own kind of medicine.
3 Nights
In a cozy Montana cabin, cradled by wildflower meadows
Nourishing Meals For Summer
Handcrafted Ayurvedic summer dishes
Women in Community
Laughter, reflection, and the power of being held by others
A sacred pause to soften and listen within through Somatic Yoga. This women’s retreat in Montana is a space to honor your feminine rhythms, restore your body, and rise with clarity.
the itinerary
Spiced ginger tea, stuffed dates, fresh fruit, and warm welcome
5:15–6:45 pm | Opening Circle + Gentle Somatic Flow
Introductions, intention setting, light movement + grounding breathwork
6:45 pm | Dinner
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer.
8:30–9:15 pm | Restorative Yoga + Yoga Nidra
A quiet return to self and the rhythm of winter
Awakening the breath and body with feminine intention
8:30 am | Breakfast
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
10:00 am–1:00 pm | Choose Your Adventure
Thermos tea + packed snacks; group or solo time: Sit on the porch and read a book or venture onto nearby trails in search of wildflowers
1:00 pm | Lunch
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
3:00–5:30 pm | Workshop: The Divine Feminine in Nature and Ourselves
Teaching, discussion + creative expression (journaling, arts, etc)
6:30 pm | Dinner
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
8:30–9:15 pm | Evening Practice
Restorative + Candlelight Stillness
Invite in gentle strength and spaciousness
8:30 am | Breakfast
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
10:00 am–1:00 pm | Choose Your Own Adventure
Quiet time in nature with tea + nourishing trail snacks
1:00 pm | Lunch
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
4:00–6:00 pm | Somatic Workshop: Rebalancing Feminine & Masculine Energy
Explore nervous system patterns, soft somatic movement, embodied awareness, somatic dance
6:30 pm | Dinner
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
8:30–9:15 pm | Evening Practice: Candlelight Restorative Yoga + Closing Meditation
Earthy grounding + gentle integration
Classic Ayurvedic meal for Summer
8:00–10:00 am | Farewell Snack Station Open
For those departing later — snacks, hugs, and warm goodbyes
About Your Facilitators
Meet the two women who will hold the container, walk beside you, and guide you gently home to yourself.
Our Story
Meet Marquis & Nicole
Some collaborations are strategic.
This one is relational.
Nicole and I met years ago while working together online for a retreat booking platform. At the time, we were both living nomadic lives, following our own threads through yoga, travel, and self-inquiry across different corners of the world. What started as professional overlap slowly became friendship, then trust, then a deep knowing.
Over the years, our friendship has grown through shared work, long voice notes, creative collaboration, and being there for each other through some very real life moments. We work well together because we know when to be focused and when to be light. We can be practical and organized, then silly and playful five minutes later. There’s an ease between us that makes everything feel more natural.
I invited Nicole to be part of this retreat because she understands my vision without needing it overexplained. She brings warmth, steadiness, and a deep respect for the quieter, subtler aspects of this work. Whether we’re cooking, setting up a space, or simply being present with a group, there’s a shared rhythm between us that translates into the overall feel of the retreat.
What you’ll experience isn’t co-facilitation in the formal sense. It’s the calm that comes from a space being cared for by two people who trust each other, laugh easily, and know how to create something both grounded and a little bit magical, without trying too hard.
Marquis Matson
Marquis Matson is the founder of Anaconda Yoga and a lifelong student of the human psyche, the nervous system, and traditional yogic wisdom.
After more than a decade of traveling, studying, and working in yoga communities across India and Asia, Marquis returned home to Anaconda, Montana in 2023 to bring her experience back to the place that shaped her. Her background bridges science and tradition, weaving together psychology, family systems, and classical yoga in a way that is both grounded and deeply human.
Marquis holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a former adjunct professor of psychology and has spent years teaching human development, sexuality, and mental health to undergraduate students. Alongside her academic work, she completed her 200-hour training in Classical Hatha Tantra in India and has devoted over fifteen years to personal practice and study.
Her teaching is rooted in presence, precision, and care. She is less interested in perfect poses and more devoted to helping people understand themselves, soften patterns of suffering, and reconnect with their innate capacity for healing. When Marquis says that you matter, she means it. Her life’s work is an offering to that truth.
Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson’s path into yoga began not with certainty, but with curiosity.
A camera, a one-way ticket, and a quiet longing for something more set her on a journey that would take her across continents and into the heart of her own practice. From living out of a car in New Zealand to documenting mindfulness retreats in Portugal, from deepening her studies in India and Ecuador to finding stillness in places like Peru’s Sacred Valley and coastal Costa Rica, her experiences have been shaped by movement, travel, and attentive presence.
Yoga found Nicole in the spaces between doing and being. Between motion and rest. Between telling stories for others and learning to listen to her own.
With over a decade of practice and teaching, Nicole approaches yoga as a process of remembering. Through breath, stillness, and intentional movement, she helps create space for reconnection and clarity. She earned her RYT certification through Holistic Yoga School in Colorado and has taught Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and mindfulness in a wide range of settings.
Her teaching style is accessible, intuitive, and deeply attuned to the room. She meets people where they are while gently inviting them to take responsibility for their own growth, both on and off the mat. Nicole believes yoga is a living practice, one that supports real life rather than escaping it.
Summer has a way of opening you to what’s alive.
This retreat is your chance to step into that quiet and reconnect — with your body, with other women, and with the wild feminine power that’s always been there. Through movement, meals, and moments of stillness, you’ll remember what it feels like to come home to yourself.
Where You’ll Sleep
This cozy cabin sleeps 10 people. There are six private rooms and one shared room that sleeps four people.
Private Or Shared
Stay in your own private bedroom for the three nights with a shared, dorm-style bathroom. Or opt to share your room with three other women for a fun sleepover style experience.
for 3 nights in private room with queen size bed and shared bathroom
$350 non-refundable deposit saves your spot
Shared Room
for 3 nights in shared room sleeps four in cozy, individual beds
$350 non-refundable deposit saves your spot
The Details
Here’s the fine print, the details, the nitty gritty that you need to know.
Retreat cost.
All-inclusive: 3 nights / 4 days lodging, Ayurvedic meals, movement + workshops, winter excursions, and nourishing surprises throughout the retreat.
We have space for 10 women total, and a limited number of spaces are available to share a queen bed with a friend for a discounted rate of $550 per person (please inquire before booking).
Payment plan.
Payment plans are available in monthly installments, with final payment due by June 1, 2026.
Once your deposit is paid, you’ll receive a welcome email and monthly invoices.
Retreat layout.
The group will be small and intentional: 10 guests + 2 facilitators.
You’ll have time and space to regulate your nervous system, and we will follow health-conscious practices to support everyone’s well-being.
Terms and conditions.
- We hold this space with intention and integrity—and ask that you do the same.
- All payments are non-refundable. Your deposit secures a very limited spot, and your commitment is part of what creates the container for this work.
- If you cannot attend due to emergency, we may offer you a credit toward a future retreat (at our discretion).
- You are welcome to transfer your spot to another woman, pending our approval.
- Anaconda Yoga is not liable for any unexpected disruptions to travel or attendance due to weather, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Travel details.
Our retreat takes place in a remote mountain lodge in Southwest Montana, tucked away in the stillness of winter and surrounded by wild beauty.
There are several airport options nearby. We recommend flying into one of the following:
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – ~1.5 hrs
- Helena Regional Airport (HLN) – ~1.5 hrs
- Bert Mooney Airport – Butte, MT (BTM) – ~45 mins
- Missoula International Airport (MSO) – ~2.5 hrs
Once you register, we’ll help coordinate carpools or ride shares from these airports and provide a detailed travel guide with everything you need to prepare.
Liability disclaimer.
By registering for this retreat, you acknowledge that Anaconda Yoga and its facilitators are not liable for any personal injury, property damage, or unforeseen disruptions that may arise before or during the retreat. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Weather or travel delays
- Illness, pandemics, or other public health concerns
- Acts of God or natural disasters
- Theft or loss of personal belongings
- Transportation issues or missed connections
- Government changes, civil unrest, or other external circumstances
All participants are responsible for their own health, safety, and travel insurance, and are encouraged to make travel plans with flexibility in mind.
We do our best to hold a safe, intentional, and beautiful container—but life, nature, and travel sometimes have other plans.om these airports and provide a detailed travel guide with everything you need to prepare.