Women’s Winter Retreat in Montana
What Awaits You in the Wild
In just three days, you’ll be held by the rhythm of winter.
Nourished with warm, handmade Ayurvedic meals that ground and restore from the inside out.
Guided through over 9 hours of yoga and somatic movement that melt tension and awaken your inner knowing.
Invited to explore the dance between your feminine and masculine nature through breath, body, and truth-telling.
Surrounded by the laughter, movement, and wild-hearted joy of women reclaiming their rhythm.
And invited into the hush of winter woods, where stillness and wonder become their own kind of medicine.
3 Nights
In a cozy Montana cabin, wrapped in snowy wilderness
Nourishing Meals For Winter
Handcrafted Ayurvedic winter 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 kitchari + coconut rice, rose golden milk
8:30–9:15 pm | Restorative Yoga + Guided Meditation
A quiet return to self and the rhythm of winter
Awakening the breath and body with feminine intention
8:30 am | Breakfast
Spiced oatmeal with ghee + fruit
10:00 am–1:00 pm | Choose Your Adventure
Thermos tea + packed snacks; group or solo time: wrap yourself in a blanket with a book or venture into the snow-covered forest
1:00 pm | Lunch
Savory quinoa, chickpeas + spinach, beet + sweet potato subji
3:00–5:30 pm | Workshop: The Divine Feminine in Nature and Ourselves
Teaching, discussion + creative expression (journaling, arts, etc)
6:30 pm | Dinner
Sattvic dal + saffron pistachio rice, cinnamon date shake
8:30–9:15 pm | Restorative Yoga + Sound Bath
Restorative + Sound Bath using nature-inspired instruments
Invite in gentle strength and spaciousness
8:30 am | Breakfast
Spiced porridge + ginger tea
10:00 am–1:00 pm | Choose Your Own Adventure
Quiet time in nature with tea + nourishing trail snacks
1:00 pm | Lunch
Red lentil soup, turmeric rice
4:00–6:00 pm | Somatic Yoga Workshop
Explore nervous system patterns, soft somatic movement, embodied awareness, somatic dance
6:30 pm | Dinner
Brown rice kitchari, sweet potato + beet subji, cinnamon baked pears + walnuts
8:30–9:15 pm | Restorative Yoga + Yoga Nidra
Earthy grounding + gentle integration
Cardamom rice pudding with rose water, ginger tea
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 & Michelle
This retreat is a special mother-daughter collaboration.
Long before Anaconda Yoga existed, Michelle was the one encouraging Marquis to follow her dreams, reminding her to trust herself, and showing up with quiet, unwavering support. Today, that same care extends into every retreat they offer together.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll experience that care in countless ways. Michelle prepares nourishing meals, tends to the little details that help everyone feel comfortable, and creates an atmosphere where people can truly exhale. Marquis guides the yoga practices, workshops, and group experiences, weaving together movement, breath, and meaningful conversation.
Together, they create something neither could offer alone.
The intention is simple: to create a space where you feel genuinely cared for. A place where someone else cooks the meals, holds the schedule, and takes care of the details, so you can finally put everything down for a while.
Whether you’re arriving exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply craving a weekend to reconnect with yourself, you’ll be welcomed like family.
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 the US. Her work now sits at the intersection of somatic practice, psychology, and classical yoga, grounded in the belief that healing happens through lived, embodied experience, not performance.
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. This academic background deeply informs her somatic yoga work, allowing her to guide practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and a felt sense of safety in the body.
Alongside her academic training, Marquis completed her 200-hour training in Classical Hatha Tantra in India and has devoted over fifteen years to personal practice and study. Her somatic approach weaves slow, intentional movement, breath awareness, interoception, and rest, inviting students to listen to their bodies rather than override them. Sessions are designed to help unwind habitual holding patterns, restore trust in sensation, and reconnect women to their intuitive, embodied intelligence.
Her teaching is rooted in presence, precision, and care. She is less interested in perfect poses and more devoted to helping people soften long-held patterns, develop self-attunement, and access their innate capacity for healing. When Marquis says that you matter, she means it. Her life’s work is an offering to that truth.
Michelle Matson
Michelle believes that caring for people is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to help them feel at home.
She has spent years creating welcoming spaces through food, hospitality, and genuine connection, and brings that same heart to every retreat.
Throughout the weekend, Michelle lovingly prepares nourishing meals, tends to the little details, and helps create an atmosphere where you can truly relax. Whether she’s sharing a conversation over breakfast or making sure your tea cup is full, her presence is a quiet reminder that being cared for is part of the experience.
Winter has a way of clearing space for what matters.
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 five private rooms and one shared room that sleeps five 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
$400 non-refundable deposit saves your spot
Shared Room
for 3 nights in shared room sleeps four in cozy, individual beds
$400 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.
Payment plan.
Payment plans are available in monthly installments, with final payment due by February 1, 2027.
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.