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Families

Welcome to ours

We’ve been told we are more like a family summer camp than your typical luxury resort-and we’re proud of that. Our staff is personable and we welcome our guests in like family. Our owners can be found by the fireplace sipping their coffee and chatting with guests. Many families have made us their summer tradition, coming back generation after generation to pass on the experiences they had as children to their own kids. The family environment lends itself to making new friends for years to come. Many of our guests coordinate to come back the same week every year to reunite with friends they’ve made in past years.

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Family Staff

Jodi Peterson

Guest Services Manager
34 Years

Welcome to our ranch and home

Flathead Lake Lodge has been owned by the Averill family for three generations and counting. When you stay with us, you become part of our family too. We pride ourselves on a special way of life-an informal approach that emphasizes friendship and warm hospitality.

Kids focused

The Lodge has a unique children’s program where family interaction is key and children have the freedom to safely roam the property and grow as they participate in various activities they like. Children-focused activities include daily kids rides, daily arts & crafts, water activities, kids’ teepee camps, kids rodeo, organized games and a junior wrangler program to name a few. Your child will fall in love with Flathead Lake Lodge and make friendships that can last a lifetime.

All inclusive

When you arrive, your experience will be all-inclusive, which means you don’t have to worry about anything at all. We’ll set you up with our horses. We’ll book your on-site activities. We’ll prepare your snacks and meals. We’ll even lend you wheels if you want to go exploring. We aim to take care of everything so you and your family can relax and soak up the Western Montana lifestyle.

Multi-generational

We take pride in creating an experience that is specifically tailored to be enjoyable for families of all ages and stages of life. From toddlers to grandparents, the Lodge is the place for a family of any size to create lifelong memories. We offer multi-generational activities from boat rides to barn dances to singing around the campfire; and we work hard to create an environment where your family can spend quality time together.

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Cherished Memories

Barn Dance

Let's roll out the wagons, sweep up the dust, kick on the lights and crank up the band. A Barn Dance is as authentic of a party as it gets at the ranch. Be sure to partake in the line dancing lessons before so your dancing is on point!

Mouse Race

World Famous, and often imitated. The Mouse Races are a high stakes, action packed event that every kid and adult alike should experience. And, yes it does involve racing mice.

Team Penning

A classic team event on horseback. Grab your two best new friends at the Ranch and compete in an arena game testing your horsemanship and cow wrangling. Great for large families and groups alike.