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Families

Welcome to ours

Over the years, we’ve been told we’re more like a family summer camp than a typical all-inclusive resort. And the fact is, we’re proud of that. Around here, we want our guests to feel like they’re part of the Flathead Lake Lodge family. During your stay, you’ll often see our owners sipping coffee by the fireplace, taking kids on horseback rides around the arena, driving the vintage fire trucks to our weekly steak fry and simply getting to know our guests. Whether this is your first visit or one of many, you’ll quickly become part of the lodge family as you relax, unwind and soak up the freedom, comfort and safety of Montana and Flathead Lake Lodge.

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Family Staff

Jodi Peterson

Guest Services Manager
37 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.

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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 off-site activities. We’ll prepare your snacks and meals. We aim to take care of everything so you and your family can relax and soak up the Western Montana lifestyle. The only thing you need to bring: your own adult beverages.

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 parties in the pasture 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

Party in the Pasture

Let’s roll out the wagons, sweep up the dust, kick on the lights and crank up the band. Be sure to partake in the line dancing lessons before so your dancing is on point!

Mouse Races

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.