Orion Farmstead, located in Montana's picturesque Blackfoot River Valley near Ovando, is a regenerative farm dedicated to fostering connections between people, nature, and sustainable living. The farm offers immersive farm-stay experiences, inviting guests to engage with eco-friendly practices and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world and the origins of their food.
Visitors can participate in hands-on activities such as milking cows, harvesting crops, and exploring the farm's diverse ecosystems. Accommodations include glamping tents that blend rustic charm with modern comfort, providing a unique retreat from everyday life. Guests can enjoy farm-to-table breakfasts featuring fresh produce gathered just steps away.
The farm also offers hydrotherapy amenities, including a wood-fired hot tub, a traditional sauna, and a cold plunge pool situated beside Monture Creek, allowing guests to relax and rejuvenate in a natural setting. For fishing enthusiasts, Monture Creek provides a serene environment for fly fishing, with clear waters and abundant trout.
Orion Farmstead hosts educational workshops, such as the 3-day Permaculture Design Practicum led by certified permaculture designer Kareen Erbe. Participants learn about regenerative design principles and collaborate to develop sustainable site plans, contributing to the farm's mission of promoting eco-friendly practices and community connection.
Through these offerings, Orion Farmstead celebrates local agricultural traditions built on neighborliness and resilience, fostering healthy, holistic lifestyles for its visitors.
Growing Practices
- Agroforestry
- Basically just good, clean, humanely raised food
- Cover Cropping
- Mob Grazing
- Organic Practices–Not Certified
- Permaculture