enchanting and convenient

Welcome to Braidwater. We are located in the Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana, a land of snowy mountains, green forests and wild rivers. Our home is located on the Flathead River in the middle of valley farmland, yet only minutes from Kalispell. Our beautiful property boasts abundant wildlife including deer and many species of waterfowl and raptors. Our hayfields are managed naturally. There is wild river frontage right here for activities all year round, including snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice skating, bird watching, hiking and fishing. In the summer, we welcome guests to a large organic garden and orchard. With this varied character, our property afford several distinct venues: Lawn, Pond, Garden and River. Choose one or more to suit your celebration needs.

For those friends and families who want to venture nearby, there are many options. From here you can easily hike in Glacier National Park, ski Whitefish Mountain, see Bigfork village or visit art galleries in Kalispell.

Kalispell itself, 10 minutes away, is the hub of the Flathead Valley, with Whitefish to the north, and Bigfork to the South. The Valley can be accessed by air via Glacier Park International Airport, or through Whitefish by Amtrak train. Kalispell is cosmopolitan beyond its size, containing a wonderful community medical center, great restaurants and a fabulous symphony orchestra. We even have Bonjour, a traditional French Bakery and Bistro, another of our family’s ventures.

Our guest quarters may be booked separately but concurrently. The guest quarters are of timber frame construction, with vaulted ceilings, a wood burning stove and old world decorating. The beds have organic sheets and luxury duvets. The master bedroom features Tiffany lighting. The king sized bed has a Primaloft featherbed. With this, four bunks in a children’s room, a hideaway full size bed, and a loft with a full sized futon, there is plenty of sleeping space. The kitchen and dining area are fully appointed. There is an indoor trampoline, a small workout area, a Precor elliptical, and an adjacent setup for viewing DVDs while working out. Wireless internet access is provided throughout. With it’s textured walls, tapestries, carved furniture, and beautiful vistas, Braidwater provides the magical ambiance combined with modern convenience.

Our wedding venue is open May through September. The vacation rental/guest quarters is available all year long by separate reservation through vrbo.com/175011.