In 1994, 400 acres northwest of Whitefish, Montana, barely on the grid, became Walking Lightly Ranch.

One man, with many friends and a family of hardworking beaver, has created a haven on this piece of land. By healing the land he healed himself and now offers the ranch to others who need to retreat from one world—and commune with another.

State and National Forest border the ranch on three sides, sheltering it from development and extending its hiking trails. The greenhouse and garden provide organic produce year-round. The beaver keep the spring-fed pond pristine by pulling weeds for their dams—and our compost. Mountain lion, bear, deer, moose and coyote make their homes on the ranch. A vast array of bird life, including Red Wing Blackbird, Goshawk, Blue Heron, Sandhill Crane, Golden Eagle and Osprey, swirl around the pond.

Ideally, visitors to Walking Lightly see and experience something here that they carry with them when they leave. Whatever grows here can be transplanted. (click here to read more)