An Activity-Filled Summer at Paws Up

JUNE 7

JULY 12

AUGUST 2

SEPTEMBER 6

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: MONTANA MAJESTY PAINTING

When it comes to art classes, Montana is our classroom.

With artist Ashley Mitchell, you might find yourself painting Montana’s state bird or flower or making cowboy and cowgirl portraits, with Paws Up providing the perfect inspiration.

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: BIG SKY CANVAS CLASS

JUNE 14

JULY 5

AUGUST 23

Finding inspiration under Montana’s Big Sky

Put the magic of Montana’s evening sky onto canvas with artist Carrie Kohles. Enjoy a casual, fun and artistic experience as she leads you step by step or feel free to wander down your own creative path.

JUNE 12–18

JUNE 26–JULY 4

AUGUST 14–20

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: GETTIN’ PRIMITIVE Skills that could actually save your hide

Real-deal Montana mountain man Gary Steele will show you and your family outdoor survival techniques, such as edible plant identification, fire making, knot tying, longbow archery and tracking.

TASTE OF MONTANA

JUNE 17

Experience the culinary cream of Montana’s crop.

Sit down to a meal where you’ll enjoy food and drink from local growers, ranchers and beverage crafters. It’s a glorious evening, proving that Montana’s culinary resources are as supersized as the landscape itself.

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: TREE RING PRINTING

JUNE 21

JULY 19

Let nature make its mark on you.

Missoula artist Michelle Nowels guides you through a printing process that utilizes tree stump tree rings to create art. Participants print multiple cards to enjoy or frame the prints back home.

LIVE FIRE LEGENDS

JUNE 22–24

Where BBQ magicians show their tricks

You’ll be licking your fingers as you pick up BBQ pointers from James Beard Award winner Chef Jonathon Sawyer. Feel free to sip craft beers, jam to live music and challenge your friends to lawn games.

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: PAINT ‘N’ POUR

JUNE 29

JULY 27

Toast your artistic side.

There’s nothing like a little wine to awaken your inner Frida Kahlo or Frederic Remington. Allow us to pour you a glass of wine while artist Linds Sanders instructs you on the finer points of painting.

Campfire Stars

You won’t believe your ears.

Campfire Stars brings in big-name talent for live, intimate performances across The Resort. Join Grand Ole Opry favorites, indie rockers and Grammy nominees as they pluck out tunes and singalongs around the campfire and under the big, starry sky

Will Hoge (June 7–11), Zach Schmidt and Jackie Berkley (June 20–25), Rhett Miller (June 27–July 1), Gary Louris (July 6–10), Chuck Ragan (July 13–18), Austin Jenckes (July 27–31), Dave and Tim Hause (August 1–6), Brian Pounds (August 8–12), Phillip-Michael Scales (August 25–29)

JULY 4

FOURTH OF JULY

Out here, the stars shine brighter than the fireworks.

Come along for a quintessential American celebration made even better with outdoor adventures, live music, craft cocktails, a float-decorating contest, gunnysack races and epic fireworks.

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: BRUSHES WITH GREATNESS

JULY 7–10

Beautiful landscapes start with beautiful land.

Whichever parts of the landscape speak to you, watercolor artist George Van Hook will help you capture them on canvas. You can learn from a pro as well as find plenty of inspiration for your work.

ARTISANAL PICNIC

JULY 22

Nobody does a picnic like Chicago, especially in Montana.

Every year, the top picnic chefs of the Windy City blow into Montana for our Artisanal Picnic—culinarians skilled in everything from uber-tasty fried chicken to super-creative hot dogs and craft pies.

NATIONAL S’MORES DAY

AUGUST 10

Victory has never been sweeter.

We’ll be throwing an all-out celebration of the ooey, gooey grahamcracker treat. The day culminates in a grand competition to make the best gourmet s’more, judged by Cake Wars star Chef Waylynn Lucas, who also be hosting a Cookbook Live® session (August 12) and cooking as a Campfire Chef (August 10–13).

AUGUST 16

SEPTEMBER 20

WILDERNESS WORKSHOP: WILDFLOWER WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

Watch your talents bloom.

Artist Michelle Nowels will guide participants to find their own magic while painting plants or flowers that are native to Montana or creatively filling in borders or stamps highlighting outdoor adventures.

Bounty On The Blackfoot

AUGUST 19

How to pack an entire summer into one evening

On the scenic banks of the Blackfoot River, you’ll find a farm-to-table feast dreamed up by the visiting Chef Brooke Williamson.