The Retreat Experience
I have carried this dream for years — horses, high country, and open sky, a place wild enough to meet you exactly where you are. Now, at last, it’s time to bring it to life. — T.
Big sky. Wild heart.
There’s a version of you that only shows up when the land gets that wide.
Six days, five nights. Nine thousand acres. A working cattle ranch tucked into Montana’s Tom Miner Basin, sharing a six-mile fence line with Yellowstone National Park. This is where we’re headed this July — out of the everyday and into the high country, fully all-inclusive from the moment you arrive.
If you’ve been craving something your routine hasn’t been able to give you — space from your inbox, dirt under your nails, a body that remembers how to move through open country instead of just around a block — this is built for that. A Guided Hike through Yellowstone National Park, with a real shot at spotting grizzlies and moose along the way. A Guided Horseback Riding Excursion through mountain meadows. Mornings in the ranch’s own Yoga Yurt, tucked into the landscape, and quiet ones that don’t start with a notification. Farm-to-table meals, three times a day, sourced from the same land you’re standing on. Tours of a working cattle ranch built on regenerative practice, because understanding a place is its own kind of adventure.
This isn’t a retreat that asks you to disconnect from your life so much as remember what your life is for. No wifi rabbit holes. No hustle. Just horses, mountains, wide-open sky, and a table full of people doing the same brave thing you are — showing up for themselves.
The Retreat Details
All-Inclusive — 6 Days, 5 Nights. Lodging, meals, a Guided Hike through Yellowstone National Park, a Guided Horseback Riding Excursion, ranch tours — it’s all in. You handle getting yourself to Montana; we handle everything after that.
*Spots are limited and they hold on a first-deposit-first-claimed basis.
If this is calling you, don’t sit on it.
What’s Included
- 6 Days, 5 Nights lodging at BBar Ranch, Tom Miner Basin, Montana — fully all-inclusive
- Daily yoga: Vinyasa, Yin & Massage, plus Myofascial – Deep Stretch Release Work
- Guided Hike through Yellowstone National Park
- Guided Horseback Riding Excursion
- Working cattle ranch & farm tours
- 3 farm-to-table meals daily
- All on-site excursions and activities
Not included:
Airfare and transportation to/from the ranch (carpooling from the airport is encouraged — it always works out beautifully, and it’s a great way to meet your retreat-mates before you even arrive).
The Activities
BBar Ranch
Included in Your Retreat:
Beyond the mat, BBar Ranch invites you to connect with the land, the animals, and the ranching way of life. Practice happens in the ranch’s own Yoga Yurt, tucked into the landscape — and woven into your week:
Guided Horseback Riding Excursion — A scenic trail ride through the Tom Miner Basin, led by seasoned outfitters (included)
Guided Hike through Yellowstone National Park — Wildlife viewing along the way, with a chance at spotting grizzlies, moose, and more (included)
Working Ranch & Farm Tours — See regenerative grazing in action and learn the story behind the ranch’s organic, grass-fed cattle
Hangout with Horses — Time to build trust and connection with the ranch horses, on the ground, before ever swinging into the saddle
Western History — A look into the legacy of the American West and the land itself
Reflective Time in Nature — Space for journaling, meditation, and quiet moments in the Basin
Also on the property, available to enjoy between sessions: a mountain disc golf course winding through sage and pine, and a high-country tennis/pickleball court with mountain views.
Optional Add-Ons:
(Available On-Site, Additional Fees)
For those who want to extend the adventure, BBar’s concierge team can arrange (at extra cost):
- Whitewater rafting on the Yellowstone River
- Fly fishing with expert local guides
- Guided star viewing under some of Montana’s darkest skies
- Live music evenings with local musicians
Lodging Options
6 Days, 5 Nights, All-Inclusive
Private House: (SINGLE) $5,999
Shared House: PRIVATE ROOMS -SHARED BATHROOMS: $4,999 (per Person)
Deluxe Apartment: Double accommodations with kitchen: $5,500 (per person)
Bunkhouse 6 private rooms, 2 shared bathrooms; $4,250 (per person)
*Room type is reserved on a first-come basis with deposit.
Getting There:
Best airport: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) — roughly 55–90 minutes’ drive to the ranch depending on route and season, and the drive itself is part of the experience (think Paradise Valley views the whole way).
Transportation to and from the airport is not included, but carpooling is highly encouraged. Past guests always find each other in the group chat — it becomes part of the fun, and you’ll likely land at a similar time as someone else in the group.
Reservation & Deposit:
A $1,500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot and your room choice. This deposit will be deducted from your total balance due, with the remaining balance due by April 1st, 2027. Please email Tymi at [email protected] or TEXT 407-923-4994 with room preference. If choosing a double room, please have both reservations ready to book at the same time.
*Rooms are limited and go quickly for our retreats — this one is no exception.
Reserve your place now — your future self, standing in a meadow at 9,000 feet with the Yellowstone wind in your hair, is already thanking you.
This Yoga Retreat is led by Tymi Howard Bender in collaboration with BBar Ranch, Emigrant, Montana — a working cattle ranch and guest retreat bordering Yellowstone National Park, rooted in regenerative agriculture and hospitality.
Meet Your Retreat Leader
Tymi Howard Bender – 500 E-RYT
Retreat Leader
“Inspiring humans to uncover their purpose—through the art of yoga.”
Tymi Howard Bender is an internationally celebrated Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT teacher, Certified Holistic Health Coach, creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Trainings, founder of Guruv Yoga Studios, and the visionary behind James Island Yoga in Charleston, South Carolina.
A pioneer of both the vinyasa and yin yoga movements, Tymi has spent more than three decades weaving ancient wisdom with modern soul work—guiding students not just to touch their toes, but to touch their truth.
A former ballet dancer with a flair for the dramatic (BA in Theatre & Dance from Rollins College and Master’s from NYU/Circle in the Square), she turned to yoga in 1993 after injuries redirected her path toward something deeper.
What she discovered was more than flexibility—it was liberation.
Known for her signature blend of intelligence, intuition, and a little rock-and-roll sparkle, Tymi has studied with many of the greats including John Friend, Dharma Mittra, David Swenson, Steve Ross, Jonny Kest, Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, and David Life & Sharon Gannon.
Her classes feel like a journey, her words feel like medicine, and her students consistently walk away feeling grounded, uplifted, and aligned with their purpose.
Yoga is her art. Teaching is her service. Inspiration is her dharma.