The Hohnstead

We've recently shared our top 5 lists of things from 2023 in our latest email newsletter and here are a few of them:

✨Top 5 Books
1. The Art of Gathering: Why we meet and Why it Matters by Priya Parker

2. How to tell a Story from The Moth

3. 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest

4. Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder by Dacher Keltner

5. A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean

✨Top 5 Apps:

1. TheFor: Habit Tracker

2. PhotoPills (for astrophotography)

3. 1SE (Easy and fun to document travels)

4. Innovative (for learning Spanish)

5. DoYou (Yoga + Meditation)

✨ Top 5 Kettlehouse Concerts
(getting to part-time there and seeing the majority of the shows made it really hard to pick just 5)

Goose
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Lindsey Stirling
The Flaming Lips
Rain Tribute to the Beatles

✨Our Top 5 Mexican Cities (we visited 17 cities during our 2 trips totaling over 4 months there)

Puebla
Morelia
Queretaro
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Mexico City

Honorable mentions: Oaxaca and Atlixco

What type of end-of-the-year list/s do you normally make?

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Last night was wild! Waking up at 2 am to tend to our temporary k9 companion, finding myself awe struck outside!

What the heck is that?
Aliens?
End of the world?
The Moon is exploding?

Nah! It's a moondog! Moondogs are formed by the same process as sundogs, with moonlight passing through ice crystals and creating a mirrored effect.

A member of the halo family, moon dogs are caused by the refraction of moonlight by hexagonal-plate-shaped ice crystals in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds.

They typically appear as a pair of faint patches of light, at around 22° to the left and right of the Moon, and at the same altitude above the horizon as the Moon.

According to folklore, moon dogs are signs of approaching storms or bad weather. Because cirrus clouds often appear a few days before a large storm, this lore is scientifically sensible, although the same clouds can occur without any consistent weather change.

Seeing a sundog and a moondog in the same year, without ever learning or seeing them before, makes me feel like this year was a pretty lucky one!

Despite not having our old k9 companion to share these "dogs" with, we are thankful for 2023 and all the real and atmospheric dogs it brought.

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#2023

November updates from G and A!

Garrett became an official mountain bad ass by shooting his first buck this year, we are proud, we are living off the land, the Montana way! (Not pictured)

Spent some quality time with Ma and Pa Hohn, shooting archery - their favorite pass time activity. Results by points: pa, ma, Garrett, Alla, though Alla was in 3rd for a short while 😋

Finally, after 13 years, we installed a chimney and a wood stove. Burning wood, split by our wonderful guests over the summer makes us so warm and grateful!

We are baaack in Mexico for a few weeks, skipping (some of the) Winter. It feels so good to be back because we LOVE the food!

Tacos, specifically Surtido Carnitas (pork Tacos with mixed meat) are worth the 3 flights to get here.

Alla finally gets to catch up on reading and "The Art of Gathering" as recommended by Reese Witherspoon in her own book, is sooo good!!!

Garrett and I are finding new ways to nurture our 14 year old bond with chat prompts like this one.

We celebrated G's birthday with a walk in the park to be surprised with an unexpected Flamenco Performance. It's the small things...

We are celebrating being alive, completing another hosting season at The Hohnstead and nurturing our passions for travel in Mexico.

Queretaro - Morelia - Cuernavaca - Toluca - Puebla and a few more to go. Stay tuned in Stories to see where we go next!

2 of our cabins have been featured in this Top 10 Coolest Pet-friendly Cabins in Montana by Pet Insurance Company FIGO. So grateful for another feature! Thanks FIGO!

The Coolest Pet-Friendly Airbnbs in Montana If you're a dog owner who loves to travel, you're in luck! Montana has some amazing pet-friendly Airbnbs that will make both you and your furry friend feel right at home.

Woo hoo, newest feature by Montana's Country Leader KYSS FM "Airbnb in Bonner Described as Straight Out of Fairy tale"

Airbnb in Bonner, MT Described as Straight Out of a Fairytale See pictures of this awesome place where you can get away from it all for a few days.

This is good, this is really good 👍

Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024 Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medicine and St. Mary entrances in the park.

We've been featured! 19 Most Beautiful Glamping Airbnbs in the US!

19 Most Beautiful Glamping Airbnbs in the U.S. - Trips To Discover Glamping has taken the United States by storm and has, for some, become a preferred way of lodging versus the traditional hotel. With the perks of a boutique bed and breakfast but with the privacy and self-awareness nature can bring, staying at one of these lavish yet rugged accommodations can be hi...

If you stayed with us in the past 7 years, we'd love to hear what was your most memorable part about your stay at The Hohnstead. We'd really appreciate if you left us our first Facebook Review, thank you! https://www.facebook.com/TheHohnstead/reviews

The Hohnstead Cozy, off-grid, pet-friendly cabins for couples looking for a romantic getaway, hiking and mountains.

Who are you most excited about? Me: Jason Mraz at Kettlehouse AMP

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10 Incredible Montana Concerts We're Excited About in 2024 Here are a few major concerts happening in Montana in 2024.

Lonely Planet's Top Regions to go in 2024: MONTANA!!!

Lonely Planet’s top places to go in 2024 | CNN Get your wishlist fired up, Lonely Planet just revealed its 50 top travel destinations for the year ahead.

Thank you for your time and kind words, Jasper, maybe one day we will have 6 or 7 cabins, or maybe we will keep content with just the 5 we got :)

Your doggo was one of the best behaved dogs here and we loved hosting you both!

❤️

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October Photo Dump
What a fun activity to review your month's highlights or moments that you may have forgotten about:

1. We LOVE when our guests leave us hand-written notes (and photos) in the guest books, it shows us that we're on the right track :)

2. Soo many mushrooms in the forest this fall, we even had a guest forage 2 different edible varieties, one of which she called "chicken of the forest" because apparently it tastes like chicken. So Garrett put it in his mouth, but we had him spit it out haha (he didn't hear the fact that the mushroom has to be cooked first, duh)

3. Shooting practice with ma and pa, check out our stories to see why they are cool AF

4. Missoula Business Women Retreat was so much fun, thank you for coming

5. Love frolicking through the woods with my camera, catching special moments such as this one.

6. When our guests make splitting wood look easy and just keep going and going and going.

7. Garrett and I in Missoula among the many maple trees before snow rolled in.

8. This new mural near Caras Park in Missoula is gorgeous, love all the representations and details, great job .art

9. We road-tripped North by a few hours to visit our old stomping grounds. This is Kootenai Falls - a must see attraction up there.

10. This naughty boy came to visit, luckily stayed around for a few stellar photos (I love living in such a wild place)

October being the last month our resort was open this 2023 season filled our hearts with the final moments of a fantastic hosting season. We love the job and we love the break too, so stay tuned to see where in the world this month will take us and the adventures we're going to get into.

Get ready for more Garrett and Alla content, we love inspiring, living radically (someone said about us), but most importantly being together is our strongest point.

🌕🐺 Halloween in the forest brought a spooky surprise! Last night, as we lay in our cozy beds, the howls of real wolves filled the air. Nature's own eerie soundtrack as Garrett and I laid there completely frozen in the moment...

Don't forget about the power of "Star Bathing" when outside especially in the fall season when the temps outside aren't as cold as in the winter time to gawk at stars.

Star Bathing, or Mindful Stargazing, Is One Shimmery, Celestial Way To Ground Yourself With Calm and Connection Star bathing, or looking up at the night sky without any expectation, is one aligned wellness practice you should try. Learn from a meditation expert and astrophysicist all about how to cultivate inner peace through mindful stargazing.

Thank You 😊 A perfect score on Airbnb throughout the entire hosting season!

Garrett and I are thrilled to provide a vacation destination that is memorable, fun, and makes you feel like a kid again.

We can't wait for 2024 hosting season (doors reopen in May '24) after we have a chance to travel, seek inspiration and bring back ideas to make The Hohnstead awesome AF.

Xoxo
Your friendly hosts,
Alla and Garrett Hohn

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Winter came early this year and the feelings are mixed here at The Hohnstead.

Alla is frolicking through the woods with her phone and camera in tow, wearing a winter jacket, Muck boots and is happy as a 10 year old who used ski with her dad in The Carpathian Mountains.

Garrett is mad 😡

So needless to say, we are closing the resort early this year, and look forward to resting, relaxing and vacationing ourselves.

Thank you everyone for making our 2023 another awesomely memorable hosting season. We've welcomed back so many returning guests this year, which makes our hearts overflow with joy 😊 We hosted a lot of newbies, who fell in love with the forest and the tranquility of this place and we hope to see you all again, in 2024!

Season will reopen in May of 2024.

Stay in touch via our new website www.thehohnstead.com

Xoxo

ALLA AND GARRETT

It's pretty fun overall!!!

Missoula named "most fun" college town for young adults MISSOULA, Mont- The city of Missoula was named the "most fun college town for young people," in a survey conducted by Smart Assest.

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Retreat and Reset at the Hohnstead Come join us for a fun evening at the Hohnstead in Bonner! This event is open to any and all, guests welcome at $5 each.

See you next year, Going to the Sun Road!

Alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road closes for the season The alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road closed for the season on Sunday, according to an alert sent out by Glacier National Park.On the west side the

This place was as magical as it gets without leaving the state. The smells, the heights, the energy - a definite must when visiting Montana!

Most People Don't Know About This Otherworldly Grove In Montana That's A Real Life Fantasyland When you need to relax, head to this little known but beautiful spot.

We went North looking for Fall colors...
This is Whitefish Lake (about 2 hrs away), but as it turns out Missoula is in full Autumn bloom too (go up to the public library's 4th floor or hike The M and see it from up high.)

Check out our latest Reel in Stories to see where we went.

Happy Fall 🍂

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I'll tell you what - one of the coolest perks about being a Superhost AGAIN is that once a year you get $100 credit to use towards an Airbnb Trip or Experience. So while the weather is nice, fall foliage is peaking, we're going to do just that - take a trip up north to visit some old friends of ours who also happen to host, love it, and thrive! Follow us on IG Stories to see where we go in the next couple of days.

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We are SO humbled by long, awesome and thoughtfull reviews like this one.

You know that feeling when you meet someone and it's just so careless, easy, and fun to chat, we feel like we keep hosting similar people with the chillest of vibes.

Kiki has the vibe and we can't wait to host Kiki again.

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Looking for a stunning place to see Larch Trees change colors this October?

Check out Gus - North America's largest Larch and possibly the largest in the world as well, only 1 hour away from The Hohnstead.

Gus is impressive, estimated to be over 1000 years old, is taller than the Statue of Liberty, and sits in Girard Grove, which is full of other 600 year old larches and the best part - the entrance (there is no entrance just a dirt path from a parking lot) is FREE!

Over the past couple of days, I got to share visiting Gus with a few tree-admiring guests, one of them introducing me to her country's famed tree, named Doug, which is a Douglas Fir, and is Canada's largest and tallest Douglas Fir.

Gus and Doug -- couldn't be better named for 1000+ year old trees 🤣

When visiting Gus, you can pair the trip with a hike to one of the picturesque lakes in the area called Holland Lake and Falls, or check out Morrell Falls for a longer hike without the lake. Or do both, if you're staying nearby.

Fall in Montana may not be as photogenic as some other parts in the U.S. but larches and their yellowing needles give us that color that undoubtedly will make you say: Whoa!

The Hohnsetad hosting season will close its rustic doors on October 30, 2023.

Make your reservations soon!
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Bonner, Montana

Your new babysitter is a dream and you haven't had a relaxing date with your partner, since last Xmas?

We got you!

Relax at The Shanty Cabin and stargaze from the hot tub!

Check October availability in the stories, and book before the season closes on October 30, 2023.

Or save this post for Summer 2024 vacation idea 💡

One of these things is not like the other, can you tell?
That's right! Upfront, brown and beautiful is "Miracle" - chicken that lived through some @ #%%. She survived as the rest of her flock of tiny chicks got exterminated by a hungry skunk. We got that a-hole on camera, but only after the fact :(

Such is life at the Hohnstead Homestead, and we're happy to see Miracle thrive with the older flock of OG girls, which are steadily providing some tasty eggs.

Sometimes we even share with the guests for that True Montana Homestead Experience.

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Season Closes October 30, 2023

September Recap in 10 photos

1. Birthday Month started off with a sight, always involves a lot of running to get the camera, screaming (from excitement) and some more running around to get ALL THE ANGLES (yup, Im that girl :P

2. Our "do even have a plan?" garden did pretty well this year, with lots of greenery for our Shed guests to enjoy and lots of potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and hops to consume. Next year's no plan plan is filling in raised beds with organic materials like clean plain cardboard, egg shells, decaying wood and leaves before we add new soil in the spring.

3. Love when you get some almost dead "here have it for free" plant from the nursery just to see it thrive in our "no plan garden"

4. We did a thing! In between guests we knocked down a wall, put up a wall and added 100sq ft extra living space to our apartment. When your total comes to 500, 100 sq ft is A LOT!

5. We grew a thing :)

6. We hosted an engagement, these kids were babies, but so was I getting hitched at 23 :)

7. Savoring the sunshine on the lake in September is a feeling you'll remember through the winter. Then getting caught in the rain while fishing. Then realizing that you forgot a sleeping bag while camping by the lake. Doh!

8. Alla turned 38 and quickly traveled to Japan to snap this bad a$$ photo. No, Japan came to Draughtworks Brewery and we LOVED IT! Also loved getting free beers, so my husband can gladly drink them.

9. So many returning guests this September!!! They know that September is THE PERFECT time! This is Calvin, his energy and playfullness made The Hohnstead buzz for a 2 weeks. XOXO

10. Our "quick, let's do this before the next guests" was so much fun, putting on our thinking/building/creating caps and going to work! We love this place for the ability to transform it, and our spaces being small, each and every project is done so rapidly.

Yay to another montly recap, it's always such a great tradition to maintain (if social media can have traditions). Thanks for the inspiration guru-queen

What does your month of September look like in 10 images? Comment below, I'd love to frolick through your post.

We are honored when our guests choose to return to The Hohnstead, its the highest form of compliment to a business owner, a host and for us who built this place from the ground up. Thank you and for bring your friends ❤️

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We loved teaching Rachel how to split wood and shoot arrows! It's a day well spent with hiking to the point, panning for gold and identifying trees.

Reserve The Scavenger Hunt Activity in Bonner, Montana via link in bio.

See ya in the woods 🌲🌲🌲

What is there to do near the Hohnstead?
We've created a 6 active station Scavenger Hunt, which takes you on a 2 hour journey around the property, where you get to split wood, do archery, pan for gold, guess riddles, identify trees, find creek beers and more!
Free for all staying guests, just ask us about it when you check in!

Bonner, Montana
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ACTIVE COUPLES WANTED!!!

We are excited to partner up with an expert outdoorsman and guide Luke from for a special package adventure.

2 nights cabin and 2 guided hikes on October 14-16, 2023.

Available to 5 couples only (we have 5 cabins)

First come, first serve on picking cabins. Decide yours upon booking.

Don't worry about bringing your hiking gear (GPS, poles, camping necessities, because Luke will take care of you).

Hike 1 - easy
Hike 2 - moderate

Best part, these hikes are only available from our property, so expect NO CROWDS.

On his guided hikes (I've done one back in June), Luke introduces you to native trees and plants, navigation basics, history of mountain formations in the area, first aid know how, and so much more!

At The Hohnstead, you're welcome to all the amenities during your stay such as 2 seater hot tub, outdoor showers, outdoor games, fire pit, star gazing, shared Commons Area with kitchen, wifi, AC power and more!

A unique offering, first at The Hohnstead, we hope that you join us for this unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors.

Email us for bookings or questions [email protected]

See ya in the woods!

A quick Golden Hour photo session with these good looking pups and 3rd time guest Nicole, thank you and see you next year 😊

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Bonner, Montana

NEWLY ENGAGED AT THE HOHNSTEAD!
Congratulations Morgan and Kaden! We are so excited for the next chapter in your lives. The most exciting things are yet to come 🥰

4 engagements have ensued on this magical piece of land.

What will you celebrate next???

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We love reading your reviews and always feel funny when we hear words like "Masterpiece."

Even after 7 years of hosting, the Imposter Syndrome needs to be quieted down every once in a while, maybe that's just a part of being an entrepreneur or a human 🤔

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