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- From Missoula
- From Glacier Airport (FCA)
- From Kalispell or Whitefish
- From Glacier National Park
311 Aero Lane Bigfork, Montana 59911
The Samaa Retreat Center is 3.5 miles from quaint downtown Bigfork and Flathead Lake and 45 minutes from the west entrance to Glacier National Park.
We recommend calling 511 for any road construction that could cause delays.
You’ll see that 93N seems the most direct from MISSOULA however 83N is the most scenic—to get to Hwy 83N, take Interstate 90E from Missoula, exit 109 (Bonner/Great Falls) to Hwy 200E, turn left on 83N towards Seeley Lake and Swan Lake for a scenic drive.
Once you pass Swan Lake, turn left on 209. Watch for the blinking light at N. Ferndale and Ferndale Firehall – you’ll also see our sign on the right side. Turn right onto N. Ferndale, drive 1 block, turn right onto Aero Lane (you’ll see our Lotus / Buddha sign here). Go straight down Aero Lane, do not turn left, and continue to 311 Aero Lane.
OTHERWISE from 93N:
Drive up from Missoula to Polson, the south end of Flathead lake—turn right onto 35N and drive about 30 miles North to Jct. 209 blinking light. Turn right, drive 3.3 miles to the next blinking light at N. Ferndale and Ferndale Firehall – you’ll also see our Samaa Retreat Center sign on the left side of the road. Turn left onto N. Ferndale, drive 1 block, turn right onto Aero Lane (you’ll see our Lotus / Buddha sign here). Drive straight down Aero Lane, do not turn left, until you reach 311 Aero Lane.
Turn right out of the airport on Rte. 2. Drive 6.5 miles. Turn left on 35 South (4-way intersection). Drive 20 miles South towards Bigfork. Go over the bridge past the 4-way lighted intersection that says “Bigfork Village.” Look for blinking lights and turn left on Jct. 209 Swan / Seeley Lake. Drive 3.3 miles to N. Ferndale Rd. You’ll see our Samaa Retreat Center Sign on the left side of the road.
Turn left at the blinking light, drive 1 block, turn right onto Aero Lane (you’ll see our Lotus / Buddha sign here.) Drive straight down Aero Lane, do not turn left, and continue to 311 Aero Lane.
Take 93 South to 82 East (Bigfork sign) turn left. Go to the end of 82, about 6 miles. Turn right on 35 South. Drive about 4 miles, turn left on Jct. 209E. Drive 3.3 miles to N. Ferndale – you’ll see our Samaa Retreat Center sign on the left side of the road. Turn left at the blinking light.
Drive 1 block, turn right onto Aero Lane (you’ll see our Lotus / Buddha sign here), and drive straight down Aero Lane. Continue straight, do not turn, until you arrive at 311 Aero Lane.
Exit the park on Rte 2, drive 15 miles to the Intersection 206 East, turn left at the light. Drive 10 miles to the end, turn left on Hwy 35 South. Drive south on 35 (14 miles) PAST the left turn for downtown Bigfork Village going over the bridge with the lake on your right and the bay on your left. Take a left onto Hwy 209.
Drive 3.3 miles to N. Ferndale – you’ll see our Samaa Retreat Center sign on the left side of the road. Turn left at the blinking light.
Drive 1 block, turn right onto Aero Lane (you’ll see our Lotus / Buddha sign here), and drive straight down Aero Lane. Continue straight, do not turn, until you arrive at 311 Aero Lane.
Samaa Retreat Center
311 Aero Lane
Bigfork, MT 59911 USA
(406) 420-2827
info@samaaretreat.com