A childhood dream came true when we moved to Montana May, 2004. Another dream was reached when me and husband, Dan, opened Fish Creek House, a bed and breakfast just outside of Whitehall, just 20 minutes from the historic mining town of Butte and close to Bozeman.

“When I was young I always told my parents I wanted to live in Montana,” Living in New York and later California , I wasnt quite sure how that would happen.

Dan, a partner in a computer business and gunsmith, and I, a bi-athlete, came to Bohart Ranch near Bozeman to compete in the running and shooting competition and fell in love with the area. The search was on for property in Montana. For Dan, he was returning to his roots. He lived in Malta until he was five.

We found a beautiful log home located on forty acres with gorgeous views of the mountains and a stone’s throw from Fish Creek. Located just 15 miles from Whitehall, nestled in the Tobacco Root Mountains. .The Inn offers rustic charm with all the modern conveniences. It’s also a perfect stopover between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks.


While I was initially reluctant to “virtually” build this home from afar, my gut instinct on John Benedict and his crew were spot on… Trustworthy, dependable and way fun to be around.

So here we were in California doing a virtual and long distance “remodel”… So we devised the monthly California-Montana drive tour… First we broke it down into two days, and finally got the world and Olympic record for doing it in 14 hours. The stretch of I-15 thru Idaho predictably became the worst weather wise, with big rigs jackknifing in the windy snow . On our third jaunt, highway patrol stopped us to clear one off the road adding about 4 hours to overall time… Made up for world record the time before!

We’d meet John Benedict our builder at each of these “pow wows” and he’d give us the guided progress tour. Fortunately our realtor was always available as well even going so far as to try to find the “missing septic” tank in 5 inches worth of snow… a real trooper. Although his search was unsuccessful,since we eventually had to add another septic to meet State Requirements for the B&B, the spirit was great

During one of our trips, they took a hike down to the creek and when I looked up at the log home nestled in the hills, the name Fish Creek House came to me A “v-8 ” moment as it were.

A new barn , arena and round pen have been built for our horses and guests are welcome to bring their own horses and board them.


Other activities include hiking, antiquing, exploring nearby ghost towns and hosted shooting clinics at their range. Virtually outside our door is the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, great for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing Whether on horseback, or in hiking boots, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful, untouched country in America. A perfect stopover between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

“We want to accommodate people who are nature loving. We’ll make you feel like part of the family while you’re here,” Dan hosts monthly shooting clinics An Olympic rifle coach had a shooting range was built on the property. Where else can you take in a museum and a rodeo… all in one day?

Another specialty of Fish Creek House is the food. We offer a gourmet breakfast for their guests and with their own personal greenhouse, the vegetables will be organically grown on site.

We offers two guests suites, each with a private bath, a large living room with a stone fireplace, a library and a sitting room, complete with microwave and a fridge. Fish Creek House is also a place where the active businessperson can stay in touch. (if you must !) We offer wireless internet in each of the rooms. We have furnished our home using custom made Montana pieces in their guest rooms.

Ah nothing like the life in Big Sky Country Montana, The bed and breakfast, our horses and the folks… just another day in paradise