Top Big Sky Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Union Pacific Dining Lodge is a historic event center in West Yellowstone, Montana, built in 1925 and designed by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood — the same architect behind the iconic Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park. Constructed from native rhyolite stone and local timber, the building exemplifies the National Park Service rustic style: a soaring timber beam ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a massive arrowhead-shaped fireplace anchoring the main hall. Originally built to serve up to 350 Union Pacific Railroad passengers in a single seating, the lodge closed in 1960 when passenger rail service ended and later served as the West Yellowstone Public Library from 1981 to 2007. Today it operates exclusively as an event center hosting weddings, family reunions, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. The Mammoth Room, the lodge's main hall at 6,600 square feet, accommodates up to 300 guests. The adjoining Firehole Room, with its own fireplace and historic bar, suits cocktail receptions and intimate events for up to 100 guests. The venue supplies tables, chairs, glassware, flatware, and audio equipment, and is wheelchair accessible.

• Spaces for 175-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The Ponds at Dry Creek is a ten-acre outdoor event property located outside Belgrade, Montana, near Bozeman. The grounds center on a network of ponds covering more than half the acreage, accented by fountains and manicured lawns, with panoramic views of the Bridger, Spanish Peak, and Tobacco Root mountains — a setting the venue describes as offering privacy with rustic authenticity. At the heart of the property sits a 2,400-square-foot covered pavilion with more than 1,100 square feet of adjacent deck, accommodating up to 175 guests. Three decorated on-site cabins provide lodging, and separate bride and groom preparation rooms are available. Included furnishings — seating for 90, 10 benches, 20 folding tables, and cooling equipment — are provided with each rental. Hosts Doug and Mary Hamilton manage the property, which accommodates a range of events: weddings, corporate retreats, family and class reunions, fundraisers, BBQs, and memorial services.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

Elk Lake Resort has welcomed guests to Montana's Centennial Valley since 1932, when a U.S. Forest Service special-use permit established what would become one of the region's most enduring backcountry retreats. Set at 6,750 feet on the shores of Elk Lake, the 10-acre property sits beneath a Rocky Mountain backdrop within the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge — a landscape rated among the most ecologically significant in Montana. The resort accommodates up to 32 guests in private cabins furnished with log pieces and private bathrooms. The lodge serves as the social heart of the property, with a great room featuring a stone fireplace and bar and an adjacent dining room with mountain views. Meals are made from scratch daily in the "Country Gourmet" tradition and included in the resort's all-inclusive packages. Elk Lake Resort offers exclusive-use rentals for weddings, family reunions, and group gatherings. Ceremony locations across the property include lakeside settings, aspen groves, and a rustic log barn. Guests can also take advantage of horseback riding, fly fishing, ATV riding, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife refuge exploration throughout their stay.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Bridger Bowl is a nonprofit ski area in the Bridger Mountains outside Bozeman, Montana, operating since 1955 under permit with the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Each summer — from mid-June through September — the mountain opens its facilities to private events, bringing a remote mountain setting to weddings, corporate meetings, and catered celebrations. The centerpiece for private events is the Deer Park Chalet, a post-and-beam lodge at mid-mountain with large windows, exposed timber beams, and southern exposure that frames sweeping panoramic views. A 3,100-square-foot outdoor deck accommodates up to 200 guests, and the in-house food and beverage team provides full catering services for events of all types.

• Spaces for 24-125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

The Sacajawea Hotel has occupied the center of Three Forks, Montana for over a century, earning a designation from Historic Hotels of America and undergoing an elegant refurbishment in 2010. The property sits in Montana's Yellowstone Country, drawing history enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and travelers who want period character alongside contemporary comforts and fine dining. Four distinct event spaces serve gatherings across seasons and scales. The Event Tent accommodates up to 200 banquet guests beneath chandeliers, with room for dining and dancing — the hotel's primary summer venue for weddings and larger celebrations. The historic Lobby handles up to 125 guests for ceremonies and receptions, particularly through the winter months, while Pompey's Grill seats up to 40 for intimate dinners and the Executive Boardroom fits up to 24 for meetings, retreats, and private gatherings. The culinary team sources ingredients locally and builds every menu around an authentic Montana experience, from rehearsal dinners and cocktail receptions to morning-after brunch. A dedicated events coordinator guides couples and planners through accommodations, timing, menus, and vendor selection from first inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Sawtelle Mountain Resort is a full-service resort property in Island Park, Idaho, situated approximately 20–25 miles from the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Set amid mountain scenery near Henrys Lake, the resort serves as a year-round base for guests pursuing outdoor recreation — from fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in warmer months to snowmobiling and winter exploration when the season turns. Accommodations range from hotel rooms and cabins to RV and tent camping sites, with amenities that include an indoor pool and hot tub available year-round, complimentary breakfast for hotel and cabin guests, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a fitness center, and a game room and arcade. Trailer parking is available for guests arriving with boats, snowmobiles, or ATVs.

• Spaces for 20 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests