The Cabins at Blacktail

A Whimsical Montana Retreat
5 out of 5 stars and 3 reviews
·
Lakeside, MT
$8,900 starting price
See details
Flathead Valley & Montana
Service area
51 to 100 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions

About this venue

Vendor
Julie Darrow
OWNER & GUEST EXPERIENCE ENTHUSIAST
Situated on four acres of beautiful, heavily forested mountain scenery in Lakeside, MT - The Cabins at Blacktail is a wedding venue designed with an intimate outdoor experience in mind. Host your ceremony at the magical Island with seating potential for approximately 50 people and be welcomed by the tranquil sound of running water from the surrounding moss-laden creek and natural spring. Follow it by hosting your reception around the large propane community fire pit with an accompanying manicured grassy meadow and area perfect for a beautiful tent, tables, food trucks, and live music. The space is suitable for approximately 100 people. Looking for on-site accommodations? The Cabins at Blacktail hosts six two-bedroom, one-bath tiny cabins for up to 4 people. Outfitted in fun vintage Montana decor and adorned with hand-painted murals, the cabins are a unique and fun way to experience your wedding weekend with up to 24 of your closest friends and family. Each cabin includes a full kitchen, queen beds, private decks, and patios with picnic tables and personal propane fire pits. The Cabins at Blacktail is the perfect Montana backdrop for those searching for a gorgeous, intimate experience surrounded by the forest, mountains, and stars.
Woman-owned Business

Pricing details

Starting prices
Reception:
$2,500
Ceremony:
$2,500
Bar services:
Contact for price
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.

Amenities + details

Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Hotel
Mountain
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Circle Message
Any questions?

Meet the team

Vendor
Julie Darrow
Owner & Guest Experience Enthusiast
Julie & George Darrow are the owners, operators and designers of The Cabins at Blacktail – a magical mountain property in Lakeside, Montana focused on creating incredible, relaxing and rejuvenating experiences for their guests and community. Their beautiful forested property was created from the ground up to include a large community fire pit, meadow and a whimsical “Island” space surrounded by a babbling natural spring and creek with twinkle lights suspended overhead. Their greatest goal is for their guests to create incredible experiences and connections while enjoying cozy cabins with well stocked kitchens, fun vintage décor, hand painted murals, plush beds and being immersed in gorgeous scenery. They truly want their guests to create memories to last a lifetime!

Reviews

5.0

out of 5.0
3 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review photos
  • Top reviews
  • Newest first
  • Oldest first
  • Highest rated
  • Lowest rated
Sort by
AvatarK
Highlighted review.
3/19/2024
The Cabins at Blacktail is such an incredible forest oasis! The cabins are beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for an incredible wedding weekend - fire pits, full kitchens, gorgeous views. We utilized the entire property for our weekend wedding and hosted an intimate wedding at the Island, transitioned up to the fire pit for cocktails and then had the Island transformed into a dancing and dessert haven. It was the perfect Montana experience surrounded by our closest family and friends while feeling secluded but so close to town and the gorgeous views of Flathead Lake!
AvatarD
10/19/2024
We rented out The Cabins at Blacktail for our wedding party to stay in and to host a welcome event. Our expectations were beyond surpassed! The amenities were amazing, between the sauna, cold plunge creek, and the community fire pit. The island is stunning, almost all of us chose to enjoy our morning coffee down there listening to the water and enjoying beautiful Forest scenery. Julie and George were extraordinary!! Julie is the kindest, we bonded over both being from Florida. She also went completely out of her way to bring a metal detector for us when I had lost a ring. George bent over backwards to fix the fire pit so that we could host the welcome party. He spent all day Friday out there while it was raining and in a freak wind storm until it was fixed. We were so incredibly grateful that they go above and beyond to ensure the guests have the best experience. Their communication was top tier! While we didn’t use the cabins as our venue, it was definitely our runner up!! The site is gorgeous and would make for the most beautiful, whimsical wedding venue. If you’re in need of a wedding venue, retreat, or Airbnb look no further than The Cabins at Blacktail!!
Circle Message
Any questions?
AvatarB
10/10/2024
The Cabins at Blacktail was a joy to get married at! Julie has created a magical and enchanting forest space that is everything we dreamed of for a venue. The smell of the forest and the sound of the creek and spring make you feel like you're in the middle of the wilderness, but Lakeside is just down the road! Julie is so kind and welcoming, and the cabins were perfect to host our small wedding! Every cabin is so inviting and has everything you could ever need-she left us the sweetest notes and fresh flowers in every cabin. There are so many different ways to utilize the spaces on this property, from the fire pit to the "island" (created by a natural spring and a creek!)! My wedding party had a blast in the sauna and cold plunge pool, and then in the hot tubs after the wedding. My husband and I will be coming back to stay again for sure-we could not have asked for a more amazing venue owner, venue, and wedding. I cannot recommend the Cabins at Blacktail enough-it is truly magical : )

Location

1400 Blacktail Road, Lakeside, MT
1400 Blacktail Road, Lakeside, MT
Open map
Circle Message
Want to book a visit?

Contact

Vendor Logo
Circle Message
Curious to learn more?
Start the convo
*=Required
$8,900 starting price
meet the owner
Julie Darrow
OWNER & GUEST EXPERIENCE ENTHUSIAST
My wedding date is flexible
  • 0–50
  • 51–100
  • 101–150
  • 151–200
  • 201–250
  • 251–300
  • 301 or more
Number of guests*
  • Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
  • Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
  • Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
  • For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree to The Knot creating an account for you, if you don't have one, and to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect and how we use it.

Wedding vendors in Lakeside

Lakeside Bridal Salons
Lakeside Beauty Salons
Lakeside Caterers
Lakeside DJs
Lakeside Florists
Lakeside Reception Venues
Lakeside Videographers
Lakeside Wedding Bands
Lakeside Wedding Photographers
Lakeside Wedding Planners
  1. Wedding Vendors
    /
  2. Wedding Venues
    /
  3. Montana Wedding Venues
    /
  4. Lakeside Wedding Venues
    /
The Cabins at Blacktail
The Cabins at Blacktail's photos

Why use The Knot to message vendors?

  • Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
  • Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
  • Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
  • For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.