September 19-21, 2025
Join us for a magical autumn weekend of adventure, wild women bonding and nature. Enjoy Guided experiences combined with farm-to-table nourishment at a rustic lodge set right on the Waterton Park front.
Includes:
Basecamp in luxury at The Bee and Bear Lodge, a rustic lodge on the Waterton Park front. This beautiful lodge will be where we are based out of for the duration of the retreat. Amenities include a robe and slippers for each guest, access to the deck for stargazing ✨, access to the hot tub, & free parking and free wifi during your stay,
A Full Day Guided Hike + Art session in Waterton Lakes National Park with local Guides and Artists. This full day hike will take you into the fall forest with alpine lakes, alpine meadows and mountain views! We choose a scenic spot to sit and set up for an art session in the wild! You’ll get the chance to paint your own piece of art, with instruction and guidance from a professional artist.
Transportation to and from Lodge for the Guided Hike.
Delicious farm-to-table meals + all refreshments, including a Hiker’s Lunch for the trail for your Guided Hike.
A Sunday morning yoga class to stretch + energize with Karla from Shanti Hollow before you head home. She is a local yoga and wellness practitioner for over 20 years.
A special parting gift to remind you of the adventures of the weekend!
$795 + tax, per person
Rooms are all double occupancy, if you’d like to room together and are booking separately please let us know in your booking!
Any questions please contact us, at info@hikewaterton.com
We are thrilled to work with local partners
Itinerary
Friday is arrival day. Our guests are encouraged to take their time getting to our Lodge destination and enjoy the views! This southern corner of Alberta is beyond beautiful at this time of year, and the colours pop in every hue of orange and yellow. Depending on where you are travelling from, you can stop in the Crowsnest Pass, Castle area or Pincher Creek and enjoy these small towns and beautiful areas. You can find more information on places to stop and things to do at www.southcanadianrockies.ca
Check in Time @ 4-6 PM: Arrive at The Bee & Bear Boutique Lodge in Twin Butte, Alberta. Your comfortable, clean and restful accommodation is waiting for you.
Enjoy a welcome cocktail/drink and some light snacks as we go over our weekend plans and get to know each other!
Group Welcome Dinner @ 6:30 PM. Indulge in our local chef driven Friday night feast. Healthy and delicious will go hand in hand with local specialties and specially chosen wines/drinks for the meal.
After dinner, take the rest of the night to settle in, get to know each other and prep for the hike tomorrow!
The grounds around the Lodge are beautiful and worth a walk. There is a trail around the property as well as a Labyrinth to check out! If the evening weather cooperates, sit on the expansive deck and enjoy the view!
Saturday:
7AM- Breakfast served buffet style at the Lodge. To suit everyone, you are welcome to enjoy our continental choices of fruit, home-baked pastries, proteins and locally roasted coffee and tea.
8AM- Tamarack Adventures arrives to pick up the group. Our local guide is also a professional artist and teacher- she can’t wait to get everyone out into the wild to explore their creativity!
First stop: the group heads into Tamarack Outdoors in the Village to stock up on anything they need and pick up their lunches. Our pack lunches for the day are made in house by Switchback Micro-Cafe. You will find them filling and delicious..the special trail treat in each one you will love! There will be a chance to use the public washroom close to the store before heading to the trail head.
9AM- Trail head talk and prep, the head off on the hike! We will be hiking the Rowe Lakes trail, one of Waterton’s best fall hiking experiences. We will hike to Rowe Meadow (5.2 kms, 425 metre elevation gain), a beautiful open meadow surrounded by mountain peaks, to set up our Painting camp. From there, an option to hike to the Upper Lake will be offered to those wanting the challenge, and will return to “camp” to continue painting with the group.
4PM- Return to the trailhead. After the hike, guests have the option to spend an hour or two in Waterton Village checking out all of the fun little shops and unique finds.
5PM- bus leaves Waterton village from Tamarack Outdoors to head back to Bee & Bear Lodge.
7PM- Dinner. Sharing stories and photos of the day and all of the adventures!
Sunday:
7AM- Breakfast served buffet style at the Lodge (just the same as Saturday AM)
8AM- Morning Energize and Refresh Yoga Session with Shanti Hollow. Join Karla, a local yoga instructor and wellness practitioner for more than 20 years. Karla will lead the group in a mellow yet energizing flow of Hatha Yoga movements. Release those tired muscles and focus on the mind and body healing that comes out of our yoga practice.
11AM- And just like that, it’s time to go home! Check out time from the Bee & Bear Lodge, with a special gift to remind you of your time with them. Again, feel free to take your time and explore our beautiful area! Waterton and the South Canadian Rockies are special places with many things to see and do. Pincher Creek is a great base camp for the area if you are looking to spend a few more days adventuring. Ask us for advice or tips on what not to miss!