20 years ago my husband and I purchased this ground and began to pursue what became a dream! Gardens! What started as one acre with a house and 2 cabins has expanded to 7 acres including a nursery. Over the years, we have been elevated to a Botanical Garden and an Internationally accredited Arboretum and have been recognized in many national and international publications as well have earned numerous awards.
This year, we have decided to welcome visitors to our after hour world to privately enjoy the gardens and our very special cabins. If you are looking for a special experience this is it!
Cabin #1( The Iona Cabin) is 140 years old! We restored it the first year that we were here but it is still rustic! This one room magical fairyland cabin sits in the heart of Tizer Botanic Gardens, in the elbow of Prickly Pear Creek. Snuggle up to the original cook stove, or hang outside and watch the stars while sitting by the fire. Lay in bed and listen to the sound of the rippling creek or better yet sit at the creek and pan for Gold. There was no indoor plumbing back 100 plus years ago and still isn’t. But we have added a great Toilet House with composting toilet, separate from the cabins.
Iona Cabin has a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine and toaster. Please come prepared as though you are having a picnic. Bring your own dishes, utensils , food and beverages.
Iona Cabin has a queen size mattress and the bedding is lovely and fresh.

Cabin #2 (The 7/11 Cabin) is only big enough for a double bed. Literally! But while Cabin #1 sits in the elbow of Prickly Pear, Cabin #2 sits in the middle of the Creek on a lovely little island. You can almost lie in bed and throw your fishing pole in the creek! It has a wonderful living roof! The 7/11 Cabin was built as a sleeping cabin and that is what it is, with room enough only for a double bed and night table. Therefore we rent this cabin as an addition to the Iona Cabin if you should need an extra bed.
You are welcome to use the BBQ, have a wiener roast by the fire or we can direct you to some outstanding restaurants that are a short 5 mile drive away. Why not take your breakfast to the sweet gazebo in the middle of it all. Oh and did we mention that the trees are lit up at night?
Our gardens are open to the public daily from 10- 6:00, except Thursdays we are open until 9. Once the gates are closed to the public, you are welcome to enjoy the magic all on your own. We live on site and if requested may be available to give you a tour.
The time spent in our cabins will be healing and stress free. There is no wifi, TV or phone service. Come to meditate or get reacquainted with someone special or just to get lost in Mother Nature’s Beauty.
We are located one mile off I-15 halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National parks, just 18 miles south of Helena the state capital of Montana, in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains. Just 3 ½ hours from either park.
Our guests are requested to park in our private driveway so that you have access to your vehicle in the evening. Because of the excess of wildlife in the area, the property is fenced with a tall deer-d- fence for yours and the gardens protection.