Welcome to ABC acres… A Permaculture Preserve

Experience the ebb and flow of varying seasons by treating yourself to all the ABC has to offer.  Enjoy a collection of walking trails, educational wildlife kiosks, river access, botanical greenhouse, and more.  Be sure to bring the children along, as ABC boasts an outdoor play area with a collection of child-friendly activities consisting of swings, tree house, dirt area, tractor, and more.  Let the little one’s run off some energy while you soak in the sunshine taking a moment to relax.

Bitterroot Valley’s 1st… Year-round Tropical Botanical Greenhouse

Explore a sub-tropical world in the cold temperate climate of the Northern Rockies.  From succulent fruits (bananas, papayas, figs, citrus, and more) to rarely seen amphibians and insects, ABC acres offers up an awe-inspiring dive into a new world set to alight the senses for all that visit.  Spanning over 600 sqft, the Tropical Botanical Garden at ABC acres has over 100 different plantings along with seasonal flowers and fruits to explode the olfactory senses and taste buds, while providing an education one can only get when traveling beyond the Tropic of Cancer.  The Tropical Botanical Garden is by appointment only.  Reservations are required 24-hours in advance.  See Activities section below for more details.

Much to See & Do… Come Be Part of the Fun

Montana Farm Tourism vacation

Abundant wildlife to view, educational kiosks to digest, meditation pagodas to ground oneself, activities to partake in, and much, much more… all within the beauty and bounty the natural world affords at ABC acres, a Permaculture Preserve in Hamilton, MT.  Whether for a quick visit, a day long immersive, or a family multi-day nature stay, ABC acres will open up your eyes and your heart to healthy systems and mindful practices for the health and wellness of one and all.  Contact us today and let us provide further insight into how ABC acres can provide you and your family a memorable, engaging experience in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley over your next trip to Montana.

Experience Activities on the Preserve

Take in all that ABC acres has to offer as you explore the preserve, while viewing our many educational kiosks, witnessing numerous Permaculture installations, and enjoying the abundant wildlife presence.  Plan on contemplating and discussing with friends, or perhaps just yourself, how ABC acres designed inline with the natural world to promote healthy and regenerative agriculture systems while fostering a rich native wildlife presence.

ANNUAL PRESERVE MEMBERSHIP ONLY $30 – Members receive Unlimited Preserve Access.

Self-Guided Preserve Walk:  9:30 am – 3:30 pm (last check-in 3 pm) – $15 per vehicle (ABC Preserve Members FREE – NO CHARGE) – Dogs Welcome – DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEAD AT ALL TIMES.

* Enjoy a walk through the preserve by immersing yourself in a vibrant agriculture model partnering with nature and local wildlife to promote abundance.  Guests will be provided a preserve map indicating our extensive walking paths, educational kiosks, points of interest, picnic tables, and river access… all for the enjoyment of one and all.

Tropical Botanical Greenhouse: Appointment Only, duration 45-60 minutes – $75 per group – max 8 people. 

* Join our staff learning about our Greenhouse’s passive-solar climate battery design, experiencing the many tropical plant varieties, searching out our resident amphibians and insects, and experiencing first hand a new biome uniquely located in the heart of the B’root Valley.  The Tropical Botanical Garden is by appointment only.  Reservations are required 24-hours in advance.

Call/Text/Email Tim at 406-210-5710/[email protected] to book now – 24-hour reservations preferred.

Visit The Preserve!