Commerce Programs Help Seasonal Attraction Become Year-Round Agritourism Destination
On the outskirts of Bozeman, Bodhi Farms Eco Resort is transforming into to a year-round agritourism destination with help from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Agritourism Grant Program and Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund. This evolution was made possible in part through a public-private partnership between Commerce and the Snowy Mountain Development Corporation.
“Public-private partnerships through the Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund support a vital facet of Montana’s economy, and agritourism grants help create and grow tourism assets that make our state so appealing to experience-seeking visitors,” said Commerce Director Marta Bertoglio.
In June 2025, the Snowy Mountain Development Corporation used Commerce’s Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund to offer a $925,000 loan to Bodhi Farms. These funds are fueling a major property expansion, including new cabins, a restroom, a bathhouse, an all-season restaurant and enhancements to the common areas. The new cabins will be available this summer, with wood-burning stoves and other amenities keeping them comfortable for guests all year long.
The integration of hospitality and heritage is apparent at Bodhi Farms. From the flock of wild turkeys greeting visitors at the entrance to the tipi platforms tucked along Cottonwood Creek, the farm is designed to weave agriculture into every guest interaction. While the resort was operating year-round, operations were limited by the summer-only growing season.
To round out the transformation, a 2026 Agritourism Grant for $10,000 funded the installation of a new 80-by-30-foot greenhouse, which will allow Garden Manager Addison Czartoski and her team to supply the Bodhi Farms kitchen with fresh vegetables from spring to autumn.
Czartoski, who is currently overseeing site preparation for the greenhouse, facilitates immersive activities like hands-on garden work, farm-to-table dinners and flower bouquet classes. In her grant application Czartoski said, “Through these experiences, visitors gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from, the work involved in sustainable production and the connection between agriculture and community.”
With the first onions harvested in May, the greenhouse represents the next chapter in the farm's mission: a self-sustaining cycle of production and education that exemplifies the goals of Commerce’s tourism initiatives. By integrating strategic investment with hands-on agricultural education, Commerce is cultivating a more resilient future for the state’s rural and tribal economies.
For more information, visit commerce.mt.gov.
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