It's finally a winter wonderland here in the Gallatin Valley, and there are only 9 days until Christmas! If you're out doing that last-minute shopping on the lookout for the perfect present, we've compiled a list of the best places to Christmas shop for anyone in Bozeman, Montana.

Heyday

Your one-stop-shop for both stocking stuffers or the grand gift of the evening, Heyday in downtown Bozeman is the perfect boutique for gifts with a personalized touch. Offering a variety of goods for women, men, children, and even pets, you can grab anything that your special someone will absolutely love.

Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply

If you don't own at least one piece of Carhatt clothing, are you even a Montanan? We're only teasing you, however, Murdoch's…

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There's nothing like spending the holidays in the infamous Big Sky, Montana! Traveling with your own ski gear is never easy, especially if you're bringing the whole family. Whether you are staying at Big Sky Resort or you found a local, long-term rental through Stay Montana, there are some excellent places to rent all the equipment you could need. We ranked the top 3 best places to rent ski gear in Big Sky, Montana below.

#1: Black Tie Ski Rentals of Big Sky

This particular company takes the cake for the sole purpose of its onsite delivery and fitting services! Perfect and ideal for those who are not staying at the resort up on the hill and are looking for a larger party of skiers to get outfitted, Black Tie Ski Rentals of Big Sky comes to you…

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It is our pleasure to announce that Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, has been inducted into the Gallatin Association of Realtors (GAR) Hall of Fame! This incredible announcement was made during the awards ceremony of the Gallatin REALTORS® Charity Gala on Saturday, November 20th, held at the Armory Music Hall in downtown Bozeman.

Induction into the GAR Hall of Fame is the highest honor for its members. The GAR Hall of Fame honors GAR REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary and distinguished contribution to the real estate industry in Montana over a period of at least 20 years.

Robyn joined the sales staff of ERA Landmark Real Estate in 1982, working in sales and management positions until purchasing the company in…

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Winter has officially struck in Montana, and with it comes the not-so-ideal road conditions. We've compiled a list of the best advice on how to safely commute through the snow to and from Livingston, Montana, and the infamous Bozeman Pass. For our newest home residents who have never had the privilege of experiencing Montana's gorgeous winter months, these are some of the best tips to keep in mind while you make your way out on snowy roads!

1. Invest in Snow Tires

Maybe a new concept for many, but here in Southwest Montana, we switch our normal tires out for those with studs for added traction in the snow and ice! Helpful on slippery corners and on snowy roads that haven't been plowed yet, winter studded tires can mean the difference between…

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The snow is starting to fly and the chill is setting in! We've compiled a list of the five best local coffee shops (in no particular order) in Bozeman, Montana guaranteed to warm you up as we head into our snow months.

Cold Smoke Coffeehouse

Starting up in 2011, Cold Smoke Coffeehouse has been a staple to all coffee lovers and group project meetups. Curated to the quality of its home-roasted coffee by sister company, RamsHead Coffee Roasters, and its delicious food made in-house with baked goods to dream about, Cold Smoke aims to make every customer feel like family. Offering private reservable meeting rooms, plenty of seating room with wall outlets to plug in your electronics, and a cozy fireplace at both locations, this coffee shop is every…

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Travel Leisure magazine has named Big Sky, Montana one of the top eight small towns in the US to buy a vacation home, which comes as no surprise to us. Sitting alongside beautiful places such as Seaside, Florida and Wailea, Hawaii, it's easy to see why Big Sky has been added into the "quaint towns that offer understated luxury in a serene environment" category. As the article states, Big Sky may offer a gorgeous winter getaway boasting world-class skiing, but "locals know that there's plenty to do here year-round with its several ski and golf communities that have put the real estate market here in a league of its own".

With the view of the Rocky Mountains and neighboring Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky stands out as one of the most ideal…

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We proudly announce our newest Guest Artist showing in our downtown Bozeman office! Stop by to view Duncan Bullock's stunning watercolor and acrylic paintings on canvas through November.

About Duncan

"Growing up in metropolitan Detroit and spending adventure-filled summers on lakes and in the woods of up north Michigan, Duncan Bullock lived an artful life. Discovering Yellowstone National Park as a young adult was life-changing. Painting and photography in the park became a lifelong passion. She and her family moved to Bozeman in 1981. She enjoyed a rewarding and award-winning career in graphic design, marketing, and entrepreneurship but created fine art throughout. 

Bullock’s oils at age 14 and acrylics in college led to watercolors in 1985. Plein…

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ERA Landmark is proud to announce that our September guest artist in downtown Bozeman, George Kalantzes, raised $12,220 towards his charity and donated 100% of the proceeds towards Alzheimer's research in honor of his late mother. The show was an incredible success and we were so happy to host George. Running through the whole month of September and with the help of ERA agent Mark Meissner, the exhibit showed during the downtown Bozeman ArtWalk summer series bringing in hours of viewers who eagerly purchased artwork right off the wall. Paired with his online fundraiser which offered the same donation-based print purchasing of his photographs and flat prints in-store, this solo guest artist exhibit was the most successful to date.

Here are a few…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that Mel Libby has joined our Big Sky office as Office Coordinator.

Originally from Michigan, Mel moved to Big Sky in 2012 to ski for a winter. She began in the Sales and Marketing office at Big Sky Resort as the Office Manager. Next, she worked in luxury retail at the Yellowstone Club where she mastered customer service skills and the ability to create interpersonal relationships and is looking forward to putting these to use at ERA Landmark.

After discovering how incredible Big Sky’s community was, and the world class year-round recreation, she knew she wanted to call Montana home. Mel graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Communication, and has…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that Melody Christopher has joined our Livingston office as Office Coordinator.

Melody grew up in Mississippi and Florida. She married her husband in 2007 and they have 3 children. They were raising their children in Florida, but always wanted something different, instead of sprawling cities and humidity. They made the decision to move to Montana, never having been here or anywhere in the Western US. It was the best decision ever, it feels like home! Melody started looking for work in Livingston, and happened to walk into the middle of an ERA Landmark office meeting with her resume and is so glad she did, even though at the time I thought it was horrible timing! She is…

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