The Hohnstead: Built by Hand, Rooted in Stillness
We didn't set out to build a glamping resort.
When we first bought this land in 2010, The Hohnstead was simply a place to escape our busy lives in South Korea.
Back then, we didn't see the magic. We saw the work.
No electricity. No water. No buildings. No easy path.
A remote piece of land, a lot of mistakes, and two people trying to figure out how to build something they had never built before.
Over the next decade, this land slowly taught us something we didn't know we needed:
How to slow down.
What started as a place for us to escape the pace of modern life slowly became a place where others came to do the same.
After 10 years of hosting and 600+ guests, we've learned that quiet is a rare luxury—it is something many of us don't realize we need until we experience it.
Read the full story: 10 Years, 600+ Guests: What Hosting a Montana Cabin Taught Us About Why People Need Quiet
Your Hosts: From South Korea to the Montana Woods
The Hohnstead isn't just a business; it’s a living map of our lives.
Alla is originally from Ukraine and never imagined her "American Dream" would involve peeling logs and living rurally in the Rockies. Garrett grew up in a family of hardworking construction workers, DIYers, and fixers who instilled in him a deep respect for a simple, recycled, and "reuse-first" lifestyle.
We met while teaching at a university in South Korea, but Montana was always our north star. For 14 years, we spent every summer break visiting this land for two months at a time. We didn’t have a grand master plan—we just built what we could afford, when we could afford it. Over those years of "slow building," something special began to take shape. Eventually, we realized our hearts were here in Bonner, so we walked away from our teaching careers to make The Hohnstead our main labor of love.
We are grateful to be the "two-person team" that does it all. Whether Alla is capturing a guest's portrait through her lens or Garrett is brewing a beer while welcoming you in, we are here because we love this land and the quiet it provides.
We aren't polished perfection—we are rustic, recycled, and real.
The two people behind the Hohnstead,
Alla and Garrett Hohn
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The Hohnstead Sanctuary Pact
We created this place for people like our first guest, Gert from Amsterdam—adventurous, kind, and looking for a real connection. To preserve the spirit of what we’ve built, we invite our guests to enter into a "Sanctuary Pact" with us.
Silence-First, Connection-Always: We aren't a library, but we are a sanctuary. We love the sound of campfire stories, shared laughter, and the low hum of a good conversation. We simply ask that you leave the Bluetooth speakers inside and let the Montana wind be your soundtrack.
The Present Moment: We created The Hohnstead as a place to disconnect from the constant noise of everyday life. Around the campfire, we love conversations about adventures, stories, dreams, and the things that bring people together..
Solo Souls & Slow-Mooners: Whether you are a solo traveler seeking safety and solitude, a couple celebrating a milestone, or a road-tripper needing a "digital detox," we can’t wait to host you.
Acres and acres of "Good Boy": We don't just "allow" pets; we built this for them. We welcome your well-behaved four-legged family members to enjoy the freedom of the woods alongside you.
Welcome to our home