Celebration of Life

Richard Elston

Please join family and friends in Bozeman to remember Richard, share stories, and celebrate a life deeply loved.

Date Sunday
July 19, 2026
Time 2:00 PM
Mountain Time
Place Bodhi Farms
Bozeman, Montana
Attire Casual
and comfortable

Let the family know you’ll be there.

Please RSVP so the family can prepare for everyone traveling in.

RSVP

A relaxed afternoon in the mountains.

We will gather at Bodhi Farms to honor Richard’s memory together. Guests are welcome to arrive a little early to park, settle in, and find family and friends.

Venue

Bodhi Farms

13624 S. Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718

Parking

Look for the event entrance.

Bodhi Farms notes that larger events use a separate parking entrance marked by wooden signs.

What to wear

Casual attire.

Dress comfortably for a relaxed Montana gathering. Layers and comfortable shoes are recommended.

What to bring

A story, photo, or memory.

Guests are warmly invited to share favorite memories of Richard with the family.

Beer, wine, and appetizers will be provided.

Please come ready to share a relaxed afternoon together. Light food and drinks will be available during the gathering.

For guests coming from out of town.

Fly into BZN, then plan on a rental car or arranged transportation.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport serves the Bozeman area. Summer travel can be busy, so booking flights, lodging, and cars early is recommended.

Mountain landscape in Bozeman, Montana

Airport

BZN

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport near Belgrade, Montana.

Planning note

Book early.

July is a popular time in southwest Montana, especially for guests adding Yellowstone or Big Sky to the trip.

Suggested places to stay.

Bozeman hotels are the easiest option for the day of the gathering. Sage Lodge and Big Sky are beautiful destination stays for guests adding Yellowstone or mountain time to the trip.

Downtown

The LARK

Boutique hotel near downtown restaurants, shops, and walking.

122 West Main St., Bozeman, MT 59715

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Downtown

Kimpton Armory Hotel

Historic downtown hotel with restaurants and rooftop spaces.

24 W. Mendenhall St., Bozeman, MT 59715

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Downtown

Element Bozeman

Extended-stay option close to Main Street.

25 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

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Downtown

AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown

Modern downtown hotel with rooftop dining.

110 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715

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Drive-time note: These are planning estimates and can vary with summer traffic, road work, weather, and time of day. Guests staying outside Bozeman may want a rental car.

Yellowstone area

Sage Lodge

A Yellowstone-area resort on the Yellowstone River. Approx. 75–90 minutes to Bodhi Farms; about 35–40 minutes to Yellowstone’s North Entrance.

55 Sage Lodge Drive, Pray, MT 59065

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Big Sky

Big Sky Resort Lodging

Mountain Village lodging, including hotels, cabins, condos, and vacation rentals. Approx. 55–70 minutes to Bodhi Farms; about 50 miles to West Yellowstone.

50 Big Sky Resort Road, Big Sky, MT 59716

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Big Sky

Montage Big Sky

Luxury mountain resort in the Spanish Peaks area. Approx. 60–75 minutes to Bodhi Farms; the resort notes it is about 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park.

995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716

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Big Sky

The Lodge at Big Sky

Slopeside lodge in Mountain Village. Approx. 55–70 minutes to Bodhi Farms.

75 Sitting Bull Road, Big Sky, MT 59716

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Big Sky

The Wilson Hotel

Town Center hotel option for restaurants and shops. Approx. 55–70 minutes to Bodhi Farms.

145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT 59716

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