• Kenya Silverback White. This is an incredible tea that I just can’t get enough of! So prepare yourselves. You’re in for a real treat! Kenya Silverback White is an astounding white tea, similar in appearance to a Chinese silver needle. Instead of the fruity/floral notes of the Chinese teas we tasted last month, this has an absolutely wonderful aroma of roasted nuts and a breathtaking flavor with notes of honey, roasted nuts and Madagascar vanilla. The infusion is a beautiful gold color, reminding me of an African dawn.
• Grandpa’s Anytime Tea is a strong, gutsy black tea with a rich, warming character. It is grown by the oldest tea farmer in the world, Arthur Njunguna Komo, who celebrates his 113th birthday this year. Mr. Njunguna Komo and his family have literally changed the political and economic landscape of Kenya.
• Royal Purple Tea is the newest introduction in the world of tea. The Tea Research Foundation of Kenya spent 25 years developing this drought resistant strain of tea that has four times the antioxidants of black tea. This tea is only now being introduced to the world market by Joy M. W’Njuguna (Arthur Njunguna Komo’s granddaughter.) I had a long conversation with Joy today and am VERY excited to be offering several of her teas to you for this month’s tasting.

The Voss Inn will be hosting a tea tasting and presentation entitled “Famous Teas of China” on March 23, 24 and 25. Certified Tea Master Frankee Muller will discuss the history of tea in China with a focus on six of Chinas most famous teas.  Following the discussion will be a gong-fu style tasting of the six teas. The event will start at 6:00 and will go until approximely 8:00. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. The cost of the event is $15 per person.

Ms. Muller received her Tea Master certification from the American Tea Master’s Association in 2010. She lectures on various aspects of tea, gives private tea tastings and does afternoon tea by reservation. Her company A Thirst for Tea imports tea from growers in tea producing countries around the world which she sells on her website and at the Voss Inn.

With the rivers so high the fishing has not been very good so far, but August should be an angler’s paradise!  Until then, there is plenty going on in Bozeman to keep people amused.  Music on Main is every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 through August 18th. Many shops stay open late and Main Street closes to vehicle traffic at that time.  In addition to the various bands that perform there are several planned activities for children and food vendors provide quick bites to be enjoyed in the streets.

Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month through September from 6 to 8PM. Art galleries and businesses displaying artwork located along Main Street and at the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture stay open late. The galleries feature artists’ openings and receptions and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments.  Also, keep an eye out for local musicians playing music as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.

Thursday, April 15th Cocktails at 7:00 PM Concert at 8:00 PM Tickets – $28/20 – Reserved Seating “…so authentic you can hear the surface noise of an old 78 rpm.” Rolling Stone Magazine With trademark Panama hat, sunglasses and white suit, Mr. Redbone has developed a cult following as a musical American Icon. The laid back rhythms are accentuated by the ease with which he performs them, something that made his appearance as Leon the Snowman a highlight of “Elf,” Will Ferrell’s Christmas movie. “His long-slung, blurry baritone recalls an older, simpler world of music – from 1899 to 1935.” The Chicago Sun Times An evening of unforgettable blues, jazz and Tin Pan Alley classics makes Leon Redbone the perfect performer for The Ellen’s vaudeville stage. Tickets are on sale now.

The Ellen Theater is located on Main Street in Downtown Bozeman just 4 blocks from the Voss Inn bed and breakfast.

"Los Caprichos" by Francisco de Goya

The Museum of the Rockies which is located just one mile from the Voss Inn is known for its world famous collection of dinosaur fossils and paleontology program. Dinosaur fossils are found in Montana rocks from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Dinosaur dig crew led by paleontologist and curator Jack Horner, science advisor to the Jurassic Park films, excavate fossils which are prepared and studied at the Museum in Bozeman. Some of the most famous dinosaurs in the world such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Deinonychus (very similar to Velociraptor) can be seen on display.

The Museum also has exceptional exhibits consisting of several collections including Historical artifacts, Textiles, Archaeology and Ethnographic materials as well as a photo archive collection of historical photography from the Northern Rockies Region of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The Living History Farm offers a chance to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Victorian Era. Costumed interpreters demonstrate daily life in the Gallatin Valley circa 1890. The centerpiece of the Living History Farm is the Tinsley House, a two-story farmhouse built in 1889 by William and Lucy Tinsley and their eight children. The interior, which is open for exploration, has been restored to replicate the original residence as closely as possible. Entering the home, you’ll feel the warmth of the woodstove and smell the delicious meals prepared daily for the crew. Cooking is done traditionally—without electricity or running water, but with great enthusiasm. Domestic chores such as cleaning, sewing, spinning, and weaving are part of every day’s experience.  Outside, the gardeners take great pride in their work—tending an heirloom kitchen garden, which supplies a wide variety of produce, and flower, herb, and Native American gardens. Several days a week visitors can enjoy blacksmith demonstrations, musicians playing piano and hammer dulcimer, and children playing period games.

See the swirling sky at Taylor Planetarium

In 1957 the Museum of the Rockies was created as a gift from Dr. Caroline McGill. Today, the Museum holds nearly 300,000 objects and 500,000,000 years of history. One of the finest paleontology collections in North America is found at the  Museum of the Rockies, along with a core collections in western history, textiles, Native American artifacts, and photography. The Muesum is a short 1 mile, or 2 minutes drive, from our Montana Inn.


The Museum’s permanent exhibitions tell the story of development in the Northern Rockies over the past 4 billion years. One interesting section is called “Enduring Peoples”, and covers how Native Americans have managed to maintain their culture since the loss of their land to Euro-Americans. These are augmented by changing exhibits representing various facets of cultural and natural history. As if this wasn’t enough, the Museum also includes a fully operational, on-site 19th century farm which preserves the state’s agricultural traditions, as well as the immerse environment of the Taylor Planetarium.

The Taylor Planetarium is a 40-ft, 104-seat domed theater that provides a unique, immersive and entertaining experience.

Planetariums have the effect of carrying us away from daily life and helping us to learn from a whole new perspective. Many in-house productions, such as “The Dinosaur Chronicles” and “Lewis & Clark and the High Frontier,” have run in other planetariums throughout the country, serving an even greater audience outside Montana.

Some of the new fascinating exhibits at the Museum right now include:

Memories of World War II

Achievements and sacrifice made during WW II are further recalled in an exhibit of photographs from the archives of The Associated Press, Memories of World War II.

“This exhibit is a spectrum of 121 photos from all theaters of the war and the home front, ranging from AP photographer Joe Rosenthal’s classic Iwo Jima flag-raising in 1945 to scores of pictures not seen in decades.  Despite censorship that delayed the release of many pictures and restricted caption information, the wartime cameras recorded dramatic closeups of power and pathos, the leaders and the lost.”

Dinosaurs Under the Big Sky

“Giant Jurassic sauropods, Early Cretaceous bird-like predators, and reptilian sea monsters from the mid-Cretaceous populate this newest addition to the Siebel Dinosaur Complex. Learn about the latest research in dinosaur growth and behavior, and see some of the rarest fossil samples in the world. This hall includes many species of dinosaurs that can only be seen at the Museum of the Rockies.” The Siebel Complex also includes the Mesozoic Media Center, Hallway of Growth Behavior and Halls of Horns and Teeth are other engaging aspects of the dinosaur exhibit. Some showcase rare fossils and the largest Tyrannasourus rex skull in the world. Not to be missed by children and adults alike!

Museum of the Rockies Web Site

Hours, Admission and Directions for the Museum

We hope you might visit the museum while staying at our Montana Bed and Breakfast, and hope to see you soon!

In 1995 the Ellen was purchased by Montana Theaterworks which set for itself the task of renovating the Ellen with the intent of returning it to it’s original grandeur and offering live concerts and theater to Bozeman once again. Today the Ellen has a full calendar of events which includes:

• October 16 to November 1:  The Woman in Black
• October 22: Legends of Jazz
• November 7: Brian Bromberg Quintet
• December 4–23: A Christmas Story
• December 10:  Jeni Fleming

Whatever you do, when you visit Bozeman don’t miss the opportunity to experience a little bit of history by taking in one of the wonderful live performances at the Ellen Theater!

HATCH is a year round non-profit organization, designed to develop and foster the growth of creative minds in various industries through mentorship, exposure, and networking. Since it’s inception in 2004, Hatch has successfully developed an environment that strikes the enthusiasm and stimulation of young artist’s creativity throughout the world, by connecting new filmmakers, musicians, photographers, designers, architects, writers and fine artists with award-winning veterans in the entertainment industry. The mission of HATCH is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators.