ART GALLERIES
Art Focus Fine Arts & Framing
Art Focus Fine Arts & Framing takes pride in showing mainly original art in oil, watercolor, pastels, plus original graphics. The artists exhibited use a wide variety of techniques to interpret the Montana life-style with particular emphasis on local scenery. While not the primary emphasis, the gallery handles select limited edition prints or has access to most images offered on today’s market. Art Focus concentrates on ceramics as an art form rather than being purely functional and offers a variety of styles. The gallery offers sculptures in bronze, wood or clay of exceptional craftsmanship as well as decorative posters and jewelry. All framing is done in-house according to superior standards set by the Professional Picture Framers Association, PPFA, to which we belong. Our knowledgeable staff keep abreast of the latest developments made in preservation and conservation framing. We take pride in our craftsmanship. This means that you, the customer, may be assured of the finest care and protection of the work left to be framed.
215 West Main Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-363-4112
Alternate Phone: 406-360-0811
Fax: 406-375-8586
Email: neaves@aol.com
The Frame Shop & Gallery
The Frame Shop & Gallery is a custom picture framing shop which exhibits and sells original art by local artists in the gallery.
325 Main Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-363-6684
Email: annmontana@imt.net
Ponderosa Art Gallery
The Ponderosa Art Gallery specializes in fine art by some of the finest artists in Montana and the United States. You will find a unique variety of original paintings, sculptures, woodcarvings and a variety of price ranges. Subject matter includes; wildlife, western, native American, landscape. Call ahead for reservations and plan to join us for our annual ‘Fall Classics Show’ and sale, which is held the 2nd Saturday in August. Several artists will be attending through the afternoon, allowing collectors to watch the artist at work. The Ponderosa Art Gallery is located approximately 5 miles south of Hamilton, MT in the heart of the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. Hamilton is 45 miles south of Missoula on Highway 93. The scenic drive takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Contact the gallery for an appointment prior to your planned arrival.
944 Springhill Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-375-1212
Fax: 406-375-1412
http://www.ponderosaartgallery.com
Email: wbgrewe@aol.com
BREWERIES
For years, Montana’s microbrewing community has been gaining steam and making a splash with great ales, lagers and pilsners.
Bitter Root Brewing
Bitter Root Brewing is located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley in downtown Hamilton. Our tasting room offers a friendly, non-smoking environment with live music every Thursday and Saturday Night. We offer a wide range of handcrafted ales along with a variety of specialty sodas. The Brewer’s Grill located inside the Brewery tasting room is becoming a local favorite offering everything from fish tacos to burgers. Our tasting room is completely wireless so bring your laptop in and connect to our high speed Internet. Check out our website at www.bitterrootbrewing.com. We are located just east of Highway 93 at Main Street across the train tracks. We are in the south end of the big grey building with the red roof! Hope to see you soon!
Phone: 406-363-7468
Fax: 406-375-9337
Email: info@bitterrootbrewing.com
Blacksmith Brewing Company
An old buggy salesroom and blacksmith shop transformed into a microbrewery, Blacksmith Brewing Company is located on Main Street in the 100-year-old McLaughlin Building which was built in 1907 out of locally manufactured red brick. After various businesses operated in the building in the early 1900s, including a Chinese laundry opened in 1915 (hence the fading sign, STEAM LAUNDRY, on the side of the building) until Bill Snediger, a local blacksmith, bought it in 1951. Amazingly, Snediger operated his blacksmith shop for rest of the century, until 2000. Blacksmith Brewing Company offers five basic beers: Brickhouse Blonde, Twisted Paddle Pale Ale, Burnt Fork Amber, Cutthroat IPA, and Pulaski Porter.
Blacksmith Brewing will be offering live music on Wednesday evenings. Live music will generally be between 5-8pm on Wednesdays. Bring your friends after work to check it out and have a cold micro brew in Stevensville while enjoying some great local, live music. The Blacksmith Brewing Tap room and Pub is located about 25 miles south of Missoula in the historic town of Stevensville which was the first white settlement in Montana. We are at 114 Main street about one block south of the junction of East Side Highway and main street right across from the Cenex gas station.
114 Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone: 406-777-0680
http://www.blacksmithbrewing.com
Email: beer@blacksmithbrewing.com
WINERIES
Hidden Legend Winery
A visit to the Hidden Legend Winery makes an afternoon visit to Victor a tastefully rewarding experience. Come in and sample the flavors of Montana in our variety of honey meads. All our wines are made from local ingredients gathered from the fields and mountain valleys surrounding Hamilton. Our wine-maker makes world class products that are a new experience for the traditional wine drinker. In 2008, due to a trademark dispute, Trapper Creek Winery changed its name to Hidden Legend Winery. The honey wines produced by Hidden Legend Winery are the same in every way. So if you’ve tried our honey wine under the old Trapper Creek label you will get the same honey wine under our new lable. The Winery also moved into a 3000 square foot facility on Highway 93 where it currently operates. Hidden Legend Winery uses 100% Montana-made honey to handcraft a pure honey mead, a dark mead, three berry meads, and a spiced mead. Our wines are all natural and do not have any sulfites added. Tasting Room purchases are 10% off case lots. Hidden Legend Winery is located at 1345 US Highway 93 North, Suite #5 in Victor Montana. We are located in the Sheafman Plaza across from Pioneer Log Homes at the intersection of US HWY 93 and Sheafman Creek Road. Please call 406-363-6323 if you have any questions.
1345 Highway 93 North, Suite #5
Victor, MT 59875
Phone: 406-363-6323
Toll Free: 888-355-9463
Fax: 406-375-2353
http://hiddenlegendwinery.com
MONTANA MADE GIFTS
Asmus Jewelers and Coin
Specializing in: Made in Montana products, Montana Sapphires, Yogo Sapphires, Montana Garnets and Elk Ivory jewelry. In-house repair service and custom jewelry designs. Check our coins, coin supplies, gold and silver bullion. We are PCGS-NGC dealers. Also sell White’s metal detectors.
700 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-375-0222
Email: ajccoinsmt@qwestoffice.net
SHOPPING
Bob Ward & Sons
Bob Ward and Sons is a full line sporting goods retailer in the state of Montana. Since 1917, we have been committed to providing outstanding customer service, merchandise selection, and value. We sell what we know; and that is sporting goods. From camping gear to fishing equipment, from hunting equipment to ski and snowboard equipment, from golfing gear to water skis, and all of the footwear and apparel in between, Bob Ward & Sons uses it, knows it and can recommend it. And now, we can extend our quality service, selection, and value to our faithful customers and friends around the world through our e-commerce site at www.bobwards.com ‘Everything Sports, Montana Style’
1120 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-363-6204
Toll Free: 800-800-5083
Fax: 406-363-2574
http://www.bobwards.com
Chapter One Book Store
Chapter One Book Store is an all-purpose, independent bookstore, with a broad selection of new books, and a used paperback exchange. We have a friendly, enthusiastic, well-read staff, eager to get the right book to the right reader. Our Montana/Regional book section is extensive, and Chapter One co-owner Russ Lawrence literally wrote the book on the Bitterroot Valley. We’re also proud of our Children’s Book section, but we offer books in over 60 categories, so there’s bound to be something for everyone to read. For those who prefer to listen to their books, we carry new audio books, and have a used audio book section with both cassettes and CDs available for purchase at half price or by trade
Here at Chapter One Book Store we are proud of our reputation as ‘The Cultural Epicenter of the Bitterroot.’ Stop by to find out what’s happening in the valley, be it a Chapter One event – author appearances, children’s story time, other downtown events — or information on what’s playing at the local theater, opportunities for live music, or where the bike club is meeting and riding. Downtown is where Hamilton happens, and we’re at the heart of it! We can also serve you via our website, www.chapter1bookstore.com, where you can find our calendar of events, staff picks, or you can shop online 24/7. Chapter One Book Store – The Bitterroot’s Book Source since 1974!
252 Main Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-363-5220
Fax: 406-363-5003
http://chapter1bookstore.com
Red Barn Bicycles
Red Barn Bicycles is a small and quaint bike shop located inside of a 100 year old dairy barn situated in the northern Rocky Mountains of Montana. Lately we’ve been quietly building some of the best mountain bikes that the Industry has to offer, and then happily testing them on some of the most primitive, pristine, and difficult trails a person could imagine. We are equally enthusiastic about our selection of road bikes. At Red Barn Bicycles, we pride ourselves on our service. If you need a tune up, a complete overhaul, or anything in between, we are more than happy to help you out. We offer friendly service and great rates. Bicycle pickup and delivery is also available in a limited area. Please call for directions.
399 McCarthy Loop
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-369-0487
Alternate Phone: 406-363-2662
http://www.redbarnbicycles.com
The Repeat Jewelry & Coins Pawn
The Repeat Jewelry & Coins Pawn is a full service pawn/retail store with a complete line of guns, coins, tools, tack, cast iron, gifts, jewelry, gold, and much more. Dealer friendly.
1108 North 1st Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-375-0011
Valley Bicycles and Ski
Valley Bicycles and Ski offers service, parts, accessories and bikes from five major distributors. Bikes and cross country ski equipment is available. We have rentals, maps and logistical services available. We are authorized dealers for Giant, GT, Schwinn, Banchi, Breezer, Electra, Colnago, K2, Jamis, Giro, Rossignol, Madshus, Crispi and Alpina. Skateboard service, parts and accessories also available. Located at the gateway to the southern Bitterroots
219 South First
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406-363-4428
Toll Free: 888-265-9881
Fax: 406-363-4719