Derived from the Latin word meaning “The South Wind”, Auster is a nod to the winds that flow through Paradise Valley. It symbolizes movement, migration, and arrival –  a place to rest and settle into the beautiful natural landscapes of Montana.  

Construction for Auster remained largely within the footprint of the original 1960’s guest facility; the original guest cabins were relocated and repurposed as employee housing.

The restaurant, saloon, coffee stand, and retail market will be open to the public year-round, creating a new casual day lodge and gathering space for residents.

The project is located along the Yellowstone River, off of Hwy 89 South, just after Point of Rocks fishing access in Paradise Valley, MT.

The property will offer 20 cabins (1–3 bedroom), a main lodge serving as the hub for dining, gathering, and relaxation, a casual saloon and restaurant with a rooftop deck, retail market and drive-thru coffee stand, pool for overnight guests, shared outdoor spaces and outdoor recreation experiences. 

The property is under construction with a target opening in Fall 2026.

Bookings will open this February for the 2026 winter season.

We are still working on lodging rates and will share them as we get closer to opening booking opportunities. 

50-60 guests can be accommodated at full capacity. The restaurant, bar, coffee shop, market and public spaces will be open to the public without a nightly stay.  

Yes, the cabins and the restaurant/bar will be open year-round.   

The restaurant will offer a casual saloon and grill-style menu with Montana favorites, rooftop views of Paradise Valley, and counter service. 

It will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to both overnight guests and the public.

Activities will include on-ranch guided hiking, horseback riding ,and wildlife viewing.

Auster will also partner with local small businesses providing whitewater rafting and guided fishing trips. Additional experiences will be added as programming evolves. 

Overnight guests will also have access to Rising Sun Golf Course, an 18-hole Johnny-Miller designed course located nearby on Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. 

Yes.  We are very aware of the employee housing challenges in the Valley, and as we do with our Mountain Sky and West Creek ranch associates, we will offer employee housing on-site for this property.

Yes. One of the advantages of a new offering in this area are the employment opportunities for Montana residents, and in particular, residents of Park and surrounding counties.

We are committed to limiting disturbance to the existing landscape. We have a dedicated internal team focused on sustainable practices as construction progresses and when we are fully operational. 

Auster utilizes sustainable building materials, maintains mature landscaping, and includes EV charging stations. 

The property is being developed outside of the Yellowstone River floodway. AMB West recognizes it as a crucial wildlife corridor.

The Dome Mountain property is a 6,278-acre property in total, and this project takes up a fraction of that acreage.

There are currently no commercial plans for the remaining acreage; the long-term goal for the property is for it to serve as a refuge for wildlife; where our guests can enjoy them in their natural environment. 

Future uses will be carefully evaluated with environmental and community priorities in mind.