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201 Cottonwillow Road: The Crown Jewel of Frank Cikan's Architectural Legacy
In the quiet hamlet of Melrose, Montana, nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Pioneer Mountains where the Big Hole River carves its ancient path, stands what many architectural connoisseurs consider to be Frank Cikan's masterpiece—201 Cottonwillow Road. This extraordinary residence, now available through Kelly Bishop of Rustic Elegance Montana Living, represents the pinnacle of Cikan's distinctive architectural vision and stands as the most fully realized expression o
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An extraordinary opportunity to acquire architectural excellence has emerged in Southwest Montana with the listing of a Frank Cikan-designed legacy property in historic Melrose. Listing agent Kelly Bishop of Rustic Elegance Montana Living proudly presents this remarkable residence
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Insuring Your Melrose Property: A Montana Advantage
When investing in a distinguished Montana property in Melrose, insurance considerations become an important part of protecting your investment. Kelly Bishop's newest listing—the exquisite Frank Cikan-designed residence—exemplifies the qualities that make Melrose properties particularly attractive to insurance underwriters. Understanding these benefits can help prospective buyers secure optimal coverage at competitive rates.
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ENDURING ELEGANCE: Frank Cikan's Architectural Legacy on the Big Hole River
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the weathered metal roof of what might be southwestern Montana's most perfectly realized architectural vision. Nestled along the legendary Big Hole River in Melrose, the property stands not as an interruption to the landscape but as its culmination—a masterpiece that bears the unmistakable signature of Frantisek "Frank" Cikan, whose designs have defined Montana's architectural character for over three decades.
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Transformative Terrain: Armagosa Valley's Hidden Opportunity
40-acre Armagosa Valley property: Versatile retreat with 22 structures, commercial licenses, water rights. Perfect for events, seminars, or
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Untamed Potential: A Montana Land Legacy
230-acre Montana paradise near Bozeman: Hunting, weddings, lodging potential. Wildlife-rich land with multiple build sites. $5.95M legacy op
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How Montana Legacy Insurance Saved One Outfitter Guide Business $12,000 on Their Insurance: Why Experience Matters
Imagine running a successful outfitter guide business—taking guests into the wilds of Montana for big-game hunts, fly-fishing expeditions, and once-in-a-lifetime backcountry trips. Your operation depends on safety, reliability, and trust. But behind the scenes, you're stuck with sky-high insurance premiums, limited coverage, and frustrating claim processes. That was the reality for one Montana guide—until Montana Legacy Insurance, and the expertise of Kelly Bishop, changed ev


Jami Bonnell of Montana Poppy Artistry & Interiors: The Visionary Designer Transforming Florals and Interiors into Living Art
Love, beauty, and intentionality are at the core of everything Jami Bonnell does. Whether she's styling a wedding, creating a timeless floral masterpiece, or designing the heart of a home, she brings more than talent—she brings soul. As the founder of Montana Poppy Artistry & Interiors and a R.I.D.E.-certified interior designer at Silver City Stone Cabinetry and Tile, Jami fuses three decades of experience with an artist’s eye and a heart-led creative process.


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Flathead Lake, Montana – August 24, 2024 – Montana Poppy, led by acclaimed interior designer and wedding coordinator Jami Bonnell, was privileged to design and coordinate the intimate private ceremony for Spencer and Mitchel at the breathtaking Flathead Lake on August 24, 2024. The couple's personal photographer captured the beauty of their special day against Montana's stunning natural backdrop.
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