Mill Tours
2025 BLD Connection Mill Tour - Montana
September 14-19, 2025
Join us on the 2025 Mill Tour this September as we head to the stunning Flathead Valley in western Montana – the “Land of the Shining Mountains”!
This unforgettable trip will feature a guided tour of Glacier National Park’s breathtaking west-side landscapes, rafting down the crystal-clear Flathead River, exploring charming local towns and scenic lakes and much more. We’ll have behind-the-scenes access to the region’s building materials industry with visits to Weyerhaeuser’s sawmill & plywood plant and their active logging operation. We’ll also visit the historic F.H. Stoltze sawmill and co-generation plant, the oldest family-owned sawmill in Montana.
With the perfect balance of educational experiences, outdoor recreation, structured activities, and free time to explore, this trip promises to be an awesome adventure and one you won’t want to miss! More details will be coming over the next several months.
These tours sell out fast and spots are limited, so be sure to join the Interest list for first dibs once registration opens. Contact Jodie at mailto:jodie@bldconnection.org or (763) 595-4058 to get on the list.
Important Details:
- Tentative dates are Sunday, September 14th (arrival day) through Friday, September 19th (departure day)
- We’ll fly into and out of Glacier International Airport (FCA)
- We’ll stay in either Kalispell or Whitefish (or a combination) – TBD at this time
- The registration brochure with full details and pricing will be available in late May, with registration opening early to mid-June.
- Tours include hotel accommodation for five nights, motorcoach transportation, entry fees for scheduled attractions, gratuities, two meals per day, snacks and beverages, and access to the LBM industry tours. Airfare is NOT included.
The Mill Tour is a progressive, educational, and entertaining group tour designed specifically for LBM professionals.
Embrace autumn's beauty on our exclusive 5–6-day expedition to a new U.S. locale each year. Immerse yourself in the heart of sawmills, forests, timber projects, and gain insider access to behind-the-scenes tours at top-tier building product facilities. Each journey promises a distinct adventure, blending education with leisure.
Tailored with lumberyard professionals in mind, our tours cater to owners, managers, and partners, including retired dealers seeking fresh insights. While our core attendees stem from our membership base, we extend a warm invitation to lumberyards nationwide. Averaging 25–50 participants per trip, our vibrant community unites novices and veterans alike, ensuring diverse networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Don't miss the chance to be part of this enriching experience. Contact Jodie for more information at jodie@bldconnection.org or (763) 595-4058.
LBM Suppliers - Be a Mill Tour Host!
Does your company have a building material manufacturing facility? Do you love to educate buyers on your company culture and how your products are made? Are you looking for a fantastic marketing opportunity in which you'll have the undivided attention of dozens of lumberyard dealers?
If you answered YES, you may be the perfect Mill Tour host for us! Contact us at (888) 544-6822 to discuss and be considered for upcoming opportunities.
Past Mill Tour Recaps
Although BLD has been holding Mill Tours for MANY years prior, this compilation starts in 2011.
