WHITEHALL – Cindy Buscarow fulfilled a childhood dream when she moved to Montana last May. Another dream was reached two weeks ago when she and her husband, Dan, opened Fish Creek House, a bed and breakfast just outside of Whitehall.
"When I was young I always told my parents I wanted to live in Montana," said Cindy, known as Cid. Living in New York and later California, Cid didn't know how that would quite happen.
Dan, a partner in a computer business and gunsmith, and Cid, a bi-athlete, came to Bohart Ranch near Bozeman to compete in the running and shooting competition and fell in love with the area. The search was on for property in Montana. For Dan, he was returning to his roots. He lived in Malta until he was five.
The couple found a beautiful log home located on forty acres with gorgeous views of the mountains and a stone's throw from Fish Creek.
The house was purchased and a large renovation started.
"We'd drive up from California every month to see how the progress was going," said Cid.
During one of their trips, they took a hike down to the creek and when Cid looked up at the log home nestled in the hills, the name Fish Creek House came to her.
With the renovation complete and the licenses involved with a bed and breakfast approved, Fish Creek House is officially open for business.
The couple looks forward to sharing their home with guests, and those with horses as well. A new barn and round pen have been built for the couple's horses and although they are not offering trail rides, guests are welcome to bring their own horses and board them in the new facilities.
"We want accommodate people who arenature loving. We'll make you feel like part of the family while you're here," said Cid.
One of Dan and Cid's specialties is shooting and plan to host shooting clinics for enthusiasts.
Another specialty of Fish Creek House will be the food. They offer a gourmet breakfast for their guests and with their own personal greenhouse, the vegetables will be organically grown on site.
The inn offers two guests suites, each with a private bath, a large living room with a stone fireplace, a library and a sitting room, complete with a microwave and a fridge. Fish Creek House is also a place where the active businessperson can stay in touch. They offer wireless internet in each of the rooms and are considered a "wifi hotspot." The Buscarow's have quickly introduced themselves to the local Chamber of Commerce. They have offered their services to build a website for the Chamber and are in the process of doing so. They are also community minded business people and have used custom made Montana pieces in their guest rooms.
"The beds were made by the Amish," said Dan. The couple also uses local artwork to adorn the rooms.

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Dan and Cid are anxious to help their guests plan their ultimate vacation and can be found on the web at www.fishcreekhouse.com. They can be e-mailed at info@fishcreekhouse.com
Cid has varied experiences from careers in custom software programming, marketing, farming and horticulture.
Cid has also worked in business development and with her twin sister formerly owned a catering company, Sibling Revelry. An avid hunter and fisherman,husband Dan is a certified NRA instructor developing shooting programs for 4-H clubs and is a gunsmith.