The Emerson: Center for the Arts & Culture

Black Bull is a truly unique community because it combines championship golf and premier amenities with Montana mountain culture. This culture goes beyond skiing, fishing, and other outdoor activities. With Bozeman just minutes away there’s a variety of fine dining and arts options. The Emerson Cultural Center combines both to create a one-of-a-kind experience.

“Southwest Montana's hub for the arts and culture”

Originally a grade school built in 1912, the Emerson is now an art and culture center that offers a variety of different activities to members and non-members alike. The school was converted in 1992, but it still has the same familiar creaky floor, school children façade, and hardwood gym floor.

The Emerson’s classrooms are now devoted to artists’ studios and shops as well as offices for non profit organizations and small businesses. And during the summer the converted playground is the venue for “Lunch on the lawn.” (These mid-day lunch concerts are a great way to get out of the office and enjoy the summer weather.)

The Emerson also boasts the Emerson Grill that features Italian fare and fresh daily specials. With a quaint casual atmosphere it is perfect for small gatherings; large groups can be accommodated as well, in a large private dining room.

Check out the Emerson’s website for more information and a calendar of events, concerts, classes, and studios.

Weiskopf & Team Walk the Course at Black Bull

Tom Weiskopf walked the Black Bull golf course this past week. This was Weiskopf’s first visit to the golf course this spring and the start of the final construction push.

Along to take notes, mark adjustments, and provide recommendations were the landscaping team, irrigation experts, architects, and Weiskopf’s design team, headed up by Phil Smith, his Senior Design Associate. The whole crew walked the entire course and refined big picture strategic layout as well as scrutinizing details that will affect playability, safety, and aesthetics.

Weiskopf often walked away from the group to analyze the layout from a different perspective. “I provide the overall vision for the design concept of the course and it’s playing strategy,” the PGA Tour legend mentioned. “The rest of the great development team that Black Bull has pulled together are professionals, and I trust in their specific expertise. Together we’re building something extremely special here.”

Seeding should begin very soon which means the course will be turning green in time for a soft opening in late summer.

To learn more about the Weiskopf designed championship golf course at Black Bull, click here.