By Finley Timon EDITORIAL INTERN
Electrolyte drink manufacturer LMNT will open its first-ever physical storefront in spring 2026, renovating a commercial space Big Sky’s Town Center, according to project materials shared with Explore Big Sky. The brand, known for its popular electrolyte drink mix, plans to create a space focused on wellness, education and community connection.
LMNT intends for the new location, called the “Salt House,” to serve as a “trailhead, retreat and gathering space,” offering hydration, quiet work zones and interactive exhibits under one roof. The retail space will be located on Lone Peak Drive beside The Rocks Tasting Room.
According to a press release, the Salt House will feature a self-serve “salt bar” featuring LMNT products, a library-style workspace with phone booths and communal tables and an ADA-accessible educational exhibit exploring the history and science of salt. The space will be designed using natural materials and Montana-inspired finishes intended to reflect the surrounding landscape.
CEO James Murphy stated in a press release that the company’s connection to the region played a major role in selecting Big Sky as the flagship location.
“Big Sky already has the highest per-capita LMNT usage in the country,” Murphy stated. “We’ve long felt connected to this place—now we’re planting roots here in a new way.”
The project is being managed by Brown Bear Partners, a real estate investment and consulting firm with offices in Montana and Ohio. Ross Brunello, principal of Brown Bear Partners said the brand’s deep involvement in Big Sky made the location an obvious choice.
“The company [LMNT] already has several holdings in and around Town Center,” Brunello told Explore Big Sky on a phone call. “They host employees, investors and partners here and they’re doing a big activation during PBR week. There were a lot of reasons why Big Sky made sense.”
Brunello added that the broader region is becoming a strategic base for LMNT, with the company establishing corporate roots in Bozeman as well.
The Salt House is being designed by Lake Flato Architects and is scheduled to open in 2026. According to LMNT’s project overview, the space is intended to “sample the brand in a meaningful way,” while encouraging wellness-driven conversation and offering a place to relax, recover and connect.
