OUR MISSION
EAT BETTER OUTSIDEGastro Gnome is a backcountry food company that creates super tasty, travel ready meals for people who appreciate great food as much as they enjoy getting outside.
HOW IT STARTED
With a cast iron pan packed into the backcountry. Seriously. It happened once and will never happen again. But after that, the quest began to find freeze-dried backpacking meals that would satisfy the belly and the palette. We couldn't find any, so we made our own.
WHAT WE'RE DOING
Starting with comfort food recipes from our favorite places on Earth, we perfect each one down to the smallest pinch of salt and the most delicate balance of flavors. Then, we make sure it lives up to our standards when you rehydrate it.
STOP BY THE SHOP
Stop by our shop in Bozeman to purchase meals directly and save on shipping costs. Our shop is open five days a week. Stock up on meals and chat us up about your next adventure. You can also pick up any of the gear that’s available on our website at our Bozeman location.
CERTIFICATIONS & SUPPORT
We're proud to be Made in Montana and a 2% for Conservation company. Here's a look at what that means and why it's important to us, as well as a look at the organizations we support through donations.
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COMMUNITY
We're committed to our Montana community, the stewardship of the land, and people who explore it. Through our local collaborations, we band together with groups and businesses that are thoughtful about educating the next generation of explorers, hunters, and mountaineers.
meet our communityGASTRO GNOME TRAVELS
GET OUTThe only thing we love as much as great meals are the adventures they fuel. Here's a look at some of our recent travels.
UNDER THE HAT
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE GNOMEAll of us have one thing in common: we love the outdoors. Whether it’s hunting, fishing, packrafting, hiking or skiing, the one thing we all know is that the outdoors nourishes our spirit in the same way that a good meal nourishes our body. Read about the Gastro Gnome team and stop into the shop to meet them.
ELLIE DARR
OWNER & OPERATOREllie grew up in the mountains of Colorado, where good food and wild places were always intertwined. From an early age, she cared deeply about where her food came from, seeing meals as a way to connect with people, community, and the land itself.
Her love for the outdoors carried her far — from camping trips with family and friends to guiding in Alaska, and later through countless days spent backpacking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, hunting, and fishing. Along the way, she realized that truly great adventures deserve food made with the same care and integrity she values at home.
Today, as the owner of Gastro Gnome, Ellie brings that belief to life. She leads a team dedicated to creating meals that are both packable and deeply satisfying — made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and crafted to fuel unforgettable experiences. Whether she’s guiding the team at Gastro Gnome or exploring wild landscapes herself, Ellie brings the same passion for integrity, adventure, and good food to everything she does.
WYATT STEVENS
KITCHEN ASSISTANTBorn and raised in Bozeman, Montana Wyatt balances his love of the local mountains with a passion for good food inspired by his extensive travels abroad. At Gastro Gnome he keeps food production seamlessly moving forward and the space sparkling clean, assisting at each stage along the journey from fresh produce to ready-to-eat deliciousness.
When he isn’t in the dish pit or hand packing Gnome meals, he can be found at a sewing machine, crafting garments and gear to use on ultra-endurance adventures on the trails and ridgelines of Montana. Swing in, say ‘hi’ and ask him about any mountain range in our state- he knows them like the back of his hand!
JOIN THE TEAM
We are currently looking for a team member to join the crew who loves the outdoors, building community, and growing a small business through brand management. That you? Shoot us an email, and let's chat.
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