- 15528 S Birch Creek Blvd - Experience our one-of-a-kind arctic homestead with our lovely REINDEER and our historic cabin with its fabled ceiling murals that have been dubbed, “The Sistine Chapel of Alaska”! We’ll wind through our private nature trails observing, smelling, feeling, tasting, and learning all about this unique ecosystem and its edible and medicinal treasures with our ‘deer, Sophie and Phoebe! Then we’ll finish up in our beautiful cabin consuming our favorite homesteading goodies.
We’ll first meet the ‘deer and learn all about this mysterious creature of the arctic. They’ll guide us through our cultivated homestead and natural boreal forest, as we sift through the many edible and medicinal plants. Depending on the season, here’s what you may encounter:
Chaga mushroom on a slowly dying birch tree. Labrador tea to enjoy at the end of the tour. Devil’s Club, visually intimidating, but is also edible and medicinal. Plump black currants. Trembling aspen and their fragrant poplar buds.
We’ll conclude our tour in the cabin where we’ll nibble on an array of homesteading snacks and drink tea made from the plants we just experienced, and also learn about some of our preservation techniques.
- Snowshoes provided if necessary.
- Assortment of snacks.
- Tea and coffee available.
- Private transportation
- All the proper gear needed for the weather/climate.
Experience the enchantment of reindeer, immerse yourself in the local history of Talkeetna, appreciate quirky artwork, learn about modern homesteading skills, and indulge in gourmet local treats. As the only reindeer encounter in the vicinity, where else could you intimately experience such mythical, majestic, and tranquil beings… especially being so near to the North Pole? In addition, you’ll acquire knowledge about contemporary living off the land in Alaska, gaining competencies that would allow you to handle uncertainty with greater self-reliance and resilience. Lastly, you’ll get to savor the flavors of the northern woodlands through our gourmet preserved snacks, which are a product of our years of refinement using the local ecosystem. This all takes place in a quirky and unique cabin nestled in the heart of the northern woods, a place that holds a rich and storied history within the Talkeetna community. Enjoyable and affordable for all ages and interests!
- We be hiking a short distance (~1 mile) with some small inclines/declines, and steps into the cabin will be encountered.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
