Within the Wild with Edible Alaska
Within the Wild with Edible Alaska
A Tutka Bay Lodge Retreat for Eaters, Writers, and Cooks
September 16-20, 2023
Homer and Tutka Bay Lodge, Alaska
59° 28' N 151° 30' W
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The Schedule
Saturday, September 16, 2023: All day farm tour and onsite farm-to-fork dinner in Homer.
Sunday, September 17 through Wednesday, September 20, 2023: Retreat at Tutka Bay Lodge.
Join chefs and food writers Kirsten Dixon and Mandy Dixon, authors of the book, Living Within the Wild: Personal Stories and Beloved Recipes from Alaska, for an unforgettable excursion with Edible Alaska in and around Kachemak Bay and Tutka Bay, Alaska.
Your escape takes you to the tip of the Kenai Peninsula in the fishing community of Homer, 225 miles south of Anchorage. On Saturday, you’ll participate in farm and producer tours, an onsite farm-to-fork meal, and more.
The next morning, a scenic trip by water taxi will transport you across Kachemak Bay. The boat approach affords views of shore and water birds, and the possibility to see sea otters, orcas, humpbacks, and other marine mammals. Staff at the renowned Tutka Bay Lodge will welcome you to immerse in the wild and cultivated foods of Alaska for a three-night retreat.
Set in a remote fjord with wild mountains, secluded beaches, old growth forest, and dramatic tidal fluctuations, the lodge has been recognized as a Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards winner in the Trip of a Lifetime category. Guests will enjoy the full-service accommodation and renowned cuisine provided by the staff of Within The Wild, and a variety of program options with our retreat leaders, including a food writing workshop, cooking demonstrations and classes, foraging and naturalist walks, and more.
The schedule allows time for reflection and recreation in the form of beach walks and forest hikes, or you can simply relax on the spacious oceanside deck or take an invigorating sauna.
The Dining Experience
Guests at Tutka Bay Lodge receive three full meals a day prepared by talented chef teams sourcing ingredients as nearby as the lodge’s garden and grounds, and including wild salmon, wild mushrooms, reindeer tenderloin, and more. Dinner always begins with appetizers.
Lodging
Retreat registration is limited to 14 participants. Cabins at Tutka Bay Lodge are luxuriously rustic. Some have open air lofts with a second sleeping setup. We strongly encourage friends who will share a bedroom and/or couples to register together. Rooms will be assigned by the organizers on a first-come first-served basis. Because all rooms at Tutka Bay Lodge are double occupancy, we encourage you to travel in pairs. Single bed and King bed options are available, and housing will be assigned first-come, first-served. Two bedroom cabins and loft cabins may be shared with two parties. Bring your summer camp mindset and prepare to be wowed and pampered.
The Cabins
Crow’s Nest: One king or two single beds, one bath.
Stellar’s Jay: One bedroom with king or two single beds, one closed loft with two single beds. Shared bath.
Eagle’s Nest: One bedroom, one loft, shared bath. Sleeps 3-4 in 2-3 beds.
Loon/Kingfisher Cabin: Two bedrooms each with one king or two single beds. Two bathrooms.
Oyster Catcher: Two bedrooms each with one king or two single beds. Two bathrooms.
Retreat Fees
Retreat registration is limited to 14 participants. The $2185 per person fee (based on double occupancy) includes the farm-to-table day and farm dinner in Homer on September 16. Retreat fees include meals, tours, instruction, water taxi roundtrip to lodge, accommodation at Tutka Bay Lodge in shared cabins, sauna, and various activities. Not included: premium alcohol, lodge staff gratuity, transportation to and from Homer, and lodging in Homer for pre-retreat events. If you are traveling from outside of Homer, you'll need a hotel in Homer for the nights of of 9/15 and 9/16/2023. We are happy to facilitate opportunities for informal carpooling from Anchorage. Fees are non-refundable unless we have a replacement for your slot; if you must cancel, we will do our best to assist by activating our wait list.
All guests must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide an exemption acceptable to Within the Wild. Full lodge terms and conditions will be provided with payment.
Questions? Email info@edibleak.com or call 907-988-8000. Complete the form below to join the waitlist. You will not be billed unless we contact you with an available space and you are still able to attend.
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