Four Elements Retreat: An Invitation to Alaska

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Hoonah, AK, USA
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Up to 7 in group
Date
Sep 10 - 14, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Whale Watching in one of the most prolific areas of whale in Southeast Alaska.
  • Farm to table meals, fresh caught salmon, halibut and dungeness crab prepared with home grown greens and vegetables.
  • Certified coaches will do daily classes as well as group activities to encourage personal growth and transformation.
  • Trips to natural areas to meditate, have open fire cooked meals, forest bathe to feel the natural energy that is Alaska.
  • Cultural exchange with Tlingit tribe dancing and totem carving.
  • Classes with a local herbalist demonstrating how local herbs are used for teas and salves.
  • Gondola ride up the mountain to see the view from the top of the mountain.
  • Rides around the island observing wildlife such as eagles and bears.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

Imagine watching humpback whales breach from the deck of your oceanfront lodge, breathing in crisp Alaskan air, gathering around a fire beneath expansive skies, and ending each day immersed in the soothing resonance of crystal singing bowls.
This September, I'm inviting just 7 guests to join me for an intimate, all-inclusive retreat in Hoonah, Alaska, a remote coastal village accessible only by boat or plane.
Nestled between mountains, ocean, and old-growth forest, Hoonah offers something increasingly rare: space to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with yourself.
The Four Elements Retreat blends adventure, nature, and deep restoration through experiences inspired by Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.

This September, I invite you to join me for an intimate, all-inclusive retreat in Hoonah, Alaska, a remote coastal village surrounded by mountains, ocean, and forests.

Schedule

Morning Guided Meditation and coaching
Morning or Evening Sound Healing
Lunch of fresh salad or sandwiches
Morning coach training on topics like personal growth, energy healing, sound healing, life coaching
Daily activities vary, whale watching, wildlife viewing, gondola ride, outdoor fire cooked meal, cold plunge, herbalist classes
Evening meal using fresh caught salmon, halibut and dungeness crab, local sourced vegetables and greens
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Hoonah Matata Retreat, Hoonah, AK, USA

Directions

Fly to Juneau, Alaska Seaplane or ferry to Hoonah. Ferry runs Monday or Thursday, 3 hours. Seaplane runs 4X daily, 20 min flight. Retreat vehicle will pick up at Seaplane or Ferry dock in Hoonah and drive them back for departure.

Accommodation

The rooms have two twin beds, night stands, night lights and drawers to unpack. There is an option at an addition cost for a private room. The bathroom is shared but daily housekeeping and fresh towels are available. A yoga, meditation center is on the lower floor and the upper floor has a water, mountain view and ample seating on a large deck. A large dining table and fully equipped gourmet kitchen is available for guests.

Double Room
Single Room

Venue & Amenities

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Venue & Amenities
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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
The lodge has four double occupancy bedrooms, singles may be available with shared bath. The Nectar mattresses, deluxe pillows, comforters, and duvets ensure a comfortable, cozy night's rest. The upstairs and downstairs family rooms offer comfortable seating, warm wood stove, gourmet kitchen and the upper deck seating makes the perfect spot to sip some tea, enjoy the view and watch the sunset.
We know the importance of a safe, clean place to rest.

Meals

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Menu Types

Meals will include fresh vegetables, salmon, halibut, Dungeness crab, homemade sourdough bread, homemade ice cream, homemade granola and yogurt, garden grown organic salad catering to most.

What's Included

  • 5 day, 4 night stay in the newly renovated Hoonah Matata Lodge
  • Three farm to table meals per day
  • Daily instruction from one of our qualified coaches
  • Group sound baths, cacao ceremony, fire ceremony
  • Qigong and meditation, Reiki, Coaching, 1:1 sessions, Yoga Nidra
  • Daily housekeeping of bathrooms and living spaces.

What's Not Included

  • Extra activities such as zip lining, bird watching and restaurant meals outside the lodge.
  • Emergency medical insurance (there is not a hospital on the island so insurance is recommended)
  • Transportation to Juneau and transportation away from Hoonah.

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