Let's Meet in Alaska
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4 reviews
Jul 16 - 21, 2026
Group size: 20 - 52
Alaska with Cheryl Strayed
Cordova, AK 99574, USA
Let's Meet in Alaska
- Email address verified
4 reviews
Jul 16 - 21, 2026
Group size: 20 - 52
About this trip
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What’s included
- Sessions with CherylA welcome gathering and three writing workshops with Cheryl Strayed, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail."
- 5 Nights LodgingSimple, comfortable, rooms (each with private bath) on the ocean and off the beaten path. Our lodge, in a town not accessible by car, epitomizes "the end of the road".
- All MealsMeals onsite (in an historic, cannery cookhouse) and outdoors (picnics and barbecues at adventure locales) prepared by Chef George Fecter & Co.
- All Ground TransportPick up from the Cordova (CDV) airport, transportation to & from all outings, and return to CDV airport in comfortable, spacious passenger vans.
- Historical ChatYou'll take a journey through time with the history of this unique, remote, fishing village's past, present, and future.
- Science SessionA private, interactive, tour of our Science Center, the premier research facility for the Prince William Sound.
- The Best Bar in TownAn oyster bar, that is! It's time to shuck & suck delicious local oysters on tap, pulled straight from the sea for us (and served with all the accouterments).
- Down Time on the WaterUnlimited kayaking and fishing on site. Or just relax with tea or coffee in the wood-fired sauna overlooking the sound, watch salmon jumping from shore, or enjoy the campfire, steps from your room.
- LaundryThe lodge has a self-serve laundry room with complimentary machines and detergent. Pack and travel light for this adventure, and return home with clean clothes.
- Pre-Trip Meet & GreetA video meeting with all guests prior to trip departure. We'll visit and answer packing and trip questions. Session will be recorded and distributed to all attendees.
- Great Payment PlanDeposit + multiple equal payments (interest free) over time.
- Nearly 24/7 DaylightWe're not responsible for this, but it is happening and included, and you've got to see it to believe it~ #summerinalaska #bringaneyemaskforqualityzzz
What’s not included
- AirfareAirfare to & from Cordova. Either arrival time will work on 7/16/26; guests arriving on earlier flight will spend a few hours in town before the lodge is ready to check us all in.
- Side AdventuresExploring Orca Bay & the Copper River area. Unique side trips are available for registration on site: hikes, glacier kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing by boat. Prices range between $225-$425.
- Fun at Salmon JamOptional evening at Salmon Jam, an annual small-town Alaska outdoor music festival featuring a foot race and "taste of Cordova" cook-off.
- Fishing LicensesIf you fish: licenses ($15-$45 per person, depending on type and length of fishing time). Licenses can be purchased onsite through your phone or at the front desk.
- The Whale's TaleDelicious espresso, tea, chai, and housemade chowder and soups at the lodge owner's cozy onsite coffee shop.
- SouvenirsLocally made items and gifts you discover either onsite or in town in this tiny hamlet by the sea.
- Alcoholic BeveragesGuests are welcome to purchase beverages in town and BYOB at the lodge, storing their items in the dining hall or in their rooms.
- Trip ProtectionTrip protection via insurance and a separate membership to LifeMed Alaska are recommended. Please speak with an independent agent to explore the best coverage for you, your stuff, and your trip.
- Tips for StaffTips are not required nor expected, but always appreciated by guides, servers, and housekeeping staff.
Available Packages
Triple Room
Deposit: $700
$4,195
Deposit: $700
Double Room
Deposit: $700
4 left
$4,495
Deposit: $700
Quad Suite
Deposit: $700
$4,595
Deposit: $700
Private Room
Deposit: $700
Sold Out
$4,995
Deposit: $700
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Reviews
A really incredible experience so thoughtfully and meaningfully curated by Kim. Our guides were not only knowledgeable and experienced but incredibly curious and eager to learn with us and passionate about sharing their love for Alaska and running. The accommodations were lovely and quaint and we ate well every day. Loved every minute of it!
By Meredith B for Under the Alaskan Sun on Jul 08, 2024
There aren't enough stars to rate the wonder, beauty, and the absolute adventure that was this trip.
The itinerary was perfectly set, a fine balance of exploration, Alaskan culture, and meaningful connection.
The food was always 10/10 and our hosts: Kim, Jed, the Orca Lodge, Jackson, and Alaska herself, treated us well and made us feel like old friends. This trip exceeded my expectations. It left me wanting more and I cannot wait to go back.
Oh and heads up: Really interesting, cool people go on these trips. This trip attracted the most kind, generous, curious, spiritually-awake humans...and I got to hang out with them all week long. Cordova tapped us into a current that felt celebratory, there was collective joy and lifelong friendships were born. Thank you Cordova. You are forever in my heart.
By Alison S for At the End of the Road in Alaska with Jedidiah Jenkins on Jul 04, 2024
An unbelievably wonderful experience! We had such an amazing time kayaking through ice bergs, hiking through beautiful scenery, and fishing for some delicious Alaskan fish! Kim did an amazing job planning our week out and the staff at Orca Lodge was impeccable. The food was so delicious and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend the entire experience!
By Brooke M for At the End of the Road in Alaska with Jedidiah Jenkins on Jun 26, 2024
It was absolutely spectacular. I can’t say enough good things about this trip.
It will be a core memory I will carry with me forever.
The location, the people, the food, the experience is like nothing I have ever experienced. It felt magical.
By Jennifer A for At the End of the Road in Alaska with Jedidiah Jenkins on Jun 25, 2024