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Recharge in the Rainforest
You take a deep breath of fresh, crisp air, that feels incredibly clean. You know it’ s because you’ re in Sitka, Alaska, in the middle of a temperate rainforest, surrounced by ancient spruce and cedar trees. Already you feel your body starts to relax, the stress in your shoulders and back untightening. It’ s the first day of your wellness retreat and you’ re feeling the pleasant effects of life slowing down.
Sitka Travel With over 50 vacation rental properties to choose from, concierge services, and a lifetime of local knowledge, Sitka Travel helps bring your Alaska dream vacation to life. All you’ ll need is your suitcase, let us handle the rest.
For those seeking a truly elevated escape, Talon Lodge & Spa offers both adventure and tranquility. Just a ten-minute boat ride from Sitka’ s harbor, this private 8-acre island pairs luxury amenities with raw Alaska beauty. Guests spend their days fishing, kayaking, or exploring the shoreline before unwinding in the island’ s open-air spa pavilion. Just imagine: soaking in a wood-fired cedar tub while looking across the water at iconic Mt. Edgecumbe. Pair this with the Lodge’ s visiting chefs, the fine dining and unmatched views offers a rare balance of wildness and comfort.
Sitka Travel has multiple rental properties closer to town, providing you with front-row seats to Sitka Sound and the amenities of downtown shopping and dining. Give yourself a spa day at home by sipping your morning coffee on the deck, the sea air filling your lungs, before opening up the locally-sourced sea salt scrub you purchased at Alaska Pure Sea Salt Company, soon to be followed by the antiinflammatory Devil’ s Club salve you found at WinterSong Soap Company.
Equally restorative is the Stone Lantern House( also available through Sitka Travel). Nestled into the earth with Japanese-inspired design, it frames sweeping views of Mt. Edgecumbe while offering forest walks and beachcombing just steps away. You may even find owners Cyndy and Keith Gibson, who also live nearby, during one of their frequent snorkeling adventures. All of the windows in this incredible
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home were designed to provide a view of the outdoors from any angle, making it seem as if you’ re looking at a painting from anywhere in the home. A cold plunge and sauna are in the works for this property, to add more to the wellness experience for its gusts.
Wherever you stay, Sitka makes wellness part of the landscape. Breathe deep, plunge into the cold water, watch the tide roll in, and discover how easy it is to rechange in the rainforest.
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