The MICHELIN Guide has announced its new One, Two, and Three Key distinctions, honoring the most outstanding hotels around the world.
We are excited to share that Stillpoint Lodge has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide, a recognition of our uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.
From a rustic ranch resort to a Victorian-inspired mansion, here's what to add to your bucket list.
by Kelly Allen
No matter what type of vacation you’re planning, selecting a pretty hotel—inside and out—is vital. Whether you plan to stay for a week or weekend, a hotel that combines good interior design, charming architecture (that ideally has some history!), and a beautiful surrounding landscape can easily boost your experience. From a rustic ranch resort to a Victorian-inspired mansion (for living out your Bridgerton daydreams, of course), we’ve collected all of the prettiest hotels in every state and Washington, D.C. Refer to this list the next time you’re looking to plan a dreamy, unforgettable getaway.
Alaska <> Stillpoint Lodge
Located in Halibut Cove—a fishing and arts mecca of Alaska—Stillpoint Lodge is ideal for a relaxing wilderness escape. The cabins feature beautiful woodwork, covered porches, lush bedding, and breathtaking views of nature.
A Young Man Leads a Colorful Life in Alaska and Survives to Tell His Story
by Jim Thurston
Discover the captivating memoir of Jim Thurston, an Alaska aviation pioneer, now available for pre-order online.
Before co-founding Stillpoint Lodge alongside his wife, Jan, master storyteller Jim Thurston lead a colorful life of adventure in the Last Frontier. Over the years, he accumulated a rich treasure trove of anecdotes and photos of Alaska aviation, exciting ground and aerial wildland firefighting, smoke jumping, the Great Alaska 1964 Earthquake, and everyday living going back to Alaska's territorial days.
Within the pages of this enthralling autobiography, Jim also narrates his early life as boy in New England, his professional transition from forester to pilot to aviation manager, and eventually his tumultuous founding of the U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Aircraft Services (OAS).
Jim Thurston's life and adventures stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of Alaskans. For those intrigued by aviation, adventure, and the history of Alaska, his memoir promises to be a captivating and enlightening narrative. Reserve your copy now to delve into the extraordinary life of an Alaska pioneer.
Real estate and lifestyle expert Tabitha Scott hosts an episode of Financing the American Dream on American Dream TV, an Emmy nominated lifestyle and real estate show that spotlights local businesses.
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If you are searching for the raw and unspoiled theater of the wild yet still long for the luxuries of civilization.... Stillpoint Lodge is the place for you. With uncompromising hospitality, abundant wildlife, and a hint of Zen, our boutique lodge inspires meaningful connection and pure fun!
Like many destinations on the Alaskan coast, the fishing village–art colony town of Halibut Cove, on the Kenai Peninsula, can only be reached by air or by sea. Stillpoint Lodge is upscale lodge living, its cabins constructed from local Alaskan timber — anything else, in this environment, would feel far too polished. The interiors, as rustic as their materials may be, are extremely comfortable, with plentiful light, lavish beds and baths, and extraordinary views from their porches, picture windows, or both. The lodge offers space for yoga, massage, or just lounging, as well as a hot tub and sauna. And since you can’t just pop into town for dinner, you’ll take all your meals here, sourced from local Alaskan seafood, meat, and produce.
Visiting Halibut Cove should be on everyone’s bucket list and here at Stillpoint Lodge, we aim to make it special. Check out these five reasons why Halibut Cove is the ideal destination.
Planning a family reunion next year, but don’t know where to host it? Consider Alaska!
The largest and northernmost state is home to some of the country’s most beautiful scenery, wildlife, and activities that are fun for the entire family. Here are a few reasons why a family trip to Alaska should be in your future.
Alaska is a state known for its rugged terrain and largely untouched nature. But as wild as the state remains, there are a few all-inclusive resorts that offer a luxury oasis among the stunning scenery. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose an Alaska all-inclusive resort during your stay in The Last Frontier.
Make your gift stand out this Christmas and give your family or loved one a vacation! Instead of another pair of socks or the must-have tech item, we recommend giving a trip to Alaska this holiday. Alaska is the perfect place for anyone on your Christmas list—a foodie, hiker, fisherman, or someone who just loves to relax in beautiful places.
Of all the animals in Alaska (moose, wolves, caribou, and more), bears still tend to be the most sought after by wildlife enthusiasts hoping to catch a glimpse of one in their natural habitat. Here are some facts about bear viewing in Alaska that can help you plan your dream vacation.
Glacier kayaking is one of the unique curated excursions that can be included in your stay at Stillpoint Lodge. Here are five reasons why you need to try this life changing experience.
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Alaska
At the nine-cabin Stillpoint Lodge on Kenai Peninsula, the emphasis is on wildlife and wellness. Hike or kayak to spot bears, bald eagles, orcas, and otters, then practice mindfulness with yoga and meditation sessions. Much of the menu is grown or caught locally. The lodge sits on Halibut Cove, which is also home to king salmon and Pacific cod, and its gardens produce greens, root vegetables, and berries. Unlike at many retreats, kids ages six and up are welcome. Activities include fishing, interpretive hikes, and tide-pool expeditions.
In mid-July, the full mania of Alaska summer is on. Life feels like a wonderful frenzy during these long summer days, where night never seems to come and we’re going like gangbusters to harvest garden veggies, catch enough salmon to fill the freezer, and squeeze in the hikes and camping adventures we wait all year for. And did someone say work? Yes…there’s that too.
20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the United States
From tropical oases and mountain hideaways to dude ranches and desert escapes, you don't need a passport to visit these all-inclusive resorts in the United States.From tropical oases and mountain hideaways to dude ranches and desert escapes, you don't need a passport to visit these all-inclusive resorts in the United States.
Stillpoint Lodge, Halibut Cove, Alaska
There’s so much to see and do in Southcentral Alaska (from whale watching and glacier lake kayaking to ocean fishing and bear viewing), so let the Stillpoint Lodge be your base camp throughout all your adventures. Located at the foot of Kachemak Bay State Park (and a short boat ride or floatplane flight from Homer), this seaside property offers ten comfortably appointed private cabins—each with views of the ocean and mountains this region is known for. Watch for puffins, sea lions, bald eagles, moose, bears, whales, and otters in between activities, and make sure you leave time for spa treatments, on-site water sports, yoga, ax-throwing, and evenings spent around the campfire. The all-inclusive package includes many of the aforementioned activities, plus locally sourced and sustainable meals, local well drinks, and craft beer and house wines.
Exploring Kachemak Bay’s rocky shores and tidepools is a singular experience when visiting Stillpoint Lodge. This part of the coastline is known as the intertidal, the zone of shore between high and low tides. And it is a world of extremes. As the tide comes and goes, the intertidal is sometimes drowned by the sea, sometimes parched. When exposed to the air, it can be baked by the sun or gripped by freezing temperatures. Sometimes it’s throttled by waves, other times slapped by the wind.
Each year we look forward to the first taste of fresh fish, a fish pulled right from the sea. The best food on Earth, I might add. All winter long, we eat salmon, halibut, cod, and other Alaskan seafood and meats out of our freezer. It is delicious and of course nutritious, but by spring, we are eager for fresh seafood and to feel the tug of a fish at the end of our line. And we’re lucky, because we live on Kachemak Bay, a 40-mile-long arm of the Gulf of Alaska that scientists think might be one of the most biologically productive ecosystems in the world.
Alaskans aren’t known for their fashion, unless you think about the gorgeous fur parkas that are part of traditional dress for numerous groups of Native peoples here—they’re known as atigi in Iñupiaq—or beautiful and practical mukluks, boots that keep your feet warm and dry in the winter while being light and flexible. In the area near Stillpoint Lodge, it is hard to tell the difference between some of the wealthy individuals that have million-dollar homes in the area from the coffee shop owner. Well worn jeans, quick dry pants, hiking or rubber boots, layered shirts, puffer jackets, vests and ball caps are the fashion of choice.
There’s no better time and place to eat than summer in Alaska. Perhaps I am slightly biased on this. Forgive me. But really, where else can you eat wild fish right out of the sea? Or clams and mussels fresh from the Alaskan ocean? Here, wild berries can be gobbled by the handful, still wet with temperate rainforest dew. Or you can enjoy flavorful garden greens made tender by Alaska’s chilly summer mornings. We grill wild meats sustained by miles and miles of pristine lands. And I haven’t even mentioned Alaska’s famous carrots. Perhaps it’s the minerals in the glacier-fed soils that make them so sweet and crunchy. Some of the most discerning eaters I know (ahem, my children!) find they’re best pulled straight from the soil.
Alaska lures visitors with its stunning scenery and opulent wildlife. Visitors come to experience the state’s blue glaciers and tall peaks, its wild coastline, and fish-filled rivers and ocean. But, Alaska’s varied communities have a lot to offer too. An excursion into Homer from Stillpoint Lodge can provide you with a glimpse into the lives of Alaskans and the workings of one of the state’s most important maritime communities.
Fat Bear Week just came to an end in Alaska. It's an annual celebration of the fattest brown bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve, a gloriously remote swath of mountains and salmon-filled rivers where there are more bears than people. Each summer, brown bears crowd into the region's frothy streams to claw salmon out of the eddies and waterfalls in order to pack on the pounds to sustain themselves for a long winter of hibernation. Many gather at the famed Brooks River falls where they compete for fishing spots while sockeye salmon leap through rushing water to upstream spawning grounds.
