Husky Homestead with Pam Houston
Denali Park, AK
MORE THAN
A PLACE
A MINDSET
Going into the wilderness isn’t just an adventure, it’s an invitation to discover serenity, clarity, and a sense of self.
Let running sled dogs in the Alaska wilderness inspire your next writing project.
Trip
Highlights
The author, the dogs, the place, the tools
Learn from author Pam Houston
Explore the connection between the Alaskan wilderness, healing, and self with generative writing exercises led by Pam Houston. Pam Houston is the author of the short story collection Cowboys Are My Weakness and the memoir Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country, as well as six other books of fiction and nonfiction. She teaches creative writing at UC Davis and the Institute of American Indian Arts, and is the cofounder and creative director of the literary nonprofit Writing By Writers and fiction editor at the environmental arts journal Terrain.org. Her most recent book, Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood and Freedom, was published by Torrey House Press in September 2024.
Work with your own sled dog team
Mushing is more than just an adventure, it’s an invitation to grow. Standing on the runners of the sled, you will learn to trust both yourself and your dogs. Learn to drive your own dog sled pulled by the Alaskan huskies of Husky Homestead.
Experience the great outdoors
Discover the remote wilderness near Denali National Park.
Learn restorative techniques
Gain new therapeutic skills that you can take home with you and use in your daily life.
March 17-22, 2025
$4,500
TRIP DETAILS
Lodging
5 nights at Husky Homestead’s cozy cabins
Meals
Nourishing meals prepared by Healing Journeys and Husky Homestead’s chef
Activities
Author Pam Houston will lead generative writing exercises. Professional musher Amanda Otto will teach you how to drive your own team of Alaskan huskies. You will learn evidence-based therapeutic skills and have the opportunity to experience trauma-conscious yoga. Enjoy the cozy Alaskan lifestyle with like-minded people just minutes from Denali National Park. Our evening activities may include: “Tales from the Trail” with 4-time Iditarod champion Jeff King and Iditarod veteran Amanda Otto; time to bond with and learn more about your dog team; the chance to see the Northern Lights and wildlife; as well as games, campfires, and more.
Goals
Setting goals is a powerful way to make meaningful change. Let the land and the experience of running sled dogs inspire your creativity. Build a balanced variety of therapeutic skills to address challenges. Learn mindfulness and restorative techniques to calm and ground yourself. Experience the power and joy of animals, nature, and community. Have fun!
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