Wellness Weekend
A Healing Arts Gathering Under the Midnight Sun
August 8 – 10, 2026 · Sutton, Alaska
Get Your TicketsDay passes from $44 · Full weekend from $222
Our Vision
Where earth meets sky.
4th annual · 200+ seekers · 75+ practitioners · 3 days under the midnight sun.
Wellness Weekend is a transformational gathering where seekers, healers, and free spirits come together in Alaska's breathtaking wilderness for sacred plant medicine ceremonies, sound healing, and deep shamanic work. Our festival falls on the powerful 8/8 Lion's Gate Portal, a time of heightened cosmic energy and spiritual awakening. For three days, guided by ceremonial shamans under the midnight sun, we dissolve boundaries and remember who we truly are.
The Journey
Friday · Saturday · Sunday
The Experience
Three pillars.
Every offering at Wellness Weekend is woven through three guiding principles: the pillars that shape every ceremony, workshop, and moment of connection.
Transformation
The 8/8 Lion’s Gate Activation Ceremony, sacred drumming circles led by White Eagle Medicine Woman, plant medicine work, and deep shamanic journeys that shatter boundaries and ignite rebirth.
Integration
Sound healing, breathwork, yoga, bodywork, and earth medicine: practices that help you anchor and embody the shifts. Take the transformation home with you.
Community
Ecstatic dance, communal meals, campfire circles, and shared ceremony. A tribe of 200+ seekers holding space for each other under the midnight sun.
Build Your Experience
Build your weekend.
Choose your tickets, add-on experiences, and merch to craft the perfect Wellness Weekend, all processed securely through Square.
An intimate gathering limited to 200 seekers
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Moments in Time
Moments.
Real moments captured from previous gatherings: the joy, connection, and healing that unfolds under the midnight sun.
The Land
A once-in-a-lifetime destination.
Nestled in the Matanuska Valley at the foot of the Chugach Mountains, our gathering grounds offer glacier-fed rivers, ancient boreal forests, and endless wildflower meadows. In August, Alaska's legendary midnight sun bathes the land in golden light nearly around the clock, creating a dreamlike atmosphere where time dissolves and healing deepens.
Questions & Answers
Questions.
Layers of warm clothing, a sleeping bag (for Seedling campers), yoga mat, water bottle, journal, sunscreen, insect repellent, and an open heart. We'll send a detailed packing list upon registration.
Sutton, Alaska enjoys long summer days with temperatures between 55–75°F. Evenings can cool to 40–50°F. The midnight sun provides nearly 20 hours of daylight; bring an eye mask for sleeping!
Fly into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Sutton is a scenic 1.5-hour drive northeast on the Glenn Highway. We offer shuttle service from Anchorage for an additional fee.
Meals are available for purchase on-site from our curated food vendors and the Cacao Bar. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are always available. Beverage tokens can be pre-purchased in the store.
All ticket sales are final: there are no refunds for cancellations. However, we can apply a credit toward next year’s gathering. Tickets may also be transferred to another attendee at any time. Contact us to arrange a transfer or credit.
Absolutely. Wellness Weekend welcomes all experience levels. Our practitioners create safe, inclusive spaces for both seasoned practitioners and those just beginning their healing journey.
Cell service is very limited in Sutton. We encourage this as part of the digital detox experience. WiFi is available at the registration tent for emergencies.
Our Partners
Partners.
Proud to collaborate with brands that share our vision for healing, adventure, and community in the Alaskan wilderness.
Join the Circle
Get involved.
Wellness Weekend is built by community. Whether you're a healer, maker, or someone who wants to serve, there's a place for you.
Vendor Application
Share your healing arts, handmade goods, crystals, wellness products, or food with our community of 200+ seekers.
- 10×10 booth space included
- Full weekend vendor pass
- Access to all ceremonies
- Listing on festival website
Sponsor Inquiry
Align your brand with Alaska's premier healing arts festival. Custom sponsorship packages designed for maximum visibility and impact.
- Logo on all festival materials
- Dedicated brand activation space
- Social media features
Volunteer Application
Give your time and energy to help create this sacred container. Volunteers are the heartbeat of Wellness Weekend.
- Free weekend pass
- Volunteer camping included
Instructor Waitlist
Instructor applications for 2026 are now full. Join the waitlist to be notified of openings or for priority consideration in future years.
- Applications are full for 2026
- Waitlist for cancellations
- Priority for 2027 gathering