Three Days · Five Elements
The Journey
From fire ceremonies to lakeside immersion, aerial arts to sound frequency — filter by element to find your path through the weekend.
Music Lineup · August 2026
The Music.
A Festival Pillar
3 Nights of Ecstatic Dance.
From the opening ceremony on Friday to the closing dance on Sunday — five ceremonies, one dancefloor, and music that moves you somewhere beyond language.
What is Ecstatic Dance? →Tickets & Add-Ons
Last call.
Prices will rise at the door — and we have a very limited number of spots remaining. Secure yours now.
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Curated Experiences
Weekend Packages.
Immersive bundles crafted for the seeker who wants to go deeper — every detail tended to so you can arrive fully present.
Gathering packages…
Add-On Experiences
Book Your Session.
Layer in what calls to you — each add-on is bookable ahead of time so you arrive ready.
Massage
Flow Massage · Alaska Massage Band
Book a therapeutic massage session with Flow Massage or Alaska Massage Band — available throughout the weekend. 30 or 60 minute sessions.
Contrast Therapy
Hot · Cold · Reset
Alternating sauna heat and cold plunge to activate circulation, reduce inflammation, and ground your nervous system. 30-minute facilitated sessions at Lakeside.
Aerial Silk
Fly · Float · Flow
Beginner silks flow with instructor Beth — no experience needed. Small groups of 6 create an intimate, supportive environment to discover the freedom of movement in the air. Silks provided by Alaska Fly Dog.
Paddleboard Yoga
Water · Balance · Breath
All-levels flow on the lake under the Alaskan sun. You might get wet — that's part of the magic. Boards provided by Alaska Fly Dog.
The Healers
Meet Your Guides.
Our practitioners bring decades of experience in movement, sound, ceremony, and embodied healing.
Avalon Starling is a master sound healer and the founder and director of Wellness Weekend. Her Lionsgate Activation on the morning of August 8th invites partici…
Peace Pixy is a handpan musician and ambient sound healer whose performances blur the line between music and meditation. Their floating sound baths on the lake …
The Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, has been raising human consciousness and cultivating human well-being through the yogic sciences for over 40 years. Th…
Shawn is a biohacking and phototherapy specialist who works at the intersection of light, frequency, and cellular healing. His Quantum Light Activation session …
Alice is a certified aerial silk artist, stand-up paddleboard yoga instructor, and licensed massage therapist with a gift for making every discipline accessible…
Jenni's Feel Good Flow is exactly what it sounds like — a joyful, feel-good yoga class designed to get you out of your head and into your body. Open to all leve…
AZ is a ceremony holder, cacao practitioner, and Authentic Relating facilitator whose work creates safe, charged containers for genuine human connection and hea…
J Brave is the visionary founder of Keys of Kreation — an artist, producer, songwriter, and guide dedicated to the intersection of music and personal transforma…
Jon is a yoga therapist and myofascial release specialist whose Roots for Recovery class was built for people who carry their stress in their body — which is mo…
Dixie is a certified meditation teacher specializing in somatic and bilateral techniques that guide the nervous system into deep, grounded stillness. Her labyri…
High Vibin Mary is a yin yoga teacher and sound healer whose slow, intentional classes work deep into the connective tissue while her soundscapes carry you furt…
Meghan Ilguth brings a rare combination of advanced practical self-defense training and somatic intelligence to her work. Her workshop teaches real skills for r…
Sarah offers Flow & Touch — a partner Yogassage experience blending mindful movement, supportive touch, and breath. Through simple partner techniques you'll rel…
Beth is an aerial silk artist and movement educator who brings warmth, technical skill, and genuine joy to every session. Her beginner-friendly aerial classes c…
Mystical Moon Dance is a tarot reader and ceremonial space holder who weaves divination, community ritual, and the magic of gathering into her daily Tarot + Tea…
Jing Xi Kang（江靖晞）is a guzheng performer whose program draws from the ancient Chinese tradition of the five musical tones — Gong, Shang, Jue, Zhi, and Yu (宫、商、角、…
Zwami is a ceremony holder, cacao facilitator, and musician who weaves ritual, rhythm, and heart medicine into transformative community experiences. At Wellness…
Avalon Starling is a master sound healer and the founder and director of Wellness Weekend. Her Lionsgate Activation on the morning of August 8th invites partici…
Peace Pixy is a handpan musician and ambient sound healer whose performances blur the line between music and meditation. Their floating sound baths on the lake …
The Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, has been raising human consciousness and cultivating human well-being through the yogic sciences for over 40 years. Th…
Shawn is a biohacking and phototherapy specialist who works at the intersection of light, frequency, and cellular healing. His Quantum Light Activation session …
Alice is a certified aerial silk artist, stand-up paddleboard yoga instructor, and licensed massage therapist with a gift for making every discipline accessible…
Jenni's Feel Good Flow is exactly what it sounds like — a joyful, feel-good yoga class designed to get you out of your head and into your body. Open to all leve…
AZ is a ceremony holder, cacao practitioner, and Authentic Relating facilitator whose work creates safe, charged containers for genuine human connection and hea…
J Brave is the visionary founder of Keys of Kreation — an artist, producer, songwriter, and guide dedicated to the intersection of music and personal transforma…
Jon is a yoga therapist and myofascial release specialist whose Roots for Recovery class was built for people who carry their stress in their body — which is mo…
Dixie is a certified meditation teacher specializing in somatic and bilateral techniques that guide the nervous system into deep, grounded stillness. Her labyri…
High Vibin Mary is a yin yoga teacher and sound healer whose slow, intentional classes work deep into the connective tissue while her soundscapes carry you furt…
Meghan Ilguth brings a rare combination of advanced practical self-defense training and somatic intelligence to her work. Her workshop teaches real skills for r…
Sarah offers Flow & Touch — a partner Yogassage experience blending mindful movement, supportive touch, and breath. Through simple partner techniques you'll rel…
Beth is an aerial silk artist and movement educator who brings warmth, technical skill, and genuine joy to every session. Her beginner-friendly aerial classes c…
Mystical Moon Dance is a tarot reader and ceremonial space holder who weaves divination, community ritual, and the magic of gathering into her daily Tarot + Tea…
Jing Xi Kang（江靖晞）is a guzheng performer whose program draws from the ancient Chinese tradition of the five musical tones — Gong, Shang, Jue, Zhi, and Yu (宫、商、角、…
Zwami is a ceremony holder, cacao facilitator, and musician who weaves ritual, rhythm, and heart medicine into transformative community experiences. At Wellness…
Warrior Lodge · Sutton, Alaska
The Sacred Spaces.
Five distinct ceremonial environments — each with its own energy, its own medicine. Tap any space to feel into it.
Solstice Saunas brings their barrel sauna to the edge of the lake. Cedar walls, a wood-fired stove, and a circular window framing the water. Open all weekend for bathing, contrast therapy, and deep integration between ceremonies.
The Labyrinth Garden is open all weekend for silent walking, integration, and reflection between ceremonies. On Sunday at 11:11 AM, the Message from the Beesecstatic dance activates the garden's portal — one of the most sacred moments of Wellness Weekend.
Sunday · August 9
Family Day.
Sunday is a soft landing — the most open, most alive day of the weekend. Morning practices for little ones, live music on the main stage all afternoon, and a closing ceremony that sends every family home full.
Yoga & Meditation for All Ages
Upa Yoga at 9 AM welcomes ages 7+ into gentle movement and breathwork. Isha Kriya at 9:30 AM offers a guided meditation for ages 12+ — two Isha Foundation practices designed to ground young minds before the day opens up.
Kids on the Water & in the Air
Kids Paddleboard at 1 PM and Intro Aerial Silks for Kids at 2 PM — two of the weekend's most loved spots for young adventurers. Limited spaces; family passes include both.
Live Music All Afternoon
Shawn Zuke opens at noon, followed by Kuf Knotz + Christine Elise, J Brave, and ÂKÅTÂLĖ — a full afternoon of conscious live music on the main stage. No tickets required beyond your weekend pass.
The weekend closes at 5 PM with a Closing & Integration Circle led by Avalon Starling — followed by Community Drumming at the bonfire where everyone is invited to play, move, and sound together one last time.
Sutton, Alaska · August 7–9, 2026
Plan Your Trip
Fly into Anchorage, drive the Glenn Highway, and wake up under the midnight sun. Everything you need — getting here, camping, and nearby campgrounds — in one place.
Plan Your Trip →Our Partners
Partners.
Proud to collaborate with brands that share our vision for healing, adventure, and community in the Alaskan wilderness.
On-Site Vendors
Vendors.
A curated village of wellness practitioners, makers, and mission-driven businesses. Day vendor spots are available at $75/day — contact us to inquire.
For Vendors
Join us for the full experience.
As a vendor you're part of our community — not just our marketplace. Sign up for classes and ceremonies alongside your customers, and make the most of the weekend.
Questions & Answers
Questions.
Layers of warm clothing, a cold-weather sleeping bag (rated for 40°F or below), your own towel, a tent that can handle rain, yoga mat, water bottle, journal, sunscreen, and insect repellent. We'll send a full packing list closer to the event.
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! Tentative forecast for 2026: rain is expected Friday and Sunday, so pack a rain layer and a tent that can handle it. Saturday is looking sunny and hot — prime fire-ceremony energy. Get cozy either way; the healing vibes don't check the weather. (Forecast is tentative and subject to change as we get closer to the date.)
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.
No pets are allowed on the property or at the festival. Violations will result in your ticket being voided. Service animals are the only accepted accommodation and must be prearranged with us in advance.
Yes, showers are available on-site. Please bring your own towel.
On-site camping is tent only — there are no RV hookups or pull-through spaces. If you're arriving by RV, nearby options include Matanuska River Park in Palmer (20 min west — full hookups) and several private RV parks in Palmer and Wasilla (30–40 min).
Yes — tent camping is open for 2026 at $345 for the full weekend. Grab your spot in the store before they fill up.
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 Village
Vendor Village is full for 2026. Day vendor spots are available for those who want to join us for a single day.
- Vendor Village is full for 2026
- Day vendor spots: $100/day
- Limited day spots remaining
- Contact us to inquire
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
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