Reindeer Grove: Alaskan Homestead Experience

Experience Alaska homesteading, local history, and gourmet snacks while getting up close and personal with magical reindeer in Talkeetna. Learn modern homesteading skills and taste the essences of the boreal forest in an artistic and eccentric cabin. Affordable fun for all ages!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 15528 S Birch Creek Blvd - In this tour you’ll experience our regenerative, Alaskan homestead with our lovely REINDEER, boisterous livestock guardian dogs, cute bunnies, and our artistic community cabin.
    You’ll likely be greeted at your vehicle by our livestock guardian dogs, Zeke and Hugo, who will be happy to escort you to the cabin to start the…
What's Included
  • Snowshoes provided if necessary.
  • Assortment of snacks.
  • Tea and coffee available.
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • All the proper gear needed for the weather/climate.
Additional Information

Reindeer, foraging, sub-arctic homesteading, bunny therapy, and gourmet snacks, all in an idyllic Alaskan setting. Where else are you going to get up close and personal with such magical, majestic, and peaceful creatures such as reindeer?! You’ll walk this beautiful creature through this regenerative, Alaskan homestead and perhaps get inspired to be…

Location
15528 S Birch Creek Blvd
South Birch Creek Boulevard
Pull into the 2nd driveway (the one that says "Entrance") on the right at The Reindeer Grove and park as close to the front door of the cabin as possible. You may need to use the overflow parking down the hill just a bit. Help yourself inside the cabin and your experience will start there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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V2681czjackieb
Aug 2, 2024
We ❤️ Reindeer Grove! - Great discussion with the owner around living off the grid and natural and useful plants found on his property. The frescos on the ceiling of the cabin were quite good and certainly unexpected. Of course the reindeer were the stars of the tour for us, and the 7 week old reindeer, Zephyr, stole our hearts!
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Sandee_c
Jul 16, 2024
Fabulous experience in spite of the rain! - Feeding the reindeer, especially the new baby, was a real treat! Graham was very patient with our group of 11, answering questions from both children and adults thoroughly and clearly on our walk through the woods. Highly recommend!
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Victoria_f
Jul 16, 2024
Great Family Time with Reindeer - Graham was the most gracious host who patiently educated our group about reindeer life, local flora and fauna, and the homestead’s history. We enjoyed every minute, including the delicious homemade jams.
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Jbmarinus
Jul 7, 2024
Reindeer meet and greet - My family and I really enjoyed the experience. The host was super friendly. Highly recommend for a quick 30 minute outing.
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Andreafd1793od
Jun 28, 2024
Out if the ordinary experience! - This was incredible! Not only did we get to see reindeer, touch them and walk with them. We also had a very special tea time in a historic log building. And during all of it, we learned so much; about reindeer, homesteading, local flora…
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665swttheta
Jun 7, 2024
Misty Morning - Welcomed by the dogs and Graham to his lovely woodland home in Talkeetna. Enjoyed interacting with the animals and conversing with Graham about life in Alaska. We watched the video and had some refreshment after our time outside. A very pleasant morning!
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Sightsee20745929215
Jun 4, 2024
A Fun Walk through the Forest - What a fun tour! Graham introduced us to Lars and the girls and we soon took a walk through the forest with Lars and the pups. Graham pointed out edible plants along the way and told us about the life cycle of the reindeer and his family's plans for a small herd in their future. The cabin was quirky, cute, and comfortable and Graham provided a slide show of their different attempts at raising domestic animals. After our walk, we were offered smoked salmon, reindeer sausage, crackers and cheese, and teas and water. Graham was relaxed and pleasant and we never felt hurried.
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Christine_c
May 16, 2024
When it “Reins…” - What a travel gem. I’m so glad we did this farm tour with reindeer walk. Our guide was amazing, the animals mind-blowingly cute, the food delicious, and the format perfect. Suitable for all ages and nearly all mobilities. Would absolutely recommend this!
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Billf488
Oct 8, 2023
Delightful reindeer experience Alaska style - It was wonderful to experience the Alaska experience on a reindeer farm. We got to enjoy a heart warm welcome into a log cabin, saunter in the woods with Phoebe (reindeer) leading our way, learn about natures edible plants, and eat some yummy homemade treats. This is a tour to not be missed!!! Thanks for a wonderful experience!!
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Odyssey43175207400
Aug 1, 2023
Homestead Heaven - I had an awesome time with Graham and the reindeer! Relaxing walk through the forest learning about plants to make teas with, berries to eat and if the reindeer don’t eat the mushrooms neither will I!! Lol. Fantastic nibbles at the end too!
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