Alaska Siblings Retreat

TAPS Adult Programs warmly invites you to join fellow surviving siblings and siblings-in-law, who are more than six months from their loss, for a retreat in Eagle River, Alaska.

OVERVIEW

At The Alaska Project, survivors will draw strength from the natural landscape while engaging in meaningful cultural experiences unique to the region, collaborating on a service project that honors their loved ones, and spending time in the outdoors. Over the course of the retreat, survivors will build real connections through shared experiences, finding support, understanding, and moments of renewal along the way.

Who should attend?

This retreat is open to adult surviving siblings whose loss occurred more than 6 months ago. If you are within the first 6 months of your loss, we encourage you to explore other TAPS
programs designed to meet you where you are in your grief journey

Retreat Schedule

Day 1: Travel day, evening welcome session

Days 2-4: Facilitated group sessions

Day 5: Travel Day

Activity Level

This retreat is rated Activity Level 2, our moderate-intensity physical activity level, which includes moderate activity such as walking up to 1-3 miles per day and engaging in daily movement. Please see attached to learn more about what you can expect based on activity levels. 

Event Details

● Lodging: The Alaska Project. Cabins will be shared with other survivors attending. This is an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free property.

● Meals and Activities: Thanks to our generous donors, all meals and activities are provided at no additional cost.

● Technology-free Environment: To stay present and fully engaged, we ask that cell phones and other devices not be used during programming and only for emergencies.

● Transportation: Survivors are responsible for their own transportation to and from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, AK. Shuttles will be provided at specific times. Please wait to make travel arrangements until you receive instructions from staff after your application has been approved.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications will be open from February 9 - 16, 2026 There will be a blue button at the top of this page only while applications are open. All applicants will be notified of their selection or waitlist status via email. Those not initially selected will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.

If you have any questions, please email adultprograms@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277).