Alaska Siblings Retreat
July 27 - 31, 2026
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.
TAPS Retreats use a combination of mindful movement and outdoor recreation and education to facilitate meaningful experiences that prioritize peer bonds, coping skills and remembering our loved ones.
Who Should Attend
This retreat is open to adult surviving siblings and sibling-in-laws 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 outdoor group sessions and service project
Day 5: Travel day
Activity Level
Activity Level 2: Active
- Moderate-intensity
- Moderate physical exertion with regular movement throughout the day, with opportunities to challenge yourself
- Requires the ability to walk 1-3 miles at a time
- Activities will include moderate hiking and ability to complete a service project
- This retreat and activities are designed to incorporate physical challenge as a tool in your healing. They are manageable for most participants that have a semi-active lifestyle, getting moderate exercise at least 3x a week
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 aditional 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 Process
Applications for this event closed on March 9.
If you have any questions, please email adultprograms@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277).