ALIGN WITH YOUR HEART
Find your true path in the heart of the wild Talkeetna Mountains
An intimate, 8-day retreat immersing you in the Alaskan wilderness, away from the expectations of the daily grind. so you can envision the life you really want.
Sometimes, life throws a curveball and you feels like you're hitting a dead end – on repeat. No matter how hard you try, you just can't find the path ahead.
You know you need to make a change, but you don't take that next step because you don't even know what you want.
If you’ve followed all the “rules” of traditional advice and you're still not living the life you want, you might need a different approach.
But first, I need you to know these TWO things...
#1 You Aren't Alone
Finding the Right Path Feels Confusing for Everyone
(Regardless of what their Instagram says)
#2 You Can Figure This Out
Everyone is Capable of Finding Their True Path
Sometimes you just need time deep in nature to remember who you are.
"Margaret's patience, empathy, and relentless positive attitude sets the tone, making even the most demanding miles feel like a triumph."
"I've been helping people find their authentic path for over a decade and I'm positive I can help you find yours." - Shannon L. Post
Join Us in the Mountains
Navigate through the Talkeetna Mountains, where alpine lakes and vibrant tundra set the stage. Travel at a mindful pace, allowing yourself to attune to the rhythms of nature and reconnect with your own inner landscape.
Throughout the adventure, you'll have the opportunity to re-examine where you are in life and where you want to be. Each day offers moments to pause, reflect, amidst serene mountain meadows, glacial streams, and breathtaking vistas punctuated with a journey that challenges your endurance and proves your stamina.
Led by an experienced, all-women team with deep knowledge of wilderness skills, backcountry travel, and personal growth facilitation, this retreat nurtures your confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself, to the natural world, and the people around you.
This Talkeetna Mountains adventure is designed to leave you invigorated by the absence of technology, inspired by challenges overcome and grounded in your ability to create the life you want.
Highlights
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Soar over untouched wilderness on a bush flight, gaining a rich overhead perspective on glacial valleys, alpine lakes, and rugged mountain ridges
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Travel in across rich tundra above sweeping valleys and along side pristine alpine lakes in the heart of the Talkeetna Mountains.
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Experience navigating through trailless, engaging backcountry terrain, while moving at a pace that challenges you to be fully present.
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Be supported by a skilled all-women team proficient in wilderness travel to break away from traditional norms.
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Cozy reintegration: Unwind and reflect in a warm, welcoming setting as you process your journey, share insights, and gently transition back to everyday life with clarity and intention.
Meet Your Guides
"Margaret Stern is a force of nature and the gold standard in the guiding world. I first experienced her expertise as a guest in the Talkeetna Mountains, where we were dropped by a floatplane at a remote alpine lake. Margaret had meticulously studied and scouted our trekking route, which traversed stunning mountain valleys, boulder fields, alpine tundra, steep scree, and high mountain passes. When an abnormal amount of rain slammed our trip and severely restricted visibility, Margaret met the challenge head-on, keeping safety the absolute priority. Her ability to navigate complex terrain and topography is deeply impressive; the route she crafted was challenging, beautiful, and flawless.
Throughout it all, her patience, empathy, and relentless positive attitude set the tone, making even the most demanding miles feel like a triumph.
Margaret consistently prioritizes her guests' needs above her own, from mastering backcountry hospitality to seamlessly handling dietary restrictions without a hint of stress. Beyond her technical skills, she is a natural mentor who genuinely loves empowering others to find confidence in the wilderness. She is a joy to be around, packed with incredible life experiences and stories. I was so inspired by her guiding style that we ended up backpacking together outside of work, and I'm proud to call this badass woman a friend. For an unforgettable, empowering Alaskan adventure, Margaret is the only person you should call."
– Lauren Kellen | Backpacking Client
"Before I worked with Shannon, I didn’t think what I wanted to do was possible. I was restraining myself and not allowing myself to tune in to what I wanted. The world felt small to me. I wasn’t allowing myself to figure out what I wanted because I didn’t think I could have it. I had a belief I couldn’t go after what I wanted. I thought I had to wait for things to fall into my lap and I didn’t know that I was allowed to decide.
What I first noticed about myself changing as a result of working with Shannon was that I started learning how to listen to and trust myself. I gained confidence that I didn’t have before both in myself and that I could actually have what I wanted. I realized that I can just go do things to get what I want. I don’t have to wait for someone to invite me to be in a band; I can start a band and invite other people. I found a sense of empowerment that I had not known before.
I now have a belief that anything is possible and that it’s very important to figure out what you truly want. That would not have happened without Shannon. I also learned that what I truly want can change as I grow and change. Now I have the skills to recognize and identify it, let go of my picture of how things should go and do the ongoing work of identifying what I truly want.
Shannon made it safe for me to explore the world. I knew that, no matter what happens, I have this person who can help me figure out what to do with this shitty mess I just made. If something I try doesn't go well, it’s okay. I have this person I can talk it over with. I felt like I could connect with my inner child and that was so good for me because I really needed to connect with that part of me to figure out what I really wanted. I did not feel embarrassed when we did visualization exercises and something “weird” came up. I felt safe to find myself.
Shannon is a calming presence and really, really creative, relational. She’s more creative than she realizes she is because it’s just how she is. And that is her message for everyone: you don’t know just how awesome you are because your gifts feel like breathing to you."
– Aspenyarrow, Singer-Songwriter | Private Coaching Client
What You Get
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Master personal leadership skills – Engage with a compassionate, yet straightforward approach to leading and navigating your life. Learn how to make decisions in your own best interest, build the habits you need to make your ideas a reality, and practice self-compassion so the changes you seek can take hold and become permanent. This is not a “bootcamp” approach. This is the gentle, warm, yet firm, boundaried guidance and mentorship you need to shore up your confidence so you can reach your next level.
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Hone Nervous system regulation skills – The key to sustainably creating any dream or goal is knowing how to get yourself back into a calm and centered state. Hiking in the backcountry will present you with ample opportunities that will challenge your personal “status quo” and require you to be calm and collected so you can navigate the path in front of you.
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Learn about area plants and animals – Our journeys through the Talkeetna Mountains offer more than breathtaking landscapes. Learn about local plants and animals, their adaptations, and the interconnectedness of the ecosystem, while reflecting on your own patterns, strengths, and growth. Guided exercises and daily prompts are woven throughout the experience, helping you draw insights from nature and apply them to your personal journey.
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Build Community – Connection built on the trail and over meals thoughtfully prepared by talented local women chefs. Delicious whether in Talkeetna or on the trail, each meal provides the fuel you need while offering a taste of local flavor and care.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive
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Arrive in Talkeetna, meet your fellow guides and travelers over a home-made, local Alaskan dinner. Explore your accomodations at Chanterelle Chalet and get settled in.
Day 2 - Prepare
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Enjoy a continental breakfast, set your intention for the trip with Shannon, go through your gear with Margaret, take a "yoga for backpacking" class from Diane Zeigner in her woodland yurt studio. Then enjoy dinner together, and rest up for the journey ahead.
Day 3 - Launch
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Wake up early and head to the heliport, meet your pilot, and get briefed on helicopter safety. Then lift off into the Talkeetna Mountains, take in the majestic view, and begin your adventure.
Day 4 - Immerse
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After coffee and breakfast, start navigate off trail - true Alaska-style hiking. Get intimate with the raw beauty of the Alaskan landscape. No phones, no to-do list, just reconnecting with your wild self.
Day 5 - Imagine
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Spend the day traveling uncharted paths, sparking your creativity so you can reignite the dreams you left buried long ago. Learn the skill of navigating without trails. Take turns leading, reading the landscape, and course correcting.
Day 6 - Emerge
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Wake up in the wilderness and capture your final insights. Hike up to see if mother nature will grant you a view of Denali and the Alaska Range before getting a literal big picture perspective during your helicopter flight back to our Talkeetna home base. End the day telling stories and reveling in the adventure together over dinner.
Day 7 - Integrate
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Today you'll clarify what you've learned, create the plans to make the life you want actually happen. Knowing "what" you want is the first step. Integration is how you bring your idea into reality. The afternoon is yours, you can take a hike, join a yoga class, book a massage, spend time together or alone. End with a full celebration dinner catered in house.
Day 8 - Start
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Spend a final morning together securing your connections before you start a brand new adventure. One that puts you in the driver' seat, on the path to creating the life you really want.
Details
ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
DATES
September 2nd - 9th, 2026
PRICING
$5,500.00 USD for shared accomodations
$6,500.00 USD for single accomodation
INCLUDES
Price includes: shared lodging, meals, guides, permits, helicopter flights,** and transport to and from the heliport in Talkeetna.
Price does not include: travel insurance, flights to and from Alaska, and transportation to Talkeetna.
**Note: The Robinson 44 helicopter a manufacturer's safety restriction of 300lb per seat.
We Can't Wait for You to Join Us!
Single Accomodation
6,500$- 🌟 Private, king-size bedroom (2 available)
- ✅ All meals - in town & on the trail
- ✅ All fees & permits
- ✅ All gratuity for pilots, catering, etc.
- ✅ All helicopter flights
- ✅ Transport to and from the heliport in Talkeetna
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Flights to and from Alaska
- ❌ Transportation to Talkeetna
Shared Accomodation
5,500$- 🌟 Shared, twin-size bunk beds (4 available)
- ✅ All meals - in town & on the trail
- ✅ All fees & permits
- ✅ All gratuity for pilots, catering, etc.
- ✅ All helicopter flights
- ✅ Transport to and from the heliport in Talkeetna
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Flights to and from Alaska
- ❌ Transportation to Talkeetna
"Your personality is so warm and supportive. It was the perfect environment for me to ask questions and express personal doubts. It was also the perfect way to turn my Kolbe results into actionable changes."
– Dr. Candice Blacknall, MD | Founder of GABA Inc. | Kolbe A Deep Dive
This is for you if:
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You don't like your job or your life, but you don't know what else to do.
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You have no idea, what you want to do.
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You have a dream, but you don't know how to make it happen, or if it's even possible.
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You followed all the rules, just to end up in a job and a life you hate.
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You've been told that you need to figure out who you are to find your dreams, but you don't know how.
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You're open to hearing new perspectives and willing to test out new approaches to see if they work for you.
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You're willing to handle the set backs and disappointments that are a normal part of the creative process.
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You can take responsibility for the things within your control and are open to figuring out a way to help yourself solve the problems you can.
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You're able to ask for help when you need it.
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You have a growth mindset (vs. a fixed) mindset.
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You agree with the terms of this agreement.
This is NOT for you if:
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You know everything.
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You quit at the first sign of adversity.
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You blame others for things that are your responsibility or within your control.
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You have a fixed mindset (vs. a growth mindset.)
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You want someone to solve everything for you. Not a judgement, sometimes we need that. This retreat just isn't that. The Alaskan wilderness will challenge you, and you will need to rise to the occaision.
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You have physical limitation that would prevent you from hiking, carrying a load, sleeping in a tent on the ground, or flying in a small airplane or helicopter.
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If this retreat isn't right for you or it's not the right time I want you to trust yourself. If you still want my support, see if these resources are a better fit instead:
"This work has made me braver in putting myself out into the world as a yoga teacher. It’s helped me work more directly with my personal strengths and weaknesses. Even though I know myself fairly well, I didn’t see how I was holding myself back."
– Diane Ziegner | Yoga Teacher & Owner at Studio Z Yoga | Discover Live
Still Reading?
Is something calling out inside of you?
Life can be more than waiting for the weekend, living out someone else's dream. You're capable of finding and achieving your own dreams. But you may need help to break out of the mold.
This change will affect how you're going to feel every day - for the rest of your life.
If you're on the fence, ask yourself these 3 questions:
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What would you accomplish if you weren't in a job or a life that drained you?
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What is your "good job," your "safe life" really costing you?
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How much time and money do you spend coping, recovering, complaining, escaping, numbing out, and wasting your precious hours and talents?
There's never going to be a perfect time.
"Shannon will illuminate the power and the potential you forgot you had. She will help you grasp the bigger possibilities that are within your reach. She won’t let you hide in your stuff and you will love it."
– Wendy Battino | CoFounder THRIVE Nation
Have Questions? Let's hop on a call.
"Shannon is a no – nonsense, cut to the chase, zero in on whatever might be holding you back from living a fulfilled and purposeful, satisfying life. With a huge heart, she was able to help me image and then bring to fruition, my idea of the ideal job. She also helped me to see attributes within myself I was not allowing myself to see, so that I have the confidence to accept them as a part of me I can share with the world. I am forever grateful."
– Martha Simkins Davis | Coach & Yoga Teacher
