Logistics & Welcome

An official welcome to the 13th annual Harvester Island Writers’ Workshop! I am very excited about each one of you being there. It’s really going to be an incredible group.

Here are some important updates, details, and instructions:

TRAVEL: ARRIVAL

You’ll fly to Anchorage, AK and then on to Kodiak. Alaska Airlines is the only one that flies to Kodiak & is an excellent airline. They bring a jet to Kodiak 2- 3 times a day.

Plan to arrive in Kodiak no later than 3 pm, Saturday, August 30th. (There is a flight that arrives at 3pm)

We’ll fly out to the island a few hours later, chartering three private bush planes. (This cost is already included in your payment.) It’s a gorgeous flight straight across Kodiak Island so you’ll see untouched wilderness the whole way. Sneak peek below.

Another consideration. If you have the extra day and budget, the best thing to do is to fly into Kodiak the day before, Friday, to get acclimated & have some time to rest before flying out to Harvester. There are many hotels and AirB&B’s here.

TRAVEL: DEPARTURE

For booking your return flight home, we’ll be back in Kodiak by 1pm on Saturday, Sept. 6 so you can fly out of Kodiak that afternoon. (If you have any extra time or budget, you should consider staying in Kodiak for a few days on either end. There are a number of nice B+B’s here. There’s much to see and do on this island!)

FOOD ALLERGIES?

Please let me know ASAP (if you have not already) if you have any food allergies or dietary requirements.

THINGS TO BRING:

-We have wifi, so bring your laptop or ipad! I will be sharing at least some of our notes digitally.
-The weather will be cool to warm: 48 – 68 degrees

-Water bottle

-Small daypack for afternoon excursions

-Comfortable hiking/walking shoes

-We do not provide a hair dryer, so bring one if you need it

-Rubber knee boots (for all skiff travel. These are essential! But you can buy a cheap pair at Walmart in Kodiak for about $30)

-Warmer outer jacket and hat (for skiff travel. It’s always cooler on the water plus the wind chill.)

-Light Raingear top and bottom (can also buy at the local Walmart)

-Camera

-Binoculars?

-Sunglasses

-Keep your overall luggage weight as close to 50 pounds as you can.

PROVIDED:

Lifejackets for excursions
All meals and snacks
Towels & Linens

Let me say one more time, I am totally EXCITED to meet you and to spend an adventurous week together!

See you soon!

Leslie