Talon Blog

Sarah Palin is not the only Alaska woman who looks good carrying a gun.  Meet Gwen Younger, who along with her husband Phil, are on-site operators of Talon Lodge.

Gwen grew up in Sitka and returned to Sitka 5-years ago to help build the most unique luxury fishing lodge in Alaska. A place where resort-style services meet the spectacular private island setting which overlooks Alaska's Inside Passage.

Gwen's attention to detail and service touches are felt by our guest's though the service standards, gourmet cuisine, attentiveness to guest needs and overall friendly approach to guest hosting. 

As a former executive with a hospitality marketing company, Gwen strives to deliver a unique promise in the Alaska Fishing Lodge arena.  The aim is to do everything different and provided excellence within a rustic environment.  I think that you will find that Talon has delivered on this promise.

Talon Lodge is a different type of Alaska Fishing Lodge - and Gwen makes sure of that!

It was a great idea.  It was an even better event!

The 2008 Visiting Winemaker Series was one of the most enjoyable events that we hosted last season.  Our guests were treated to some of the finest wine made along with specially paired gourmet meals. 

The winemakers hosted each meal and treated our guests with their very finest work.  The most entertaining aspect of each event was the pure excitement that each Winemaker had in presenting their fine wine.

The 2009 Visiting Winemaker Series is shaping up to be even better than 2008 and the Winemakers along with our Chefs are already preparing their pairings.  My mouth is already watering!

Venge Vineyards - May 23-27 and May 27-31

B-Cellars - July 13-17 and July 17-21

Saddleback Vineyards - July 29-Aug 2 and Aug 2-6

Bacio Divino - Aug 14-18 and Aug 18-22

We are already taking reservations for each of these events and you will want to contact us as soon as you can to secure your space.

You'll soon discover... Talon is no ordinary Alaska fishing lodge.

Call 1-800-536-1864 for reservations