We stayed at EarthSong Lodge for 3 nights in August 2006 before going on a cruise. It is a wonderful little resort just 20 min drive from the entrance to Denali. The cabins are very cozy. Each one has a different theme and is decorated lovingly and neatly. Jon and Karin are intelligent, thoughtful, and helpful hosts. We noticed in all our travels, no matter how beautiful the scenery, meeting interesting people always becomes a highlight and the most memorable part of the trip. Jon and Karin are THE people we'll remember from our trip to Alaska: their love story, their passion for Alaska and sled dogs. There is a personal touch in everything at the lodge: warm hospitality at the Henry's, useful and sincere advices on Denali activities, the evening slideshow, the kennel tour. Due to our busy schedule, we missed the regular kennel tour but my son was so fond of the dogs that I asked the hosts if he can be taken on a personal tour - and he was! On our way to Denali we saw the hustle and bustle of the main village and were happy we stayed at the EarthSong Lodge. We wished we could stay there longer...

Earth Song Lodge
July 30-August 3, 2006

High on the tundra, a few miles north of the entrance to Denali and away from the hustle and bustle of tours and hotels lies this idyllic little lodge made up of about a dozen cozy, nicely decorated cabins and a little cafe that serves breakfast and a few dinner items. Jon and Karen, the owners, are warm friendly folks who share their knowledge of Denali as well as provide a relaxing atmosphere after a busy day hiking and travelling through the park. The added attraction of Jon's kennel of friendly sled dogs and his slide shows about his many dogsled trips around Alaska makes Earth Song a truly wonderful experience. The 5 days we spent here were one of the highlights of an exciting 3 week trip to Alaska. Earth song has cabins with private bath for couples and families in a reasonable price range starting at about $135.00 per night during the summer season. Children are welcome and will love the dogs!

We stayed here earlier this month as part of a family vacation to Alaska. We chose EarthSong based on the reviews here, and it lived up to its billing! The place is comfortably rustic. We had a nicely appointed cabin, big enough for a family of four, without the distraction of phone or TV. Henry's Coffeehouse was great for dinner and breakfast -- we highly recommend the oatmeal, and our son loved the pancakes! Touring the kennel was fun for all of us; you get to walk through the kennel and pet the dogs. What we loved best about Healy, though, was the quiet -- truly awesome! As another poster noted, though, you'll want a car here to give you the flexibility to explore the area on your own, given the distance to Denali. I can't imagine staying anywhere else, though!

My husband and I just returned from our Alaska trip on Monday July 3rd. We went for our 20th anniversay and were there a total of 9 days. While in Alaska we drove a total of 2000 miles and saw so many beautiful things. Our most memorable stay was at the Earthsong Lodge in Healy, Alaska. We stayed in a very quaint log cabin - the Sled Dog cabin. The accomodations were very nice and very clean. The peace and quiet after our long days driving and touring Denali was priceless. The setting for the lodge is beautiful with mountains all around. The open tundra had me looking for moose and bear all the time - you could see a long way. We did not see any from the lodge but did see moose every time we went in and out of the road including babies. We took the sled dog kennel tour and met all of the dogs. Very sweet and friendly. At night they would all start to sing which just added to the experience. All in all these were the best two nights of our stay. I would recommend the Earthsong Lodge to anyone and plan to rave about it for a long time to come. We will be going back for sure - hopefully sometime soon. Thanks Jon and Karin for a great time. You have a special place.