Borealis Bison Barns

Borealis Bison Barns Unique lakefront Alaskan homestead featuring two restored 1935 Colony barns. Rooted in pioneer history, built with heart, and surrounded by wild beauty.

A private home first, thoughtfully shared for quiet stays, intimate gatherings, and simple elopements.

One thing we’ve learned already during our first full summer season at The Nelson is that great guest feedback is absolu...
05/31/2026

One thing we’ve learned already during our first full summer season at The Nelson is that great guest feedback is absolutely priceless.

We’re so grateful for the incredible five-star reviews we’ve received so far, and we’re committed to continually making each stay even better than the last. ❤️

Over the past week, we’ve added a few new touches, including a hot plate for simple meal prep, a new bathroom storage stand, and hotel-style amenities with individual shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and other essentials for our guests. We also have a kitchen island and stools on the way to create a dedicated dining and workspace area.

Outside, we’re continuing to improve the property as well. More tree cleanup and landscaping projects are scheduled for next week, and we’re excited to keep enhancing the experience throughout the season.

The Nelson has always been about creating a comfortable, peaceful place to slow down, enjoy the Alaska views, and make yourself at home. We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to share all the improvements still to come.

We’ve been incredibly busy with Airbnb bookings this season, which we’re so thankful for, but we’d still love to host our first elopement or intimate event of the summer. If you’re looking for a unique Alaska setting for an elopement, vow renewal, small gathering, or special celebration, we’d love to chat.

For information about booking The Loft event space or hosting an elopement at Borealis Bison Barns, send me a DM and let’s start planning something memorable.

BLOCK PARTY + FREE WEEKEND STAY GIVEAWAY 🤎🦬We’re hosting the Borealis Bison Barn Block Party and everyone is invited! We...
05/29/2026

BLOCK PARTY + FREE WEEKEND STAY GIVEAWAY 🤎🦬

We’re hosting the Borealis Bison Barn Block Party and everyone is invited! We’ll also be giving away a free weekend stay at Borealis Bison Barns, valid to use between 10.1.25-2.29.26!

THE BLOCK PARTY:
Join us Saturday, June 13th at 6:00 PM for free drinks, a grazing table, cupcakes, music, decor, behind the scenes moments, and a fun night at the barn🪩

Spots are first come, first serve with a max of 50 people, and we only have a limited amount left. To RSVP and receive the address/details, email [email protected]💌

THE GIVEAWAY:
We’re giving away a free weekend stay at Borealis Bison Barns! Swipe right to see! You can enter online or in person at the party. Everyone who attends the block party will also get an extra chance to win.

To enter online:
🤎Like this post
🤎Tag a bestie or two you’d like to go with
🤎Repost to your story
🤎Tag so we can see it

The winner will be announced at the party!

Free entry | Food + drinks provided | Limited spots available

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Summer at The Nelson is officially in full swing ☀️✨We’ve been blown away by the support already. Our calendar is fillin...
05/24/2026

Summer at The Nelson is officially in full swing ☀️✨

We’ve been blown away by the support already. Our calendar is filling fast, with bookings carrying through August, and watching this little dream grow into a place people choose to celebrate, gather, and slow down has been something special.

A quick reminder that The Nelson at Borealis Bison Barns isn’t just a stay… we also offer intimate elopement packages and small gatherings inside our restored 1935 hayloft loft space. Exposed original beams, cozy Alaska charm, overnight accommodations, and a setting built for meaningful moments instead of massive productions.

Still searching for a summer or fall elopement location? Weekend availability is becoming very limited, so now is the time to start planning.

We’re also counting down to our Borealis Bison Block Party on the 13th. We’re putting final touches on everything and can’t wait to open the doors, showcase the loft space, and celebrate this new chapter with our community.

If you’ve been curious about hosting an elopement, intimate ceremony, gathering, or simply want to tour the space, this is your chance to see it in person.

Please RSVP for the Block Party as space (and food) will be limited.

Historic hayloft. Alaska homestead charm. Intimate celebrations made personal.

📍The Nelson | Borealis Bison Barns
📩 DM for elopement packages, availability, or Block Party RSVP



Hi! I’m Bethany local real estate agent and proud owner of — a lakefront Alaskan homestead featuring two beautifully restored 1935 Colony barns, shared for peaceful retreats, curated events and intimate elopements. Steeped in heritage. Sustained by faith. Shaped by generations. Led by a fourth-generation Alaskan, this property reflects the grit and grace of the far north, pairing historic character with refined touches for a rare and lasting experience. Come unwind, gather well, and take in Alaska through a story that began long before us.

A huge thank you to Helen Brider and Destiny Firestack for the beautiful photos and for taking the time to spotlight wh...
05/18/2026

A huge thank you to Helen Brider and Destiny Firestack for the beautiful photos and for taking the time to spotlight what we’re building here at Borealis Bison Barns. 🤍

Seeing our vision through someone else’s lens is such a gift, and these images captured this place in a way that means more than we can explain.

We’re incredibly grateful for the support, encouragement, and people who continue cheering on this dream as it grows.

We’re also excited to share that Destiny will be back for our upcoming RSVP private launch party, which we’ll be talking more about very soon. 👀

Thank you again for helping tell our story. We appreciate you both more than you know!

Message us for availability!

Hi! I’m Bethany local real estate agent and proud owner of — a lakefront Alaskan homestead featuring two beautifully restored 1935 Colony barns, shared for peaceful retreats, curated events and intimate elopements. Steeped in heritage. Sustained by faith. Shaped by generations. Led by a fourth-generation Alaskan, this property reflects the grit and grace of the far north, pairing historic character with refined touches for a rare and lasting experience. Come unwind, gather well, and take in Alaska through a story that began long before us.

Our first guests checked out yesterday… and before we could even blink, we were turning over The Nelson for our next gue...
05/18/2026

Our first guests checked out yesterday… and before we could even blink, we were turning over The Nelson for our next guests arriving at 3 PM. Then another booking right after that. 🥹

A lot of today looked like coffee cups, laundry, fresh sheets, and two people in bathrobes making beds together between stays. The behind-the-scenes isn’t glamorous, but seeing this little dream fill with guests already feels incredibly rewarding.

We’re thankful. We’re learning. And we’re feeling very blessed that Borealis Bison Barns is becoming a place people choose to slow down and stay awhile.

If you’ve been thinking about an Alaska getaway, The Nelson still has availability this season and bookings are now through Airbnb only.

Planning something bigger? The Loft also has openings for intimate events, micro weddings, showers, content sessions, and gatherings.

Message us for availability!

Hi! I’m Bethany local real estate agent and proud owner of — a lakefront Alaskan homestead featuring two beautifully restored 1935 Colony barns, shared for peaceful retreats, curated events and intimate elopements. Steeped in heritage. Sustained by faith. Shaped by generations. Led by a fourth-generation Alaskan, this property reflects the grit and grace of the far north, pairing historic character with refined touches for a rare and lasting experience. Come unwind, gather well, and take in Alaska through a story that began long before us.

Thank you Helen for the spotlight!!!
05/18/2026

Thank you Helen for the spotlight!!!

What started as a historic 1935 colony barn and a dream has slowly turned into something bigger than we planned. 🤍At Bor...
05/18/2026

What started as a historic 1935 colony barn and a dream has slowly turned into something bigger than we planned. 🤍

At Borealis Bison Barns, we’re creating a place where people can slow down, celebrate, gather, and experience a little piece of Alaska.

We now offer:

• The Nelson → a private lakefront Airbnb inside our restored historic barn conversion, designed for quiet getaways, couples, travelers, and anyone needing a peaceful reset.

• The Loft → intimate elopements and micro weddings with lakefront ceremony space for couples wanting something meaningful without the pressure of a huge wedding.

• Event rentals → baby showers, birthdays, workshops, small gatherings, and celebrations.

• Photo + content rentals → a character-filled Alaska backdrop with original beams, natural light, and lake views for photographers, creatives, and brands.

This place has been built with a lot of hard work, late nights, and a vision to preserve a piece of Alaska history while creating experiences people remember.

Message for availability, pricing, or to reserve your dates. Hi! I’m Bethany local real estate agent and proud owner of — a lakefront Alaskan homestead featuring two beautifully restored 1935 Colony barns, shared for peaceful retreats, curated events and intimate elopements. Steeped in heritage. Sustained by faith. Shaped by generations. Led by a fourth-generation Alaskan, this property reflects the grit and grace of the far north, pairing historic character with refined touches for a rare and lasting experience. Come unwind, gather well, and take in Alaska through a story that began long before us.

We were supposed to be welcoming our first guests on Monday.We had a whole weekend planned to finish the little details,...
05/16/2026

We were supposed to be welcoming our first guests on Monday.

We had a whole weekend planned to finish the little details, add final touches, and pretend we had everything under control 😅

Instead, we got a last-minute booking THREE hours ago and our first guest is checking in… basically now.

Cue frantic scrambling between real estate showings, final walk-throughs, and putting out approximately seven unrelated fires. We somehow tracked down a TV, found a TV stand (not my dream choice, but tiny cabin stairs apparently have opinions), hauled everything upstairs, cleaned, staged, and did our absolute best to make this space feel cozy and cared for.

Needless to say, our brains are fried.

Building something from scratch is messy. Hosting people in a place you’ve poured your time, money, and heart into feels vulnerable too. But tonight our doors officially open, and that’s really exciting.

We hope our guests love this little spot as much as we do. And if nothing else… they’ll never know how close the TV installation was to becoming a full emotional event 😂

Here’s to first guests, learning as we go, and new adventures.

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Palmer, AK

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