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Looking for memorable things to do in Homer, Alaska? Consider joining Alaskan artists, Ranja and Jeff Dean for this unique Homer tour.
Immerse yourself in our creative lifestyle as you visit our Alaskan homestead, meandering through a menagerie of art and animals, gardens, and architecture.
Learn about life in Alaska, fitting with the climate and following the seasons, creative building, homestead tech, gardening and landscaping, and animal and plant breeds that thrive in the North.
Visit our studios to see art in the making and hear about our artistic process. And at the end of your tour, you’ll visit the Dean Gallery to see our completed works and put everything you’ve experienced into context.
Then, of course, there’s Yeti the yow…
We hope to bring some magic to your day and inspire and encourage you in your originality, as we share a lifetime of inspiration, dedication, and diverse creative output.
We hope to bring some magic to your day and inspire and encourage you in your originality, as we share a lifetime of inspiration, dedication, and diverse creative output.
We’ve partnered with Bear Creek Winery to offer a special tour and wine experience.
The Dean homestead, art gallery, and studios are nestled among the red-caned wild roses on the Homer bench, up against the hill with sweeping views of Kachemak Bay State Park and the Kenai Mountains.
The educational tour lasts around 2 hours, ending with a visit to The Dean Gallery.
Although most of our mornings are booked with Backroads Adventure groups and other private tour companies, we have public tour availabilities on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2:00 pm.
If your schedule doesn’t match one of these times, give us a call, as we may be able to accommodate you at a different time.
And, if you can’t work a tour into your schedule this trip, you can still visit The Dean Gallery.
We offer discount pricing for groups of ten or more, so gather your friends and family for a memorable afternoon.
For same-day bookings or more information call or text 907-299-4124
You’ll see examples of innovative building, timber framing, and cordwood construction, from the hammer-beam arches of the studio and goat barn to the arch-roofed donkey barn, home, sheds, and The Dean Gallery.
Walk through beautifully landscaped herb, rock, and vegetable gardens and learn about flower foods, wild foods, herbs, and herb drying.
From handmade to high-tech, you’ll see a variety of innovations. There’s the sporty handmade donkey cultivator, our solar thermal and wood boiler heating system controlled by Jeff’s custom software, the versatile homemade Timber Jig timber framing tool, a walk-through garden tool shed, and more.
Our rustic animal breeds will greet you; shaggy donkeys braying on the hill, wooly milk goats, heirloom chickens, and last but not least, Yeti the yow, our 2500-pound pasture ornament.
Learn how we make our art and visit our studios to see where we make it. Whether it’s one of Jeff’s current commissions or the art we’re creating for our gallery, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making our artwork.
Wind down after your Dean Homestead and Art Studios tour with a visit to Bear Creek Winery.
On your way back to Homer, visit the award-winning winery for a delightful wine tasting and a bottle of your choice from among 15 handcrafted varietals.
When people are wondering about things to do in Homer, the first things that come to mind are fishing, hiking, and kayaking across Kachemak Bay or visiting the many art galleries in the area.
Many of our guests have considered the Dean Homestead and Art Studio tour to be one of the top things to do in Homer, a highlight of their Alaska trip.
We welcome you to join us and decide for yourself.
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