From 1911 to 1928, Scandinavian fishermen followed a rich herring run to Halibut Cove. The fishery employed as many as 1,000 people during the height of the season. By 1928 the herring were gone due to poor management of the waste from the processing facilities, called salteries. Halibut Cove soon became a ghost town of old-timers.
In 1948, Clem Tillion came to Halibut Cove. In 1952, he married Diana Rutzebeck, and together they pioneered the community into a fishing and arts mecca. Diana’s Cove Gallery, featuring her work done primarily in octopus ink, opened in 1968.
Today, fine art has become a major industry in this community along with fishing, sustainable shellfish farming and tourism.
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Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness, thrilling adventures, and extraordinary wildlife, all seamlessly paired with luxurious accommodations, exceptional cuisine, and warm hospitality.
Custom itineraries... make memories and friends that last a lifetime.
Bountiful organic gardens yield fresh produce picked fresh just steps from the table.
Our boutique, seaside resort is nestled on the edge of the wilderness.
"Stillpoint Lodge took the experience to epic. Stillpoint arranged for us to be picked up by seaplane Sunday morning and flown directly to Stillpoint Lodge in Halibut Cove to begin our six days of luxury excursions.
"Stillpoint was much more than a home base for our excursions. It was a diverse loving family that made us feel welcome and almost Alaskan."
