Gift basket delivery on the Kenai Peninsula: where I go and what it costs
I build every basket at my house in Sterling and deliver it myself. Here's where I go, what each trip costs, how far each drive is, and how to plan a delivery in the dark months.
By Jenn Scheller, ArtisticVisionAK. . 4 minute read.
Every basket I make gets wrapped in clear cellophane with a big bow and handed over by me, not a courier. That keeps the bow in one piece and lets me send you a photo when it lands. Here's how delivery works from Sterling.
Where I deliver and what it costs
| Town | Delivery fee | Road miles from Sterling | Population (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | Free | Home base | 5,918 |
| Soldotna | $10 | About 14 | 4,342 |
| Kenai | $15 | About 24 | 7,424 |
| Kasilof | $15 | About 28 | 525 |
| Nikiski | $15 | About 35 | 4,456 |
| Cooper Landing | $25 | About 33 | 344 |
| Ninilchik | $25 | About 55 | 845 |
Farther out, like Homer or Anchorage? That's not a regular run for me, but message me and I'll see what I can do.
How to order a delivery
- Pick a ready-made basket on the gift baskets page and tap Order now.
- At checkout, choose your delivery town or free pickup, then fill in the date it should land, a card message and any allergies or scents to avoid.
- Pay securely through Stripe. Payment works from anywhere in the US, so you can order from out of state or from camp.
- I text you within a day to confirm the details, then deliver it by hand and send you a photo.
Want something built from scratch instead? The Gift Helper asks six quick questions, and I send back a plan and a quote before you pay anything.
Planning a delivery in the dark months
| Soldotna in December | Typical |
|---|---|
| Daylight on December 21 | 5 hours, 43 minutes |
| Earliest sunset | 3:52 PM, December 16 |
| Latest sunrise | 10:12 AM, December 26 |
If a basket is going to a doorstep, tell me when someone will be home so it isn't sitting out in the cold. For a workplace, give me the hours they're open.
Winter roads can slow a long run to Cooper Landing or Ninilchik. The state's Alaska 511 site has current road conditions, and you can dial 511 from inside Alaska. For a winter birthday, an extra day of cushion never hurts.
What to tell me when you order
- The date it should land, and whether that date is flexible
- Home or workplace, and when someone will be there
- Your card message. Every gift comes with one of my art cards, and I write your note by hand
- Any allergies or scents to avoid, since candles, lotion and lip balm often go in
Quick answers
Do you deliver to Homer or Anchorage?
Not as a regular run. I deliver in Sterling, Soldotna, Kenai, Kasilof, Nikiski, Cooper Landing and Ninilchik. Farther out, message me and I'll see what I can do.
Is pickup free?
Yes. Pickup in Sterling is free. Text or email me to arrange it.
Can I order from outside Alaska?
Yes. Checkout runs through Stripe and takes payment from anywhere in the US. The delivery itself stays on the central Kenai.
How do I know it arrived?
I send you a photo when it lands.