RE-FORMING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, WITH THE EARTH, & WITH EACH OTHER
Peace to you,

This month at Holden, we have seen feet of snow melt into the drainage ditches, the return of many familiar Village critters (as well as a sighting of a mama bear and cubs down the road), and lunches and painting on the Loading Dock. Three artists in residence spent weeks working on music, poetry, and visual art, and led Coffee House open mic night each Friday. Arts in the Cascades returned to the Village for a weekend of listening to the wilderness and time spent in the studio. On April Fools’ Day, the Village woke to find a boat on the Dining Hall island! As the sun warms the Village and brings us closer to spring, we look forward to Holy Week, a group of students joining us for May Youth Weekends, and the return of deer to the Village.

We hope you enjoy these stories and images from the past month at Holden!
THE ARTS
ARTS IN THE CASCADES
 Arts in the Cascades returned to Holden, featuring sessions with Holden Director Chuck Hoffman, Village Artist Emilie Bouvier, a walk in the wilderness with Village Naturalist Andrew Zimmerman, and more. Participants spent the weekend exploring and listening to the wilderness, and creating prints in the studio. LEARN MORE
FOOD SERVICE
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOLDEN KITCHEN!
The Learn more about the Holden Kitchen on its new website page! Our kitchen staff worked together to revise and update our food philosophy, a statement describing the thought process that goes into decisions about buying, planning for, and preparing food for our community. Learn more about some of our local food providers and find answers to frequently asked questions about food service at Holden! LEARN MORE
THE ARTS
REGISTER FOR THE RAILROAD CREEK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Attention string players! Register by April 30th to join us in the Village June 9-15 for the very first Railroad Creek Chamber Music Festival! Participants will spend the week reading, practicing, and performing chamber music in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. An ensemble of professional players will be in residence for coaching and practicing with participants. You’ll be encouraged to share your music making at coffee breaks or after dinner, and to participate in music for Vespers services. MORE INFO 
VILLAGE LIFE
SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Experience the rhythms of summertime in the Village! Registration for visits between May 1 - October 31, 2019 is now open. Weeks are filling up quickly--register soon to ensure that you can join us this summer. If your favorite week is full, don't hesitate to join our waiting list. Be a part of Holden's summer community and join us for sessions with renowned teaching faculty , vibrant programming, a time for rest and renewal, access to incredible hiking in the beautiful North Cascades, and more. We look forward to welcoming you to the Village!

EDUCATION
2019 TEACHING FACULTY RECOMMENDED READING
It’s here! The 2019 teaching faculty recommended reading list is now available on our website!

Whether you’ll be joining us this summer for teaching sessions in the Village or joining the conversation from afar, take a look at the full list.
We’re already preparing for summer 2020! Holden is recruiting potential teaching faculty for 2020 around the themes of re-formation; re-forming our relationship to God, to the earth, and to each other. If you are interested in serving on Holden’s teaching faculty, please consider submitting a proposal.
JOIN THE SUMMER VOLUNTEER STAFF!
The summer 2019 staff application is available on our website! Tell a friend who you think might be interested! Whether you can commit to two weeks or a year, time spent at Holden as a volunteer is abundant with opportunities for growth. Positions include Trails Crew Assistants, Narnia Assistants, Housekeeping Assistants, Kitchen Assistants, and more! Holden is currently looking to fill a variety of staff positions, both long-term and short-term. Long-term staff commit to one year (or more) of service at Holden, and they are eligible to receive a monthly stipend and benefits. We hope to see you in the Village!
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BLESSING
May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart may desire.
Irish proverb
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 PHOTOS: Hannah Lauber VIDEO: Hannah Lauber