Greetings!
While the heart of winter is still a few months away, we are beginning to witness the beauty and splendor that defines winter here in the Northern Cascades. Last week, Railroad Creek Valley had its first dusting of snow amidst the autumn yellows of cottonwood, aspen, and larch trees.
We are deeply grateful for the Fall Work Week volunteers for lending their time and talents in community projects and winter preparations. Thanks to them, year-round staff and winter guests will be able to enjoy the winter traditions.
We are also thankful for everyone who supported the Jubilee Auction -- because of your continued generosity, Holden Village can continue to be a place of recreation, and renewal for generations to come.
Consider spending time in the Village as a guest or volunteer for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, or New Year’s! We look forward to welcoming you for reflection, simplicity, and joyful celebration during these upcoming seasons.
Faithfully,
Stacy Kitahata, Mark Bach, and Kathie Bach
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Join Our Team This Winter! |
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Ready to live, work, and play in a winter wonderland?
Come help us host holiday guests as a Services Assistant or Kitchen Assistant. Positions are available in November, December, and January. Complete the form below to be part of the hospitality team and celebrate the wonder of winter at Holden.
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Another Successful Jubilee Auction! |
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Thank you to everyone who celebrated Holden's 60th anniversary through the third annual online Jubilee Auction!
As Holden continues to navigate the pandemic challenges, short staffing has required us to cap registration. We are deeply grateful to share that the 2022 Jubilee Auction raised $69,108! Your support offset the loss of guest revenue from summer and fall.
Did you miss the Auction or get outbid at the end? Consider donating to the Dining Hall Water & Ice Dispenser Fund instead! We are only $3,500 away from reaching this goal! (Please write the name of the Fund in the "comments" on the donation form.)
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Summer 2023 Faculty
Application Deadline November 1
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Holden Village invites teaching faculty, artists, and musicians from around the globe to join us in summer 2023 to engage in conversations about visual and performing arts, science, theology, diversity, inclusion, racial justice, social issues, and more! |
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Spend February 3-6 at our annual Women’s Retreat. The theme this year will explore "Encountering Eden" through teaching sessions, art, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Come build new relationships, rejuvenate past friendships, and reconnect with yourself.
Registration opens December 1, 2022. To register for the Women’s Retreat, select the February 3-6, 2023 dates.
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Enjoy the snowy peace and intentional solitude of the Holden winter community! Join for familiar traditions and new practices alike. From snowshoe prayer labyrinths, Thanksgiving pies galore, a Winter Solstice candlelit walk, and ultimate sledding, this will surely be a winter you won’t forget!
Registration is now open for November and December. There is still availability for the following dates:
11/2 - 11/6
11/11 - 11/13
11/18 - 11/27
12/18 - 12/22
12/23 - 12/25
12/30 - 1/1
Registration for Winter and Spring visits (January - May) opens on December 1, 2022 at 8am Pacific Time. Summer and Autumn registration will open on January 5th, 2023.
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We are grateful for the Work Week volunteers who helped us deep clean and winterize unheated spaces, stack firewood, make repairs, and move thousands of pounds of food into storage over two, week-long sessions. Thank you to all who joined us for a work and relaxation while transitioning our remote community from one season to the next! |
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Portal Museum Groundbreaking |
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The Holden Village Portal Museum Project is officially underway!
Construction crews laid the foundation for the museum before the snowy season. This is just the first step for this project! We still need to fundraise for construction, exhibit design, and more. Help us preserve the legacy of Holden Village, learn from the past, and prepare for a more environmentally sound future.
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All individuals pictured have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Reference herein to any specific commercial products or services does not necessarily constitute or imply its
endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Holden Village.
PHOTOS: Ian Murrin, Annika Bernsten, Julia Hubbard, Hannah Lauber, Amy Tongue, Summer Shomette
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