Greetings!
The snow falls on daffodils and the bear cubs trundle down the trail. The trees are in blossom and the mornings are still and quiet. We are enjoying the present moment in all its beauty, and we also have our eyes turned eagerly towards the future.
Come to Holden this summer! We look forward to gathering, learning, worshiping, and sharing meals together as we celebrate safety born from science, spiritual connection, and the renewal of community. Weeks are starting to fill up, so register now to be part of this unique summer in Holden’s history! Vaccination is required for all eligible age groups, currently 12 years old and up.
We are also excited to announce that 2021 fall (Sept. 4 - Oct. 31) registration will open on June 1! Plan now to join us for fall leaves, misty mountains, and fresh-brewed tea, and even more inspiring and stimulating teaching faculty. Fall is a magical time to visit the Village, and we can't wait to see you.
In the meantime, we wish you gratitude for the present, acknowledgement of the past, and deep hope for the future.
Faithfully,
Stacy Kitahata, Mark Bach, and Kathie Caemmerer-Bach
Holden Village Executive Directors
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One of the easiest ways to capture this color and the intricacies of each plant is a simple pressed print.
Follow the recipe below to create your own simple print to use on handmade cards, bookmarks, or other beautiful pieces!
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Interested in even more Holden at home this summer?
Participate in this survey about summer virtual programming options.
We can't wait to hear from you!
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Kathie Caemmerer-Bach, Mark Bach, and Stacy Kitahata serve as Holden Village Executive Directors.
Listen to how they first came to know Holden, what sharing the work of directors is like, as well as hearing about this coming summer's theme, "The Samaritan Traveler - Encounter, Embrace, Embark - Luke 10".
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Meet the Teaching Faculty!
Glocal Music Educators (July 19-24)
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Glocal Music Educators introduce music from around the world to communities throughout North America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Through the group's intentional diversity—including representation from many countries, denominations, and cultures — the group embodies ways to stand in mutual solidarity while amplifying marginalized voices. |
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Cynthia Moe-Lobeda (August 16-21) |
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Cynthia Moe-Lobeda has lectured in theology; ethics; and matters of climate justice and climate racism, moral agency, economic justice, public church, eco-feminist theology, and faith-based resistance to systemic oppression.
She will deliver four sessions around "Climate Justice as Faith Active in Love."
- Beloved Creatures, Created to Love…Yet “Uncreating”
- Forging Ways of Living that Enable Earth's Web of Life to Flourish
- Seeds of Hope and Moral-Spiritual Power Rooted in Faith
- Building on Hope and Moral-Spiritual Power Rooted in Faith
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Mattresses in the mountains! |
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Thanks to our generous donors from the Jubilee Auction, we were able to swap out dozens of old mattresses for brand new ones! Thanks for helping future Villagers rest well. |
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All individuals pictured went through a strict quarantine period and COVID testing upon entering the Village.
Reference herein to any specific commercial products or services does not necessarily constitute or imply its
endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Holden Village.
PHOTOS: Jonah Jensen-Young, Annika Berntsen, Callie Mabry. Headshots courtesy of pictured individuals.
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