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

Over the past month, we have enjoyed warm summer weather as well as thunderstorms and rain, sessions with teaching faculty from around the world, days spent down at the lake or hiking up the valley, art and pottery classes, and a very exciting 4th of July celebration including many Holden traditions.

We hope you enjoy these stories and images from the past month at Holden!
VILLAGE LIFE
 Take a look at the Fourth of July festivities at Holden!
THE ARTS
For more than a year, teaching faculty member and woodcarver John Thompson has been crafting this dragon during each visit to the Village. This month, the dragon was installed on the Footbridge. Stop by to spot it next time you’re in the Village!
TRAILS
LOG BRIDGES LIFTED TO LYMAN AND PRINCE CREEK
A heavy lifting helicopter recently flew over the Village to pick up two logs, ready to take them to their final destinations. One was taken to Lyman Lake and the other to Prince Creek. At Lyman Lake, the log will replace the bridge that was beginning to slide off its foundation, and at Prince Creek, the log will replace the bridge that was washed out. The logs swung low below the helicopter as it lifted off and carried them away to support hikers for years to come!
VILLAGE LIFE
SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Experience the rhythms of summertime in the Village! Registration is open for visits through October 31, 2019. 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!

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YOUR ONGOING STEWARDSHIP SUSTAINS THIS PLACE OF EDUCATION AND RENEWAL FOR ALL PEOPLE
This year, Holden Village has again been filled with the spirit that has carried this place apart for decades. Music, laughter, and community fill the Village, as well as thought-provoking conversations led by renowned teaching faculty from around the world. Thousands of guests come to experience the rhythms of the Village each year. It is our hope that Holden Village may continue as a place for civil conversation, for learning to listen deeply to one another, and for finding hope in a fearful world. Registration fees do not fully cover the cost of maintaining a Village community of learning, worship, hospitality, and celebration. Your generous gifts ensure engaging summer conversations. Your gift will set us on firm financial footing for this summer's programming and beyond and  help ensure that our rhythms remain for generations to come!
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BLESSING
Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
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