Located in the North Cascade Mountains, Holden Village welcomes all people to form and renew their relationships with God, the earth, and each other.
Holden Village is the perfect setting to seek rest and renewal. The rustic buildings surrounded by forest and mountains allow you to unplug from your daily to-dos and connect with yourself and others.
If you’re seeking meaningful work while surrounded by beautiful scenery and a caring community, Holden Village is the place for you.
Be a part of the Holden Village legacy. Throughout our history, we have depended on hard work and generous financial support from people like you. Learn how you can make a difference.
Take this opportunity and apply to take the reins of this dynamic community. The Executive Directors of the Village play a central role in managing the strategic path and mission of Holden.
Holden Village is a remote wilderness community, rooted in the Lutheran tradition, that welcomes all people into the North Cascade Mountains, above Lake Chelan, Washington.
Since 1962, Holden Village has transformed from a copper mining town into a vibrant community of education, programming, and worship.
There’s always something happening at Holden Village. Check out our events calendar for on site (or off site) events, learn what you can do when you’re here, and also how to get here and what to expect once you arrive. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Check out upcoming events, classes and activities. There’s always something going on at Holden Village.
Take a class, join a group activity, go for a hike, or spend some time relaxing and resting. The choice is yours at Holden!
Come visit our iconic retreat center, accessible only by a multi-stage journey.
An experience like none other. Plan your visit to our beautiful, remote wilderness retreat center.
If you have a few weeks, months, or years to experience something new, we have a place for you as a volunteer or employee.
Need a place to stay on your way to or from Holden Village? Check out the Holden Bed & Breakfast! Although not located in the Village, the Holden B&B is a great place to start or end your trip to Holden Village. A six-bedroom house on Lake Chelan, the B&B offers travelers simple and comfortable lodging amidst national forests, apple orchards, and Washington’s premier wine country. Whether you are on your way to the Village or just passing through, the Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place to experience Holden hospitality downlake.
Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
Check out a list of the 2024 Summer Faculty.
