Group Visits

Plan Your Next Retreat or Gathering

Bring a Group to Holden Village

Bring a party of 15-40 to the Village!

Holden is a great place for your family, church, or community organization to experience a change of pace. Throughout the year, Holden welcomes visitor groups of all ages to experience new rhythms of living. However you choose to spend your time, you will find rest and renewal in the Village.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Group Visit Criteria

During the shoulder seasons (Jan. 1 – May 11 and Oct. 12 – Jan. 2), a group must consist of 15-25 people.
In the summer season (May 12 – Oct. 11) a group must consist of 15-40 people.
A group must stay a minimum of 5 nights.
ALL MEMBERS of a group must arrive and depart on the same days
A group must be led by one designated organizer who will handle all reservations, correspondence, and financial arrangements
For youth groups: unfortunately, we cannot accommodate youth groups at the peak of our Summer Season (June 29–August 23, 2025), but we would love to have you in the spring, fall, or during school breaks!
A maximum number of rooms will be assigned based on the number of people in your group (1 room for every 2 people, with no more than 2 single rooms allowed per group). Any rooms not needed by the group will be released to be available to other guests.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Group Rates 2025

Non-peak rates (Jan. 1-June 28 and Aug. 24-Dec. 31):

Adults (18+): $90/night
Youth (4-17): $69/night

Peak rates (June 29-Aug. 23) :

Adults (18+): $118/night
Youth (4-17): $82/night

Children 3 & under are always free.

*One person per group (usually the designated organizer) may stay in the Village for half price. This discount can be shared with the entire group and applied to the total group fee.

Group rates will only be honored for those staying 5 nights or more who also meet the group size requirements.

When To Register

Registration opens on January 3, 2025 for visits from June through August, 2025

Registration opens on April 7, 2025 for visits from September through December, 2025

Registration opens on November 27, 2025 for visits from January through May, 2026

Village Closed to Guests: Jan. 7, Feb. 6, March 4, March 16-21, April 3, May 13, June 3, 2025

Transport Days

For information on transport days please refer to our Getting to Holden page!

Cancellation Policy

Group Cancellation Policy: In the event of a group cancellation, Holden Village will retain the initial $250 deposit plus $25 per group member.

Cancellation of Individuals from a Group: The group should make all effort to replace an individual dropping out from the group; however, in the event spots are not filled and there are individual cancellations within the group, Holden Village will retain $25 per person in said party as an administrative fee

How To Register

To register as a group and receive the group discount, a designated organizer must complete the Group Application Form and submit a $250 deposit. Applications may be mailed or emailed to the Registrar and deposits can be mailed or paid online using a credit card. Once the application and deposit are received, the Registrar will instruct the group organizer through the rest of the reservation process. You can submit your deposit at the Holden Village Payment Page.

Within 30 Days After Application Is Received By Holden

The Registrar will inform you if your reservation request can be accepted. You will receive the group contract and roster sheet. Please review these documents. If your reservation request is not accepted, your $250 deposit will be returned.

Within 30 Days After Contract Is Received By Your Group Organizer

The group contract, complete roster, and an additional deposit of $25/person in one payment are due.