Sabbaticals - Holden Village

A sabbatical at Holden offers the possibility of living in a worshiping community while pursuing study or creative goals, or simply taking time for reflection. Participants can shape their own expectations or plunge into village life in full anticipation that all expectations will be abundantly surpassed.

Sabbatical Options

Partners in Ministry Option
Our Partners in Ministry program offers 7 nights free of charge during our off peak season to full-time clergy, other faith-based workers and their spouses. If you are interested in an extended stay, your Partners in Ministry week can be used in combination with the options listed below. To apply, follow the link below. Questions? Contact adminasst@holdenvillage.org

Partners in Ministry Application

Half Work/Half Pay Option
This choice allows you to have your needed time of rest and renewal while engaging in the work and worship life of the Village. Holden usually requires a three week minimum stay to participate in the work of the community. Duties would include: half-time work (18 hours/week) in a Village position such as cooking, maverick, or housekeeping, dish team once a week, garbology team once a month, staff meeting once a week. To take advantage of this option, contact staffing@holdenvillage.org

Full Work/Free Stay Option (become a staff member)
With this option, you will work 36 hours per week in a Village position plus dish team and garbology. Room and board are free, and a three week minimum stay is required. This option is available year-round and availability of various positions will change from season to season. For more information on open positions or to take advantage of this option, contact staffing@holdenvillage.org

Full Pay/Free Time Option (be a guest)
If what you need is a complete break for rest and renewal, you are also welcome to come as a full-paying guest with none of the above expectations. You may come for any length of time on this option, and extended stays do incorporate a reduction in registration costs. To take advantage of this option, contact registrar@holdenvillage.org

Summer/Winter Teaching Staff Option
With this option, you would lead sessions in the Village such as a bible study or other topic in your field. Typically teaching staff lead 5 sessions per week and participate in our other community tasks of dish team and garbology. To inquire about this option, contact program@holdenvillage.org

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