Holden Pilgrimage on the Prairie

Join Holden Village for an in-person retreat at Shalom Hill Farm in Windom, Minnesota August 2-7, 2026.
This five-day retreat will offer a wealth of opportunities to gather for communal worship, creative expression, and faith exploration. Following
the program tradition of Holden Village, there will be five nights of Evening Vespers including the beloved Holden Evening Prayer and other music created at Holden Village. Newer liturgical compositions, written specifically for Shalom Hill Farm, will also be featured.
Additional Enrichment Sessions will be offered daily
Like Holden, there will be several enriching programs offered daily. These include:
- Creative Liturgical writing – Pastor Meta Herrick Carlson
- A poetry session – Pastor Sheri Larson, former Holden staff
- Prairie watercolor workshop – Lori Nyberg
- The History of Holden Village – Carol and Paul Hinderlie, former Holden staff
View a poser for the event here
Register for the event here