Women’s Retreat at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seattle has offered to host a one day off-site mini Women’s Retreat. Mary Lindberg (one of our scheduled presenters for the Holden retreat) has graciously agreed to offer her sessions on February 7, 2026 from 9:30-2:30. The theme for the day will be “Words and the Word: Writing as a Spiritual Practice,” based on the Amherst Writers and Artists method Mary uses with other groups. There will be time for writing alone, writing with others, and learning to listen.

This event will be completely free to you, though donations to Holden Village will be gratefully accepted. We are asking attendees to bring a sack lunch. In Holden coffee break tradition, coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available upon your arrival.

Holden Village uses an inclusive definition of women and welcomes trans women and non-binary folks. Attendees only need to identify as a woman in a way that is significant to them.

Women’s Retreat Faculty:

Spirituality: Rev. Mary Lindberg Mary Lindberg began writing when she was very young and still writes in semi-retirement, including The Graceful Exit, the book she wishes someone had handed her about finding a new church home, about getting a life, about relating to the colleagues who stayed. She has worked as a chaplain, teacher, editor, and writing group leader. Mary and her husband live in Seattle, have two grown daughters, and ride a tandem bicycle.