Holden's Road to Recovery
Preparing to Welcome guests back to the wilderness
Our Current Situation
In mid-December 2025, an atmospheric river brought unusually warm temperatures and heavy rain to the North Cascades, triggering mudslides and severe washouts that damaged roads and infrastructure for our neighbors in Stehekin and in the Railroad Creek Valley. Several slides heavily damaged Forest Service Road 8301—the Village’s only access route. Until the road can be repaired, Holden Village will remain closed to guests. The U.S. Forest Service is overseeing the repair effort and has placed the project on the fastest timeline possible. The exact reopening date remains uncertain. In the meantime, a small caretaker team remains in the Village to maintain the property, while other staff continue operations, communications, and programming remotely downlake. Learn more about what happened here.
Our Strategic Directive for Recovery
Holden Village creates transformative spiritual experiences that make the world more just, sustainable, and compassionate. For 65 years, we have welcomed tens of thousands of individuals and families to faith-rooted programs that renew relationships with God, the earth, and one another. As we navigate this season of recovery, we are preparing to welcome 5,000 Villagers back to the Village within 12 months of reopening and to deepen our commitment to carry Holden’s gifts of community and connection into the wider world.
Our Strategic Priorities for Recovery
- Maintain and care for Holden’s current operations, people, and infrastructure.
- Connect with the Holden Village community around the world.
- Improve Holden’s systems and resilience so we can return to a better Village.
How You Can Help
Support the Village financially
Holden Village will weather this storm because of the generosity of our community. There are many ways you can support us financially:
- Make a gift online or send your gift to:
Holden Village
HC 0 Box 2
Chelan, WA 98816
- Participate in the Jubilee Auction, March 25-29.
- Stay at the Holden Village Bed & Breakfast now available for individual and group reservations.
- Visit the Holden Store Online and purchase unique Holden items, gifts, and treasures
Help us recruit staff
Though we haven’t reopened yet, we’re already preparing to welcome guests back to the Village. Filling open staff positions will be crucial to our ability to successfully reopen. You can help us recruit staff by keeping an eye out for opportunities in our newsletter or on social media and helping us share them far and wide!
Programming Continues
While the Village is closed to guests, Holden remains committed to offering programming and educational opportunities. These might range from virtual sessions offered by previously-scheduled faculty to in-person retreats organized in collaboration with our partners across the country. These offerings will expand in the coming months as we work to build up systems for remote offerings. You can view a calendar of upcoming events on our website and Facebook page.