Holden Village Temporarily Closed to Guests
Updates following recent mudslides at Holden Village
Situation Overview
Due to December mudslides and road damage in the Railroad Creek area, Holden Village is closed to guests until further notice. This page serves as a centralized location for verified updates, official communications, and ways the community can support Holden Village during this time.
We’ve also created a new page focusing on Holden’s recovery plans and goals. You can learn more about the ongoing process below.
Current Updates
Holden Village – April 17, 2026
The USFS, in partnership with Rio Tinto, has begun the initial assessments of the damage to Forest Service Road 8301. They have observed what they call “catastrophic geotechnical failures” in at least eleven spots between Lucerne and the water treatment plant. Notably, the damage is not just to the road itself, but to both the upslope and downslope areas of 8301, which will greatly affect how the road is rebuilt.
These assessments are an important step in determining the scope of work for reopening FS 8301, and will be completed in May or June once the snow has fully melted. Then we will have a clearer picture of the timeline for repairs, though it is generally believed that some construction may be able to start in 2026 and hopefully be completed in 2027.
You can read the full message from the directors in the April 17 E-Newsletter
Video Message – December 30, 2025
Earlier News Releases and Statements
- February 6, 2026 Holden Village Board shares updates and collective thanks | PDF
- January 2, 2026 Five Holden staff return to Village | PDF
- January 23, 2026 Update on Road Repair Timeline | PDF
- December 26, 2025 Joint Statement from Holden Village’s Executive Directors and Board of Directors | PDF
- December 24, 2025 Important Message from Holden’s Board of Directors | PDF
- December 22, 2025 Remaining skeleton crew evacuated from Holden Village | PDF
- December 16, 2025 Skeleton Crew remains in Holden Village to manage operations | PDF
- December 12, 2025 Holden Village community closes temporarily following series of mudslides on FS 8301 | PDF
Donate
A donation of any amount will help with Holden’s continued operations and support the staff members who have been uprooted from their Village home. You can donate directly or mail your contribution to:
Holden VillageHC 0 Box 2
Chelan, WA 98816
Support our Staff
Message
Holden Village is being called to ventures of which we cannot see the ending. But the hope of this community will help us go out with good courage. Please consider recording a quick video or sending a message to us, letting us know what gives you hope for Holden’s future.
The FAQ has moved to a new location
You can view Frequently Asked Questions on the Road to Recovery Page
Photo Updates
Photos documenting current conditions and response efforts will be shared here as they become available. Photos are free to use with credit to Holden Village.
Additional Information
At this time, we are unable to fulfill online orders from the Holden Store. If you have already placed an order, we will be canceling and refunding your order. We are hopeful that we will be able to reopen our online Store at some time and will post notifications of the change of status via the website.
For general information about Holden Village, please visit the main website. Weather-related updates may continue to be posted on the Weather page as well.
If you have questions not addressed here, please reach out through the appropriate contact channels listed on the website.