Nestled in the mountains of the beautiful Glacier Peak Wilderness, Holden Village welcomes all people into the wilderness to form and renew their relationships with God, the earth, and each other. The Village welcomes all who seek rest and renewal to take part in daily rhythms of work, recreation, worship, and shared meals with good company.
Whether joining for the excitement of summer programming or prefer a more quiet winter retreat, Holden Village invites you to join us in the beauty of the North Cascades any time of year. We hope to see you in the Village soon!
Registration is now live for Autumn 2023!
Enjoy simple, comfortable, and rustic lodging during your stay. Linens, pillows, blankets, and towels are all provided, and each bed is lovingly topped with a homemade quilt.
The Holden Kitchen provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. Holden’s diet utilizes mainly local & organic produce, whole grains, legumes, and occasional fish & meat options.
You have great flexibility in how you spend your time. You can fill your days with classes and activities, go out on the trails, or spend time relaxing and resting.
Experience the past and present intertwine as you move through this historic mining village adapted for use as a retreat center with amenities for play, rest, learning, recreation, and more.
Holden Village welcomes all to the wilderness. Expanding accessibility is a continued area of growth in this historic mountain Village. Here’s what we currently can and cannot offer.
Holden is a great place for your family, church, or community organization. Throughout the year, Holden welcomes visitor groups of all ages to experience new rhythms of living.
We are happy to refund your deposit up to 30 days prior to your reserved arrival date. If you have any questions, need to make any changes, or need to cancel your reservation, please email registrar@holdenvillage.org.
More information about visiting during Summer 2024 coming soon!
Whether staying for a week of programmed fun with our Cohort Model or a casual, unstructured Weekend Getaway, we look forward to inviting you into the wilderness this summer for rest, rejuvenation, and connection.
More information about visiting during Summer 2024 coming soon. Please stay tuned!
If you have three, five, or seven nights to spend at Holden Village and want to participate in the lively schedule of classes and program offerings from our 2023 teaching faculty, the Cohort Model is for you!
Enjoy Holden’s wide variety of program offerings during your Cohort Visit, including: art classes, children’s activities, learning about a wide variety of topics with our summer teaching faculty, daily Sacred Space gatherings, and more. The cohort model creates a special opportunity to engage in community and grow connections with your fellow Villagers! By arriving on the same day as fellow guests, you’ll watch strangers become familiar faces and maybe even treasured friends!
Arrive on Sundays and depart on Wednesday (three-night stay), Friday (five-night stay) or the following Sunday (seven-night stay).
More information about registering for Summer 2024 coming soon! Please stay tuned.
Length of Stay | Adult (18+) | Children (4-17)
3 nights $134/night $95/night
5 nights $137/night $96/night
7+ nights $127/night $89/night
Children 3 and under stay for free!
More information about visiting during Summer 2024 coming soon! Please stay tuned.
Looking for a quieter-paced and shorter stay in the Village? Do you have two to three nights to spend at Holden? If you’ve never been to Holden Village before and want to try it out for a shorter amount of time, or you just want a quick weekend getaway to the wilderness, the Weekend Model is for you!
NEW this summer, the Weekend Model offers guests the opportunity to customize your visit with ample free time for hiking and outdoor recreation, reading, journaling, relaxation, and rest. There are no scheduled classes or activities other than meals and the general Village experience.
All Weekend Guests arrive in the Village on Fridays and depart on Sunday (two-night stay) or Monday (three-night stay).
Length of Stay | Adult (18+) | Children (4-17)
2 nights $120/night $90/night
3 nights $112/night $83/night
Children 3 and under stay for free!
Escape into the wilderness and enjoy the peace, simplicity, and intentional presence of the Holden community in the slower seasons.
Bring your spirit of adventure, pack your sense of humor, and prepare for snow in all its glorious variations! Engage in the seasonal rhythms and routines of an intentional Village community, while witnessing the splendor of the North Cascade wilderness. Witness the vibrant yellows throughout Railroad Creek Valley in autumn, stir your sense of adventure with cross country skiing and snow sports in winter, and revel in the beauty and renewal of spring.
Engage in special seasonal and holiday programming, while enjoying ample free time for winter recreation like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, or rest and restore indoors with reading, journaling, and relaxation.
Registration for Fall 2023 opens on Monday April 3rd, 2023.
The following dates are unavailable for bookings:
Registration is now open winter visits through January 2, 2024. More information about visits after that time will be available soon.
Information about visiting during 2024 will be available soon. Please stay tuned!
Length of Stay | Adult (18+) | Children (4-17)
1 night $111/night $85/night
3 nights $102/night $72/night
7+ nights $88/night $68/night
Children 3 and under stay for free!
Caring for the health and safety of all Villagers is a responsibility joyfully shared by all members of the community! Learn more on our Health & Safety page.
Holden Village has a First Aid Station equipped to handle basic needs. The Village is not well equipped to handle medical emergencies on site. Emergency evacuations are possible in most weather conditions. However, due to our isolated location, evacuation can take many hours or even days in winter. Helicopter evacuation, if available, is very expensive. If you use medication, be sure to bring more than enough for your stay including possible delays leaving the village. If you have any questions about coming to Holden in regards to your health, please contact your doctor and/or the Village Medic before finalizing your visit.
If you have an emergency, please call the emergency satellite phone number: 509-699-2404. If your issue is not an emergency, please contact us via email.
Learn more about Holden Village’s community health and wellness protocols for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Be prepared for a wide range of temperatures and conditions depending on the season in which you visit.
Summer daytime temperatures are usually in 70F – 80F although it can often be hotter. Temperatures still dip into the 40s at night. Winter temperatures generally hover between 20F – 30F but it can get colder. The average annual snowfall at Holden Village is 270 inches.
Read more about seasonal changes at and find current conditions and the forecast for Holden Village on our Weather page.
Holden is a great base camp for adventures in Washington’s North Cascade Mountains. Make Holden part of your backpacking, climbing, or thru-hiking route! Learn more about services we offer to backpackers, climbers, and thru-hikers, including transport, meals, camping/lodging, amenities, and more on our Hiker Services page.
At Holden Village, we are committed to welcoming all people into the wilderness. The Holden Village Access Fund exists to offset the cost of a visit to Holden Village for people with financial need.
Holden Village acknowledges that the oppression of people based on race, ethnicity, income level, gender identities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities creates barriers that make the cost of visiting difficult. The Access Fund is particularly designed to expand welcome to people of color and people who identify as LGBTQ+. Fill out this form to request financial support from Holden Village.
Internet connectivity in the wilderness is limited. Shared public computers in the Holden Library provide 20-minute sessions. Guests cannot access wifi on their personal devices. You are welcome to use your phone, laptop, e-reader, or tablet in your room. Please limit use in public spaces. We practice limited use of technology as a discipline of our low-impact and simple wilderness lifestyle. Enjoy this time in the wilderness to unplug and connect in person!
Need a place to stay on your way to or from Holden Village? Check out the Holden Bed & Breeakfast! Although not located in the Village, the Holden B&B is a great place to start or end your trip to Holden Village. A six-bedroom house on Lake Chelan, the B&B offers travelers simple and comfortable lodging amidst national forests, apple orchards, and Washington’s premier wine country. Whether you are on your way to the Village or just passing through, the Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place to experience Holden hospitality downlake.
