Holden Village

June 25 - 30, 2023

Immanuel Lutheran is planning a trip to Holden Village this summer!

What: Nestled in the mountains of the beautiful North Cascade mountains in Washington State, Holden Village is a Lutheran retreat center and community that welcomes people into the wilderness to form and renew their relationships with God, the earth, and each other. More info about Holden Village.

When: June 25 - 30

Cost: $685 per adult and $480 per youth (4-17). Please note, this does not include the cost of traveling expenses (participants will be responsible for traveling to and from Chelan, WA where we will meet and catch the ferry to Holden Village).

Deposits Needed by March 12:

• A deposit of $150/person is needed by March 12. You can submit your Holden Village deposit online or by using the form below.

What to Expect

• Great mountain hiking for every ability level
• An eclectic selection of classes on a variety of religious and environmental topics
• Fun arts & crafts classes
• Inspiring evening vespers and great music
• Creative, nourishing, & delicious cooking (low on the food chain)
• Lively inclusive community
• Narnia children’s program

Travel/Transportation

Transportation to Holden Village is a little complicated (think “planes, trains & automobiles” plus a boat!). Here are your options:

• CAR/Drive your own car to Wenatchee or Chelan, WA
• PLANE/Fly to Seattle and take a shuttle or rent a car to Wenatchee or Chelan
• TRAIN/Empire Builder – 33 hours from St. Paul MN: Empire Builder Train arrives in Wenatchee at 5:30 a.m. westbound. (Departs eastbound at 8:30 p.m.) Take the city bus to Chelan.

Everyone Gathers Together at the Dock

The group takes the Lady of the Lake II Ferry to Lucerne dock. Lady of the Lake II departs from Chelan at 8:30 am (be there at 8:00 am) OR Fields Landing at 9:30 am (be there at 9:00 am). Take a school bus up the mountain to Holden Village. We will order the Lady of the Lake II tickets (about $25 per person) for the whole group.

If you have any additional questions, reach out to Savannah at savannah@immanuel.us.