Holden Village is self-described as "a year-round ecumenical Christian center for renewal. Once the site of one of the largest copper mines in the United States, Holden is nestled in the enchanting beauty of the Cascade Mountains near Chelan, Washington. Each year it attracts over 7,000 people for renewal through worship, study, work, recreation, celebration and conversation.

Mission Statement The mission of Holden Village, a Lutheran ministry, is to welcome all people into the wilderness to be called, equipped and sent by God as we share rhythms of

• Word and sacrament
• work, recreation and study
• intercession and healing.

The village's core values are worship, theology, hospitality, vocation, diversity, grace, shalom, ecology, gifts, study, rest, place, community, and hilarity.

External link

• Holden Village web-site