Holden Village

Once one of the largest copper mines in the United States, Holden Village is now a year round retreat center affiliated with the Lutheran church but open to people of all backgrounds.

Holden sits in a beautiful mountain valley and is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. Because of its remote wilderness setting, nature and her inhabitants are part of everyday life at Holden. wildlife such as dear, bear, marmots, and rabbits are seen on a regular basis. You could literally search the world over and possibly not find a place quite like Holden Village.

Though the miners and their dreams of riches are long since gone, the buildings and scenery remain virtually untouched. Holden is certainly one of the best preserved mill towns left in the country.

Each summer day Holden Village welcomes up to 450 people..Couples, families, singles, young and old--who've come to be part of the program.

There are many popular trails that surround the village--from a 1 mile walk to 10 mile Falls to a 5 mile hike through fields of wild flowers and past glaciated peaks to Holden Lake. The snack bar, bowling alley, pool hall, sauna, and jacuzzi are also popular stops. Each evening they gather as a community for a short worship service.

Holden is a year round community with winter being one of the most special times to visit. With an average snowfall of 230 inches, skiing, snowshoeing,and sledding quickly become popular activities. The winter is much less structured than the busy summertime, and visitors, who are welcome throughout the winter, should be prepared for plenty of outdoor recreation, reading, conversation, crafts,and plain old relaxation.

Holden Village is one of the most remote communities in the lower 48 states. It is on the edge of the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area, which means Holden offers the unique opportunity of being in the midst of wilderness while still having comfortable accommodations.

Because we do operate out of the mining towns original buildings, you'll find our rooms are comfortable, but simple. Please don't miss this part of the Lake Chelan Wilderness.
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