Auction Items
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North Cascades Lodge, Stehekin
$270One Night Stay at North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin
Stay in a rustic, comfortable room on the shore of Lake Chelan and enjoy all that Stehekin has to offer!
From hiking and kayaking to horseback riding and fishing, adventures await nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.
Like Holden Village, neighboring Stehekin is only accessible via boat on Lake Chelan. Add this one-night stay in Stehekin before or after your next trip up to the Village!
Valid Sunday through Thursday only. Expires October 4, 2024.
Learn more about North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin.
Value: $200
107
Landscape Mugs
$200Landscape Mugs
Four handmade ceramic mugs produced on the potters wheel in the home studio of Brian Felton of Felton Clayworks, one of Holden's guest potters.
Made from stoneware glazed in blue rutile over charcoal. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Mug capacity is from 8.5 to 9 oz.
Value: $160
*Donor will ship items directly to winning bidder
109
Time Away in New Hampshire
$1575Time Away in New Hampshire
***This item has the "extended bidding feature." The closing time will be automatically extended for an additional 5 minutes from the time the last bid was placed. The item will close once all bidding activity has stopped, or 5:30pm Pacific, whichever comes first.***
You are warmly welcomed to our Lake House on Lake Winnisquam, in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Close to hiking, skiing, and simply relaxing by the lake, this is your opportunity to take a deep breath and simply BE.
Enjoy a four or five night stay in our cozy lake house. We can host six adults and up to four kids. We have a dedicated guest room with a king sized bed and bathroom en suite. We have another dedicated guest room with a queen bed and bath in the hall. We've got a big, open third floor with a double bed, a nook with a futon, and a stack of twin mattresses that get made up for "kids" (of all ages).
This also includes an invitation to two delicious dinners with your hosts, as well as individualized travel recommendations. We can provide continental breakfast items of your choosing (cereal, milk, yogurts, etc.). You are welcome to share our kitchen; however, we also live here full time and have limited refrigerator space. We can provide suggestions for eating out.
Our home is on the water! During the summer, you are welcome to borrow our stand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoe, and floating chairs.
Our family has many connections to Holden Village and we love hosting and extending Holden hospitality!
Dates to be mutually agreed upon by host and winning bidder. Expires December 15, 2024.
Value: $2,000
120
1 week WA Oceanfront Condo
$1800One-Week Stay at Oceanfront Condo in Long Beach, Washington
Enjoy 7 nights in this "Sunset Romance" oceanfront condo at Long Beach, WA.
The Pacific is beautiful year-round, and families of deer regularly visit just below the balcony (just like Holden!). Sleeps up to 4 people.
The condo is located with direct access to both the Boardwalk and Lewis and Clark Discovery walking/biking trail. Downtown Long Beach is an easy 4-block walk, and plenty of tourist information can tell you sights to see and restaurants to savor.
The owners look forward to reserving the dates that will work for you (except for holidays). They are happy to share their amazing beach home with friends of Holden!
See this link for more details on this amazing getaway! This condo is listed under the title: "Sunset Romance".
Value: $2,750
124
Cooking/Baking Guides & Apron
$120SadderWiser Household Guides Zines 1- 5, Menu Workbook & Folder, & Apron
Enjoy a hand crafted series of 5 zines (hand bound little books) about everyday food science, culture & organization by SadderWiser Household Guides.
Learn about intentional food buying, avoiding waste, home baking, making a menu, food storage, food safety, kitchen organization, and more! A menu planning booklet and folder are also included.
Plus, you will be ready for all of your cooking and baking adventures with a royal blue Holden Kitchen apron - brand new with a vintage Holden Village patch sewn on the front.
Perfect for the cooking novice or experienced enthusiast alike!
Value: $90
*Shipping arranged with Holden (approx. $6-10), OR available for pickup near Chelan or greater Seattle area. Shipping costs separate and to be paid for by the winning bidder.
130
Point Defiance Zoo Membership
$500Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Membership, Tacoma, WA
Family fun awaits as you learn more about fascinating creatures at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA!
One household membership good for a year at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for two named adults and all legal dependents.
Value: $165
132
Kristen Gilje Work Week Print
$600"Fall Work Week" Print by Kristen Gilje
This stunning watercolor print vividly captures the autumn colors and changing seasons in the Railroad Creek Valley.
The scene depicts volunteers preparing Holden Village for winter by placing wooden coverings on ground-level windows to protect them from the vast snowfall, which averages 270 inches annually. Dumbbell Mountain in the background is covered in snow and suggests the beautiful changes ahead for the winter.
Artist Kristen Gilje painted many exquisite watercolors of Holden Village as artist-in-residence from 1997 to 2006. She no longer sells prints, making this piece more rare and valuable.
This print measures 15 x 20 inches and is framed 24 x 28 inches including the wooden frame.
Value: $325
*Shipping costs separate and to be paid for by winner bidder. May be arranged to ship from Holden (approx. $50-100), OR available for pickup near Chelan or greater Seattle area.
133
Lake Chelan Get-Away
$1900Lake Chelan Cabin Stay & $50 Gift Certificate to Chelan Businesses
Enjoy a week at a quiet cabin with outstanding views of Lake Chelan located in the forest of Union Valley. Relax and enjoy the solitude of this simple cabin. And, to take in all the activity and fun of Chelan with its water fun, hiking, shopping and good food it is just 5 miles away.
This stay also includes a $50 gift certificate donated by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy shopping and dining out at local businesses!
The cabin originally was created by eight Holden friends to nurture community, faith and renewal. It is now owned and offered by Janet Grant. It is equipped with a full kitchen, sleeping for up to a cozy 8 (with all linens and supplies provided). Cell phone reception good. No Wi-Fi. Small pets allowed.
This cabin represents what Holden stands for - an expression of faith through simplicity, care of creation, and renewal. Last year's recipient said, "Our week at the cabin far exceeded our expectations! You have provided everything we could ask for at the cabin."
Cabin stay expires 10/8/2024 and is not available over the 4th of July weekend.
Value: $2,050
135
Wine Tastings & Tesla Ride
$300Lake Chelan Wine Tastings and Tesla Chauffeur for Four
Gather together a group of friends or family (up to four people total) to tour Chelan wine country in sustainable style!
Your table is waiting with an exclusive wine tasting event is offered at Sigillo Cellars tasting room in Chelan, WA. You and 3 of your guests will enjoy a flight of current Sigillo Cellars wines paired with a complimentary charcuterie board to share while you relax in their beautiful historic tasting room! To wrap up the experience, all guests receive 10% off any wine purchases made on the day of their visit.
You will also have the opportunity to experience a tasting for four people at Tipsy Canyon Winery in Manson, WA. Enjoy hand-crafted, award-winning wines complemented by gorgeous views and unmatched hospitality to deliver an unforgettable wine experience.
Enjoy all-electric chauffeured Tesla transportation between the two wineries, and any additional wineries of your choosing. The Tesla tour is up to four hours, and the route can be determined by you! Good until October 2024.
Value: $375
136
Nature Art by Angela Mele
$100
139
Guild 3-night Retreat
$640Three-Night Retreat at the Grunewald Guild, WA
Looking for some quietude along the Wenatchee River? Needing space to rest, practice creativity, and explore nature? Enjoy a personal retreat for up to four people at the Grunewald Guild's Riverside Cabin.
Located in a secluded corner of the Grunewald Guild's campus in Plain, WA, the Riverside Cabin's front patio overlooks the Wenatchee River. The Cabin's main floor is an open-concept design, with a queen bed, kitchen, and bathroom. There is also a loft (accessible by ladder) that contains a full-sized futon-style bed.
The Cabin is a short walk (and an even shorter drive) to Plain, where you can visit Plain Hardware (+ gift store and coffee shop), the Old Mill Cafe, and Just Plain Grocery + Gas. Lake Wenatchee is a 15-minute drive away, and Leavenworth is a 25-minute drive.
The Guild is excited to offer a 3-night stay at the Riverside Cabin. Extra nights may be added at the normal nightly rate. Reservations are subject to availability. Your retreat must occur before December 31, 2024. This auction item applies to lodging only, and does not include meals.
This retreat may be scheduled in conjunction with onsite Guild program, and the retreat-goer may register to participate in a concurrent Guild program. Program tuition is not included in this auction item. To inquire into dates, please submit an inquiry form.
Value: $450
142
Ohme Gardens Passes Wenatchee
$55Six Day Passes to Ohme Gardens, Wenatchee, WA
A perfect adventure in Wenatchee, WA on your way to or from Holden Village! Enjoy day passes for six people to Ohme Gardens.
Located on a bluff with a breathtaking views of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, the Columbia River Valley, and Wenatchee, Ohme Gardens is a unique evergreen oasis of beauty.
Groves of towering fir, spruce and cedar trees surround colorful ground cover flowers. Enjoy touring the gardens on one mile of natural stone paved paths while viewing seven pools, four waterfalls, and 53 stone benches for relaxation and contemplation.
Open seasonally, typically from mid-April through mid-October.
Value: $48
144
3 Night Stay at Luccock Park
$375Three Night Stay at Luccock Park Camp, MT
You need a beautiful Rocky Mountain getaway to Montana!
Enjoy a cozy and rustic three night stay at Luccock Park United Methodist Camp (near Livingston, MT) in a private cabin for up to six people.
With easy access to Yellowstone National Park, World Class Fly Fishing, Pine Creek Falls trail, Chico Hot Springs, Bozeman, and Livingston, all within 1 hour, this is the perfect base camp for your adventures.
Bring your own bedding. Meals may be available if another group is in camp during your stay. Otherwise, there are many local restaurant options in the vicinity. Dates to be arranged with Camp Manager.
Several former Holden long term staff have also worked at Luccock Park Camp!
Value: $600
154
Secluded Island Beach House
$1000Three Night Stay on Harstine Island, WA
You'll love our home on the beach on Harstine Island's southern tip!
Take in stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, Squaxin Island and Peale Passage from the huge deck and the rock, gravel and sand beach. Explore the expansive tidelands. Comb the endless beach for sand dollars, sea shells, driftwood and other treasures while enjoying the solitude of one of Puget Sound's undiscovered gems. Bring your boat or use ours. Swim and fish in the clean waters of south Puget Sound.
Just 2 hrs from Seattle - NO ferry! The home sleeps 6 and features two bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with a full-size bed and bunk bed), 2 full baths, laundry room, main floor living room with propane fireplace and double hide-a-bed, well-equipped kitchen and large open eating area. Newly remodeled basement features a large family room with queen hide-a-bed and boat garage. Expansive views from living room, kitchen and eating area. The large, wrap-around deck is perfect for relaxing, enjoying a barbeque or simply soaking in the natural beauty of the island.
For more details, photos and availability calendar check: https://www.vrbo.com/247763ha You may also call Steve Johnson @ 206-651-6381 for more information or booking.
Additional Information: The home has everything you need for a great get-away, except the food. There are cooking and baking staples (spices, sugar, coffee, salt, pepper, etc.) There are 3 single kayaks, 1 double kayak and a 14.5 foot canoe. Pets are welcome as well! You are welcome to reserve the home for longer than 3 nights, and if you do, we'll give you a great rate for the additional days.
Auction Terms and Conditions (the fine print):
- Up to 3 consecutive nights
- Valid for 12 months after auction
- Blackout period Memorial Day through Labor Day (NO SUMMER)
- Dates depend on availability
- Absolutely NO SMOKING inside or outside
- Pets allowed with prior approval
- Cleaning fee included in auction value
- $300 refundable damage deposit required in advance
Value: $750
155
Ordinary Time Stole
$370Ordinary Time Stole
This green no-waste stole was created from leftover pieces from other projects so that no fabric pieces are sent to the landfill.
Made by Anne Anderson of Interwoven Studio, this stole would make a special gift for a pastor or seminary student.
Measures approximately 52" by 5".
Value: $400
*Shipping arranged with Holden (approx. $10), OR available for pickup near Chelan or greater Seattle area. Shipping costs separate and to be paid for by the winning bidder.
156
Retreat at Luther Heights, ID
$160Retreat at Luther Heights Bible Camp, ID
Chose a retreat weekend from the Luther Heights Bible Camp 2024 retreat schedule and join us in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.
Will it be our Hike, Explore, Renew (HER) weekend, Fly Fishing, Finding Joy After Loss, Mindfulness in the Mountains, or another wonderful retreat offering?
At 7,200 ft, Luther Heights Bible Camp is surrounded by God's beauty of stunning views of the mountains, alpine lakes, and pine trees. Come connect with a positive community and participate in new adventures. Luther Heights offers many retreat opportunities for campers of all ages to grow in faith, reconnect, and rejuvenate.
Retreat is for one person.
Value: $150
158
Stay at Flathead Lutheran Camp
$430Stay at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, MT
Enjoy a stay at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp any time of year with $500 to be used for a retreat, summer camp, event, or get away!
From winter skiing to summer lake fun to sauna relaxation, and more, you'll have an amazing experience in God's great outdoors!
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp is situated in the majestic Rocky Mountains of western Montana on 260 beautiful acres of Flathead Lake shores. We have incredible views of the majestic Mission Mountains and are located about 40 miles southwest of Glacier National Park. Retreating at FLBC is an opportunity to relax and enjoy fellowship in a time and place apart.
No expiration date on $500 certificate.
Value: $500
160
Small Forest Getaway
$395One-Night Stay at Mount Virginia Bed & Breakfast, WA
Built over 30 years ago on a hillside in the Key Peninsula, Mount Virginia offers an experience like no other. A 30 minute drive from Gig Harbor, WA, Mount Virginia is a small forest Bed & Breakfast where you can retreat into the woods and relax in the outdoors while still in close proximity to the Greater Seattle Metro area.
Enjoy a secluded getaway with one weeknight stay. Open seasonally, the north wing or "Guesthouse" at Mount Virginia is a beautiful destination for up to 4 guests.
Nestled among old growth firs on the east bank of Filucy Bay, private & quiet with great views, it's a place where you can find respite and relaxation away from town. As a third generation forest restoration site, bits of history and stories are tucked throughout the buildings and the land.
The Key Peninsula is home to Penrose Point State Park, Joemma Beach State Park and The Lakebay Marina where you can find paddle board rentals, trails to hike and waterfront views to enjoy. The Peninsula is a short drive from Gig Harbor's Historic Downtown and is conveniently located nearby iconic Washington destinations like Port Townsend, Port Orchard, The Hood Canal and The Olympic National Park.
Expires December 2024
Reach out to info@mountvirginia.com for more details. No pets or smoking are allowed on the property.
Value: $425
162
Personalized Poem
$80Personalized Poem by Raisa Tolchinsky
You have the unique opportunity to have a personalized poem about any topic of your choosing sent straight to your (or another recipient's) door!
Raisa Tolchinsky writes about love, grief, and the wisdom of the body. Currently, she is a student at Harvard Divinity School. Her debut book Glass Jaw is forthcoming from Persea Books in 2024. Raisa earned her M.F.A. in poetry from the University of Virginia and her B.A. from Bowdoin College. She is a recipient of the Henfield Prize for Fiction and a 2x Pushcart Prize nominee. Raisa has served on Holden Village teaching faculty in the past.
No expiration date.
Value: $100
168
StoneHouse Chelan Stay & Cider
$735Two Night Stay at Lake Chelan StoneHouse & Case of Manchester Road Hard Cider
Enjoy a quiet retreat to refresh your soul and enjoy all that Lake Chelan has to offer with a two-night stay at the StoneHouse and a case of local cider!
This unique and beautiful 1908 home was recently remodeled in 2020 with three master suites (two king beds and one queen bed), a large open living room and dining room with double glass doors to the back patio and lawn space. It sleeps up to six people.
There is a side patio with beautiful views of the lake and sunsets. The StoneHouse is steps away from Lakeside park and beautiful Lake Chelan.
This stay is for two nights anytime between October 1, 2023 and May 1, 2024 (excluding major holidays and winter fest).
View more details about the StoneHouse here.
Winner of this auction item will also receive one case of Manchester Road Hard Cider (twelve 22-ounce bottles) for pick up. This hard cider is crafted with Washington Apples by a British cider maker. Manchester Road Cider has been voted Favorite Cider at Eastern Washington's Biggest Cider Festival for multiple years!
Learn more about Manchester Road Cider Company here.
For pickup only. No shipping. Cider gift certificate valid through December 2024.
Value: $1,284
Photos from Manchester Road Cider Company and Caroline Wells
176
North Cascades Institute
$225$150 Gift Certificate to North Cascades Institute Programs, WA
From the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park to the Skagit and Methow Valleys, Seattle, Bellingham, the Salish Sea and beyond, we offer a wide variety of transformative educational experiences in nature for people of all ages in the Pacific Northwest.
This gift certificate can be used in full or in part toward any of adult or family programs at the North Cascades Institute (excludes Skagit Tours) and expires 12/31/2026.
Value: $150
177
Holden B&B Stay, Wine & Chelan
$340Two-Night Holden Bed & Breakfast Stay, Lake Chelan Gift Certificate, and Wine Tasting for Two
Experience Holden hospitality downlake with a two-night stay for two people at the Holden Village Bed & Breakfast!
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. Holden's B&B is located 20 miles uplake from Chelan and is within walking distance of 25 Mile Creek State Park.
The large covered porch overlooks the lake and the mountains beyond. Just three miles from the B&B is Fields Point Landing, where many guests board the Lady of the Lake passenger boat for a trip uplake toward Lucerne, Holden Village, and Stehekin. The B&B has a rustic decor with handmade quilts, pottery, weavings, mugs and dinnerware.
While enjoying your stay at the B&B, shop and dine at local businesses with a $50 gift certificate donated by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.
Plus, visit Amos Rome Vineyards in Manson, WA for a wine tasting for two. Their tasting room features ample indoor and outdoor seating for you to relax and savor their fine wines that showcase the unique climate and terroir of the Lake Chelan Wine Valley.
Good through 2024. Additional nights or rooms can be added at current B&B rates.
Value: $230
178
Coffee, Coasters & Mugs
$305Coffee Beans, Photo Coasters, & Beanie's Mugs
All of the things you need for many relaxing, cozy days spent sipping coffee and thinking of Holden Village!
First, brew a cup of flavorful small-batch roasted coffee from Pastor John's Blessed Beans. You will receive five bags of coffee, your choice of whole bean or ground and medium or dark roast. La Morena Hue coffee tastes amazing, is from women-run farms, and strives for just and equitable pay for women in the coffee industry.
Next, pour your rich coffee into three handcrafted Beanie's mugs made by former Village Potter, Julia Nellessen.
Finally, set your coffee mug on a photo coaster featuring animals from Holden Village! This set of four photo coasters includes an adorable doe and fawn, a feisty pine marten, a lovable marmot, and a cute pika, all photographed in the Railroad Creek Valley by Bill Alasker.
Value: $178
*Coffee will be shipped separately. Remaining shipping arranged with Holden (approx. $17), OR available for pickup near Chelan or greater Seattle area. Shipping costs separate and to be paid for by the winning bidder.
181
Ceramic Plate
$115Ceramic plate by Mike Caemmerer
This amazing ceramic plate was hand thrown by guest Village Potter, Mike Caemmerer.
Perfect as a serving dish or on display for decoration, this ceramic plate would be a lovely addition to your home or as a gift.
Mike Caemmerer started Tall Tree Ceramics in 2019, which produces small batch, wheel-thrown, artisan ceramics and is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains of North Central Washington.
Mike grew up with artistic parents, professor/painter dad and weaver mom, always in an environment that allowed dabbling in one art form or another. He first sat at a potter's wheel at the Grunewald Guild pottery in 1988, and has mostly been self-taught ever since with the help of amazing mentors along the way, especially Jim Halvorson of Bloomington Indiana. Fighting with full time jobs, pottery was mostly a hobby until the summer of 2019 when he left his job and made ceramics part of his daily life.
Value: $60
*Shipping to be arrange with Holden (approx. $23) OR available for pickup near Chelan or greater Seattle area. Shipping to be paid for by winner bidder.
189
Writing Consultation
$495Writing Consultation with Kaethe Schwehn
Kaethe Schwehn will read up to 50 pages of creative writing (typed, double spaced) and offer a 500 word written response and/or a 30 minute Zoom feedback session.
Kaethe has published poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and has worked with writers with varying levels of experience: undergrads, MFA candidates, young adults, professors, retirees, library patrons, and Holden Villagers.
She currently teaches at St. Olaf College and served on teaching faculty during summer 2023.
Value: $300
190
Friends & Family Camp
$240Friends and Family Camp at Camp Lutherwood Oregon
Camp Lutherwood Oregon invites you to join us for Friends and Family Camp in 2024.
Located 2 hours south or Portland, Oregon or 45 minutes east of Eugene on 85 beautifully forested acres in the foothills of the Coast Range, Camp Lutherwood Oregon offers multiple weekends in 2024 for families to play, relax and grow together.
Each morning includes focused time for adults while the camp staff engage the children in theme activities and conversation. The afternoon is filled with classic camp fun - swimming, crafts, archery, the climbing tower, and more. Each day begins and ends with worship. And did we mention that we still will do the cooking and dishes? It is a family getaway that has it all!
Housing (two nights) in a private cabin with bathroom and meals for four are included.
Contact office@lutherwoodoregon.org for dates (available Nov 1, 2023) and to book. Expires Aug 31, 2024
Value: $350
194
Camp Lutherwood's Spirit Lodge
$290One Night Stay at Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center's Spirit Lodge, WA
Enjoy a personal retreat or getaway with a one night stay in the upper part of Spirit Lodge at Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center near Bellingham, WA.
This space sleeps 1-4 people and features a queen bed in the loft, fireplace, living area, kitchenette, dining table, and bathroom. It is fully heated and has a porch that overlooks the scenic lake. View a video tour of Spirit Lodge here.
Available Sept - May, preferably mid-week.
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center is located on Lake Samish, just south of Bellingham, and offers peace and renewal among the forest and water.
Value: $225
