The Goodenough Community
The
Goodenough Community is a long-term experiment in
community formation and
development sponsored by the American Association for
the Furtherance of Community.
Welcome to Sahale
Learning Center, a beautiful site for workshops,
retreats, family reunions, and
weddings.
Located just 25 minutes from
Belfair, Washington, Sahale is an easy
drive from Seattle, Tacoma, and the Olympic Peninsula. Embraced by 65
acres of forest and valley, the land
holds within its valley a sacred grove of cedars more than 300 years old. The cathedral-like stillness
here within
this ring of cedars harmonizes with the flow of the Tahuya River, just yards
away.
Sahale has many different housing options to meet
your needs whether it is a private retreat for one, organizational events,
family reunions and more.
We have hosted events where more
than 150 people were comfortably cared for. We invite you to take a tour of our
buildings and surrounding natural beauty.
Below is a video of the
spring blooms from
April of this year. Thanks for visiting!
We can help you
Envision your dream for the event
Plan and manage your budget with many money-saving ideas
Design and produce your invitations
Cater a menu of your choice
Coordinate with your vendors
Photograph and video record the event
Create
your own event, or Join One of Ours Sahale
is a great place for family and youth events. You can camp, swim, hike, and
cook by campfire, or stay in home-like facilities with full kitchen. Let
us help you plan your own event, and consider joining one or more annual
events we offer to the public, including the
Sahale Summer Camp and Human Relations Laboratory.
Nature
at Sahale We share this land with deer, black bears, mountain lions, beavers, and
almost 100 species of birds. Coyotes sing up and down the valley at night. The
river is home to a strong run of Chum salmon that can be seen spawning in the
fall. There are hiking trails and a road that rarely sees a dozen cars in a day.
Sleeping Accommodations Sahale offers sleeping accommodations for up to 45, with additional seasonal
camping available with hot showers.
Food Our professional staff are committed to accommodating your needs. We offer flexible meal times and enjoy helping groups design their
own menus. During harvest season we provide fresh produce from our abundant
garden and orchard. Groups may choose to cook their own meals in our well
equipped kitchen, which accommodate up to 75 people.
Book Your Stay To book your stay, please contact 206.323.6782.
Nature
at Sahale