Events 2026
in the Goodenough Community
What makes community meaningful and fun?
The richness of life in community comes in many ways – getting together informally over a meal...celebrating a significant birthday with long-time and newfound friends...working together in a creative endeavor...collaborating in a work party...thinking deeply with others about what it means to be fully alive and connected with ourselves, each other, and the land...and more.
In the Goodenough Community, we recognize such ways to connect as expressions of living life fully and in communities of all kinds. Throughout the year we offer programs and events that help you participate in your own development, learn about relating well with other people, and discover your potential to have a good time in life and with others.
We welcome your interest and your participation, and hope that you will join us at any – or many! – of this year’s events.
June
Summer Gathering 2026 | June 9-14 at Sahale
What's In Our Way? Forging Pathways to Regenerative Community
Passionate about regenerative community, but frustrated by overwhelming obstacles to creating it in today's troubled world? Join us as we create a space that is both safe and conducive to growth, where we'll learn and practice Roberto Rodriguez' subtle and innovative Relational Integrity framework that identifies clear areas of potential disconnection. Dynamic and practical, we will practice using this framework as we examine our own blind spots and mistaken assumptions that can get in the way of connection and making workable agreements within and between communities. Identifying these stumbling blocks will keep us creative and connected as individuals and as builders of healthy organizations and communities.
Convergence of Intentional Communities, Western WA | June 18-21 at Sahale
A Goodenough Partner Event! A gathering for grassroots movement-building, created by and for people who live in intentional communities (ICs). The goal is to build strong relationships in support of creating a thriving system of mutual aid between ICs and the organizations that support them. This event is open to people who live in established ICs, or who organize for ICs, in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. For more info: https://www.ic.org/cic-wa-2026/
Community Orientation Session | Monday, June 29th, 6 - 7:30pm via Zoom
These orientations are an opportunity for new people and old friends to learn more about how the community works, how they can plug in, and to connect with each other. Attending one is a prerequisite for any member level. Everyone is welcome!
July
Community Orientation Session | Monday, July 20th, 6 - 7:30pm via Zoom
These orientations are an opportunity for new people and old friends to learn more about how the community works, how they can plug in, and to connect with each other. Attending one is a prerequisite for any member level. Everyone is welcome!
August
Svaha Spirit Lodge | August 13-16 at Sahale
A Goodenough Partner Event! Raven is our totem for this year, representing the importance of community and the value each dancer contributes to our sacred circle. Whether you are a long-time dancer or joining us for the first time, you are welcome. Our time together will include space for personal contemplation, connection with the land and ancestors, and the simple joy of each other's company. We aim to support anyone called to attend. Invitation HERE.
Grieving Man | August 20-23 at Sahale
A Goodenough Partner Event! Grieving Man is a friendship-led, land-based, relational and musical healing space. It is a ritual container that welcomes in the multi-faceted expressions of grief, joy, anger, desire, fear, longing (etc.) — emotions that are so often suppressed and stuck in our bodies — to be honored, expressed and, ultimately, transformed in the sacred witness of other men. For more information and registration: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/grieving-man-summer-retreat
September
Women's Culture | September 12 via Zoom
The women’s cultural program encourages and supports self-development; helps us, as female-identified people of all ages, reach a greater connection with our inner source of feminine strength; celebrates who we are as women; and improves our relationships with our partners, family members, friends, and self. During our time together from 10a - 1p, we will practice our skills of listening and drawing each other out in small circles and in a large group, and develop our capacity for sharing, connecting, meditation, support, and letting ourselves be known.