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.
October
Community Orientation| October 19, 5pm - 6pm, at Sahale
Our Community Orientations are opportunities for new people, or people who haven’t connected with us for a while, to learn more about how the community works, ways to plug in, and how membership and residency process works. We'll cover some of the history, current situation, and activities and operations of the community, and hear from you about your interests!
Sahale Care Weekend| October 23 - 25, at Sahale
Our fall care weekend is part of getting Sahale ready for the quiet rest of fall and winter. We will be clearing out our meadow swale system, so any flooding this winter will go into the swale and not disrupt the land and its inhabitants. Weeding, mulching, cleaning, painting, and maintenance will be our chores, and we will build our relationships as we work shoulder-to-shoulder to keep Sahale functioning well. Register early to attend - the fall chill and the beautiful colors of the season are not to be missed!
November
Community Membership Fall Retreat| November 6 - 8, at Sahale
The twice-yearly meeting for the Goodenough Community membership is always a rich and fulfilling way to check in with each other, review the last 6 months of activity and plan for the upcoming year. We will sing, celebrate, vision, review, assess, and plan for our future, and we can't do it without each of our members in attendance!
Women's Culture | Saturday, November 21, 10a - 1p 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.