Events 2025/2026
in the Goodenough Community
What makes community meaningful and fun?
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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.
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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.
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We welcome your interest and your participation, and hope that you will join us at any – or many! – of this year’s events.
​​​December
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​​​​Path Forward Orientation Session | Sunday, December 14, 4-6pm via Zoom
The Community has adopted this new 1-year plan as our framework for increasing our capacity and vitality by invigorating our ​membership and residency opportunities, and creating a vibrant invitation for new and younger members to come and develop their work at Sahale. Join us for this informative and interactive session!
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Holiday Open House | Saturday, December 20, 1-4 pm at Tom George's House
8708 182nd Place SW, Edmonds WA 98026
This year our holiday party is a mid-day open house! Please bring your favorite beverage and a substantial side (such as a salad) or appetizer to accompany fish or turkey; if you are GF, vegan, vegetarian, etc., please bring an entree that suits your preference. Feel free to bring holiday music, poetry, or other enchantments to offer that boost the holiday spirit. Dress suitably for the weather as we likely will have an outdoor fire. Please email EJ with any questions at elizabeth.ann.jarrett@gmail.com or by phone at 206-313-9803.
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​​​​January
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Sahale Care Weekend | January 9 -11 at Sahale
NEW! Formerly Nature Systems Weekend. As part of the Path Forward, we recognize that Sahale has a lot of deferred maintenance and deep cleaning that needs to be attended to. Here's a great way to contribute - plan to come to the 2026 Sahale Care Weekends and help get Sahale in shape for new residents and our upcoming 2026 summer event season. Pruning and weeding will still be on the agenda for hardy souls that want to work outside, as will indoor efforts like painting, repairing, and deep cleaning. We also welcome folks who can work inside to help prepare meals for our crews.
For more information, contact Laura Sweany at alwaysgrowingdesign@gmail.com.
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Community Orientation Session | Sunday, January 11 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!
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The Women's Program | Saturday, January 24, 10-1pm via Zoom
is a long-established and ever-growing way for women to enjoy each other’s company, learn about themselves as women, and welcome the experience of the Divine Feminine. The Women's Program meets from 10 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays. All female-identified people are welcome. For information, contact Laura Sweany at alwaysgrowingdesign@gmail.com.
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​​​​February
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Sahale Care Weekend | February 7-8 at Sahale
NEW! Formerly Nature Systems Weekend. As part of the Path Forward, we recognize that Sahale has a lot of deferred maintenance and deep cleaning that needs to be attended to. Here's a great way to contribute - plan to come to the 2026 Sahale Care Weekends and help get Sahale in shape for new residents and our upcoming 2026 summer event season. Pruning and weeding will still be on the agenda for hardy souls that want to work outside, as will indoor efforts like painting, repairing, and deep cleaning. We also welcome folks who can work inside to help prepare meals for our crews.
For more information, contact Laura Sweany at alwaysgrowingdesign@gmail.com.
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​​​​March
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Sahale Care Weekend | March 14-15 at Sahale
NEW! Formerly Nature Systems Weekend. As part of the Path Forward, we recognize that Sahale has a lot of deferred maintenance and deep cleaning that needs to be attended to. Here's a great way to contribute - plan to come to the 2026 Sahale Care Weekends and help get Sahale in shape for new residents and our upcoming 2026 summer event season. Pruning and weeding will still be on the agenda for hardy souls that want to work outside, as will indoor efforts like painting, repairing, and deep cleaning. We also welcome folks who can work inside to help prepare meals for our crews.
For more information, contact Laura Sweany at alwaysgrowingdesign@gmail.com.
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​​​​April
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Sahale Care Weekend | April 18-19 at Sahale
NEW! Formerly Nature Systems Weekend. As part of the Path Forward, we recognize that Sahale has a lot of deferred maintenance and deep cleaning that needs to be attended to. Here's a great way to contribute - plan to come to the 2026 Sahale Care Weekends and help get Sahale in shape for new residents and our upcoming 2026 summer event season. Pruning and weeding will still be on the agenda for hardy souls that want to work outside, as will indoor efforts like painting, repairing, and deep cleaning. We also welcome folks who can work inside to help prepare meals for our crews.
For more information, contact Laura Sweany at alwaysgrowingdesign@gmail.com.
​​​​May
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Women's Weekend | May 1-3 at Sahale
For over 40 years the Goodenough Women's Culture has offered this yearly get-away weekend of camaraderie, connection, and cultivation of the female heart, mind, and spirit. All female-identified people are welcome. For information, contact Laura Sweany at alwaysgrowingdesign@gmail.com.
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Tent UP Weekend | May 23-25, Memorial Weekend, at Sahale
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