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.
September
Women's Culture | Saturday, September 12, 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.
Apple Cider Pressing! | Saturday, September 12th, 2 - 5pm at Sahale
Come on down for the afternoon! We have lots of apples to press into delicious cider for the freezer here at Sahale, and we'll share some if you bring your own container. If you want to experience the quintessential harvest activity with friends old and new, join us.
Tent Down / Sahale Care Weekend | September 23-27 at Sahale
The last big fling of the summer! Join us at Sahale for the traditional take down of the big white event tent, and begin putting Sahale to rest for the upcoming quiet seasons. This year, we will also be re-roofing the Red Cedar/Red Alder guest cottage. While this is a physical event that works best with a large group of strong folks to lighten the load, we also welcome folks for lighter-duty work like fetching tools and cooking for the crew! Indoor lodging and camping is available for all who attend, and the Swamp and hot tub will be available - no matter how you want to unwind, we've got you covered! Register soon to make sure we can plan to have you here.
October
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.