New rhythms for Holden Village: A conversation with In-Village managers Steve Johnson and Emer Kate Sanders

It’s been a little over six months since the evacuation and closure of Holden Village. Although the Village is closed to guests, a small intrepid team of in-village staff remain to protect the Village and ensure its continued operation. This chapter of Holden history has been an opportunity for great growth and innovation. How do you run Holden Village with under fifteen people and without a roadway? On this newest Holden Village podcast we check in with operations manager Steve Johnson and community services manager Emer Kate Sanders to learn more about the unique challenges Villagers face while operating the Village during the current closure.From constant repairs to wood processing, from helicopter food deliveries to sorting through staff possessions, the in-village team is far from idle. Plus, Steve and Emer Kate look back on the past six months of Holden Village and remember December’s mudslides and evacuation. What was it like to close down the Village? What was it like to return and start putting the pieces back together? Steve and Emer Kate share their memories and how Holden Village continues to inspire them. Listen in to learn more about what daily life at Holden Village looks like without guests and what projects are around the corner. For more information, subscribe to Holden’s newsletter and read about the Village’s Road to Recovery here.