There have been times when Christians were known for their spiritual, intellectual and artistic contributions to society. Bach, Mendelssohn, Dante, Dostoevsky, Newton, Pascal, Rembrandt, CS Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are but a few who personified the rich tradition of faith. Motivated by a desire to glorify God, they produced the best work of their day and offered it in service of others for the creation of a richer culture.

The Kindlings Hearth is a by-invitation weekend retreat designed to rekindle the holistic spiritual, intellectual and creative legacy of Christians in culture. This gathering of thoughtful, Christian creatives involves a two-day getaway in a beautiful Swiss Chalet, 90-minutes from Seattle where we: 1) Develop friendships with thoughtful, creatives in a relaxed environment; 2) Enjoy lively conversation about faith, culture and ideas that matter; 3) See where the first two lead us (While enjoying laughter, good food, great wine and comfortable accommodations.) Among the Kindlings who’ve experienced The Kindlings Hearth are the following (with links to their websites).

Kindlings Hosts: Nigel Goodwin actor, artist advocate, Genesis Arts, Jeff Johnson, composer/singer/songwriter,Marty O’Donnell composer, Bungie, Dick Staub broadcaster, writer, podcaster, blogger Jack Talley owner Chalet Talley .

Kindlings Hearth Alumni: Chris Anderson, artist, Harold Best, composer/educator, Squire Broel, artist, Palemon Camu architect. Lou Carlozo journalist, singer songwriter, Chicago Tribune. David Carlson creator/producer/entrepreneur. Jason Carter, harp guitarist, Steve Cole (UK) Artisan ~ arts advocate Robert Deeble singer songwriter. Craig Detweiler filmmaker, author, Brehm Center, blogger. James Elaine artist, curator, Hammer Museum, Hele Ellis, artist, Jeremiah & Mona Enna dancers Culture House. Scott Erickson artist, blogger. Terry Esau writer/musician.Roger Feldman artist, educator SPU. Mako Fujimura artist, IAM, blogger. Bernie Gardner & Debs Gardner-Paterson composer & percussionist/filmmaker, Grant Goodeve actor, singer songwriter. David and Carrie Grant (UK), vocalists, media. Kathy Hastings, artist, Bruce Herman artist. Bill Hogg, broadcaster/theologian, Paul Ingram artist, designer, inventor. Bill Kinnon, media production, Neil Latchman (UK) , operatic tenor. John La Grou, inventor/musician, Ron Malzone, designer/builder/sacred spaces. Nathan Marion arts advocate.David McFadzean, Writer/Producer. Maureen McQuerry, author/poet/educator. Larry McAdams artist, advertising. Rand Miller game design, CYAN, blogger. Dave Nienhuis theologian SPU. Pam Nolte. Actor, Founder Taproot Theatre. Scott Nolte Actor. Founder Taproot Theatre, blogger. Marcie O’Donnell poet, writer. Tony Payne, composer/educator. Stuart & Rachel Pendred, singer/flautist-PR. Ted Prescott sculptor, educator. David Raven singer songwriter, Mojo Monkey. Joe Rehfeld businessman, arts advocate. Colin  & Caroline Riches, artist/art educator, Timothy and Jodi Salzman, conductor/educator, flautist/educator. Luci Shaw, poet. Jennie Spohr, producer. Rick Stevenson filmmaker.Norman Stone (UK) filmmaker. Michael Swanson Filmmaker. Diane Tomhave arts & spirituality advocate, Ignatius Center. James Tughan artist. Steve Turner (UK) poet, journalist, biographer.Rebecca Ver Straten-McSparren arts advocate LAFSC. Dan Voetmann Advertising/Musician. Gregory Wolfe writer, publisher IMAGE Journal, blogger.