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. Co-hosted by Dick Staub, Nigel Goodwin (UK) and Marty O’ Donnell 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
Marty O’Donnell composer, Bungie
Dick Staub broadcaster, writer, podcaster, blogger

Jack Talley owner Chalet Talley

Kindlings Hearth Alumni
Palemon Camu architect
Lou & Amy Carlozo journalist, singer songwriter, Chicago Tribune
Robert Deeble singer songwriter
Craig Detweiler filmmaker, author, Brehm Center, blogger
James Elaine artist, curator, Hammer Museum
Jeremiah & Mona Enna dancers, Culture House
Scott Erickson artist, blogger
Roger Feldman artist, educator, SPU
Mako Fujimura artist, IAM, blogger
Grant Goodeve actor, singer songwriter
Bruce Herman artist
Paul Ingram artist, designer, inventor
Larry McAdams artist, advertising
Rand Miller game design, CYAN, blogger
Dave Nienhuis theologian SPU
Scott Nolte theatre, Taproot, blogger
Marcie O’Donnell poet, writer
Ted Prescott sculptor, educator
David Raven singer songwriter, Mojo Monkey
Joe Rehfeld businessman, arts advocate
Rick Stevenson filmmaker
Diane Tomhave arts & spirituality advocate, Ignatius Center
James Tughan artist
Rebecca Ver Straten-McSparren arts advocate, LAFS
Gregory Wolfe writer, publisher IMAGE Journal, blogger