A Different Kind of Learning Village
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Connect Within
Through mindfulness, movement, sound, breath, and other heart-centered practices, we help children cultivate the awareness needed to stay connected to themselves.
Follow Your Interests
Children help shape the direction of the program, weaving their interests and goals into the projects we explore together. The result is a responsive approach to learning that evolves with the community.
Belong & Contribute
Community isn't just the setting for learning, it is one of the things being learned. Through collaboration, shared responsibility, and restorative dialogue, children develop the real-world skills needed to thrive alongside others.
Age-Mixed
Life isn't separated by age, and neither is our community. Children learn, play, and collaborate across age groups developing compassionate leadership in older children and inspiring confidence and growth in younger ones.
Nature-Based
Our days unfold outdoors where children develop a natural appreciation for nature. Alongside practical skills, our Guides introduce connection practices that invite children to experience the more-than-human-world through the heart.
From Seed to Harvest
Children learn that ideas have the power to become reality by playing an integral part of each seasonal project, from inspiration to completion. Whether creating a science project or organizing a bake sale, children develop the skills
to bring their ideas to life.
Our Philosophy
Children are Born Whole
We believe children are born with innate wisdom, unique gifts, and a life path all their own. Our role as facilitators is to cultivate an environment where they remain connected to themselves, develop their natural callings, and learn how to live in relationship with others and the natural world around them. ​
Daily Flow
1:00 PM — Arrive & Attune
Children arrive and have space to reconnect, explore the environment, tend the animals and gardens, and help shape the flow of the afternoon before projects begin.
1:45 PM — Ground & Center
We transition with a grounding practice. Activities may include mindfulness, meditation, nature connection, sound baths, or other nervous system regulation tools that support well-being.
2:00 PM — Pod Projects
With support from Guides, children work within age-appropriate groups to explore ideas, develop skills, and bring projects to life.
3:30pm - Community Tending
Together we explore what needs tending. Children may finish projects, meet with Guides, resolve challenges through restorative dialogue, engage in Children's Council, finish chores, or even take a restful break.
4:15pm - Reflection Circle
We gather as a community to reflect on the day and intentionally close our time together.
4:30-5pm - Play and Release
We close with an inspiration-directed block of time for children to connect, play, and explore.
Seasonal Learning Journeys
We Co-Create Each Season Together
At the beginning of each season, children and Guides gather to envision the projects, skills, and adventures they would like to explore. To ensure development appropriate activities, the community breaks into learning pods based on their skills and interests. Below are some examples our Guides may offer:
Program Details
Location: Ranch-style residence in Fallbrook, CA.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 1-5pm with flexible start/end
Flexible Arrival & Pickup: Families may arrive between
1:00-1:30pm and pickup between 4:30-5:00pm
Ages: 5-15
Founding Family Tuition: To help launch our first season, we are offering introductory tuition to a small number of founding families. Future tuition rates may change as the program grows.
Two Days a Week
Founding Family Tuition
Available for the First 6 Families
$1,500 per season,
$500 per month
One Day a Week
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Founding Family Tuition
Available for the First 3 Families
$900 per season,
$300 per month
Fall Calendar
Meet Your Guides
Guides help facilitate projects and activities for the group and set the example for a healthy community culture. In addition, each season, Guides meet individually with children to celebrate growth, help integrate their experience, and shape intentions for the season ahead.
