Gentle, farm-rooted learning where children grow through hands-on wonder, connection, and real experiences on our Poulsbo homestead. Where the days are guided by the seasons and the pace is steady and intentional.

I provide learning for children (ages 7–12) in a nurturing, child-led space on our family farm in Poulsbo, Washington. Rooted in Montessori principles and the rhythms of the homestead, with a consistent small group of peers. Whether we’re reading beneath the trees, using nature to explore math, journaling beside the garden beds, or discovering animal stewardship, learning here is rooted in connection: to self, to the earth, and to the joy of discovery.

I believe that learning should feel natural, meaningful, and be full of embodied experiences: tending garden beds, caring for farm animals, exploring habitats, building with natural materials, cooking from the harvest, and reflecting through nature journaling and storytelling. Academics emerge naturally, math through measuring rows and composting ratios, science via life cycles and seasonal changes, language arts in observation notes and group shares, and social-emotional growth through kindness, responsibility, and community circles. Each child brings their own gifts, pace, and style of understanding. My role is to gently guide them, nurture their strengths, and help them move through challenges with confidence and grace.

This is learning at its gentlest: un-rushed days where bodies move freely, minds engage through curiosity, and hearts connect to the earth, animals, and each other. Limited to 6–10 children, to allow deep relationships, skill-building, and personalized attention in a safe, joyful environment. Much like tending to the soil, supporting a child’s growth takes patience, presence, and the right environment. It’s a quiet joy of mine to witness children light up when learning clicks and when they feel seen, heard, and capable.

If your child would benefit from this kind of care and support, I’d be honored to walk alongside your family.