Annual Plants, Books, and Bake Sale
May
10
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Plants, Books, and Bake Sale

Join us for our first annual plant, Books, and Bake Sale!

Apple Blossom families have been growing starter plants for the community to raise money for our scholarship fund! In addition we are selling children’s used books, outdoor clothing and equipment, crafts, and baked goods! Tours of the Apple Blossom Yurts available.

Bring the family and check out our sale and support our program.

* We are accepting donations of children’s books and outdoor clothing and equipment such as winter gear, rain gear, bikes, trikes, skis, skates, snowshoes etc.

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Summer Intentions Mindful Parenting Morning Retreat $65/person
May
30
9:30 AM09:30

Summer Intentions Mindful Parenting Morning Retreat $65/person

Come renew your creative spirit and reset your intentions with each changing season

Apple Blossom Mindful Parenting Retreats guide you through how to Embrace each season and create nurturing routines and rhythms for children, healthy screen time habits, inspiration for more meaningful outdoor time, and peaceful rituals for calmer mornings, mealtimes, and bedtimes. Retreats include nature walks, self-care, journal prompts, campfire, light lunch and cozy treats, seasonal crafts and respite just for you!

This is an adult retreat but we can provide childcare for children ages 3 - 10 years at the neighboring yurt for an additional fee of $25/child.

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Midsummer Fest
Jun
20
3:00 PM15:00

Midsummer Fest

Join us outdoors and at the Yurts for an Enchanting Afternoon

several organizations are partnering to bring you this family event and school fundraiser! Free apple slices and lemonade, free fairytale tea party, fairy wand making, flower crowns, play areas, dress up, dragon racing, archery, Maypole dance, and face painting.

Food for purchase such as Brats, shaved ice with natural syrups, and strawberry shortcake in compostable containers. $1 fairy garden making (bring a container). Live Music, Puppet Show, Maypole and Shop the Yurt for Arts and Crafts.

This is a litter free event so bring your own water bottle and we will provide water refill stations.

Puppet Show at 4:30 PM performed by kids from our Puppetry Camp.

Tickets are $10/family and Proceeds benefit Apple Blossom Village School Scholarship Fund

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Opt-Outside Family Retreat
Aug
1
to Aug 2

Opt-Outside Family Retreat

  • Apple Blossom Summer Camps (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in the outdoor space at the Yurst at Apple Blossom Village for meaningful nature and social connection while we work together to create healthy screentime habits for the whole family.

In a non-judgmental and inclusive environment we will use this weekend retreat to explore how to resist the magnetic pull of screens, and instead enliven our family life or homeschool with the magic of hands on learning and deeper relationships with our children. Adults can attend the Saturday workshop while children ages 3 - 10 years are immersed in play and exploration with our nurturing and experiened staff. Saturday’s Workshop at the Yurts will include topics such as: Deepening our Connection to Nature, The importance of Screen-Free Play and Movement on children’s development, The value of Sunlight, Simplicity, and Slowing Down, Gardening and Cooking with kids, How to Foster Critical Thinking, Perseverance, and Resilience in our children, and Homeschooling with a Head, Heart, and Hands approach to learning.

Bring the whole family and enjoy activities for adults and children together Friday evening and Saturday afternoon such as nature crafts, archery, string games, yoga, sensory walks, and yard games. Enjoy stories and singing around the campfire and Shadow Puppetry on Friday evening. Bring an instrument if you wish!

Leave the screens behind while you re-connect with yourself and your family in nature. Use this time to reset your intentions for family life and bring back tips and tools to help you slow down and find a healthy daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythm for your family in our fast paced world.

This Retreat is intended for Families with children ages birth to 12 but all are welcome. We will touch on screen use by tweens and teens within our discussions.

Traveling to the area? Ask us for a list of suggested campgrounds and lodging!

Click here to REGISTER or email Dacia at naturalchildhood@gmail.com for more info



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Forest School Workshop for Educators
Aug
19
to Aug 20

Forest School Workshop for Educators

  • Apple Blossom Village (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in August for 2 days at the Yurts to engage in hands on learning and discussions about Forest School Philosophy and Waldorf-inspired learning. Beginning our days with Yoga or Tai Chi, we will guide you through a day of Forest School and the importance of movement and play from early childhood through elementary school age. Learn about dressing for the weather, safety considerations and policies, and deepening children’s connection with nature. Break out sessions will provide time for whittling, fire building, cooking, nature crafting, nature journaling, handwork, garden tours, and more. The conference ends on day 2 with a guided Forest therapy walk and sound healing, leaving you rejuvenated and inspired for another year of teaching!

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