Using the Charlotte Mason approach, we connect children to the goodness of God and the richness of life through living books, nature study, the arts, math games, science experiments and plenty of time to play and create.
The Orchard is a Jesus centered, wholehearted homeschool community going after a living education for our children that cultivates wonder, forges character, and nurtures a lifelong passion for learning.
about us
Fostering intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Allowing children to learn at a pace that is right for them.
Nurturing a lifelong passion for learning.
Enjoying the beauty of God's creation often.
Encouraging Curiosity, Imagination, & Adventure!
Building a community of belonging and becoming.
Values
Making connections to God, each other, and ourselves.
Learning through a rich feast of stories.
“EDUCATION IS AN ATMOSPHERE, A DISCIPLINE, A LIFE.”
-CHARLOTTE MASON
Educational Philosophy
- Living Books
- Nature Study
- Play
- Creativity
- Relationships
- Games
- Culture Study
- Art/Music Study
- Real Life Experiences
- & more!
The Orchard Homeschool Community was born from a group of moms who were determined to give their children the gift of time. Time outside, time to play, time to let their imagination run wild, time to be with family, to develop passions, chase interests, get lost in a great book, to experience life to the full the way God intended. In the Fall of 2020, we began to meet outside once a week at what we call Nature Group. We loved watching our kids delight in the wonders of nature. Our community began to grow and we saw that we were not the only ones with this call to do things differently with our children. We began to ask, "what if we joined together?" "what if we created a place for families like us?"
What started as a small group of mommas wanting something different for their kids has expanded to so much more. We have seen the need in our community, and after so much thought and prayer, The Orchard was formed.