TESTIMONIALS FROM
Happy Parents
The two years our son spent at Heartwood have been nothing short of magical. The value of spending each day outside, surrounded by the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of nature, is tough to overstate. Through Heartwood, he fostered compassion, self-confidence, social and emotional growth, and a set of nature skills that already put both of his parents to shame. In Heartwood, he—and our entire family—found a truly singular community, and he’ll carry the benefits of his experience there with him wherever he goes.
— KENDALL, father / PRESCHOOL
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Heartwood means that our daughter gets to be her wild and free self. It means she gets to watch fox kits play outside their den, dissect owl pellets, and identify animal tracks better than anyone else in her family. Heartwood is watching our daughter grow into a confident, adventurous, and caring person. It has been magical.
— BRIAN, father / KINDERGARTEN
Heartwood revealed a new level of curiosity and courage in our daughter that blossomed even when not among her friends in the woods or among the fields at Maplecrest. Her love of the outdoors and attention to the world around her has been piqued and it has been contagious for all the rest of our family. We are grateful to the Heartwood community and the experience it provided us.
— DEREK, father / PRESCHOOL
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Heartwood has been a lifeline for our family. The social-emotional learning came at a fundamental time in my kiddos’ lives. The stance of child-led play, infusion of mindfulness, and nature and social justice are the backbones of Heartwood and make the school one-of-a-kind. I am forever grateful for Martha following her dreams and building a school community. Her positive energy has attracted staff who are equally magical.
— LINDSAY, mother / KINDERGARTEN + AFTER-SCHOOL
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