Happy Hens Farm & Forest School

Our school is a Reggio Emilia-inspired farm and forest experience, where kids get to learn in an off-grid yurt classroom on a working 11-acre poultry and dairy goat farm. We combine strong, developmentally appropriate academics with plenty of time outdoors, giving kids the chance to explore, create, and connect with nature. As you look to find a microschool that meets your family’s needs, we encourage you to reach out to us!

With mixed-age groups (K-2 and 3-5), students will build meaningful relationships while learning through hands-on experiences like caring for goats and chickens, gardening, baking, cooking, archery, and rock climbing. Our teachers are highly trained and continuously growing through ongoing professional development to best support their students. We blend rigorous, developmentally appropriate academics with meaningful time outdoors, ensuring a well-rounded education that nurtures both mind and body. Our highly trained teachers receive ongoing professional development to refine their craft and provide the best learning experience for every child:

• Collaboration and mentorship with mixed-age classrooms (K-2 & 3-5)
• Engaging farm activities caring for goats, chickens, and honeybees
• Gardening, baking, cooking (indoors & out), archery, and rock climbing
• Strong literacy foundation resulting in confident, highly skilled readers and writers
• Inquiry-driven projects in partnership with teachers, families, and the community

At our school, children are active participants in their education, developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning, all while being deeply connected to nature.