Myrtle Farm Montessori

Our Farm – A place like no other for your child

At Myrtle Farm, children build empathy and learn to care for themselves, others, and their environment. Our goal is to help students build healthy self-confidence, self-discipline and develop a curiosity and love of learning that will prepare them for whatever their life’s purpose becomes.

The Farm Environment

Our outdoor environment is a unique place where children learn and are inspired by the natural world’s rhythms and wonders. When the school year begins in August, the children help harvest the last of our summer crops from the vegetable garden. As fall sets in, we gather apples from the trees and prepare applesauce for our snacks. In Fall, we watch the leaves change color, then drop, and observe as our horse, rabbits, and goats grow their thicker coats in preparation for winter. Cool-weather crops are then set out, compost turned, and the soil prepared for spring planting. Spring itself is a riot of activity as the orchard trees unfold their new leaves, the chickens begin laying again, and the buzz of busy insects signal pollination has begun again.

The Classroom Environment

Flooded with natural light, the spacious classroom features low shelves where children can choose from hundreds of individual and small group activities. A second, smaller room serves as a place for music classes, naps, and supplemental play activities. A one-way observation window allows parents to watch the class in progress whenever they wish. (Learn about our programs and curriculum here).

Life at myrtle farm