Learning Takes Us Places.

Connection-Centered Learning Hubs for Homeschool & Worldschool Families

Gather with kids, parents, or the whole family at our home base in Maine or through Learning Circles hubs around the world.

Heartwood: Nature, Art & Emotional Learning

For children

A nature-based drop-off program where kids explore feelings, creativity, self-discovery, and connection.

Through art, music, movement, and time outdoors, children build emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and relationship skills through process-based creative projects and nature-based grounding.

Learn More

Self-Led Learning for Parents:

Who Shows Up When Your Child Learns?

For parents

A creative exploration for parents who want to look more closely at the emotional reactions that surface when learning with their children.

Through expressive arts, reflection, and guided exploration, parents can better understand their patterns, ground into trust and confidence, and create more space for connection.

Learn More

Heartwood: Nature, Art and Emotional Learning

Schedule a Call

Heartwood is a 3-week program rooted in emotional wellness held Fridays from 9am - 1pm for kids ages 4 to 12. Thoughtfully designed art, music, movement, and nature-based experiences invite children to explore feelings, curiosity, and self-expression together.

There is intentional time for open-ended exploration and play, giving children room to follow curiosity, slow down, and connect with one another and the world around them. Each setting becomes part of the experience, whether we're exploring wooded trails, gardens, open land, or gathering around a fire.

What This Is
A nature based creative learning experience where children explore feelings, creativity, self discovery, and connection through art, music, movement, and time outdoors.

What to Expect
Process based art projects, music and movement, time in nature, and opportunities to explore feelings and relationships through creative expression. Children are encouraged to follow their curiosity, build confidence, and discover new ways to express themselves.

Who It's For
Children who enjoy creating, exploring, moving, and being outdoors, with a program designed to support emotional intelligence, self-expression, confidence, and connection.

Self-Led Learning for Parents

Schedule a Call

Self-Led Learning for Parents is a 2 hour workshop for parents on the educational road less taken.

Who is showing up when I learn with my child?

Learning with our children can bring up old experiences, expectations, worries, and strong reactions. Self-Led Learning™ helps parents notice what gets activated and understand what is underneath it.

Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR frameworks, this coaching supports parents in developing a more grounded presence and a felt sense of safety for themselves and their children.

What This Is
A guided experience for parents ready to explore what shapes the way they show up during learning.

What to Expect
Creative exploration, reflection, and honest conversation in an empathetic and encouraging group setting with like-hearted parents.

Who It’s For
Parents and caregivers on homeschool, unschool, worldschool, and other alternative education paths who want to feel more grounded and connected while learning with their children.

What people are saying

  • "Sharon & Andrew’s career background has given them the skills to create a sought-after community for parents of young children all while fostering a naturally inviting environment for children to explore nature, art, music, and emotional intelligence alongside their peers. Our experience with the Heartwood program has been truly invaluable."

    —Natalie H., Parent

  • "Heartwood is a special program. Sharon and Andrew bring their expertise and talents together to create an experience that fosters creativity, expression, and community amongst children and parents alike."

    —Kristi B., Parent

  • "The Heartwood program was a rich experience for us. The art projects were thoughtfully chosen for open-ended creativity and sharing. We loved the drum circle and open-ended time in nature. The feelings component was gentle and guided with curiosity and care for the young participants and parents."

    —Rowan L., Parent

  • "Our children enjoyed gently-led time spent in nature, creating expressive art, and collectively singing with others around a fire.There is something very powerful about gathering with others and heartwood cultivates just that."

    —Kyle B., Parent

  • "My kids all enjoyed attending Heartwood! It was a time full of friends, art, music, and nature. Who could ask for any better? The kids loved playing with the mud kitchen, the sound garden, and the tree swing. They really loved the art projects, like splatter painting and making creations with clay. I definitely wouldn’t want to miss out on another Heartwood opportunity!"

    —Crystal B., Parent