Upcoming Events
September 28th ~ Harvest Potluck Party
4:30 - 6pm
Save the date! We'll have an afternoon full of activities like pumpkin painting, apple spiraling, seed saving, face painting and more! Festivities will take place in our Forest Garden. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know your Teachers and Fellow Treehouse Families.
November 7th ~ Lantern Walk
4:30 pm
Each year in the Fall bleakness, families and teachers gather in the dark of impending winter for the ‘lantern walk’. This early evening gathering is in celebration of St Martin and the story of how he shared his cloak with another whose need was greater. The Lantern Walk is a simple event that honours the act of being a spark of light in the dark night, a spark of light in the world. It is a story that encourages us to be that warmth and light for ourselves and for others. On Thursday, November 9th at 4:30pm we will meet to carry our Lantern and sing songs of hope and kindness as we answer the call to help others and be good in this world.
December 13th ~ Winter Festival
Party from 5 - 6:30pm
Spiral Walks begin at 4:15
We saw our own inner light at the Lantern Walk, and now we will see our shared light reflected within the Winter Spiral at our Winter Festival. This festival will be rich with activities, socialization and singing; but the central event will be our Winter Spiral (also called Advent Spiral). Among soft candle-light and gentle harp music, the children go one by one through a spiral made of decorated greens and place their own candle on a star. Once they have all gone we see how our combined light creates brightness for everyone around us. Together, we will shine so brightly! If you cannot make the event, we will do the spiral again the following week for children who cannot come to the event. We will have so many fun crafts and activities! Like candle making, stringing nature garland, and singing. This year we are asking that you sign up for a time slot to do the Winter Spiral with your Lead Teacher and classmates. Please see the signup sheet to get your spot now. You will see that the Acorns will be the first groups to use the spiral, followed by the Saplings and finally the Oaks. Thank you for helping us streamline the magic! :) This event will be a Potluck so please sign-up for the item you will bring. Generally at a Potluck, you are not expected to feed everyone, but you at least want to make enough for 1/4 of the party size. In this case, if your dish serves about 20 people that should be plenty. This event will have festive volunteer jobs! So be sure to sign up right away for your favorite task on our Volunteer Google Doc. This is one of the most labor intensive events for the School Year but it is WELL WORTH if for all of the magic it brings. We will need all of the volunteer spots filled for gathering greens and setup if we are to successfully put this together. All of the greenery must be at the school by Thursday afternoon. Setup for the Spiral will begin at 12pm and will likely take 90 minutes (We will have snacks!) We will also need someone to help Teacher Heather put together a hot chocolate bar! So if that's interesting to you please grab the spot!
Past Events
May 4th ~ May Faire
10:30 - 12pm
Get ready to be enchanted by the joyful laughter and delightful dance of our preschoolers as they twirl around the Maypole, celebrating the beauty of the season! Bring your appetite and a dish to share for our delightful potluck feast, where families come together to share delicious homemade treats and create lasting memories. Immerse yourself in the magic of May with an array of activities for all ages! Craft your own enchanting flower crown, blow bubbles that shimmer in the sunlight, and learn the art of intricate Nordic braiding. This May Faire isn't just an event; it's a celebration of community spirit and togetherness. Join us for a day filled with laughter, love, and the joy of spring!
AUTUMN FUNDRAISER
with Dutch Mill Bulbs
Ongoing until Monday, November 20th.
Did you know that right now is the perfect time to plant bulbs for glorious Spring Blooms? We are thrilled to announce our Fall Fundraiser featuring Dutch Mill Bulbs! When you purchase through Dutch Mill, Treehouse will receive 50% of the proceeds, and these funds will go to purchasing hundreds of bulbs so that we can further transform our forest garden into a magical oasis. Fall-planting bulb orders ship in the Fall from September to November. Deadline to order is November 20th! How can you help? You can purchase your own bulbs by visiting our fundraising page, where you can explore a delightful selection of Dutch Mill Bulbs and make your purchases. Your support doesn't stop there - we encourage you to share this opportunity with your friends and family, and on your social media platforms. By spreading the word, you help us reach even more people! Thank you for your support and for being an integral part of our community!