We’re Hiring: Come Grow With Us at the Farmstead 🌱
There’s something really special about working at the Farmstead. Maybe it’s the way the fog lifts over the field in the morning, or the sound of laughter echoing through the trees, or the quiet magic of watching children build resilience and confidence in the mud. Whatever it is, we know it starts with people — […]
Continue readingA New Forest Classroom Rises: Honoring Legacy, Building the Future
In 2024, we were fortunate to receive a generous grant from Dominion Energy, which allowed us to bring a long-held dream to life: a new nature oasis classroom tucked deep within our 25-acre campus. Thanks to this support, we purchased a stunning Atlas High Wall canvas tent from local outdoor gear legends, Diamond Brand Gear—a […]
Continue readingCelebrating Our Journey with The Cedarsong Way: A Look Back and Ahead!
At Asheville Farmstead School, we believe in lifelong learning and the power of nature-based learning to foster deep connections with the natural world. We want to take a moment and reflect on our incredible journey we’ve taken with The Cedarsong Way. From early training to becoming a leader in teacher education, our relationship with Cedarsong […]
Continue readingForest School Winter Gear: Cotton, Wool, and Fleece Layering
BRRR! We came back from our Winter Break to some very cold weather for us in WNC, days where the high was not above freezing and days with the wind blowing that cold air around. And I thought this created the perfect opportunity to talk about our Winter layering for students as well as talking […]
Continue readingNavigating Growth with SBA’s THRIVE: A Roadmap for the Farmstead’s Future
During the Summer of 2024 I was looking and researching leadership professional development opportunities to participate in during the Fall. Not long into my research I found a program offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) called THRIVE Emerging Leaders. I was so excited to see that they were still taking applications for 2024, and […]
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