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Magnolia Institute is currently at full enrollment capacity
We will not be taking any new enrollments until further notice, at the earliest September 2024.
Magnolia Institute provides a child-led, hands-on, nature-based education hybrid model. Children spend half of their day in a traditional Montessori outdoors classroom and the other half of their day in the great outdoors guided by Maria Montessori’s philosophy and the Forest School movement.
Located on Peavine Road in Cumberland County, on 9 acres of field and forest, Magnolia Institute is a Montessori Farm and Forest hybrid school for children ages 2.5-6.
The Communities at Magnolia Institute
Nature is all around us, from a tiny sidewalk crack to a gorgeous mountain pass to the vast ocean to even our own backyard or balcony. Spending time outdoors is an essential to life. It can reduce stress, boost concentration, inspire hope and create community. It is also the best way to inspire a child's learning and growth.
--Dr. Jean Lomino, Founder of Forest SchoolTeacher Institute
Be kind to Nature. Be kind to Others. Be kind to Ourselves.
In the classroom the work is important. In the forest the play is important. In all areas of life, unavoidable risks in allowing a child freedom, exploration, independence...but I ask you, isn't the real risk the child not doing the necessary work and play? The risk of not developing confidence from struggle? Glory out of strife? Success after failure?
“We must clearly understand that when we give the child freedom and independence, we are giving freedom to a worker already braced for action, who cannot live without working and being active.”
-Dr. Maria Montessori
Waiting List
We are currently enrolling through our current wait list and hope to add more spots in the future! If your child is between the ages of 2.5 and 9 years old, please send us your information to join our waiting list!