The Cabin and the Lodge

04/09/2026

The Cabin and Lodge are based in Saffron Walden, and are self-directed, consent-based learning communities for home educated young people aged 5-16.

To find out more please check out our website:

www.downatthecabin.com

We currently have some places available, so do get in touch if you are interested in joining!

15/06/2026

Come and party the night away with us! What better way to welcome the summer and a great opportunity to get dressed up and have fun!

Home educated between the age of 10-16? The Lodge Prom is for you!

Tickets need to be booked by THIS FRIDAY, so don't delay! Get your ticket today :)

23/05/2026

Home educated and aged 5-11? Looking for a community to practice self-directed, consen-based eduction? The Cabin has spaces on Thursdays, starting in September. Please get in touch if you are interested and would like to come for a visit: [email protected]

15/05/2026

The Lodge Prom is happening again and tickets are now on sale!

This is an event for home educated young people and their friends, aged 10-16, organised by Lodge young people and facilitators 🙂

It’s in its 4th year now and is a real highlight of the year! If you are home educated and aged 10-16, and can get to Saffron Walden on Sunday 28th June, this special night out is for you!!

For details and booking:

An evening event for home educated young people and their friends. Tickets available for young people aged 10-16.

17/04/2026

***SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT***

Exciting news! We have added a panel to the line up for NEXT WEEK's 'EDUCATION: event'!

Sophie Christophy will be hosting a panel discussion with four to , at 11am BST on Friday 24 April.

Sophie is the co-founder of consent-based, self-directed learning communities, and on the Hertfordshire/Essex border in England. She is an education visionary and innovator, bringing to life in theory and practice.

Esme, Ruairi, Nishika and Leonato will be exploring what the future of could look like, if we really look beyond our mainstream system and imagine something new.

Register Now!

This event is free to attend and you can find the full speaker schedule for the 3 days and the registration form in the comments below.

(Recordings will be available to all who register.)

Hope to see you there!