Hamilton Pool Farms, 25711 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX (2026)

08/03/2026

A gentle beginning to school. 🌿

This September, we’re opening a dedicated preschool classroom at Nature Academy for our youngest learners, ages 3–4.

We wanted to create something that honors this particular season of childhood: a small class size, a consistent rhythm, a teacher who truly knows each child, and plenty of time to move, play, explore, create, and belong.

And yes, they’ll be learning.

Early literacy, early mathematics, language, fine-motor development, and practical life skills are intentionally woven into their days, but in ways that make sense for a 3 or 4 year old. Through stories, manipulatives, conversation, repetition, hands-on experiences, and play!

And then we go outside. 🌱

Into the gardens.
To the animals.
Into the mud.
Into movement and the changing seasons.

Our preschoolers will also spend meaningful time alongside the older Nature Academy children, becoming part of the larger community and beginning a relationship with the land and school they can continue to grow into.

Because kindergarten readiness is about so much more than letters and numbers.

It’s confidence.
Emotional regulation.
Independence.
Curiosity.
Friendship.
Responsibility.

It’s helping a child become ready to learn, ready to participate, and secure in who they are.

Nature Academy Preschool is now enrolling for September.

🌿 Ages 3–4
🌿 9:00–3:30
🌿 Small class size + individualized attention
🌿 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days available

Come visit the classroom, walk the land, and see if it feels like home.

Send us a message to schedule a tour or visit the link in our bio to learn more.

07/29/2026

For years, I’ve watched conversations about the future of education revolve around one question:

How do we prepare children for tomorrow’s world?

It’s an important question.

But I think we’ve overlooked an even more important one.

What do human beings need in order to flourish?

Technology will continue to evolve.

Artificial intelligence will continue to become more capable.

None of that changes the fact that children are still biological beings.

They still need movement.

They still need meaningful work.

They still need relationships, responsibility, wonder, and time in the natural world.

Those aren’t old-fashioned ideas.

They’re timeless human needs.

At Nature Farm School, we believe these experiences aren’t simply “nice to have.”

They aren’t enrichment.

They aren’t extracurricular activities.

They are the very experiences that shape resilient, capable, compassionate human beings.

Because children don’t build confidence by consuming more information.

They build confidence through responsibility.

Through meaningful work.

Through contribution.

Through relationships.

Through experiences that regulate their nervous systems, cultivate wonder, and remind them they are part of something bigger than themselves.

The future of education isn’t about abandoning technology.

It’s about refusing to abandon what makes us human.

That’s the future we’re building every day at Nature Farm School.

🌿 Enrollment is now open for our Preschool (ages 3–4), Elementary (K–5), and Friday Farm School programs. We’d love to welcome your family for a tour.

07/28/2026

Now enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year. 🌿

This year we’re excited to welcome:

🌱 Preschool (ages 3–4) in their own dedicated classroom

🌿 Elementary (Kindergarten–5th Grade)

Nature Academy begins September 1, and our beloved Friday Farm School begins Friday, September 11.

If you’ve been looking for a place where children spend their days immersed in nature, building meaningful relationships, caring for animals, growing food, creating with their hands, and learning through real experiences, we’d love to meet you.

Registration is now open, and many of our programs are already filling quickly.

Schedule a tour and come experience Nature Farm School for yourself. We’d love to welcome you. 💛

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07/22/2026

Long before Nature Farm School existed, I was fascinated by the way nature grows healthy, resilient ecosystems.

As a mother of five, an educator, and someone who has spent years studying nutrition, herbalism, and child development, I couldn’t help but wonder…

What if we designed education the same way?

Seven years later, that question continues to shape everything we do. 🌟

07/22/2026

Long before Nature Farm School existed, I was fascinated by the way nature grows healthy, resilient ecosystems.

As a mother of five, an educator, and someone who has spent years studying nutrition, herbalism, and child development, I couldn’t help but wonder…

What if we designed education the same way?

Seven years later, that question continues to shape everything we do.

07/09/2026

One of the greatest privileges of my life is receiving messages like these.

When families first visit the farm, they often notice the gardens, the animals, the children climbing trees, the laughter, and the slower rhythm of the day.

But what they leave talking about is something much deeper.

They tell us their children are more curious.
More confident.
More grounded.
More connected to themselves and the world around them.

That has always been the heart of what we’re creating.

We call it regenerative education ~ an approach that nurtures not only the mind, but the whole child.

Thank you to every family who has trusted us with a small piece of your child’s story. It is an honor I never take lightly. 🤍

06/29/2026

What’s the difference between Friday Farm School and the Nature Academy?

While both programs are rooted in nature, relationships, hands-on learning, and childhood wonder, they each serve a different purpose.

🌟 Friday Farm School: is a once-a-week immersive outdoor experience where children spend the day gardening, caring for the land, exploring nature, working w: animals, creating, building, learning practical skills, and connecting with a wonderful mixed-age community. Every Friday is a new adventure, and the pace is dynamic, seasonal, and experiential.

It’s perfect for homeschooling families looking to add meaningful nature-based enrichment and community to their week.

🌟 Nature Academy (Monday–Thursday): is our homeschool hybrid program for families wanting consistent academic support alongside everything we love about learning outdoors.

Children attend anywhere from 1–4 days per week, allowing families to create a schedule that fits their homeschool journey.

In addition to gardening, nature immersion, farm projects, movement, and creative play, students also receive small-group instruction in core academics. Because they see the same teachers and classmates throughout the week, the Academy offers a predictable rhythm, deeper relationships, individualized mentoring, and plenty of opportunities for children to grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

One of my favorite things about this model is that it doesn’t replace homeschooling, it supports it.

Some families choose one or two Academy days each week and homeschool the remaining days. Others attend three or four days while continuing to enjoy the flexibility and values that led them to homeschooling in the first place.

And yes…many of our Academy students also come to Friday Farm School, making Fridays a joyful way to end the week together on the land.

There isn’t a “better” program.

It’s simply about finding the rhythm that best supports your child and your family.

My heart has always been to create a place where children are deeply known, connected to the natural world, challenged in meaningful ways, and given the time and space to become who they were created to be. 💛🌿

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