Homestead School

Homestead School The Homestead School opened in September 1978, to provide a rich academic and practical education within an exceptional rural setting.

The Homestead School is a Montessori School with campuses located in Glen Spey and Hurleyville, NY, offering children ages 3 years to 18 years (Pre-K through 12th grade) a unique, life-enriching, humanitarian, and outdoor-oriented educational experience. The School is located in the directors' century-old family homestead on eighty-five acres of fields, woods, marshes, ponds and streams, twelve mi

les northwest of Port Jervis, New York. The school is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to Our mission is to nurture self-motivated students whose love of learning will carry through into a lifetime of responsible and constructive contributions to the well-being of their fellow humans and the Earth. The Homestead School educates the body, mind, and spirit of children through experiential learning, while holding high standards in academics and character development. Homestead offers an engaging academic environment, grounded in the Montessori approach and the belief that all children have the innate desire and ability to learn. Non-discriminatory, non-sectarian, and associated with the American Montessori Society, the Homestead School offers its students Montessori based programs for children Pre-K through 12th grade.

Today Miss Linda did some bundle dying with our 5th years using fresh and dried flowers from our gardens.
06/18/2026

Today Miss Linda did some bundle dying with our 5th years using fresh and dried flowers from our gardens.

06/18/2026

Music Park.

Come check out the Learning Celebration on June 13th!
06/03/2026

Come check out the Learning Celebration on June 13th!

Exciting things are happening at Homestead! Field trips, camping, celebrations and more! Be a part of this exciting time...
05/28/2026

Exciting things are happening at Homestead! Field trips, camping, celebrations and more!

Be a part of this exciting time by helping support our programs by bidding on an auction item.

Check out some of the available artwork, goods and services in this year's auction. Bid now through June 15th by visiting go.rallyup.com/hssgala

🖼️ Artwork by Matthew Griffin
🎳 Night out- Bowling & Fox n Hare Brewery
🌾 Farm to Table Dining at Native Honesdale
🧘 Relax & Restore at Crystal Connections
⛺ Morgan Outdoors Explorer Bundle

Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working diligently to complete their knitted pieces. We are proud of their hard...
05/25/2026

Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working diligently to complete their knitted pieces. We are proud of their hard work, focus, and creativity. Take a look at the wonderful projects they have created.

🌿 A few spots are still available in the Pre-K Program at The Homestead School for the upcoming school year! 🌿Imagine yo...
05/19/2026

🌿 A few spots are still available in the Pre-K Program at The Homestead School for the upcoming school year! 🌿

Imagine your child learning on a beautiful 100-acre farm-based campus in the Catskills — exploring forests, streams, gardens, and open fields while building confidence, independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. At Homestead, children as young as 3 are immersed in a nurturing Montessori environment where hands-on discovery, outdoor education, and meaningful community are part of everyday life.

✨ What makes Homestead unique?
• Montessori-based, child-centered learning
• 100-acre nature-rich campus in Glen Spey
• Farm animals, gardens, woods, ponds & streams
• Experiential outdoor education woven into each day
• A warm, welcoming community focused on the whole child

From caring for the environment to developing independence and curiosity, Homestead offers children a joyful foundation for learning and growth. 🌱✨

Schedule a tour and experience the magic of Homestead today.

📍 Glen Spey, NY
🏡 Schedule a tour here- https://calendar.google.com/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ3sT6NgLByyGABgcTbrxawYd9C8lrNWgW9wJXPT-OSmZsUNLgU6ct1dlv-DDCMWAHpBgXa95QbU
📖 Apply here- https://www.homesteadschool.com/admissionsprocess

Beating the heat with a little outdoor fun this morning.
05/19/2026

Beating the heat with a little outdoor fun this morning.

Families from our school community came together to help clean Hollow Road and care for the environment around us. Thank...
05/19/2026

Families from our school community came together to help clean Hollow Road and care for the environment around us. Thank you!

Today is the LAST day to purchase tickets to the Homestead Gala! Don't miss out on an incredible evening with friends, f...
05/11/2026

Today is the LAST day to purchase tickets to the Homestead Gala! Don't miss out on an incredible evening with friends, family and community. Visit go.rallyup.com/hssgala to reserve your ticket today!

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing sponsors and supporters who are helping make this year’s Homestead School Gala...
05/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing sponsors and supporters who are helping make this year’s Homestead School Gala such a special evening:

Krisst Kelly, Jeff Bank, The Center for Discovery, Arnold House, SnowDance Farm, Global Natural Foods, RBT CPAs, Marshall & Sterling, Back Road Brewery, Barryville Bottle, Decant Wine & Spirits, Upward Brewing Company, Bunny Love Farm, and Bashakill Vineyards.

Your generosity and commitment to our community truly make a difference—thank you for supporting our mission and our students!

✨ Join us for a beautiful evening of celebration, connection, and giving:
🗓 May 27
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Arnold House

🎟 Tickets are almost gone and we are nearing capacity! Don’t miss out—secure yours today:
go.rallyup.com/hssgala

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Address

428 Hollow Road
Glen Spey, NY
12737

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18458566359

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