Ashwood Waldorf School

11/01/2026

A little autumn magic in the Ashwood woods. 🍂

Thank you to the many hands and hearts that made this year’s All Hallows Pumpkin Walk possible, and to everyone who joined us for this special evening.

10/30/2026

An afternoon of autumn sunshine, busy hands, and pumpkins of every shape and size.

Ashwood students gathered on the lawn to carve the jack-o’-lanterns that will light the paths for this evening's All Hallows Pumpkin Walk.

A beloved tradition, made possible by many helping hands. Thank you to everyone who is helping bring it to life!

10/28/2026

🍂 A gentle morning for little ones and their grown-ups.

Our next Parent & Child Playgroup session begins Tuesday, November 3!

Join us for mornings of free play, a shared snack, and time to connect with other families in the warmth of Ashwood’s early childhood classroom.

Designed for children ages 12–36 months and a parent or caregiver, our six-week sessions offer a welcoming introduction to Waldorf early childhood education.

Tuesdays | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Late Autumn Session | November 3–December 15

Learn more and register at ashwoodwaldorf.org.

Parent-Child classes meet on Tuesdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. in six-week seasonal sessions. Each morning offers a gentle rhythm of play, song, movement, seasonal work, snack, outdoor time, and conversation for parents and caregivers.

10/28/2026

The pumpkins are gathering! 🎃

A few have already arrived for Friday’s All Hallows Pumpkin Walk, and we’re looking forward to seeing this little gathering grow.

Every pumpkin helps bring a little more magic to the evening. 🍂

10/28/2026

A Growing Conversation About Childhood and Technology

A new article in The Guardian examines a growing movement among Silicon Valley parents—including those working in the technology industry—to reconsider the role of screens in education.

The article opens with a family at San Francisco Waldorf School and explores why more parents are seeking educational experiences grounded in human relationships, imagination, and hands-on learning.

These questions have long been central to Waldorf education. At Ashwood, we see the value of giving children time to develop their capacities through direct experience of the world.

Both private and public schools in tech regions are limiting the use of tech in classrooms. But will low-income districts be able to follow suit?

10/20/2026

Class 3–4 helped harvest approximately 250 pounds of carrots at Erickson Fields Preserve for local food pantries.

An autumn outing with muddy hands and a harvest to share.

10/16/2026

A forest taking shape, one crayon stroke at a time. 🌲

Room to imagine. Time to make it your own.

A little glimpse of kindergarten at Ashwood.

Given a blank page, what would you create?

10/16/2026

As evening falls, the pumpkins begin to glow. 🎃

Join us for Ashwood’s All Hallows Pumpkin Walk on Friday, October 30, from 4:45–6:00 p.m. Families will make their way along a pumpkin-lit path through the Ashwood woods, meeting storybook characters along the way, with warm c***r and seasonal storytelling to share.

All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged — nothing scary, please.

Friday, October 30 · 4:45–6:00 p.m.
Ashwood Waldorf School · 180 Park Street, Rockport

We hope you’ll join us for this beloved Ashwood autumn tradition.

10/10/2026

An Ashwood connection, three times over!

This week’s Midcoast Villager features Ashwood parent Evan Obercian and his lifelong passion for birding. The photograph accompanying the story was taken by his daughter Agnes, a current Ashwood eighth grader. And the writer? Lily Mott, an Ashwood graduate from the Class of 2020!

We’re fortunate to be rooted in a place where woods, fields, mountains, and coastline offer so many opportunities to explore and connect with the natural world. It’s lovely to see the interests and creative work of our students, alumni, and families finding expression in the wider Midcoast community.

These locals nuture their outdoorsy passions by sharing them with the wider Midcoast community.