September 30th is the Book Launch and Presentation by Eric Müller for his book “Why Parzival?” which was recently published by Alkion Press. The launch and presentation will be held at the Hawthorne Valley School in the Music Room at 7:00pm.
Please join us Saturday, October 7th, at a special cocktail hour and dinner, “Field to Future: An Elemental Epicurean Experience,” in celebration of Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School’s 50 years of educating children and providing them with the skills they need to become resilient young adults. Learn more and register at this link.
After a short hiatus, the Roots to Renewal podcast is back with an interview with Helmy Abouleish, CEO of the SEKEM Group based in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 1977 by Helmy’s father, Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM is a multi-faceted agricultural and educational organization with a vision for “sustainable development towards a future where every human
Thank you to families and community members who joined us on June 9 and 10 for our end-of-year ceremonies at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School to celebrate our students! In particular, our Senior Class and 8th Grade students were honored as they each came to the threshold of a new stage of their educational journeys.
Special thanks to Vanessa Valdez, High School Science Teacher, for sharing these reflections on her first the Senior Inner Graduation, the 8th Grade Celebration, and the Class of 2023 Commencement.
Tucked back in the forest just outside of Nassau you’ll find the farmstead of Sheep in Wool Clothing, run by Dana Salazar and her daughter Emma Salazar Blake, Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School Class of 2015. The farm is home to a flock of Swedish Gotland sheep, and Dana and Emma spin their wool into yarn
This June is the start of a new adventure for Mike Pewtherer, Class of 1992, as he ends his time as a teacher at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. Mike has been a beloved teacher of everything from physics to practical arts, and he will be deeply missed by students and fellow faculty. Mike grew up
What is our relationship with the earth, climate chaos, the extinction of species, the acidification of the ocean, or the suffering of humanity? How do our microcosmic actions influence macrocosmic realities? The answers to these questions relate to the state of our planet, and also our inner state of health. The Net Positive work at Hawthorne Valley is dedicated to societal transformations, the individual, and community.
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is thrilled to announce the return of the monthly Makers Market for the 2023 season. The first market will be held this Saturday, May 27 from 11 am-3 pm. “Everyone really enjoyed the markets we held last fall, and we are looking forward to another great season of
Thank you to all of the families, parents, teachers, alumni, and community members that came to support the May Day Festival on Saturday, May 6th as congratulations to the 8th Grade Class for completing their Service Projects!
Mado Spiegler, a dear member of our community, passed away on March 28. Over the years, Mado was both a teacher and a parent at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, and also worked with Hawthorne Valley Farm’s Visiting Students Program for a time. She had a love for learning and the arts that she shared with
