WELCOME TO SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM
Request our information packet and tell us about your child. We offer preschool through high school Waldorf education on our beautiful 38-acre campus and farm in Sonoma County. The school was established in 1974 and is the only school in the state with a working Biodynamic® farm on its campus.
Come and see first hand the richness and depth of Summerfield’s curriculum where experiential learning builds students’ capacities. Experience a day in the life of Sonoma County’s oldest independent school, where academic excellence is cultivated and inspired learning takes place daily.
Thank you for considering Summerfield Waldorf as you embark on the journey of choosing a school for your family. Summerfield is uniquely positioned to engage its students and faculty, creating a learning environment that fosters the awakening consciousness and abilities of students academically, socially and artistically.
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm welcomes both exchange students, as well as international students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (for short- and long-term durations).
Upcoming Admissions Events
Upcoming Tour Dates:
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 9am-11am
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9am-11am
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9am-11am
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 9am-11am
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 9am-11am
Join us on a guided journey through our campus, featuring an in-depth look into our PS-G12 classrooms!
Learn more about our experiential Waldorf curriculum as you explore our campus, see our teachers & classes in action, and have an opportunity to have your questions answered with a Q&A with current students, faculty, Head of School and our Admissions Director. Parents only, please.
• Saturday, February 8, 2025– 9:30-11am
Prospective preschool and kindergarten families are invited to join us for a magical morning in the Early Childhood Education Village! You’ll have an opportunity to meet our Early Childhood teachers, and children will be able to experience some of the many things that make our welcoming, “home away from home” programs so unique: singing Valentine songs, hearing stories, creating special crafts, and making new friends.
• Saturday, March 29, 2025– 9:30-11am
Prospective preschool and kindergarten families are invited to join us for a morning social on our Biodynamic® farm! You’ll have an opportunity to meet our Early Childhood teachers, and children will be able to experience some of the many things that make our farm such a magical place: visiting the animals, watching a puppet show, hearing stories, snack time and making new friends!
Upcoming Community Enrichment Events
The Art of Fermentation
Thursdays, January 23-March 6
9:00am-10:30am
$245 6-class series, $50 per drop-in
Presented by Farm Studio; Led by Chef Vince Perovic
Intro, cultural history & tasting
What is KOJI? Miso and other Koji magic
Acidic fermentation and making vinegar
Kombucha, soda, and ginger beer
Lacto-fermentation, making kimchi and sauerkraut
Brine, pulling it all together, tasting our creations
Biography Workshop
February 1, 2025: 10am- 3pm
February 2, 2025: 10am-1 pm
Fee: $135 (includes Eventbrite fees) for both sessions
‘A Window into your Soul and Spirit’ led by Dr. Karen Nani Apana. Uncover archetypal patterns in your life, revealing spiritual gifts and insights through significant life events. Through guided exercises, intuitive art, and journal writing, you will:
Reflect on childhood and adult experiences
Identify key life events (births, deaths, career changes, etc.)
Chart your biography for ongoing self-exploration
About Dr. Karen Nani Apana:
With over 30 years of experience in Biography work, Dr. Apana offers deep insights from her private practice in San Francisco. She has taught at various Waldorf Schools and was a mentor at the San Francisco Waldorf High School for over 16 years.
Family Games Night & Soup Potluck
Friday, February 7
4:30pm-7:30pm
Bring your favorite board game or card game to play
Learn new games by playing with others
Bring soup or buns/bread to share & your utensils/serving ware
No charge to attend. Fun & playing games together = priceless!
Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday, February 22
10am-2pm
Cost: $45. Willow whips will be provided
Location: Three Springs Community Farm
Weave a basket from locally grown yellow willow
Spoke & twining base, build up side, form a completed basket
No previous experience necessary
Adult class; students 13 years + may participate
Bring pruners and a lunch
Register directly with Ronni Sands