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).
Annual Giving Campaign
UPDATE: Our Annual Giving Campaign has raised $150,000! We’re more than halfway there! Thank you to all who have donated and pledged.
Why give? Making a tax-deductible contribution enables us to offer a tuition lower than other private schools in the area, allowing a wonderfully diverse cross-section of our community to attend Summerfield. Your support funds in part our unique student programs such as farming, practical arts, and speciality handwork classes– many of which cannot be found at other Waldorf, private, or independent schools.
Your giving also helps us offer financial assistance to community members who could not afford to be here without help, but are dedicated to Waldorf education. Ensuring our school is alive with the vibrancy of other cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds helps our campus thrive.
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary (1974-2024) this school year, we are grateful for the many years of experiential learning found here at Summerfield Waldorf which has been instrumental in developing young people into well-rounded, curious, compassionate, and confident adults.
GIVE HERE to support our school & farm and make a true difference in the lives of our community’s children. #SupportSummerfieldWaldorf
AGC runs Monday, October 21 through Friday, December 6, 2024.
41st Annual Winter Faire
Friday, December 6 from 5:30-7:30pm: Community Holiday Shopping Night (open to the public!)
Saturday, December 7 from 10am-3pm: Summerfield Waldorf Winter Faire (for SWSF families and their guests)
Friday, December 6: Experience the magic of the season at Summerfield Waldorf. Get ready to start your weekend with the festive warmth of our 2024 Winter Faire Community Holiday Shopping Night! Join us for an evening shopping experience (adults only please) in Sophia Hall. You’ll find unique handcrafted gifts made with love by local artisans while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. It’s the perfect time to pick up something special for your loved ones, support our school, and experience the magic of our community.
No admission charge, free to attend. Bring a friend (or two!). We hope to see you there for an evening of holiday delight!
Saturday, December 7: On Saturday, our Summerfield families and guest are invited to a day of crafts for children, local artisan vendors selling unique handmade gifts, live music, face painting, and an enchanting puppet show. There will be class fundraiser activities like Polar Bear Sweet Shoppe, Gingerbread Decorating, Popcorn & Hot Cider, Wreath Sales, and a homemade meal.
Tickets $15/child (includes crafts). Accompanying adults free. One guest family may be invited to attend. Circus Waldissima will be performing a special winter program from at 3:30pm. Tickets are $7/per person paid at circus entrance (separate from event entry fee).
Enjoy the holiday spirit with our community and fill the air with warmth and glee!
Upcoming Admissions Events
Upcoming Tour Dates:
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – 9-11am
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.
Upcoming Tour Dates 2024:
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8am-9:30am Parent Tour / 8am-3pm Student Shadow Visit
Parents and their prospective students are invited to experience a window into Waldorf at the High School level. This tour offers students the chance to shadow for a day in the High School (8am-3pm), while parents explore the campus on a guided tour (8-9:30am). Parents will have the opportunity to observe classes, learn more about the depth of our experiential, college-prep curriculum, explore the beauty of our campus and programs, meet faculty, school leaders and current parents, and have a Q&A with our HS Counselor, current students, and Admissions Director.
Lunch: Your shadowing student is invited to enjoy a delicious, complimentary lunch as part of our Shadow Day! Our farm-to-table lunch program features fresh ingredients from our farm and includes gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. If you prefer, you’re welcome to bring your own lunch.
• 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!