Roots and Wings Village

Roots and Wings Village Conscious parenting community based in Walden, NY

04/10/2026

There’s something children know how to do…
that we’re slowly forgetting how to protect.

As Gordon Neufeld reminds us, play isn’t about outcomes or performance.

It’s chosen.
It’s open-ended.
It’s where kids get to *be*—
to move emotions, take risks, create, connect…
without pressure or expectation.

And right now, that kind of play is disappearing.

✨

Today, we’re making space for it.

We’re opening up Roots & Wings for a FREE Pop-Up Adventure Playground—part of the community we’re building here.

🗓 Today | ⏰ 1–4pm
📍 51 Muktananda Marg, Walden, NY

Think: cardboard, paint, mud, water, loose parts…
kids building, imagining, getting messy.
Adults exhaling a little.
A glimpse of what it feels like to grow up (and raise kids) in community.

Come as you are. Stay as long as you’d like.
Opening circle around 1:30, closing around 3:30.

If you’ve been curious about Roots & Wings, this is a really simple, low-pressure way to step in.

We’d love to have you 🤍

RSVP: Pop up Adventure Playground!

We are FINALLY running summer camp! Eeekkkkk!! Follow the QR code on the flyer to register.
03/30/2026

We are FINALLY running summer camp! Eeekkkkk!! Follow the QR code on the flyer to register.

Chasing rainbows together 🌈✨From messy paint to magical moments, we explored colors, creativity, and connection in our p...
03/26/2026

Chasing rainbows together 🌈✨
From messy paint to magical moments, we explored colors, creativity, and connection in our parent + child class this week 💛💙❤️

rooted in curiosity, growing wild 🌿learning doesn’t always need four walls—sometimes it looks like trees, fresh air, and...
03/23/2026

rooted in curiosity, growing wild 🌿
learning doesn’t always need four walls—sometimes it looks like trees, fresh air, and a little freedom 🍃

We had such a fun and busy day in our parent-child class! 💚Our little learners explored an ABC & animals sensory bin, di...
03/18/2026

We had such a fun and busy day in our parent-child class! 💚

Our little learners explored an ABC & animals sensory bin, digging, scooping, and discovering hidden treasures while building fine motor skills and curiosity. We also got creative painting shamrocks, mixing our own green by combining yellow and blue and experimenting with different tools and textures.

During circle time, we sang familiar movement songs and learned a few new spring favorites. We read Two for Me, One for You and talked about sharing, then enjoyed the silly story There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! 🍀

We made sure to get outside too! Even with the chilly weather, the children loved exploring, matching numbers with rocks, drawing with chalk, and even discovering some ice along the way.

It was a wonderful day full of creativity, learning, and play. Thank you for being part of our community! 💛

03/07/2026

Here we believe you should be having arts and crafts time at least *twice* a week.

What does it mean for a child to truly communicate with the world around them?This week our Saplings began settling into...
03/07/2026

What does it mean for a child to truly communicate with the world around them?

This week our Saplings began settling into the rhythm of our time together — stories, nature journals, sit spots, and collaborative art.

So much of our work here is about helping children notice, wonder, and find ways to express what they see.

As Loris Malaguzzi said:
“Our task is to help children communicate with the world around them—this is the true function of education.”

We do have a few remaining openings in our Saplings class (ages 7–8) and would especially love to welcome a few more girls to help balance the dynamic of the group.

If your child enjoys being outdoors, noticing the small details in nature, and expressing what they see through art and conversation, this group may be a beautiful fit.

Feel free to reach out to learn more.
🌱 [email protected]

03/05/2026

Happy first week back to our village!

Who needs toys?!

The joy of watching the Sprouts class of 5-7 year olds explore the land, with the most captivating expressions, made my whole week!

This class is FULL, but we do still have 2 SPOTS open for girls in our Saplings 7-8 crew and 2 SPOTS in our Oaks 9-10 crew.

We are a nature based, heart centered, mostly child led learning community in Walden , NY on 300 acres of sacred land.

Sound dreamy? It is!

Come join us! Pm or email us for details.

🌸 Spring Session Kickoff! 🌸We had such a wonderful time at our first Parent & Child class of the spring session! It was ...
03/04/2026

🌸 Spring Session Kickoff! 🌸

We had such a wonderful time at our first Parent & Child class of the spring session! It was so special to see all the little ones exploring, playing, and connecting alongside their grown-ups.

From songs and movement to lots of smiles and sweet moments, it was the perfect way to welcome spring together. 🌷

Here are a few photos from our first day — we’re so excited for the rest of the session! 💛

Our fall session is flying by! So many sweet moments of growth and self-discovery. 🍂
10/17/2025

Our fall session is flying by! So many sweet moments of growth and self-discovery. 🍂

🌿 Now Hiring: Lead Parent-Child Teacher (Fall Fridays) 🌿Roots & Wings Village is seeking a warm, creative, and reliable ...
09/23/2025

🌿 Now Hiring: Lead Parent-Child Teacher (Fall Fridays) 🌿

Roots & Wings Village is seeking a warm, creative, and reliable lead teacher for our new Acorns Parent-Child Class beginning this week!

📅 Schedule
• Fridays, 10:30am–12:30pm
• September 26th – December 19th (12 weeks, no class the week of Thanksgiving)

👩‍👧 About the Class
The Acorns Parent-Child Class is a gentle and playful introduction to social-emotional learning, seasonal rhythms, and nature connection for young children (ages 1.5–4) and their caregivers. Each session follows a simple, consistent flow:
• Arrival & free play outdoors
• Circle time indoors (songs, movement games, fingerplays, yoga)
• Snack & storytime
• Seasonal nature walk
• Craft or sensory play
• Parachute goodbye

🍎 Themes & Activities
Each week blends social-emotional themes (such as making friends, naming feelings, and gratitude) with seasonal celebrations (apples, autumn leaves, acorns, first frost, etc.), weaving in storytelling, crafts, and music.

✨ We’re Looking For Someone Who:
• Has experience leading young children (ages 1.5–4) and their caregivers
• Can confidently guide circle time with songs, movement, and stories
• Enjoys creating simple seasonal crafts and sensory activities
• Is dependable, grounded, and warm with families
• Aligns with Roots & Wings Village’s values of connection to self, each other, and the earth

💰 Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, based on experience.

🌱 To Apply:
Please send a short introduction about yourself, your experience with early childhood or parent-child work, and why this position excites you to [email protected]

Help us build a beautiful Friday rhythm for families this fall

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Walden, NY

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm

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