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 Creativity 

 Curiosity 

 Wonder 

 Igniting 

Inspiring a Love of Learning and Community

Upcoming

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Wonders Pod

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Wild Kin Way

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Solnido

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Open Door Day

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Local field trips

Join us on a planned field trip or suggest one!

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Nature Rangers

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GatherRound

Our series of seasonal festivals where we come together to celebrate the changing rhythms of the year. From beach picnics to harvest feasts, storytelling by the fire to spring dances, each event brings families together with music, food, craft, and fun—welcoming old friends and new faces alike.

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More learning opportunities

Clay Days: A Kids Pottery Series

Game School : Private tutoring incorporating hands-on (screen-free) games curated for each student's learning style

Music and Foreign Language tutor (piano, recorder, and Spanish)

Heartland Charter students are able to attend

up to 12hrs/week

The Hearth's Spring 2025 GatherRound Events

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Community Bulletin

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Past Events

  • June Open Stage Jubilee
    June Open Stage Jubilee
    Tue, Jun 03
    Location is TBD
    Jun 03, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Open call! All ages 1 - 101 welcome to showcase. Come to the Jubilee.
  • May Faire
    May Faire
    Sat, May 10
    The Barnside
    May 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    The Barnside, Santa Ynez, CA, USA
    A Whirl of Ribbons, Petals & Springtime Joy!
  • Santa Ynez Valley Homeschool Community Campout
    Santa Ynez Valley Homeschool Community Campout
    Apr 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – Apr 28, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Santa Barbara, Forest Rte 5N43, 3585 Paradise Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
    Enjoy the river and relaxed outdoor fun in the sprintime with our homeschool families!
  • Pi Day Picnic Social
    Pi Day Picnic Social
    Fri, Mar 14
    the other hearth, santa ynez
    Mar 14, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    the other hearth, santa ynez
    Come join us for a free community picnic social and craft day! 3.14 are the first few digits of pi and 3.14 happens to be Einstein's bday.
  • Spark Joy!  "Play to Read" Parent Workshop
    Spark Joy!  "Play to Read" Parent Workshop
    Sat, Mar 08
    Mar 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Other Hearth , Santa Ynez, CA, USA
    Practical tools for parents to teach through the power of play
  • Valentine's Day Celebration
    Valentine's Day Celebration
    Fri, Feb 14
    SYV Botanic Gardens
    Feb 14, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    SYV Botanic Gardens, 151 Sycamore Dr, Buellton, CA 93427, USA
  • Mid-Winter Gathering - Fireside Tales
    Mid-Winter Gathering - Fireside Tales
    Thu, Jan 16
    Jan 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    The Other Hearth, Santa Ynez, CA, USA

Inspiration

What We're About

At The Other Hearth, we envision a learning community where curiosity is kindled, creativity is celebrated, and connection is at the center. We believe learning flourishes in spaces that feel like home—where children and families gather to explore, create, and belong.

Our mission is to create a warm and wonder-filled space where children and their families engage in meaningful, hands-on learning—rooted in nature, creativity, and community. Whether you’re homeschooling, after-schooling, or simply seeking deeper connection, The Other Hearth welcomes you.

Through experiential enrichment programs, seasonal gatherings, open-door play, and collaborative exploration, we support the whole child and the whole family. We’re here to strengthen the web of community—where learning is joyful, relationships are lasting, and everyone has a place around the fire.

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Parent Testimonials

Sarah J.

The Other Hearth has been a game-changer for our family. The sense of community and academic enrichment provided are unmatched.

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