Join us for a day of homeschool encouragement and Christian Classical Charlotte Mason inspired camaraderie. Encounter ideas on how to cultivate rhythm in your day and spark a love of learning. Find renewed energy to start the year strong and continue throughout your homeschool journey.

Not all those who wander are lost. – J. R. R. Tolkien

Schedule

8:30 a.m. Doors Open

9:00 a.m. Keynote – Melissa Greene

10:30 a.m. Reflections on a Charlotte Mason Inspired Education – Gretchen Houchin

12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)

1:00 p.m. Teaching Through Literature and Living Books – Melissa Greene

2:30 p.m. Charlotte Mason in Real Life: Courage for the Long Haul – Cindy Rollins

4:00 p.m. Q & A Panel Discussion – Cindy Rollins, Gretchen Houchin, and Melissa Greene

Session Descriptions

Keynote: The keynote will include a brief introduction to Charlotte Mason. There will be highlights of several key principles of Mason's philosophy as well as what a Charlotte Mason education is not. The talk will close with thoughts to ponder on whether or not a Charlotte Mason inspired education is relevant today.

Reflections on a Charlotte Mason Inspired Education: Encouragement from a retired homeschool mom with practical examples of what worked and what didn't. The focus will be on high school and older students, but will blend with methods used in the younger years to build the foundation for the upper.

Teaching Through Literature and Living Books: Description and examples of living books, along with practical application on how to use them in your homeschool to cover a variety of subjects. Talk will also include ideas on how to use the methods that underlie Charlotte Mason's principles with traditional and struggling learners. Book lists and suggestions will be shared.

Charlotte Mason in Real Life: Courage for the Long Haul: Find joy in the realities of homeschooling when the romance fades. Thoughts from a veteran mama of nine on what truth, goodness, and beauty look like in real life. Strategies will be given for the long haul.

Q & A Panel Discussion: All three speakers will come together to answer questions from attendees regarding home education in real life.

Speakers

Cindy Rollins is a mom of nine with over thirty years of homeschooling experience. For more than ten years, she blogged her way through her efforts to homeschool under the principles of Charlotte Mason and classical education. Today, Cindy is an occasional contributor at https://www.circeinstitute.org/, the co-host of The Mason Jar podcast on the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network, & the 2016 recipient of the Russell Kirk Paideia Prize, awarded for a lifetime spent cultivating wisdom and virtue. Cindy is the author of Mere Motherhood and A Handbook to Morning Time. She lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband Tim and however many children happen to be home.

Gretchen Houchin is a retired homeschool mom of two boys, ages 21 and 18. the oldest was homeschooled through graduation and the youngest through 8th grade. Her homeschool was inspired by the Charlotte Mason method. She enjoys sharing her experiences with others and encouraging them in their homeschool endeavors.

Melissa Greene is a mother of five, who's been homeschooling since 2007. She has two graduates, one through homeschool and the other through public school. She is currently home educating her three youngest children. Melissa enjoys reading, cooking, and being with her family. She spends her free time studying different philosophies of education, facilitating a Charlotte Mason Study Group, and blogging at http://reflectionsfromdrywoodcreek.blogspot.com/. There you will find ideas for planning your homeschool, book lists for reading, and thoughts about education through daily living. You can also find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/melissaondrywoodcreek/

FAQs

Are children allowed at the event?

No, sorry. Due to space limitations, this event is for adults only.

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What's the refund policy?

There are no refunds. However, your ticket is transferable by contacting the organizer at least 48 hours in advance.

Further Information

A registration confirmation will be sent out a week prior with travel directions. Lodging information is available upon request. Lunch of soup, salad, sandwich, will be provided. Used books will be available for purchase. Door prizes will be given.