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Hawthorne Valley Association

Book Launch: 7 More Sleeps Till Dumptruck Land

DumpTruck Land Book Cover

Come join us for the official launching of an exciting new book for young children, 7 More Sleeps Till Dumptruck Land, written and illustrated by local author Gwendolyn Sherman and published by Alkion Press. There will be an introduction from the publisher, and a reading, Q&A, and book signing with the author. Refreshments will be

Alumni Spotlight – Gwendolyn Sherman ’98

author & illustrator gwendolyn sherman

Six years ago, Gwendolyn Sherman, Class of ’98, began writing a children’s story and sketching accompanying images. Drawing has been a life-long passion for her – she studied fine art in Greece following high school and has worked as an illustrator and graphic designer over the years, all the while holding a deep wish to

Calico Wallpaper launches new collections in support of HVS

Enchantment by Calico Wallpaper

We are thrilled to announce the launch of two new wallpaper collections from Calico Wallpaper, created in collaboration with Early Childhood Educator Janene Ping! These collections, Alchemy and Enchantment, were inspired by the raw, unfiltered beauty of nature’s most vivid hues, using natural dyes to create distinct designs. Our deepest gratitude to Rachel and Nick

Alkaline Battery Recycling at the Farm Store

call2recycle battery box at the Farm Store

Hawthorne Valley’s battery recycling box has gotten an upgrade! Those who have used the box to deposit your spent batteries may have noticed that it is no longer in its place near the Farm Store entrance. We have installed a more durable box at the corner of the Farm Store (just look for the bright green box!) to continue

Student initiates Bike and Walk to School Challenge

student at HVS

This past spring, 11th grader Miriam Harbath organized the Bike and Walk to School Challenge for her fellow students and the faculty at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School to participate in for the month of May. Miriam, who was on exchange from Switzerland this year, says that at her home in Geneva, she likes to bike

Harvest Festival 2024

We look forward to this year’s Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 13 from 11am-3pm as we also celebrate 100 years of Biodynamic Agriculture! With delectable food, Birds of Prey, hay rides, puppet shows, craft vendors, and much more, you can check out the post here to keep up with all the details.

The Artistic Journey: 50th Anniversary Henriette Reiss Awardee Exhibition

From May 17 to June 2, experience the vibrant spirit of Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School through this exhibition containing artwork from past Henriette Reiss Awardees. To celebrate Hawthorne Valley Waldorf Schools’ 50th anniversary and the achievement of every awardee who have come and gone, doing incredible work in the classroom and out in the world,

HVS Spring Concert

focused on a student laughing while holding a violin while in music class with other students surrounding him

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School will hold an all-school Spring Concert on Friday, May 19th at 6 pm under the School Pavilion. The community is warmly invited to attend in support of our young musicians. The program will feature all of our student ensembles from Grades 3-12.

“Regenerating Life” Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Regernating Life flim poster showing cartoon people who are blacked out holding signs with flora growing on them. An ombre background is behind them and the text below reads Regenerating life a film by John Feldman

Join us for a screening of the film Regnerating Life by filmmaker John Feldman at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf Schools’ Assembly Hall. After the film there will be a panel discussion with the filmmaker, John Feldman; Spencer Fenniman, Director of Farm Operations at Hawthorne Valley; and Steffen Schneider, Co-founder, Institute for Mindful Agriculture. Regenerating Life takes an

Alkion Press Publishes “Hilma af Klint”

It is with great excitement that Alkion Press announces the publication of Hilma af Klint—The Infinite and the Divine, a hardcover catalogue of the first showing in the United States of the full eight painting series known as the Tree of Knowledge, as well as Hilma af Klint’s Sketchbook Flowers, Mosses and Lichen at Lightforms