Our school is not just a school.
It is a movement.
A remembering.
A return to wholeness.
It was born out of a vision to raise children who are confident in their inner knowing, connected to themselves and to others, and who feel a true sense of belonging in the world because they are seen, honoured, and celebrated exactly as they are.
Here, we honour unstructured play as a sacred teacher.
We recognize life skills as meaningful rites of passage.
We tend to emotional fluency as a foundation for thriving relationships.
And we root connection to land, to self, to one another as the beating heart of all we co-create.
Our mission is to redefine education as a living, relational process, one that honours the full humanity of children and trusts their inherent wisdom. We are weaving spaces where wonder is protected, curiosity is nourished, and the natural rhythms of life are our guide.
This work is not about quick fixes or polished outcomes.
It is about laying down the soil for lasting, generational change.
It is about building a new way, one slow moment, one brave conversation, one seed of trust at a time.
It is our hope that the ripples we create today will live on in the ways our children walk through the world: with open hearts, with steady hands and a sense that they belong as they carry their wholeness with them wherever they go.
This is the movement we are part of.
This is the remembering we are choosing.
And together, we are weaving a new way forward.
Director & Co-Founder of The Three Sisters Village.
I'm a lifelong learner, a believer in the wisdom of community, and someone who is deeply committed to living a life rooted in connection, purpose, and growth.
This is us — the family behind The Three Sisters Village.
We’re on an ever-evolving journey, doing life together through the beautiful moments and the inevitable bumps along the way. We value learning alongside one another and growing through every season life brings.
Here at the Homestead, we’ve found a new sense of freedom and purpose unfolding before our eyes each day.
This is truly a place to be, to grow, and to witness the village flourishing all around us.
Hi! I’m Julia, Cofounder and Guide at The Three Sisters Village.
These three are the ones who give me deep belly laughs.
From that space of joy, I feel inspired to take adventures to new nature spots and paint the flowers coming up in my garden. I love spontaneity, loud music accompanied by dancing, and star gazing while camping.
Spending time watching children play (and joining in when invited) is what keeps me feeling alive.
Hi! I’m Caroline (Caro-Lynn). I also go by Caro or Cece.
I am Cofounder and COO of The Three Sisters Village, and this, is my little family amongst the village.
We're incredibly grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community. Grateful to have the opportunity to surround ourselves and grow with the families joining us on our ever evolving journey.
The Village is home – a place to learn, connect, and develop both ourselves and each other.
Hi! I’m Tabitha, facilitator at The Three Sisters Village.
I am passionate about learning through play and supporting children as they explore the natural world. Nature has always been a big part of my life, and I believe it’s where children learn and grow best.
Through curiosity, movement, and connection, children are given the space to wonder, discover, and just be themselves.
Hi! I’m Nikki, Kinder Program Facilitator at The Three Sisters Village, where I feel truly at home supporting young children as they explore, play, and grow.
My background is in Early Childhood Education, and I also hold a children’s yoga certification. For over 16 years, I worked as a Designated Early Childhood Educator with the Simcoe County District School Board, nurturing children's development through play-based and outdoor learning.
My passion has always been rooted in walking alongside children. Witnessing their curiosity, their wonder, and their deep connection to the world around them. I believe that nature holds a special kind of magic for learning, and I love weaving mindfulness, movement, and exploration into each day we spend outside.
When I’m not at the Village, you can usually find me hiking new trails, camping under the stars, practicing yoga, or chasing the glow of an Aurora. I often have my adventurous cat, Georgie, and our family pup, Milo, by my side.
It is an honour to be part of this vibrant community, and I look forward to holding space for each child to discover, create, and flourish through the rhythms of the natural world.
This is a story that perhaps began long ago, before I was made aware of an inner calling. “The whispers” as I refer to them now first appeared as a hum, or a buzzing of sorts after going back to work when our first child Mateo was just shy of one year. Although I enjoyed being back in the classroom surrounded by children with whom I shared a special bond, the one child I was yearning to spend time bonding with, was my own. I remember one picture in particular that I received from his caregiver. Mateo sitting in a room with beautiful dim lighting, holding a small book. I tried to imagine what he was thinking and feeling wishing I could be a part of this moment filled with wonder.
When our second son Liam made his way into this world, I was fortunate enough to be home with both of my children for almost 2 years. While I was grateful to spend all this time together, getting through the days with two young children felt overwhelming at times. On those days, we went outside. Accompanied by Mother Nature is when life felt most harmonious. This feeling was also a whisper. A little louder, and one I felt through my entire body. It fueled me up and gave me life when I needed it most.
Going back to work after that, I kept looking for ways to do things differently in order to feel more aligned. Going from homeroom to prep teacher, teaching part time, switching schools to be closer to home, taking my teaching outdoors as much as possible. I did the same thing when it came to our children’s schooling. Wondering if they should start attending at an older age, sending them to school part time, trying to find an alternative to school, always questioning if I was making the “right” decisions for me and our family. I wanted to alleviate the pressure of my teaching job and break free of societal norms and expectations.
Then….Covid happened. A time where the whispers now reverberated from every cell in my body. As one of my dearest friends put it - The universe was calling and I finally picked up!
The events that followed paved the path to what was calling me forward. I seeked out the support and guidance of a life coach, committed to a business mentorship program, connected with like minded families, started homeschooling our children alongside the wonderful Julia, found and moved to a new home, had our daughter Ophelia and co-founded The Three Sisters Village.
Life at the Homestead was written in the stars long ago. Today, we are so grateful to be sharing its gifts with anyone also seeking a place to BE and GROW.
– Marie Sorensen, Founder and CEO
