Earlier this month we had the opportunity to gather again at the beautiful Palisades Retreat Center in Federal Way, WA. This year, for the first time, we had a few teens and dads join us for the retreat, which was
CM West :: Volume 4 Discussion
Charlotte Mason West is starting a new CM West online study group, focused on Charlotte Mason’s fourth volume, Ourselves. Amber Vanderpol and Celeste Cruz will be leading this discussion. Discussion Schedule All meetings will meet via Zoom every third Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m
CM West :: Volume 1 Discussion
Charlotte Mason West is starting a new CM West online study group, focused on Charlotte Mason’s first volume, Home Education. Amber Vanderpol and Brittany Lindvall will be leading this discussion, and we will be using Brandy Vencel’s study guide, The Afterthinker’s
CM West :: Conference in Old San Juan 2018
In February 2018, we gathered at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista for our second Northern California Charlotte Mason conference. We enjoyed beautiful weather, inspiring and helpful talks, an object lesson, a nature walk, a map and
CM West :: Conference in Old San Juan Resource List
We always love chatting resources, and we’re happy to share the resources we mentioned during our various talks and activities. Please let us know in the comments below if there’s something we’ve mentioned that we haven’t listed and we’ll get
CM West :: Conference at Puget Sound 2017
At the end of September 2017, 63 women gathered at the beautiful and peaceful Palisades Retreat Center for the second Charlotte Mason conference in the Seattle area. With the beautiful location, comfortable accommodations, and the thoughtful and inspiring talks by Nancy
Conference at Puget Sound Book Preview
We’d like to give people an opportunity to share books and resources that they are enjoying in their family with other Charlotte Mason homeschooling families. During our registration time from 4-5:45 on Friday, you’ll have the opportunity to share these
CM West :: Conference in the Redwoods 2017
In February 2017, 48 women gathered at the lovely Presentation Center for talks, workshops, panels, discussions, nature journaling, and lots of good conversation whenever we could find an opportunity. We arrived at the tail end of a storm, one a
CM West :: Live Online Book Study, Charlotte Mason’s Volume 2
Celeste Cruz and Amber Vanderpol are starting an online video/voice discussion group to discuss Charlotte Mason’s 2nd Volume, Parents and Children. If you’ve listened to the Scholé Sisters podcast Amber did with Brandy, you’ll recognize what we’re talking about. We’re planning
CM West :: Retreat at the Beach 2016
In April, 11 women gathered in a lovely home on the Sonoma Coast to contemplate Mother Culture. We considered what it is, why we would want to pursue it, how we can fit it into our lives, and discussed