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Wild, Inspired and Unstandardized
A Waldorf-Inspired
Outdoor Education Program
for Children
in San Jose, New Mexico
Now Enrolling For May, 2026
Classes start on May 9.
WALDORF-INSPIRED
WEEKEND FOREST SCHOOL
Flower Mesa is a Forest School based on the Waldorf approach, offering wilderness skills, equine experiences, and social/emotional skill building, in a culture of mindfulness.
We are 100% outdoors, and we offer classes on Fridays and Saturdays for 3-10 year olds. Join us for a unique, holistic, educational experience. We are now enrolling for April, 2026.
Getting children outside, in the beautiful arroyos and canyon lands of San Miguel County.
Our Philosophy
Our programs are based on Waldorf educational philosophy, which is lauded for its holistic approach, integrating the arts, movement, practical skills and social/emotional development. Our program honors play, creativity and the imagination. We respect the natural process of childhood development, and we offer a nurturing environment, imbued with reverence and mindfulness. Our students develop resilience, confidence and strong communication skills. Our days are filled with singing, storytelling and grounding in nature. We honor the seasonal rhythms as well as the natural blossoming of the young child.
We are an outdoor, nature adventure program. Our classes take place outside in the stunning mesa and canyon lands of San Miguel County. Our mission is to help children connect, center and forge strong relationships with nature, themselves and our community at Flower Mesa.
OUR WORK
We teach survival and wilderness skills, as well as bushcraft and fieldcraft. We model the art of being at home in nature as well as skills to help children navigate confidently in the wild.
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We teach social and emotional skills, and sow the seeds for listening deeply to ourselves and others. We offer a unique, positive paradigm of presence and positivity, emphasizing self-understanding through mindfulness and consciousness-based practices.
Our teachers are naturalists who have a deep understanding of childhood development. They are trained in Waldorf education, mindfulness and meditation.
Founder & Lead Teacher
Donna Lynn
Donna Lynn is the founder and lead teacher at Flower Mesa. She is a seasoned, trained Waldorf teacher, with over thirty years of teaching experience.
She is a specialist in early childhood development and a holistic educational pioneer. Donna is an inspiring Naturalist, who is thrilled to bring her wisdom, expertise and joy to the children at Flower Mesa.
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