Beginnings and Growth

Lilac Children's Garden was conceived by Rochester parents in 1998 to bring the influence of Waldorf education to homeschooling families. Lilac Children's Garden offers weekly classes in a Waldorf environment which supplements and inspires members' homeschooling activities.

Along with the initiative has grown a cohesive community, a number of families having more than one child who has "gone all the way through" Lilac Children's Garden (many enjoying years with the same teacher). There is a noticeable esprit-de-corps about our families, who often form strong relationships through the community and have been known to support one another generously through life's ups and downs.

The philosophy of Waldorf Education has guided our efforts from the beginning. We reap the benefits of our teachers' deepening growth and knowledge of its underlying philosophy, with continuous learning through independent study as well as formal training.