I’ve been homeschooling my kids for the past five years, and along the way, we’ve tried several co-op groups—some good, some not so great. But last year, we found one we truly loved. It was a bit of a drive, but worth it.

This year, I started talking with one of the leaders about launching a new co-op closer to home. It felt right—until we hit a wall. Every potential location came with sky-high rent, and doors started closing.

So I let that dream go and began asking myself: What’s next?

That’s when the idea of a farm school started showing up—again and again. The more I sat with it, the more it made sense. A place where kids could learn through the rhythm of the land. Where homeschooling meets hard work, fresh air, animals, and soil. Where respect for the earth is part of the curriculum.

It’s a wild idea. Land isn’t cheap. Building costs are even worse. But I keep coming back to it. I haven’t shared this with many people yet—partly out of fear they’ll list all the reasons it can’t be done.

But I had to say it out loud. Or at least write it down. Maybe it’s the start of something real.