Support the Founding Year of The Sacred Oak Way
Sacred Oak is entering its Founding Year,
the first full season of bringing our child-centered, village-based learning model into lived reality.
Help us Steward this Beginning.
Help us Steward this Beginning.
At the heart of this launch is Wild Haven, our learning village hub in Chirripó, Costa Rica.
This is not a speculative idea or a future concept.
It is a real place, with real children and families, now entering its second year of operation.
We are seeking a small circle of aligned supporters to help us steward this beginning.
Why Sacred Oak Exists
Children today are growing up disconnected from real life - from meaningful work, embodied learning, and community.
Families are stretched thin, often carrying education and parenting alone.
Sacred Oak restores what has been missing:
children at the center of village life
rich environments that invite curiosity and mastery
regulated, accountable adults who grow alongside children
learning rooted in real projects, real skills, and real purpose
This work is about sovereignty over self and education - and rebuilding the conditions where children and families can truly thrive.
What We Are Launching...
What We Are Launching...
Our Founding Year (Pilot Year) includes:
an in-person learning village at Wild Haven in Chirripó
a parallel online pathway supporting families and micro-schools in their own communities
mentorship-based, child-led learning supported by rich materials and environments
warriorship mind training that restores harmony and protects relationships
conscious parenting and village culture that holds children consistently
This first year is intentionally small, relational, and grounded.
Supporters are invited into something rare: early participation in the creation of a living, values-driven model for childhood, education, and village life.
Why Choose to Support This Work
Supporters are drawn to Sacred Oak because they want to:
help restore childhood, family harmony, and real-life learning
contribute to a tangible, grounded alternative to extractive education systems
support a model that honors neurodiversity, nervous systems, and human development
be part of something meaningful from the beginning
This is impact investing in its truest sense. space for thoughtful, lasting work.
Meaningful Impact
Your support directly funds:
rich learning environments and materials
mentorship-based education for children
village-based support for families
a model designed to scale responsibly and ethically
You are helping shape the roots of something long-lasting.
Recognition & Belonging
Supporters may be:
acknowledged on our website (if desired)
named as Founding Supporters of Sacred Oak
invited to occasional updates or milestone reflections
No meetings, boards, or obligations unless you want them.
Financial Support - Building the Foundations
Financial support allows us to build environments that truly serve children, support families, and uphold the integrity of the Sacred Oak culture from the beginning.
Startup & One-Time Funding Needs
Startup Materials & Site Development
These funds directly support the physical and relational environments at Wild Haven, including:
rich learning materials and open-ended resources
makerspace tools for art, building, and engineering
loose parts and Anji-play style materials
warriorship and movement structures
regulation and retreat spaces
communal gathering areas (kitchen, rancho, creative spaces)
This investment ensures children are learning in environments that invite curiosity, mastery, and real engagement — not improvised or under-resourced spaces.
Training & Culture Coherence
This supports staff training, mentorship, and implementation of shared frameworks so that:
guides and adults hold children consistently
learning remains child-centered and responsive
nervous-system-informed practices are embodied, not theoretical
Culture is not accidental. This investment protects quality, safety, and trust.
Monthly Operational Support
Ongoing support allows the village to function sustainably and with care.
Materials, experiences, guest mentors
Core team salaries (directors, experts, curriculum developers, finance, guides)
Insurance, systems, and tech
Marketing
These costs reflect a lean, values-aligned operation focused on people, not excess infrastructure.
Every contribution supports real children, real families, and a living community.
Marketing & Visibility Support - Growing the Canopy
While Sacred Oak begins locally, the long-term vision is global.
We are building a model that can eventually support families, homeschool groups, and micro-schools around the world through online learning, mentorship, and community-based hubs. To do this responsibly, we must grow with clarity, coherence, and reach.
What We Need Now
In this early stage, we are seeking marketing support to:
clearly communicate the Sacred Oak vision and values
reach aligned families, educators, and supporters
create professional, beautiful marketing materials
establish a strong digital presence that reflects the depth of the work
This includes:
brand storytelling and messaging support
website refinement and copy cohesion
visual assets, video, and content creation
social media strategy and execution
outreach to aligned podcasts, platforms, and publications
We are actively seeking:
marketing professionals aligned with our values
partners who can help build and eventually lead a dedicated marketing function
support in transitioning marketing into a sustainable, well-run operation
This investment ensures Sacred Oak can grow without burning out its leadership - protecting the long-term health of the project.