Hartsbrook Waldorf School

The Hartsbrook School offers students an educational experience that stimulates the imagination and awakens a joyful love of learning. Founded in 1981, the school is inspired by the educational philosophy and methods of Austrian philosopher and scientist, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) who founded the first Waldorf School in 1919. Waldorf education uses innovative teaching approaches and a developmental curriculum integrating arts, sciences and humanities. Its growing popularity has made it the fastest growing independent school movement in the world with over 800 schools worldwide and more than 170 schools throughout the United States. Located on 19 acres of lush green land in Hadley, Massachusetts, the main campus offers a stunning view of local farms with the Holyoke Range to the south. The Homestead, Agricultural Arts Program is home to sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, vegetable and flower gardens. Our youngest students enjoy the beautiful and home-like environment of the Ben Smith building, an inn built in 1776, with a large play yard, gardens and flowering trees.