Specialties
At Nature’s Path Montessori, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, connection, and joyful discovery. Our Montessori preschool provides a calm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn at their own pace through hands-on exploration, meaningful work, and guided independence.
Rooted in authentic Montessori principles and supported by AMI-certified guides, we focus on the whole child-academic, social, emotional, and physical development alike. Our mixed-age classrooms help children build confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of community while developing foundational skills for lifelong learning.
Nature is an important part of daily life at our school. Children spend time outdoors exploring, caring for the environment, and engaging with the natural world in ways that inspire wonder, responsibility, and creativity. Families often describe our campus as a warm, home-like environment where children feel safe, supported, and truly known.
We are proud to partner closely with families to create a thoughtful early childhood experience that honors each child’s individuality while building independence, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.
History
Established in 2021.
Nature’s Path Montessori began with a shared vision, a deep love for children, and a lot of hard work. After acquiring the property in late 2021, Twyla and her husband, alongside Vari and her husband, spent months thoughtfully preparing the campus and classrooms by hand to create a warm, welcoming Montessori environment for families.
In August 2022, Nature’s Path Montessori officially opened its doors with just four children. Since then, the school has continued to grow through strong family relationships, word of mouth, and a commitment to authentic Montessori education. What started as a small community has blossomed into a nurturing learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, gain confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
We are grateful for the families who have been part of our journey and look forward to welcoming many more in the years ahead.
Meet the Manager: Vari S.
Vari is the co-founder and manager of Nature’s Path Montessori, where she brings a deep passion for early childhood education and the Montessori philosophy. Her Montessori journey began while working alongside Twyla in a previous Montessori setting, where they discovered a shared vision for creating a school that nurtures both the child and their connection to nature.
Together with their families, they built Nature’s Path Montessori from the ground up to provide a peaceful, child-centered environment rooted in authentic Montessori principles, outdoor exploration, and meaningful relationships. Vari works closely with the school’s AMI-certified guides to support each child’s independence, confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.
Families appreciate Vari’s warm presence, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to creating a welcoming community where children feel safe, supported, and truly known.