A Nature-Based Montessori + Charlotte Mason Homeschool Tutorial
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN, we serve homeschool families across middle Tennessee.
✓ Ages 3+
✓ Hands-On
✓ small group Learning
At Stonewall Forest Academy, we provide a Montessori homeschool tutorial designed to enrich the homeschool journey through Charlotte Mason-inspired learning, nature-based exploration, and story-rich, meaningful work.
Built by Parents, For Families Like Yours 🌿
We’ve experienced public school, private school, and homeschooling — and we’ve seen both the beauty and the struggles in each. Stonewall Forest Academy is our answer to the question: “How can we offer private school quality with homeschool flexibility?”
We’re a small, nonprofit homeschool tutorial — founded by parents who wanted something different. Our program combines Montessori independence, Charlotte Mason’s literature-rich approach, and daily time outdoors to create an educational experience that is high-quality, yet relaxed and flexible — perfect for families seeking the best of both worlds.
Here, learning unfolds through rich stories, meaningful work, outdoor exploration, and lasting friendships. Our days follow a gentle, creative rhythm in a supportive environment where families feel connected and children have room to grow and thrive.
Learn more about our Mission & Values
🌿 “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein
🌳 Nature as the First Classroom
Daily outdoor adventures foster resilience, observation skills, and wonder.
📚 Living Books and Storytelling
We replace dry textbooks with rich literature, historical tales, and Scripture, encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
✋ Meaningful Work and Practical Skills
Students develop literacy, math, science, and entrepreneurial skills through real-world projects—like managing a farm stand, foraging, and crafting.
Are we on the same page?
If you’re looking for a homeschool community that nurtures curiosity, hands-on discovery, and a deep connection to nature, we would be honored to welcome your family to Stonewall Forest Academy.
Stonewall Forest Academy is a licensed-exempt nonprofit tutorial program under Tennessee Code §71-3-503. We serve homeschool families across Smith, Sumner, Jackson, Trousdale, Macon, Wilson, and Putnam counties. Our program blends Montessori methods, Charlotte Mason philosophy, and nature-based exploration to create a warm, child-led learning environment.