Black Bear Gardens

Welcome to Black Bear Gardens.

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Here, we offer a unique outdoor program for children aged 0-6 and their caregivers, set on our private 4-acre property near Issaquah, WA. Our aim is to create a space where both children and adults can connect deeply with nature and each other, following the natural flow of the year.

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For your child, our program provides a nurturing environment for child-led discovery and imaginative play among woodlands, fields, and gardens. We integrate principles that foster natural curiosity and social development, embracing a Waldorf-inspired rhythm that brings a gentle predictability to each session. Through hands-on gardening and nature care, children engage with the rhythm of the seasons, learning about growth, harvest, and new beginnings.

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For you, the caregiver, it's an opportunity to find genuine social connection and support. Guided by an experienced MSW and therapist, our sessions offer a chance to step away from daily pressures and shed the mental load of modern life. We observe children's organic learning and engage in discussions on mental well-being and responsive parent-child interaction strategies, specialized to the unique needs and experiences of your group. It's a space to simply be with your child and connect with other families, fostering a sense of community and shared experience in the calming embrace of nature.