How Tuition is Done at SFA
An education rooted in curiosity, nature, and meaningful work.
Stonewall Forest Academy is a small, nature-based learning community located on a 14 acre homestead in Elmwood, Tennessee. Our students spend their days learning through literature, exploration, nature study, practical work, and creative expression.
Because we intentionally keep enrollment small to preserve the quality of the experience, tuition supports the teachers, materials, animals, land stewardship, and the daily operations of the school.
Core Program (Tuesday-Thursday)
Our 3–6 year olds learn in a Montessori Primary environment, while our older students follow a Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum. As a small one-room schoolhouse serving just a handful of local homeschooling families, children learn alongside one another in a warm, multi-age community.
Each morning begins with shared studies, including literature, poetry, history, music, and rich discussions. Students then transition into a two- to two-and-a-half-hour work period, where younger children engage with Montessori materials and older students pursue independent lessons, narration, handicrafts, and meaningful academic work.
After lunch, learning moves outdoors. Afternoons are spent exploring the forest, tending gardens and homestead projects, studying nature, creating art, and enjoying a healthy balance of guided activities and unstructured play.
Community Tuition Model
Stonewall Forest Academy uses a community-supported tuition model.
Rather than a single fixed price, families choose tuition within a range based on their financial ability. This approach helps keep the school accessible while allowing families who are able to support the sustainability of the program.
Monthly Tuition Range
$350 – $550 per child
Families select the tuition level that feels responsible and sustainable for their household.
Sibling Tuition
We value family participation and want to make it possible for siblings to attend together.
Sibling tuition is adjusted as follows:
- First child: full tuition
- Second child and beyond: 75% of selected tuition
Fees
In addition to monthly tuition, the following annual fees support materials and enrollment administration.
Enrollment Fee – $150 (annual)
This fee secures a student’s place in the program and covers administrative and enrollment costs.
Resource Fee – $250 (annual)
This fee supports classroom materials, art supplies, nature study equipment, books, and other learning resources used throughout the year.
Our Commitment
Stonewall Forest Academy is designed to be a slow, meaningful education rooted in nature, great books, creative work, and community life.
Students learn not only through academics, but through:
- caring for animals
- gardening and land stewardship
- exploring forests and waterways
- art, music, and storytelling
- real work that builds confidence and responsibility
Inquire About Enrollment
We welcome families who value curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and time spent in the natural world.