Mission Statement
Nestled on a single acre in the country just outside Austin’s eastern edge, The Homegrown School offers a homestead-inspired educational environment for the children of Manor, Austin and their surrounding communities.
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Our mission is to introduce young learners to agriculture and to nurture a meaningful connection with the earth—inviting them to slow down, engage their senses, and temporarily disconnect from technology. Through sustainable “farm school” practices, we aim to cultivate future generations who value stewardship, conservation, and care for our natural resources.
We believe that community growth begins with the individual—with how we care for ourselves, our homes, and one another. Our farm-to-table approach allows children to experience the rewards of their own efforts, nourishing both body and spirit through the food they grow, harvest, and prepare together.
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By using their hands for good—tending to animals, investing time in the garden, preparing meals to share, and more—our students develop a sense of purpose, pride, and self-sufficiency that can last a lifetime.
Our Story
The spring of 2020 reminded us all how quickly life can change. Quarantine brought profound loss and uncertainty, yet in that stillness, many of us discovered growth, resilience, and gratitude. Stripped of routine, we found clarity in what truly matters—our families and community, our physical and emotional well-being, and our connection to the earth.​
The Homegrown School was born from that moment of reflection—a desire to pass on those lessons to the next generation. As children navigated a world turned upside down, we saw an opportunity to reimagine how they learn and live: through food, friendship, curiosity, self-love, and compassion for all living things.
Here, we grow those values together—in a home away from home.