South Walton Montessori Academy new location

[Kurt]

The closing happened today on a permanent home for the school. Renovations and additions will be taking place over the Summer so the new campus will be ready for students in the Fall. Many people will know the former residence of Peter & Susan Horn (Artisan Builders). It's right at the entrance to Eden State Gardens. Virtual Tour​

* Update - groundbreaking onsite with the kids is 4PM Wed. 5/14 - all are invited.​

Thanks to Miriam Dillon of Grayton Coast Properties for making this happen.​

http://www.southwaltonmontessori.com​

We are very excited to be moving into a permanent home in South Walton next to Eden State Gardens in the historic Point Washington community. After closing on May 12th, we’ll be spending the Summer renovating and building an addition to the two existing structures, originally built by Peter Horn of Artisan Builders. It’s a solid and beautiful building on a large piece of property covered in old-growth live oaks and magnolias. - see virtual tour. We’re looking forward with great excitement to be moving closer to the heart of our community.​

SWMA gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and companies that have committed their time to making the improvements to our new campus in Point Washington. Each individual listed has or had their children enrolled at SWMA. Thank you!
Frank Watson, PA, Attorney and closing agent
Roger Godwin, DAG Architects
Hamid Joodi, Arkon Group, Inc.
Ron Guernsey, Envision Builders Group
Lewis Jones, Lewis Jones Builder
Craig Baranowski, CJB Construction
Cliff Harbour, Century Construction

Programs include education for chidren from 18 months - age 12.​

 

[NoHall]

What a creatively beautiful place to learn! And I've heard wonderful things about Peter Horn...

 

[ckhagen]

I think that house is probably the most perfect location for a Montessori school... ever. Amazing actually.

I'm very sad that there's no way I could afford to send my littles, it would be such a great experience

 

[isacksphoto]

Welcome to the neighborhood! My Studio (Studio Soleil) that I share with Allison Craft (awesome pearl jewlery) and Michelle Vineyard-Smith (wonderful collage artist.) We were thrilled to hear your sweet school was coming down our way! It is the perfect spot by the way, just so special. Many oppurtunities to explore and learn. Can't wait to see the renovations.

By the way, Peter & Susan are our neighbors now in Seagrove! We toured that house years ago when their older son babysat my kids...a lifetime ago! Anyways, it is a great space and they are wonderful folks.

 

[Kurt]

I think that house is probably the most perfect location for a Montessori school... ever. Amazing actually.

I'm very sad that there's no way I could afford to send my littles, it would be such a great experience

Financial aid is available.

 

[ckhagen]

Financial aid is available.

Thanks for that note. I should give them a call and see what's possible.

 

[DuneLaker]

Sounds like there will be all kinds of new opportunites for little Sowallers in the area. Pt. Washington UMC is also planning some preschool activities. Should complement.

 

[barefootguy]

My nephew is enrolled in a montessori school that is part of the Chicago public school system. I doubt that would happen around here anytime soon, but it sure would be nice. For now we've got our daughter in Blended School at the Gulfarium as well as home school.

 

[DD]

Yes - if someone has details please post. I see the construction of the new sanctuary has begun. The sanctuary is being built on 395 across from the church, where the Burlison house was. Some may remember the house that was offered for sale that had to be moved:
http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=15641

It was moved down the street and may become a museum.
http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=20671

I missed the thread. I'm so glad the house got moved. I did love that house.

 

[iomiam]

Ground Breaking

We are just thrilled to be a part of the Point Washington community and are feeling so blessed to be the stewards of such an amazingly beautiful and serene home. Wednesday afternoon (5/14) at 4:00pm, the school is going to have a short and sweet ground breaking ceremony for the new addition. The children of the school will put the shovels (sand shovels!) in the ground to kick off the renovation of our new home. Please join us if you would like! And thank you for all the kind, welcoming comments.