In-Person Intensive
August 17–21 or August 24th-28th (email us for more information on our western and eastern locations)

A five-day immersion into the living practice of Waldorf educational principles.

Daily Rhythm
Mornings begin in movement and, when possible, in nature.

The day unfolds through morning lecture, artistic contemplation & conversation, and quiet moments to absorb and integrate.

Space is held for pause—for breath, and nature moments.

Location
Contact us for west and eastern locations at info@haven-wood.ca

Or

The immersion may also be offered at your school or within your community - check out our Hosted School Partnership Model.

Curriculum

Foundations
Contemporary lense into Waldorf Educational Psychology (Anthroposophy) as a way of understanding the developing human being. Child development learning is approached through art, geometry, and movement.

Generative Principles
An introduction to Martyn Rawson’s generative principles through living classroom examples.

Teacher Inner Work
Practices that support and sustain the teacher, attending to inner life through contemplative, somatic, and reflective work.

Application & Preparation
Time to think, plan, and shape your own work (administrative or teaching). Guidance to bring principle into practice so teaching becomes lived, not only

VIRTUAL TWICE MONTHLY MODULES - Sept 2026 thru May 2027 (Subject to Change)

Every other Saturday each month, Dates TBA

Monthly Schedule: 

• Week 1: 2-hour virtual session

• Week 2: 2-hour independent exploration

• Week 3 & 4: Repeat the cycle with a new topic

SAMPLE SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Module #1 Asynchronous Pre Recording & Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm - For Virtual ONLY Participants

Introduction to Grounded in Practice 

Biography of Steiner (possible pre-recording)

Into to Generative Principles

All Modules are 9:30am - 12:30pm Saturdays

Module #2

Rudolf Steiner’s Epistemology /Theory of Knowledge

(Waldorf Education takes the spiritual dimension seriously)

Module #3 

Children Need to be Ready to Learn and Need Time to Learn

(Child Developmental Strategies)

Module #4

Teaching Must be Artistic

Activating the imagination through vivid pictorial descriptions and images is a powerful starting point for learning

Module #5 or 25th TBC

Teaching Must be Artistic

Storytelling Creates a Sense of Coherence

Module #6

Learning is Rhythmic (Learning Processes 7fold)

Module #7

Learning is Structured Over Time

Block Teaching Strengthens Learning Disposition Over Time

Module #8

Supporting the Development of the Twelve Senses

Module #9

The Cultural Life of the School

Celebrating Nature and Ancient Wisdom in Contemporary Ways

Module  9

Creating Rich Experiences

Module #10

Rudolf Steiner’s Theory of Knowing

Philosophy of Freedom Part 1

Module #11

Sense of Coherence is the Basis for Healthy Learning

Module #12

Direct Experience is the Basis for Healthy Learning

Module #13

A Phenomenological Approach Enables an Organic Growth of Knowledge

Module #14

Nurturing Self-Activity in Your Students

Module #15

The Waldorf Class is a Learning Community - Diverse Learners/ Differentiated Learning

Module #16

Building a Learning Community - Assessment and Reporting in Waldorf Schools

Module #17

Connecting With Parents

Module #18

The Teachers are a Collegial Learning Community - Waldorf School Governance a Basis for Collaborative Education

Module #19

Communication and Conflict Resolution: Making sure your language is restorative. (Share Resources)

Module #20

The Primary Aims of the Curriculum in Waldorf Schools

Whole Program: $3350 CAD (discounted)

Twice Monthly Virtual Modules Stand Alone:
Sept - June - $2200 CAD.

Important Enrolment Information

It is highly recommended to take the whole program, however you may:

• Enroll in the full program, including both the retreat and virtual modules.

• Alternatively, join the virtual modules as standalone.

We offer these options to best suit your needs and schedule!

Credit Hours & Transferring to Accredited Waldorf Teacher Training Institutes

This program fulfills 100 hours of Foundation Study according to AWSNA guidelines for teacher preparation requirements. Credit transfer for foundation or supplementary hours requires approval by training institutes on a case by case basis. However, full credit hours are pre-approved by the following institutes:

• Sunbridge Institute

• Sound Circle Center