Foothill Frolic Farm & Forest School — Project-Based Learning in Kingsport, TN
150 Acres of Living Classroom
Foothill Frolic Farm & Forest School sits on 150 acres of grassfed, regenerative, organically grown and raised land along Gammon Creek in the Tri-Cities area of Northeast Tennessee. It's not just a farm — it's a place where students get their hands in the soil, their eyes on the horizon, and their minds fully engaged.
Tri-Cities Area, Northeast Tennessee
A School Rooted in Real Work, Real Land, and Real Community
We believe children learn best when their work is meaningful, their environment is alive, and their community is real.
Project-based learning, the Four Roots of Learning, and a deep connection to the land shape every project, every question, and every discovery made here.
Our Mission
We cultivate curious, capable, and compassionate young people through meaningful work, authentic relationships, and real-world learning rooted in the land.
Nature
The natural world is our first and most enduring teacher.
Real Work
Children thrive when their efforts produce something real.
Community
Learning is a social act — mixed ages, shared projects, genuine belonging.
Lifelong Learning
We nurture curiosity, not compliance.
Three Ways to Learn at the Farm
Seasonal Learning Expeditions
Big adventures. Meaningful work. Real learning.
Multi-day, project-based experiences open to all families. Students build, cook, explore, and create alongside peers of different ages — each Expedition stands on its own while becoming part of a larger story of growth, stewardship, and belonging.
The Founding Cohort
A year of meaningful learning, real responsibility, and genuine belonging.
A small, highly personalized four-day-a-week microschool for ages 9–13. Limited to just four learners during our inaugural year — rooted in project-based learning, real farm work, and deep community.
The Regenerative Educator Series
Three immersive workshops for educators, homeschool families, and learning guides — hosted at the farm, led by Deborah DeLisle of Regenerate Education Lab.
