2026-2027 Campus Campaign

For the Love of Childhood

 

15 years of nurturing childhood. A foundation for generations to come.

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At Asheville Waldorf School, we believe childhood is sacred. It deserves the time, space, and nurturing it needs to flourish.

 

In a world increasingly filled with screens, rushing, and disconnection, our children build meaningful relationships, spend time in nature, work with their hands, create, imagine, and wonder. Through a rich, developmentally appropriate education, we nurture the whole child—head, heart, and hands.

 

This year, we celebrate 15 years of AWS and an extraordinary milestone: securing our permanent home on 10 beautiful acres at 631 Macedonia Road. After years of dreaming, searching, and persevering together, we finally have a place to put down roots and grow. Our community is growing, too, as we approach 100 students, with our Early Childhood program nearing capacity.

 

We have built a strong foundation. Now, let's build our future.

For the first time in years, we have exceeded our budget projections and closed the gap between tuition revenue and operating expenses. We have also awarded more than $308,000 in financial aid and scholarship support, helping make Waldorf education accessible to all families across our community.

 

With this strong foundation, we are ready to take the next steps toward bringing our permanent campus to life.

 

Help us build our forever home.

Our 10-acre property is more than a place to learn. It is an opportunity to create a lasting home for Waldorf education in Asheville—a place where generations of children can grow, connect with nature, and experience the wonder of childhood.

 

Please see our most up-to-date site design plans to explore the vision taking shape for our campus.

 

Our immediate priority is advancing site development, permitting, and construction so we can move onto our new campus as soon as possible. Phase One requires at least $650,000. We are pursuing a construction grant of up to $200,000, have secured a $100,000 donation from the Steve Schnedler Trust, and are exploring a possible building loan.

 

Even with these efforts, we need our community's help to raise the remaining funds and keep this process moving forward.

 

Our 2026–2027 Campus Campaign goal is $250,000. 

 

Every gift moves us forward.

We invite every family and community member to participate at whatever level is meaningful and possible—and to share this vision with friends and family. Whether $25, $250, $500, or more, every contribution matters.

 

100% participation matters, too. Together, we show our community, local businesses, foundations, and future supporters that we believe in AWS and the future we are building for our children.

 

Fifteen years ago, we planted a seed. Today, it has taken root. Now, together, we can help it flourish for generations to come.

 

Help us reach $250,000.

Help us reach 100% participation.

For the love of childhood, let's build our forever home.