Welcome to the 2026 Living Education Retreat: Breadth & Balance

Below you will find many helpful details about the retreat, including our speakers, sessions, the retreat schedule, books we will be discussing and more! If you have further questions, check out our frequently asked questions page. 2026 details will be available by the end of February.

  • Meet the inspiring speakers who bring the Living Education Retreat to life, sharing their wisdom, experience, and passion for Charlotte Mason’s philosophy. Access the 2026 bios here.

  • Discover the heart of this year's retreat with detailed session abstracts, offering a glimpse into the rich discussions, thoughtful teachings, and inspiring presentations awaiting you. Access the 2026 abstracts here.

  • Access our convenient, one-page printable retreat schedule soon!

  • Info coming soon!

  • On Friday afternoon, attendees have the option of attending a Small Group. These are groups of 15 or less and are casual discussions on a wide variety of topics that the leader is passionate about. Participants may choose a small group to attend when they arrive at the retreat. 2026 small group info coming soon!

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We need not say one word about the necessity for living thought in the teacher; it is only so far as he is intellectually alive that he can be effective in the wonderful process which we glibly call “education”.

~ Charlotte Mason ~