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Teacher guiding high school students across a grassy area to a rocky outcropping on a bay for our Waldorf outdoor learning program in Freeport, Maine

Open Houses

Like our immersive approach to learning, the best way to discover Waldorf education is firsthand.

Step into our vibrant campus life, where strong teacher-student relationships, purposeful outdoor education, and experiential learning come together. Open Houses take place while class is in session so you can experience our lively school community in motion.

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Wednesday, March 4 – Grades 1–8 Open House

9–10a at 57 Desert Road in Freeport

Discover the arc of our Grades 1–8 curriculum with a campus tour and class visits. Meet our faculty and Admissions team for relaxed conversation and to explore any questions you may have.

Embroidery by Grade 7 student.

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Thursday, March 5 – High School Open House

9–10:30a at 57 Desert Road in Freeport

Class visits offer a meaningful look into the breadth of our curriculum and student life, and a campus tour gives parents, guardians, and prospective students a relaxed opportunity to connect with our faculty, students, and Admissions staff.

Mosaic by grade 10 and grade 11 students.

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Friday, March 6 – Early Childhood Open House

9–10:30a at 60 Desert Road in Freeport

Step inside a classroom and our outdoor play areas for a glimpse into our daily rhythm. Enjoy relaxed conversation with a Class Teacher and discover how our nurturing environment fosters curiosity, connection, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Art by grade 10 student.

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Wednesday, April 8 – Grades 1–8 Open House

9–10a at 57 Desert Road in Freeport

Discover the arc of our Grades 1–8 curriculum with a campus tour and class visits. Meet our faculty and Admissions team for relaxed conversation and to explore any questions you may have.

Stained glass by grade 11 students.

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Thursday, April 9 – High School Open House

9–10:30a at 57 Desert Road in Freeport

Class visits offer a meaningful look into the breadth of our curriculum and student life, and a campus tour gives parents, guardians, and prospective students a relaxed opportunity to connect with our faculty, students, and Admissions staff.

Plein air watercolor by grade 12 student.

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Friday, April 10 – Early Childhood Open House

9–10:30a at 60 Desert Road in Freeport

Step inside a classroom and our outdoor play areas for a glimpse into our daily rhythm. Enjoy relaxed conversation with a Class Teacher and discover how our nurturing environment fosters curiosity, connection, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Register

 

Family Tours & Visits

Our youngest students flourish in a focused, uninterrupted learning environment, so private tours of our Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) are not available. Please join us at a monthly Open House to experience the joy of a morning in our Early Childhood. Advance registration is required. Register for an Open House.

To request a family tour of our Lower School (Grades 1–8) or High School, please submit an inquiry. Our Admissions team looks forward to helping you explore our school and get to know our community.

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High school students from our Waldorf School in Freeport, Maine on a rocky mountaintop overlooking the ocean at sunrise.

Visiting from Out of State?

We look forward to welcoming you to Freeport, a scenic destination in every season. Just 20 minutes north of Portland, our location puts you close to many places to stay, eat, and explore.

Our Admissions team is here to offer recommendations and create a personalized, seamless itinerary for your campus visit to make the most of your time. Please submit an inquiry below so we can get to know you and begin crafting an experience for your family.

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Waldorf Education: Experiential, Outdoor Learning that Inspires

Maine Coast Waldorf School is an independent day school for Early Childhood through High School, located on a spacious 75-acre campus in Freeport. Here, learning is rooted in place and inspired by purpose.

Our experiential, place-based education nurtures confidence and fosters a deep connection to both community and nature. Through challenging academics, practical application, and integrated arts, we empower students to think critically, explore creatively, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.

Two elementary school students hold hands while skiing down a small incline together at the edge of a forest play area at our Waldorf School in Freeport, Maine

Where Purpose Grows

Our Waldorf High School alum step into the world with confidence, curiosity, and purpose. They think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and lead with empathy—making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

See how our relationship-based approach empowers each student’s personal journey and sense of purpose.

Two elementary school students pose with a high school student at our Waldorf School in Freeport, Maine, in front of a large garden, holding a bouquet of flowers.
Two ultimate frisbee players in team jerseys high-five on the field while a teammate runs behind, in our Waldorf School athletic program in Freeport, Maine

Maine Coast has an extraordinary community of supportive, creative, and enthusiastic families. My kids are so excited to go to school each day.

I feel confident that they are building a foundation that will help them to be the kind of people we need in the world right now, and that the extraordinary experience they are getting at MCWS will be one of the most meaningful in their lives.

– Parent of Maine Coast Waldorf School student

International Exchange

Students live and learn abroad through our international exchange program, returning with fresh perspectives, adaptability, and the skills to thrive in a changing, complex world.

By frequently welcoming international students, our high school fosters cross-cultural connections and enriches learning.

Two Waldorf High School students in our International Exchange Program smile on the Eiffel Tower’s viewing platform with Paris below during study abroad.

Getting Here: Your Guide to Our Campus

Our 75-acre campus is a living example of our commitment to environmental stewardship. From the straw-bale construction of our Early Childhood building to our net-zero High School, every space is thoughtfully designed to support both learning and sustainability. As the first certified Passive House high school in the country, Maine Coast Waldorf School stands at the forefront of innovative, sustainable school design. Preview our campus.

Plan Your Visit

Exterior view of a modern building with large windows and a main entrance beneath a tall, slanted entryway roof, surrounded by grass at our Waldorf School in Freeport, Maine.

Our Community Hall is home to our Office of Admissions, reception area, and an airy café offering complimentary coffee and tea for guests, families of students, and faculty. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Discover where curiosity can take you. Send us a quick inquiry to connect with our Office of Admissions.

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