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December 26, 2024 by Niko Lewis Leave a Comment

CMER 2025: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

We are looking forward to our book discussion at the retreat as one of our evening activities. Please join us in a relaxed time of gathering together to share our thoughts and discoveries after reading Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Published in 1886, this story is one most of us know in some form, whether we have read it or not. Its interesting portrayal of the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll whose experiments to separate himself into two personalities, the one wholesome and virtuous and the other full of every vice, has proved fascinating to readers since its publication. So much so, that there have been adaptations of the story up through recent history from the Bugs Bunny cartoon to The Far Side comics and even a musical. As we follow Dr. Jekyll’s story, the compelling questions it raises about the human struggle with evil will provide fertile ground for our discussion. I hope you’ll join us!

As you read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, consider keeping a Commonplace book to record the passages and dialogue that spark your interest and enjoyment, raise questions, and invite reflection.

December 17, 2024 by Karen Canon Leave a Comment

CMER 2025: The Tempest

O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people in’t.
(Miranda, Act 5 Scene 1)


Mason advises us to read Shakespeare continuously throughout life; the Bard is a feast worthy of a prolonged repast.

Attendees at the 2025 Retreat can grow in this habit of Shakespeare. Saturday evening, there will be an option to participate in a reading of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. All are welcome; no acting experience is necessary. Guaranteed to be good fun. I hope to see you there!

December 11, 2024 by CMER Team 1 Comment

CMER 2025: Where are we from?

October 1, 2024 by Dawn Rhymer Leave a Comment

CMER 2025: Registration open

Registration is now open for the 2025 Charlotte Mason Educational Retreat.  Please, visit the CMER 2025 Website to see the speakers, sessions, schedule, and so much more.  We hope you are able to join us.

March 27, 2024 by CMER Team 1 Comment

CMER 2025

It is with great joy we announce the 2025 Charlotte Mason Educational Retreat.

WHO?

The CMER Team and our plenary speaker, Donna-Jean Breckenridge

Donna-Jean Breckenridge lives with her family in northern New Jersey. She considers herself blessed to be a founding member of the AmblesideOnline Advisory, the creators and sustainers of the AmblesideOnline curriculum. Donna-Jean was involved for many years in church ministry with her pastor-dad, she homeschooled her four children, and she now homeschools two of her five grandchildren. She is a frequent public speaker, writer (“This Country of Ours – Annotated, Edited, and Updated” and “Six Voices, One Story – The Heart of AmblesideOnline”), and audiobook narrator – yet she considers her most important roles that of Mom, Mom-Mom, and friend. Her heart’s desire is to encourage others that God is safe to trust, no matter what.


WHEN?

Friday, January 31, to Sunday, February 2, 2025

WHERE?

Colorado Spring, CO
The Hideaway

Charlotte Mason Educational Retreat
Photo courtesy of The Hideaway

More information will be available in September.

Registration will open on October 1st, 2024.

February 26, 2024 by Jennifer Taylor Leave a Comment

Rose Cottage School

Warm greetings from Colorado! I’m Jennifer Taylor, member of the CMER team. What a blessing it was to share such a beautiful weekend with many of you at the CMER earlier this month. This community of love and support touches my soul and is a source of encouragement for me year after year.

In addition to my role with CMER, I have the privilege of offering a Charlotte Mason homeschool enrichment program to families living in and around Colorado Springs. Rose Cottage School is a tuition based program that exists to support, enrich, and enhance a CM home education. Students 1st-5th grade experience the enjoyment of learning with their peers by participating in weekly lessons. Parents gain support by having an experienced CM home educator supplement their core curriculum. In community, we share the calling to educate children with the beauty and richness of a Mason education.

Enrollment is now open for 2024-2025 and I am excited to share that Rose Cottage School will have new offerings this fall! RCS is expanding to include two program options: The Arts and Nature Study. The Arts program will meet on Thursday mornings and includes Artist Study, Shakespeare, Hymn and Folk Singing, Handicrafts, Composer Study, and Folk Dancing. Our Nature Study program will meet on Tuesday afternoons and includes Object Lessons, Nature Walks, and Nature Journaling. Families are welcome to enroll in one or both programs. Please visit the website for more details.

In addition, to support our RCS families in pursuing education as “an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life” plans are in the works to offer parents opportunities to learn more about a Charlotte Mason education and build community through scheduled events. Stay tuned!

If you or someone you know is looking for a Charlotte Mason enrichment program to complement your homeschool, email [email protected] to request an application for enrollment.

Peace and every blessing!

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