New Retreat Series on Virtue
For years, we have said that education is for virtue—but virtue can remain one of those grand ideas everyone affirms without being quite sure what it means in ordinary life. Our new retreat series will slow down and take the virtues seriously, not as abstract ideals, but as habits of thought and action that shape the women, mothers, and teachers we are becoming.
Each retreat will focus on one virtue, drawing from the classical and Christian tradition while keeping the conversation practical. We want to understand what the virtue is, how its corresponding vices distort it, and what it looks like to practice it in the real work of homeschooling, homemaking, friendship, and family life.
We are beginning with prudence because prudence helps us see clearly, judge wisely, and choose the right action at the right time. It is the virtue that turns good intentions into faithful decisions—and homeschool moms make a lot of decisions.
What Is Prudence?
Prudence has been weakened in modern usage until it sounds like mere caution: hold back, avoid mistakes, and do nothing foolish. But in the classical Christian tradition, prudence is active. It is the habit of seeing reality clearly, judging what should be done, and choosing the right course of action.
Prudence is not timidity, indecision, or self-protection. It requires foresight, attention, and the willingness to act. It takes what is true and good and applies it to this person, this circumstance, and this moment.
That is why prudence comes first among the cardinal virtues. Good intentions are not enough; virtue must become action. Prudence is what helps us choose wisely and faithfully in the ordinary decisions that shape our homes, our children, and ourselves.
Retreat Details
Every registration includes lifetime access, so you can participate live, watch later, or return to the sessions when your schedule allows.
This retreat is for homeschool moms who want more than fresh techniques or temporary motivation. It is for women who want to grow in wisdom, strengthen their judgment, and become more faithful in the ordinary decisions that shape their homes and families.
You do not need a background in classical education or moral philosophy—only a willingness to think carefully, discuss honestly, and put what you learn into practice.