Letters from the Springhouse Community
Our Springhouse newsletter is a gathering place for stories across our intergenerational community. Each issue includes letters from those who shape and are shaped by Springhouse. Together, these stories reflect the many ways we are envisioning, practicing, and sharing ways of living that contribute to a world where all life thrives.
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Letter from Jenny
The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dear Springhouse community,
This morning, as I sit by three lit candles looking out over the rolling hills on this misty day, I am thinking of a walk I took in the woods back in the fall. My mom had told me that the acorn...
by Dr. Jennifer Finn —
Dec 02, 2025
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human development
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Letter from Jenny
It's time that we returned to the great questions of human growth and learning:
How can we help each child reach his or her true potential?
How can we inspire each child and adolescent to discover his or her inner passion to learn?
How can we honor the unique journey of each individual thro...
by Jenny Finn —
Nov 05, 2025
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child development
eco-centric and holistic development
human development
teen development
Letters from the Springhouse Community