Our first Fall fundraising gala will be a night to remember! Join us for the grown-up prom redux of your dreams and support early childhood education on the Mendonoma Coast.

The Forager School Prom is a special ticketed event at The Sea Ranch Lodge. Your $200 ticket includes:

  • A three-course dinner

  • Welcome toast and hors d'oeuvres

  • An exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind curated experiences

  • First access to the Forager Artisan Market, with unique goods and gifts from our school community and beyond

  • A chance to be crowned Forager Prom Royalty (yes, you!)

All proceeds from this event will support Forager's school expansion project, helping us to grow and serve more families in our community.

Thursday, October 17

The Sea Ranch Lodge

5:00 pm to 9 pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Our Expansion Plans

After a successful and wildly inspiring inaugural year, we are entering our second year of operations. Our downtown Gualala classroom is now at full capacity, with a waiting list. We would like to expand our campus and programs, to better serve our community. 

Milestones from our inaugural year: 

  • Our preschool reached full capacity for Spring 2024 

  • Held five weeks of exploratory, nature-themed summer programming for preschool students

  • Introduced Adventure Camp, an outdoor 4-week summer program for school age children

  • Provided local employment opportunities for full-time and seasonal teaching staff  

  • Hosted five Family Days for the wider Mendonoma area to bring families together in a community setting

Growth Plans for 2024-2025:

  • Expand preschool operating hours from 8 am to 5 pm, further meeting the childcare needs of working families

  • Create an afterschool enrichment program for school-age children in the wider community

  • Build out our full-time elementary school program to launch Fall 2025

  • Secure a new location for our future campus

Sponsorship Tiers

Help us meet our fundraising goals with our three sponsorship tiers.

If you or an individual or business you know is interested in becoming a sponsor, please email events@forager.school.

  • Two (2) complimentary event tickets

  • Limited edition Forager merchandise

  • A framed photo of your prom memories

  • Event program and website acknowledgment

  • Complimentary bottle of wine with dinner 

  • An overnight stay at the Sea Ranch Lodge for the event night (while supplies last)

  • Two (2) complimentary event tickets 

  • Limited edition Forager merchandise

  • A framed photo of your prom memories

  • Event program and website acknowledgment

  • Limited edition Forager merchandise

  • A framed photo of your prom memories

  • Event program and website acknowledgment

FAQs

  • $125 of each ticket is tax-deductible.

  • While powder-blue suits and gowns are always encouraged, please wear whatever makes you comfortable- we'll have some prom touches on hand.

  • Here's a sneak peek at some of the unique experiences you can bid on:

    • A wellness package featuring physical therapy, ostheopathic, and Ayurvedic consultations

    • A unique stay in a luxury geodesic dome + private dinner

    In addition to the live auction, further experiences will be available to bid on in the on-site silent auction.

    You will also gain first access to the Forager Artisan Market, where unique goods and works of art from the Forager community and beyond will be available for sale.

  • Thank you for your generous gift! Donations to The Forager School can be made here.

  • This is an event for just the grown-ups!

  • We appreciate any donations, as well as donations of wine to be sold at the event. Please contact Christine Kan at christine@forager.school to arrange a donation.

    If you are interested in donating an item to sell at Forager Provisions, please contact Kasia Wisniewski at kasia@forager.school.

  • You will have the opportunity to specify any dietary requests when purchasing your ticket.

  • Reach out to events@forager.school!

Our Mission

The Forager School is a play-based preschool for children ages two to entry into first grade. We fill a critical childcare gap in our rural coastline community as the only full-time preschool program from Fort Ross to Point Arena. We celebrate play and nurture a community of young learners through curiosity, art, creative problem-solving, outdoor exploration, social-emotional learning and fun.  We also offer extracurricular and break programming for school-aged children through our Adventure Camp.  The natural world is our biggest source of inspiration, and our curriculum incorporates art projects, field trips, books, games, and imaginative play. 

Roughly half of our applicants have sought tuition assistance, and we are committed to meeting the needs of working families. By supporting the Forager School, you contribute to the creation of a vibrant educational community that nurtures the potential of our young children. Together we can bridge the gap in early childhood education and empower families to thrive, ultimately fostering a brighter future for our coastal community.

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