Description
Many of us are trying to raise children without the support that previous generations took for granted.
Parents are asking similar questions:
How do we reduce screen time?
How do we improve behavior?
How do we create healthy family rhythms?
How do we nurture creativity?
And perhaps most importantly, how do we rebuild the kind of community where children—and parents—can truly thrive?
Join us for a special morning celebrating the second anniversary of Cedar Springs Learning Center as we bring together local practitioners, educators, and community leaders to explore what it takes to raise healthy children in today's world.
Hosted in partnership with Healthy El Dorado, Villagers Way, and the Weston A. Price Foundation – El Dorado Chapter, this event combines practical health insights with inspiring conversations about education, community, and connection.
Schedule
845–9:30 AM
Parking, check in, coffee, refreshments, community connection, and an opportunity to explore the Cedar Springs Learning Center campus.
9:30 AM–11:00 PM
Welcome, two expert panel discussions, children's program, audience Q&A, and celebration of Cedar Springs Learning Center's second anniversary.
11:00 PM-12.30PM
Campus tours, community projects and reconnecting after Summer
12.30 PM - 2PM
El Dorado Counties Healthiest Potluck BBQ (BBQ provided by CSLC)
The Healthiest Potluck in El Dorado County
Stay after the morning program for a community potluck hosted in partnership with the Weston A. Price Foundation – El Dorado Chapter.
Bring a nourishing dish to share, enjoy great food, continue the conversations from the morning, and connect with other local families who care about raising healthy children and building a healthier El Dorado County.
Children's Program
While adults participate in the morning sessions, children ages 3–12 will enjoy their own simultaneous, developmentally appropriate Cedar Springs experience.
The program reflects the school's approach to learning and may include gardening, nature exploration, creative play, movement, storytelling, and healthy rhythms.
Who Should Attend?
This gathering is for:
Parents and caregivers
Grandparents
Expecting parents
Educators
Healthcare practitioners
Homeschooling and alternative education families
Community leaders
Anyone passionate about helping children thrive
Whether you're already part of the Cedar Springs community or visiting for the first time, you'll leave with practical ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed hope for what's possible when families come together.
Panel One
Healthy Kids: Building the Foundations for Lifelong Health
Learn from local practitioners about practical approaches to raising healthy children.
Topics include:
Healthy family rhythms
Nutrition
Sleep
Reducing screen time
Emotional regulation
Creativity
Nature and movement
Building resilience
Panelists
Veronica Gunerasakara
Melissa Hiatt
Dr. Katie Long, MD, IFMCP
Dr. Sabrina Petrov
Hosted by James Maskell
Panel Two
Re-Villaging: Raising Children in Healthy Communities
Healthy children need healthy communities.
Hear from local leaders who are helping build stronger networks of support throughout El Dorado County.
Topics include:
Why community matters
Re-villaging in modern life
Alternative education
Local collaboration
Mutual aid
Practical ways to get involved
Panelists
Aaron and Clare Brodeur
Jesslyn Womack (Villagers Way)
Patrick O'Connor
Lori Ben-David (Weston A. Price Foundation – El Dorado Chapter)
Hosted by James Maskell
Come for the ideas.
Stay for the community.
Help us celebrate two years of Cedar Springs Learning Center while exploring how we can raise healthier children, build stronger families, and create the village our community has been missing.
Date & Time
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue Details
Cedar Springs Learning Center
6029 Gold Meadows RoadPlacerville, California 95667
