Connolly Ranch

Connolly Ranch An educational farm designed to connect kids with nature through farm-based environmental programs.

Located just a short drive from downtown Napa, Connolly Ranch is a rich reminder of Napa County's agricultural past. These 12 acres serve as the Connolly Ranch Education Center, providing dynamic, hands-on education programs in an outdoor setting for children and the community.

School’s out, the Ranch is open! 🍁🌾Looking for plans for the upcoming school holiday? Skip the screen time and send your...
09/02/2026

School’s out, the Ranch is open! 🍁🌾

Looking for plans for the upcoming school holiday? Skip the screen time and send your kids to Connolly Ranch on Wednesday, November 11th for our Gratitude Camp!

Whether your local school is out for Veterans Day or you just want a day of hands-on outdoor adventure, we’ve got your day off covered.

Here is what’s in store for our day on the Ranch:
🐓 Animal Connections: Spend time with our cozy farm friends.
🥗 Farm-to-Table Cooking: Fresh, seasonal hands-on treats.
🎨 Outdoor Crafting: Creative projects inspired by nature.
🌲 Unstructured Play: Plenty of time to explore, dig, and just be kids.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11 (NVUSD Holiday)
🎒 Ages: TK–8th Grade

Give your kids a day off done the Ranch way: outdoors, hands-on, and full of gratitude.

👉 Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN! Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot before it fills up!

School’s out, the Ranch is open! 🍁🌾Looking ahead to the upcoming school holiday? Skip the screen time and send your kids...
09/01/2026

School’s out, the Ranch is open! 🍁🌾

Looking ahead to the upcoming school holiday? Skip the screen time and send your kids to Connolly Ranch on Wednesday, November 11th for our Gratitude Camp!

Whether your local school is out for Veterans Day or you just want a day of hands-on outdoor adventure, we’ve got your day off covered.

Here is what’s in store for our day on the Ranch:
🐓 Animal Connections: Spend time with our cozy farm friends.
🥗 Farm-to-Table Cooking: Fresh, seasonal hands-on treats.
🎨 Outdoor Crafting: Creative projects inspired by nature.
🌲 Unstructured Play: Plenty of time to explore, dig, and just be kids.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11 (NVUSD Holiday)
🎒 Ages: TK–8th Grade

Give your kids a day off done the Ranch way: outdoors, hands-on, and full of gratitude.

👉 Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN! Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot before it fills up!

SchoolsOut

We are officially back in the swing of things on the Ranch and that means Fridays on the Farm is back! What have we been...
08/29/2026

We are officially back in the swing of things on the Ranch and that means Fridays on the Farm is back! What have we been up to you ask?
Our Earthlings explored how seeds grow into food (like Brussels sprouts!), extracted sunflower seeds, and cooked up a batch of homemade applesauce! We also talked about big-hearted choices while reading The Kindness Fairy. 🧚‍♀️

Our Explorers hit the trails to visit the Winnie the Pooh tree (and all its busy bees!), harvested fresh grapes near the donkey pen, and made sure all our farm animals were happy and fed. With the warm weather, we cooled off with sprinklers, muddy boots, and plenty of joyful water play! 💦

🌱 Join Us for the 2026/27 School Year! 🌱
There is still room to grow with us! We have a few spots left in our Playschool and Homeschool Enrichment programs. If you want your child to spend their days knee-deep in nature, curiosity, and community, now is the time to join.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot today!

Over 2,500 students stepped outside the classroom and onto the Ranch this past school year to explore trails, meet our f...
08/24/2026

Over 2,500 students stepped outside the classroom and onto the Ranch this past school year to explore trails, meet our farm animals, and engage in hands-on garden learning.

Our discovery-based curriculum connects kids to nature while building critical thinking and curiosity.

🎓 Field Trip Scholarships for 2026–2027 are NOW OPEN!

Give your class an unforgettable outdoor experience this coming school year.

Head to the link in our bio (connollyranch.org/field-trips) to learn more and submit your application!

08/22/2026

Turn your scraps into gold ✨ Farmer Marvin takes us through the full compost-to-soil process at Connolly Ranch. Sound on for the cutest worm admiration in the background! 🪱

Looking for an afterschool program where kids can unplug, get curious, and get creative?Our Outdoor Afterschool Program ...
08/19/2026

Looking for an afterschool program where kids can unplug, get curious, and get creative?

Our Outdoor Afterschool Program gives kids an afternoon away from screens to get their hands dirty, build friendships, and discover something new each week.

Whether it’s tending to ranch animals, cooking, working on garden projects, or playing open-ended games in nature, it’s all about hands-on learning, confidence-building, and plenty of time to just be kids.

Details:
🗓 When: Wednesdays | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Fall 2026)

📍 Where: Connolly Ranch Education Center

🌱 Activities: Farm animals, garden projects, outdoor cooking, creative arts & unstructured play!

Space is limited! Tap the link in our bio or visit connollyranch.org to enroll your child today. 🎟️

08/13/2026

We can’t wait to welcome our Earthlings & Explorers Playschool families back to the Ranch on August 17th!

Join us for the Playschool Playdate!
Connect with our community, meet Teacher Rosa, Teacher Nanette, Teacher Sarita, and Teacher Hayley, and let your little ones explore the property before day one.

📅 Friday, August 14th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Connolly Ranch Education Center
🚗 Parking: Please park in the Thompson Ave lot
👉 RSVP required for the picnic! Head to the link in your to RSVP

See you in the Garden! 🌿

🎒 Back-to-School Prep with a Nature Twist! 🌿We’re thrilled to team up with our friends at Juniper Station for a special ...
08/08/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Prep with a Nature Twist! 🌿

We’re thrilled to team up with our friends at Juniper Station for a special back-to-school gathering!

Bring the kids to make their own custom back-to-school folders while sipping on refreshing garden mint tea and enjoying homemade lemon poppy cookies. 🍋✨

It’s also the perfect opportunity to meet Connolly Ranch’s new Early Childhood & Preschool Director, Cindy Studdert! Cindy brings over 20 years of experience in early childhood education rooted in farm- and nature-based learning, and she’s excited to connect with our community as we kick off the new school year.

📍 Where & When: Juniper Station, August 9th 10am-12pm
✂️ Activity: Nature-inspired back-to-school folder making
🍋 Treats: Fresh garden mint tea & lemon poppy cookies

Come craft, sip, and say hello! We can’t wait to see you there. 🌾👇

BackToSchool

08/04/2026

Nature is the ultimate classroom! 🌿✨

Fall enrollment is now open for our Earthlings (Ages 3–4) and Explorers (Ages 5–6) Playschool programs at Connolly Ranch! 🐓🌻

Whether it’s tending to the edible gardens, connecting with our farm animals, or exploring our 13 acres of WildSpaces, our discovery-based outdoor learning helps little ones grow into curious, compassionate stewards of the earth.
Have questions? Come meet us in person!

📍 Where: Napa Farmers Market
🗓 When: Tuesday & Saturday
🎨 For the kids: Stop by our booth for a free nature craft while we chat!

🥾 Ready to see the ranch in action?
Spaces fill quickly—schedule a ranch tour today to see our outdoor classrooms firsthand!

👉 Tap the link in our bio to book your tour or register for Fall!

08/01/2026

Enrollment is open for Explorers Playschool (Ages 5–6 / TK–K) at Connolly Ranch for the 2026–2027 school year! 🐓🌱

Whether you need full-day care or want to extend your child’s half-day TK/K program with screen-free, outdoor education, Explorers fits seamlessly into your family’s routine. Children bring learning to life through early literacy, math, science, music, and mindfulness out in our farm, garden, and wild spaces.

✨ Program Highlights:
🗓 Dates: Aug 17, 2026 – June 4, 2027
⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-day & half-day options)
👩‍👧‍👦 Ratio: Small 9:1 student-to-educator ratio
🎟 Payment: Out-of-pocket & charter school vouchers (Compass, Heartwood, & Visions)
👯 Discount: 5% Sibling Discount available

📩 Questions or ready to enroll?
Reach out to Rosa (⁠[email protected]⁠) or Cindy (⁠[email protected]⁠).

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot today!

Address

3141 Browns Valley Road
Napa, CA
94558

Telephone

+17072241894

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