Magnolia Mill School

Students recently enjoyed a visit to Skytop Apple Orchard. ??They attended a short presentation on apple farming, picked apples, chose small pumpkins to paint for Halloween, and enjoyed apple cider donuts! Fall activities like this are a great way to experience the changing seasons. If you're near Flat Rock, NC, we recommend a visit! ?? ?? Photo Credits to Skytop Apple Orchard! #AppleOrchard #Autumn #AppleCiderDonuts

We embrace a holistic family-system approach, understanding the deep connection between a student's progress and their family's well-being. We offer extensive family services to support, educate, and collaborate with parents, ensuring a unified journey towards healing and growth. #FamilySystems #HolisticApproach #FamilyTherapy

Have you heard of hobby horsing? ????This quirky activity has been gaining traction around the world. Combining athleticism, creativity, and a love for horses, hobby horsing has evolved into a respected sport, especially in countries like Finland, where it has a surprisingly large and dedicated following. Hobby horsing involves participants mimicking the movements and techniques used in traditional equestrian sports, often with stick horses. From dressage to show jumping, hobby horse riders perform various routines and even compete with surprising skill and dedication. By popular request, we recently tried it with our equestrian jumps. Here's an action shot of our Adventure Director, Anne, with some impressive athleticism on her jumps! ?? #HobbyHorsing #ShowJumping

We were very fortunate to maintain power and water on campus with the aid of generators through the recent hurricane, allowing us to keep a sense of normalcy and community. With the help of incredible staff, we quickly resumed regular programming and got involved in volunteer projects. Recently, our students helped sort donations of clothes and food to support those affected in western North Carolina. #Volunteering #CommunityService #NorthCarolina

Our location offers our students the best of Asheville's city amenities alongside beautiful outdoor locations. Canoeing on the lovely French Broad River was a well-loved recreational activity for our students this summer. Do you have a favorite outdoor activity in the Asheville area? #OutdoorAdventure #MentalHealth #GetOutside #AshevilleNC

Our therapeutic program is fully invested in the academic experience of our students, helping them grow and succeed. #Education #TherapeuticSupport #StudentSuccess

At Magnolia Mill School, each student is paired with an academic advisor who is an integral part of their treatment team. This team convenes weekly to evaluate the student's strengths and identify areas for improvement. Our collective goal is to ensure your child's success: therapeutically, academically, and socially. #TeamCollaboration #FamilyFocus #MentalHealthMatters

"I recognize that there is a segment of students that are often missed in our world, whether they are sensitive, anxious, or they are just struggling with learning differences in how they approach the world. I feel like there is a great opportunity to help these kids." - Shawn Farrell, M.Ed, Executive Director

Students have been having fun in the sun at Lake Lure Beach, swimming in the pond on campus, and going on local nature walks/hikes to Beaver Lake and Hominy Park Greenway. Students also enjoyed going to the Cat Cafe!

As we near the end of summer, we've been focusing on soaking up the beautiful weather and spending time on the waterways! On one of our weekly outings, students participated in a canoeing trip on a flat portion of the French Broad River. The students chose the goals of teamwork, fun, and momentum to guide our experience. We had fun in the little moments on the river: swimming at lunch, making little drip sandcastles, and learning about the beautiful native plant with exploding seed pods (Jewelweed/Touch-me-not: Impatiens Capensis). Did you know that the leaves and sap of Jewelweed can relieve the itch from poison oak and ivy? Happy (nearing) the end of Summer! #Canoeing #GetOutside #RecTherapy #JewelWeed #NorthCarolina