💚 Who We Are

Rooted in deep presence, reverence, and respect for each child and their unique essence, Wild Haven is a living, evolving village - A space where children lead their way, and the whole family is invited to grow alongside them.

Nestled in the lush Chirripó mountain region of Costa Rica, we are a community committed to sovereignty, nature, and heart. We guide and support the children to live in their truth - to express freely, feel deeply, and trust themselves. In their presence, we as adults are naturally called forward to embody our own authenticity. As we truly honour who they are, we are reminded to do the same - and together, we rise into a more conscious, connected way of living. We are now witnessing 'the village' that so many of us have longed for, come to life - a living reflection of our shared prayer for belonging, harmony, and truth.

We believe that when children are trusted and given the space to listen to and express their inner voice, they become their own greatest guides. Our role is not to mold them, but to walk alongside them - creating an environment where they can connect with their true essence and evolve from that sacred place of curiosity, freedom and self-trust.

Wild Haven extends beyond the children. It embraces the families, guides, and community members who walk this sovereign path together. We are raising these children together - and through this shared journey, we are remembering what it means to live in harmony with ourselves, one another, and our Earth Mother.

Who were you before the world told you who to be?

Perhaps that’s what this village is here to remind us - that within each child, within all of us - lives the wisdom to remember our true nature and access the gifts we came here with...

🌿 Our Vision

At Wild Haven, learning is sourced from living - Every day is an invitation for co-creation and collaboration.

We listen to our children as active participants in their own learning. We honour their authenticity, allowing their interests and curiosities to guide the path. You won’t find a rigid curriculum here. Instead, we follow the sparks of their inspiration, trusting that they will lead the way toward meaningful, relevant, and self-driven experiences... And they do!

We provide a natural, yet fun environment where children choose their own direction, deciding how and with whom they interact. The guides carefully pay attention to what lights them up and take action on that.

We deeply value play, and children are given all the space they need to play freely - because it matters. Through play, they return to their essence: unconditioned, creative, and fully alive.

The old authoritarian model is dissolving. Our children feel it. They speak through their behaviours, their resistance, their longing for something different. We are here. We are listening. We are answering their call.

Imagine a space where your involvement is welcomed and valued - where you can join us for lunch, observe our daily flow, or find a quiet moment in the parent co-working space. Here, you’re not just an observer; you play a vital role in the unfolding story of your child’s journey.

🌺 What You’ll Experience at Wild Haven

Living Ecosystem:
A living, breathing ecosystem rather than a rigid program - one that evolves with the needs of the children, families, community, and our Earth Mother.

Emotional Attunement:
Guides are trained in emotional intelligence and embodiment. We model and support responsible emotional expression, deep listening, and compassionate communication - creating a culture of safety, honesty, and heart connection. These practices are shared openly with parents, weaving a bridge of understanding between home and our village.

Holistic Learning:
Learning rooted in play, exploration, self-direction, and nature. Projects emerge from what children are curious about; guides follow, facilitate, and support.

Deep Belonging:
Families don’t stand on the side; they are woven into the rhythm - part of the decisions, celebrations, and challenges. We grow together.

🌎 Why We Do Things Differently

Authentic Growth
Because we want every child to grow in connection with their authentic nature - anchored in their truth, guided by their own curiosity, so they can be free from the conditioning that would one day need to be unlearned.

Shared Guidance
Because we’re doing this together - learning, growing, and guiding side by side. When wisdom is shared across families, children, and guides, the path becomes lighter, the connections deeper, and the whole village thrives.

Core Values
Because leading in love, freedom, and sovereignty is the necessary foundation for new world to be born. When we stand in our power, the world receives the gifts of our souls - and healing begins to ripple outward.

🦊 Join Us!

If you’re longing for something more than a 'program,' something alive and relational, Wild Haven welcomes you.

Come meet us. Play with us. Feel the vibe for yourself!

Together we build a future rooted in love, authenticity, and the power of community.

The next cycle takes place...

February 2 - June 25

Monday - Thursday (9:15 - 2:15)

🥙 Organic whole foods snack and lunch included!

Amy Viola
Founder & Guardian of Wild Haven

From a young age, I’ve felt a deep connection with children - a sense that I could truly see them, feel them, and meet them where they were. Long before and throughout my university years, I cared for many children of all ages, learning so much from them, as they were constantly reminding me of who I really was...

I began University on a volleyball scholarship, intending to become a Guidance Counsellor, but midway through my degree I realized that memorizing information I would never actually use wasn’t the path for me. It felt wrong and I wasn’t willing to give my time and energy in a way that didn’t trust would be worth it.

I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History and then moved to Vancouver, where I immersed myself in the world of emotional healing - completing trainings in yoga, energywork, breathwork, and counselling - practices that continue to shape the way I hold space for both adults and children. I later trained to become a Holistic Doula, and remain deeply passionate about all things pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

For over a decade, it's been an absolute honour to facilitate private sessions and sacred circles. It's become apprent through this work that I'm only able to hold space for children and others to the degree that I can feel, see, listen to and love my own inner child.

In 2018, my husband and I welcomed our son, Onyx Atlantic into the world in The Netherlands. Four years later, we moved to Costa Rica, where we were deeply inspired by self-directive learning at Casa Sulà. For the first time ever, I witnessed the guides there fully trusting children to lead their own learning - and it shifted everything for me. I continue to be mentored by Margarita, the founder of Sulà, as we bring this inspiration into what we are creating within Wild Haven.

Today, as the Founder and Guardian of Wild Haven, I feel blessed to walk alongside an incredible team of heart-centred humans in creating a conscious village for the children, and interwovenly, our families.

I see children as the pulse of our community. When they are given the freedom to imagine, explore, and create, they open doorways into a future we cannot yet see - one they are already dreaming into being.

Wild Haven is not just a space for children - It is a space for families to grow, expand, and awaken alongside them. Together, we uplift one another while holding a shared vision - one that I believe has the power to ripple out and serve the collective in big, beautiful ways!

♡ Amy

Please contact me directly for registration and to stay updated with the evolution of Wild Haven!

+31 614266369 (WhatsApp)

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