This year, we are not just gathering.
We are marking a milestone.

Join us for The Legacy Gala: WSTB at 35 — a jubilant evening celebrating thirty-five years of Waldorf education in Tampa Bay and the extraordinary community that made it possible.

What began as a tiny Suncoast Waldorf kindergarten in a church basement has grown into a thriving six-acre campus serving children from PreK through 8th grade — a place of beauty, imagination, and deep learning.

This night honors the journey, the builders, and the generations of children who have passed through our gates.

🌟 Honoring Our Founders

This year’s Gala will include a special tribute to our beloved founders:

• Barbara Bedingfield
• The late Terry Stapleton

Their vision, courage, and devotion planted the very first seeds of Waldorf education in Tampa Bay.
Because of them, thousands of children have grown up in classrooms shaped by imagination, reverence, and heart.

This evening is our collective thank-you.

✨ What to Expect

A private art exhibition & silent auction
Be part of the debut of our first-ever curated exhibition:
🖼️ From Wonder to Wisdom: 35 Years of Waldorf Art, Soul, and Imagination

Featuring professional-grade artwork by current and former students, parents, and teachers, this gallery is a living timeline of creativity and growth. All displayed pieces will be available to purchase through silent auction.

Food, drink & delight
Enjoy abundant hors d’oeuvres, a full bar, and a chocolate fountain for good measure.
We’ll offer options for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan guests so everyone feels welcomed and cared for.

Music, dancing & moments to remember
A DJ will set the mood for the evening, and a photo booth will capture it — because milestones deserve mementos.

Suggested Dress
Classy black & white attire encouraged
No formal dress required — come festive, elegant, and yourself.

🎟️ Tickets

Early bird pricing rewards early celebration:

$65 until December 31
$85 until January 31
$95 starting February 1

🤍 Why This Night Matters

This isn’t just a gala.

It’s a homecoming.
A gratitude ceremony.
A celebration of childhood, community, and courageous dreaming.

Your ticket helps support the teachers who inspire, the programs that nurture, and the students who carry this school into its next chapter.

Together, we are not just honoring thirty-five years…
we are building the next thirty-five.

🎨 Call for Artwork

Are you a current or former student, parent, or teacher with artwork you’d like to share?

We warmly invite submissions for our special anniversary exhibition:

From Wonder to Wisdom: 35 Years of Waldorf Art, Soul, and Imagination

This is a beautiful opportunity to be part of our living history — to have your work displayed, celebrated, and potentially purchased as part of the Gala’s silent auction.

Submissions are due by January 15th.

➡ Submit your artwork here.

We can’t wait to see the creativity, memory, and soul our community brings forward.

The Legacy Gala: WSTB at 35

By The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay

The Legacy Gala: WSTB at 35

An elegant evening of art, music, and celebration—honoring 35 years of wonder and wisdom in Waldorf education in Tampa Bay.