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Wild + Free
Wild + Free's 20th annual conference gathers homeschooling mothers at The Factory at Franklin, a beloved converted mill venue in Franklin, Tennessee, on September 11-12, 2026. Founded by Ainsley Arment, the two-day event centers on Charlotte Mason principles, nature-based learning, and child-led curiosity. Attendees can expect keynote sessions, a maker market featuring independent artisans and curriculum creators, live music, and structured time for peer connection. The gathering draws families from across the homeschooling spectrum who share a commitment to slow, wonder-filled education. It is designed primarily for mothers and is one of the largest Charlotte Mason-oriented conferences in the country.
Wild + Free grew from a social-media community into a full-fledged movement organized around Charlotte Mason principles, nature study, and child-led curiosity. Ainsley Arment founded the organization to help families pursue a life of learning beyond textbooks and structured classrooms. The annual conference circuit spans several cities — including a flagship gathering in Franklin, Tennessee — bringing together hundreds of mothers for keynote sessions, a maker market, live music, and peer connection. Families from across the homeschooling spectrum attend, united by a shared commitment to slow, wonder-filled education.
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September 11–12, 2026
The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN
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Sep 11–12
The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN