WELCOME TO

The Brihte Collaborative

Because education isn’t meant to happen in isolation.

We believe that when families are supported, children thrive.
The Brihte Collaborative is a living network of mentors, makers, mamas, and movement-builders co-creating the future of learning, together.

Why the Collaborative Exists

Rebuilding Childhood. Together.

We know change doesn’t happen alone.
The Collaborative is where we bring our energy, creativity, and skills together so every family has the resources, rhythm, and community to raise whole, vibrant children.

We believe in:

  • Shared Wisdom instead of top-down systems

  • Community over Competition

  • Contribution over Curriculum

  • Purposeful Learning as a Collective Act

What We Stand For

The Pillars of the Brihte Collaborative

Rhythm & Roots

A return to nature’s intelligence, family heritage, and soul rhythm.

  • Seasonal gatherings & bi-weekly outdoor nature days

  • Rhythm guides & worksheets

  • Ancestral storytelling & family connection nights

When children know where they come from, they walk with deeper purpose.

Service & Stewardship

Raising conscious contributors who care for their communities.

  • Family service projects

  • Kindness campaigns

  • Local volunteer opportunities

  • Elder connections & Intergenerational wisdom

Service isn’t extra, it’s essential.

Creation & Contribution

Where ideas bloom into offerings and art becomes action.

  • Brihte Makers Lab: hands-on, heart-led projects

  • Young Entrepreneurs Program: markets & mentorship

  • Conscious Creations art shows

Children are creators by nature. We make space for that magic.

Expression & Storytelling

Helping children speak their truth and share their voice with the world.

  • Journaling & spoken word circles

  • Youth-led zines and podcast episodes

  • Letter-writing & story weaving through Brihte Pals

Every child holds a story worth hearing.

Leadership & Legacy

Letting children lead with heart, vision, and voice.

  • “Mini Guides” mentorship roles

  • Monthly Leadership Circles & project nights

  • Community project pitch nights

  • Vision-mapping & legacy-building activities

Leadership isn’t a title, it’s an energy we nurture.

Celebration & Community Culture

Honoring the beauty of coming together.

  • Seasonal family festivals

  • Potlock Nights & Community Celebrations

When we celebrate together, we remember who we are.

Who is This For

This is for you if:

  • You're homeschooling or unschooling and don’t want to do it alone

  • You're a healer, artist, herbalist, entrepreneur, or guide with something to share

  • You're passionate about reclaiming childhood and family rhythm

  • You believe in community-powered transformation

  • You’re seeking a more intentional way to support families in your town or online

Ways to get invloved

Support a Family

Donate curriculum access, sponsor an herbalism kit, or fund a nature class.
→ [Support Now]

Share Your Gifts

Become a guest teacher, contributor, or creative partner.
→ [Apply to Contribute]

Join Our In-Person Collaborative

Live in Southern Minnesota? Come gather with us!
We have monthly meetups, seasonal celebrations, herbalism classes, and nature-based learning experiences for families.

→ [View Upcoming Events]
→ [Join the Local Collaborative List]

Start a Brihte Pod

We’ll guide you in creating local gatherings rooted in rhythm, learning, and nature.
→ [Start a Pod Interest Form]

Upcoming Opportunities