An all school circle to celebrate big milestones and favorite moments from the week. Parents very welcome, but those with work or other commitments shouldn’t worry.

Carolyn will be in the coworking space during this time for anything you might want to discuss.

Come visit the Upcycle & Repair Pop-Up Shop! Learners will be selling upcycled crafts and souvenirs, or offering their services to bring lightly dinged objects back to life.

A beautiful beach on Hvar’s south side. Participants should bring a picnic.

Schedule

• Depart from Coworking at 1030

• 1110, arrive at Vela Stiniva

• 1420, depart Vela Stiniva

• 1500, back at Fontana

A shuttle to the nearby supermarket.

• Shuttle departs at 12:45pm from reception

• Shuttle departs at 1:30pm from Plodine

A soundbath with Urszula.

Self-guided group yoga hosted by Florence. Meet up after drop-off and walk-over to location together.

Connect with other Field School parents in true Dalmatian style - over a cup of coffee. Hosted by Karmen directly after drop-off.

Carolyn will be in the coworking space during this time for anything you might want to discuss.

Parents from The Field School community are invited to talk about their entrepreneurial and creative projects with our learners.

• Any parent can participate if he or she has a project to share. Children in Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle will be the audience.

• The format will be a bit like "speed dating.” Parents do not need to do any special preparation, but if you have something to share that would help children understand what you do (it can be on your computer), you are welcome to bring it. Children will have some pre-determined questions and will also ask you their own questions as they arise. Each interview will last about 10 minutes.

• This event will take place in the outdoor tables at the Fontana Cafe.

As part of our “Homes” unit on human and natural ecosystems, children will be designing and executing simple impact or social entrepreneurship projects. This fair is an opportunity for them to research real entrepreneurial projects, the needs they meet in the world, and the thought process that goes into shaping a successful venture.

A brainstorming session on the evolution of The Field School. Format will be that of a simple design thinking workshop.

Early Years parents are invited to attend this trip to Zečevo Island, where we will do a little bit of beach clean up with the children as part of this unit’s focus on homes, ecosystems, and stewardship.

Lower Kinder and Upper Kinder will also go on this beach trip, but parents are not expected to accompany.

Schedule:

1000, meet at Learning Center as usual; go into welcome circles to discuss plan for the day

1015, walk down to meet boat

1030, boat leaves for Zečevo Island

1100, arrive on Zečevo

play, clean, lunch

1300, boat departs Zečevo

1330, boat returns to Jelsa

1400, Early Learners go home, Lower Kinder rests, Upper Kinder joins Founder Fair

Join your learners as they showcase “wacky boats” made from upcycled materials to reflect an era in Hvar’s seafaring history.

Challenge Brief

Schedule:

• 1530, Meet at Learning Center

• 1535, Walk to Canal

• Regatta. Early Years will go first, followed by Lower Kinder, Upper Kinder, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and finally Middle

• 1645, closing circle in park

• 1700, optional gelato party in Jelsa center

Note: Older learners have the option of launching their vessels from another location based on their current analysis. Any changes to the schedule and location of the regatta will be announced on the Community chat and at pick-up or drop-off.

Schedule

• 1030, depart from reception

• 1100, arrive at Humac

• Guided walk to cave (45 minutes)

• 1300, depart Humac

• 1330, back at Fontana

Cyclops’ Cave

A unique example of well-preserved rural architecture, the former shepherd's settlement of Humac, founded in the 17th century, is located 7km from Jelsa, at 350 m above sea level, from where a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding villages, bays, the island of Brač and the Makarska coast opens. The charm of this settlement lies in its harmonious stone houses, courtyards, balconies, narrow streets and nature that has merged with the village in an inspiring scene. The Church of St. John and Paul in Humac is a recent construction.

From Humac, you will visit Grapčeva špilja, the most important prehistoric site on the Adriatic, in which signs of culture from the 4th millennium BC have been found.

How to get there

This hike will be guided by Jakov Rubinčić, whose family has lived in Humac for generations.

Make vegetable pasta from scratch in different colors and shapes. Gluten-free and conventional flour will be available. Top it off by whipping up pesto from foraged arugula and school garden basil.

Led by Linda.

A shuttle to the nearby supermarket.

• Shuttle departs at 2:30pm from reception

• Shuttle departs at 3:45pm from Tommy

Group meditation, facilitated by Anna and Lou in alternation.

Meeting at the area of the Fontana Cafe under the trees.

Bring cushions, a yoga mat, towel, or anything that would make sitting more comfortable. Six plastic chairs are available for those who would like a chair.

No meditation experience expected or required.

A quick kick-off of the week ahead, calling out any new additions to or questions about the schedule.

An all school circle to celebrate big milestones and favorite moments from the week. Parents very welcome, but those with work or other commitments shouldn’t worry.

Carolyn will be in the coworking space during this time for anything you might want to discuss.

Schedule

• 1100, Shuttle departs from taxi pickup at Fontana

• 1045, Shuttle arrives at Stari Grad bus stop

• 1315, Shuttle departs Stari Grad bus stop

• 1330, Back at Fontana Reception

Attending

1. Adam

2. Anna

3. Aimee

4. Auste

5. Florence

6. Frank

7. Lou

8. Nick

One of the oldest cities in Europe

Sitting between a fertile valley and a deep, protected bay, Stari Grad (literally ‘old city’) has been home to human settlement since at least the 4th Century BCE, when it was formally incorporated as the city Pharos by Greeks from the island city-state of Paros.

A few suggested spots:

• Za Pod Zub for gourmet groceries

• Stari Grad Museum for local history

• Lunch: Kod Barbe Luke for fish; Alfonso’s for neapolitan pizza; Il Giardino for southern Italian (Barese); Kojo for sandwiches and cakes

The best way to experience Stari Grad is just to wander through the back streets and get a little lost in its millennia of charm!

Join your learners as they showcase “wacky boats” made from upcycled materials to reflect an era in Hvar’s seafaring history.

Challenge Brief - this will be much simplified for our younger groups.

Schedule:

• 900, all school coffee at Prošperin

• 945, head over to mini canal

• 1000, Early Years sails their boats

• 1010, Lower Kinder do a brief skit and sail their boats

• 1025, Upper Kinder do a skit or skits and sail their boats

• 1045, walk to Learning Center OR catch shuttle to Stari Grad (for parents)

• 1100, normal school day begins

Pick up a pastry at one of the nearby bakeries and join other Field School families for a coffee at Prošperin before we start our mini Regatta at 10am. Please be prepared that Prošperin only has normal staff, so it may take some time for everyone to get their drink orders.

A shuttle to the nearby supermarket.

• Shuttle departs at 12:00pm from reception

• Shuttle departs at 1:15pm from Plodine

Connect with other Field School parents in true Dalmatian style - over a cup of coffee. Hosted by Karmen directly after drop-off.

Carolyn will be in the coworking space during this time for anything you might want to discuss.

A wine tasting at Vinarija Carić in Vrboska. Organized by Karmen.🌻

Schedule:

• 1145, shuttle departs Fontana reception

• 1200, tasting

• 1330, shuttle departs Vrboska

• 1345, back at Fontana

Self-guided group yoga hosted by Florence. Meet up after drop-off and walk-over to location together.

Schedule

• Depart from Coworking at 1030

• 1045, arrive at Svirće

• Walk to summit (3 hours)

• BYO picnic at summit (1 hour)

• Walk to pick-up spot (45 minutes)

• 1530, shuttle to Fontana

• 1615, back at Fontana

Attending: Lou, Michelle, Stephanie

Sveti Nikola, highest point on Hvar

Sveti Nikola is the highest peak on the island of Hvar, located at 626 m above sea level and named for the chapel which is located there. To the north of the peak is the farming village of Svirče. To the south is the wine harvesting and trading outpost of Sveta Nedjelja.

It is no accident that this place was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the protector of sailors - as well as children and repentant thieves! The summit offers views over the Adriatic in all directions. On a clear day, one can see as far as Italy. It would have been a natural lookout for the many centuries of explorers, traders, pirates, soldiers, and refugees who have populated the island from time immemorial. The chapel has weathered many storms, been damaged by lightning over the years, and rebuilt each time by devoted hands. According to local legend, St. Nicholas himself once showed his displeasure when his statue was moved to protect it from damage, sending hail upon the village of Sveta Nedjelja until his statue was returned to its rightful place.

Sveti Nikola also offers a glimpse into a critical chapter from Hvar’s heritage - the 15th Century peasant revolt. Matija Ivanić, the famed leader of the Hvar Rebellion, is credited with the chapel’s construction. Ivanić led an uprising of bourgeoisie and working people against a self-titled nobility on the island, precipitating unrest against feudalism and Venetian colonial rule across all of Dalmatia. The conflict points to the influence of Renaissance humanism in Croatia, and presaged not only the political upheaval of the Englightenment, but also a pattern of conflict between classes and against outside rule which echo down through Croatia’s history into the present.

Our route

There are multiple paths to Sveti Nikola. The two more moderate, uphill paths are from Dol and Svirće on the northern face of the island’s ridgeline. The steeper and more adventurous path is from the southern hamlet of Sveta Nedjelja. This itinerary chooses the first option, coming from Svirće, since we’ve already hiked part of the Dol route with the Purkin Kuk hike.

This is essentially a one-way hike. Vehicles cannot come all the way to the summit, so after a break for lunch, we will walk down to the pick-up location. Time allocations above are generous to allow for an easy pace and frequent stops.

What to bring

• Plenty of water. There is nowhere to refill after we start.

• Anything you need for outdoor bathroom breaks.

• Lunch or energy-dense snacks.

• Sturdy shoes. High socks or pants are a good idea, because we will be walking through some areas with high grass or brush.

• Anything that improves your hikes, such as polls, a sunhat, binoculars, etc. Carolyn will bring specimen jars and a lightweight pair of binoculars.