Live now! The Open Fields Do Something New Auction!


Instead of buying more “stuff,” treat yourself or someone you love to a restorative massage, a crafting experience, or a meal at a tasty restaurant. Get in shape with race entries or relax at a week-long family camp on Lake Fairlee. With shows, services, and special custom experiences we’ve got awesome opportunities for you to Do Something New!

And thanks to the community members who have generously donated to our auction; we hope you'll thank them for the support by supporting them as well!

NO Medieval Festival in 2026

After many years, we’ll be taking a break, at least this year, from our annual Medieval Festival. Stay tuned for an exciting spring event, still in the works!

We truly appreciate all the community members who have helped us with this event for many, many years. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Breathe Free!

We installed a new ventilation system at Open Fields - yay! But it cost about 40% of our annual operating budget - boo! Here's how you can help:



Open Fields Looking for Board Members

Open Fields School is looking for additional board members, near and far! Ideally, prospective board members would be familiar with and supportive of the school and our philosophy, and interested in seeing us thrive for the next 50-ish years and beyond. The board meets remotely each month (currently on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm), and we're open to continuing remote and/or hybrid meetings into the future. If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please contact us.

Instilling a lifelong love of learning

Open Fields is a small non-graded independent school, just off the common on Thetford Hill, Vermont. Founded in 1971 by Jean K. Aull, Open Fields is open to all children, ages 4 through 12.

Open Fields may be small, but it offers big things. In addition to a small student/teacher ratio, Open Fields offers: