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Wonder & Wander at The Story Barn!

Wonder & Wander at The Story Barn!

We believe fresh air, green acres, craft supplies and foraging are a delightful combination for awakening the wonder within each child. The Story Barn in Somers, CT is home to the Frieda B. book series; our self-led Wonder & Wander events encourage kids to be free to be. There's even a story time with Frieda B. author Renata Bowers! Click here to learn more and look at dates for Summer 2023. We'd love to welcome you and the children you love. #FreeToBeYOU

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Full Circle: From Renata's Blog

Full Circle: From Renata's Blog

This illustration was about my love for my boys. Today, it became about my boy's love for me.

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Notes of Encouragement

Notes of Encouragement

Every Frieda B. order we fill comes with a Note, like this one, made by a student at a school where Renata has shared the message of Frieda, or by someone who has visited us at The Story Barn. Who better than a child to encourage the story within you? To learn more: www.FriedaB.com/NOE.

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From Renata's Blog

renata's blog

From Renata's Blog

My heart. It burns, hurts, hopes, desires, seeks. For something good and right. If what we’re doing here, as people, kids, teens, adults isn’t about story – about adding to, creating a better narrative – then what? I believe it viscerally to be true. Do you? We each are meant to be a significant part of something bigger, better than any of us.  But when we strive for excellence, for self, without cause, what? When we make it about what we can get, and not about what we also can give, what? When we doubt our gifts and abilities, what?...

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The Story Barn is Open in Somers, CT!

The Story Barn

The Story Barn is Open in Somers, CT!

The Story Barn - home of Frieda B. - officially is open for business!! Come see us at 952 Main Street in Somers, CT - register for an event and bring the ones you love: www.FriedaB.com/TheStoryBarn. The Story Barn is comprised of seven serene acres of quiet fields, towering trees, a babbling brook, a peaceful gazebo, and a cozy red barn. This now is home for our operations, but also & more importantly... ..home to an open creative space for ALL AGES to enjoy. Every event we hold here - storytimes, workshops, book clubs, retreats, PD - is created to encourage the...

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